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Why does my laptop lose performance after changing the power adapter?
I recently changed the power adapter for my laptop, and ever since, I have noticed a significant drop in overall system performance during demanding tasks. Could using a non-original or lower-wattage adapter cause my laptop to throttle its CPU and GPU power, and is there a way to verify if the new adapter is delivering insufficient power to my system?
Win10 Folders with custom icons revert to default after system restart
When you set a custom icon for a folder by editing the desktop.ini file or using the folder properties, the icon reverts to the default folder icon after the system restarts. The custom icon will only reappear after you manually click the folder, but it will revert to the default again the next time the system restarts.Windows10 Pin to Start option missing for certain executable files
When you right-click certain .exe files, the Pin to Start option is missing from the context menu. This option is available for other applications and shortcuts. Moving the executable file to another folder does not restore the option.My 15-year-old PC runs Windows 10 just fine, thanks
Friend told me installing Windows 10 on a 15-year-old PC was a waste of time. Disabled every unnecessary service, swapped icons to Windows 2000 style, renamed a few shortcuts—and honestly? It's not just fast, it's actually a joy to use if you're into retro vibes. Runs everything I need without breaking a sweat—older games maxed out, everyday tasks smooth. Sticking with my trusty 22" Dell LCD too, zero eye strain even after hours. Point is, you don't need to drop thousands on a new PC to meet your daily needs. Saved up for an upgrade ages ago—just never actually felt the need to pull the trigger.Windows10 Ctrl + Alt + Del screen takes several seconds to appear after keypress
When you press Ctrl + Alt + Del to open the Security Options screen, there is a noticeable delay before the blue screen displaying the various options appears. This delay occurs even when the system is otherwise responding normally. The issue is more pronounced on systems with older hardware after the system has been running continuously for several days.
Found this Windows 10 demo stand at a tech store – anyone know how rare these are?
Stumbled across this at a local tech store earlier today—looks like an old Windows 10 demo kiosk or display stand. Not sure if it was part of a promotional setup or something stores used to showcase the OS back in the day. Honestly can't remember the last time I saw one of these in the wild. Does anyone know if these are actually rare, or are they still floating around in retail stores?Win10 Taskbar shows duplicate icons for the same running application
When running certain applications, the taskbar displays two separate icons for the same application window instead of combining them into one. Clicking either icon opens the application, but the duplicate icons remain even after restarting the application. I’ve encountered this problem many times.
Your device is missing important security and quality fixes.
Does anyone know how to fix Windows update saying “you’re not up-to-date” “your device is missing important security and quality fixes” i’ve reinstalled windows several times using a USB media and also the upgrade now feature neither of them have worked for me. I’ve tried clearing the update cache to clear out any corrupt files also didn’t work, I really don’t understand what could be causing this because the drives have been completely wiped and it’s a fresh install of windows, I even tried re-downloading it onto the USB just in case the download was messed up somehow, It also says my pc is enrolled in ESU so I should be getting the newest updates, at this point I think it might be something on Microsoft endWhen did the to-do list in Windows 10 get so long?
I was just browsing through Task Manager and noticed that a lot of apps were set to start automatically at boot—I had completely forgotten they even existed. I have absolutely no idea when half of them were quietly added. It took me two minutes to disable those unnecessary programs, and sure enough, when I logged back in, my computer felt noticeably faster. I thought I’d mention this in case anyone else hasn’t checked their Task Manager in a while—it’s worth taking a look.
Is there any way to get rid of this taskbar gap? It's driving me insane
Am I the only one who finds this gap between apps on the taskbar really annoying? I genuinely don't understand why Microsoft made inactive tabs have a smaller highlight. It's already pretty obvious when an app isn't open—so why add a visual reminder that just wastes space? I've been desperately searching for a way to remove this, but Google AI has been completely useless as always. Anyone else bothered by this or figured out a workaround?
