False monitor disconnects after screen turns off
A friend has a Beelink U59 computer running Window 11 Pro, fully updated including drivers. It is connected to a Hisense Fire TV model 43QD65NF running Fire OS 7.7.1.1 (latest), used only as a monitor, via HDMI. Resolution is set to 3840x2160 at 60 Hz. System is set to turn off screen after 10 minutes, not ever sleeping or hibernating. When the screen turns off, the monitor displays "no signal" then powers off after a few minutes, as expected. But until the monitor turns off, the system plays (through speakers connected via the 3.5 mm jack) obnoxious beeps about every 20 seconds, apparently because the system sees the monitor as being repeatedly disconnected and reconnected. During this time, if the monitor is powered off manually, the beeping stops and all is well. Trying the other HDMI output (this computer has two, though only one is being used) did not help, nor did trying another HDMI cable or a different HDMI input on the monitor. A Mac M1 Mini was previously connected to this monitor and caused no trouble. Is there a setting or update that might correct this issue?
Computer reboot after waking up from sleep mode
Please help me out, I recently got this computer and the only problem I've had with it is that upon waking up from Sleep mode, it will force restart after about 10-15 seconds. This only occurs after the computer wakes up from Sleep mode. Hibernate mode does not have this issue. AMD Ryzen 7 7700 8-Core Processor 32GB RAM NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 I have tried changing various things in my settings, including the virtual memory size (which i changed back to the automatic settings after it didn't make a difference). The Reliability Monitor shows this as a "critical event" but all the description says is "The previous system shutdown at 2:30:41 PM on 2/5/2026 was unexpected." The 'shutdown' is just the time the computer entered Sleep mode. I am at a total loss as to what I should do, and am trying to see if I can fix whatever the problem is myself before bringing it in. (Which I'll do if it comes to that)Mouse issues
Hi all. I have a problem where intermittently, and randomly, my mouse pointer 'grabs' items on screen. I am onto my third wireless mouse, I have also tried a wired mouse, and different mouse pads, and still the same. I have checked some mouse settings as advised on other information I have found on the web. Still the same. I don't have my finger anywhere near the buttons when it happens, so am at a loss. Any suggestions?
Unknown memory leak on Win 11 pro
Hello, For the past couple months I have been experiencing a weird issue on my windows machine. Usually around 8 or so hours after a clean reboot, task manager will start reporting 170+GB of 190GB of RAM is in use. However, when I tally the entire list of processes I can only account for 4GB in use. When I use RAMMap its the same story, I can account for 4GB and it appears windows has simply misplaced a 150GB of memory. The only other symptom I notice is when I shutdown, the shutdown process will take 40+ minutes sometimes as if some microslop process is refusing to die. This does not occur when I shutdown while memory usage appears normal. So far I have tried: Using different web browsers and uninstalling the one I had been using. Removing pretty much every piece of software I have been using while the issue occurred. Ensured windows, firmware and drivers were properly updated.
Canon Pixma MG 3550 set up
Have installed the latest driver for my Canon Pixma MG 3550. I am fully up to date with Windows 11, have selected the correct WiFi network, followed all instructions to the letter. It refuses to detect the printer. Tried installing via USB, also refuses to detect the printer. Immensely frustrating. Would be grateful for any advice please.Internal RDP vs Self-Hosted RustDesk
Hi everyone, I am looking for some guidance and real-world experiences around choosing the best approach for remote access in a Windows environment. Right now, we are considering two main options: - Continue using Microsoft Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP), but strictly for internal use only (no direct exposure to the public internet). - Deploy a self-hosted instance of RustDesk as an alternative or complement to RDP for remote access and remote support. Our main concern is security. RDP has historically been a common attack vector, especially when exposed externally or misconfigured, and we want to avoid introducing unnecessary risk to our endpoints. Even if we restrict RDP to internal networks or VPN-only access, we are still cautious about potential vulnerabilities, credential theft, lateral movement, and abuse of remote access. What we are trying to understand better is: 1. In environments where RDP is used only inside the LAN or over VPN (no open RDP from the internet), what are the recommended hardening practices and controls you would consider mandatory today? Examples might include: Network Level Authentication (NLA), strong account policies, just-in-time access, firewall restrictions, RDP Gateway, MFA, monitoring/logging, etc. 2. From a security and operational perspective, is it generally considered acceptable to keep RDP enabled only for internal administrative tasks, while avoiding using RDP for end-user remote support scenarios? 3. For those who have deployed self-hosted RustDesk (or similar remote support tools) in a Windows/Active Directory environment, how has it compared to RDP in terms of: - Security model (encryption, authentication, access control, exposure to the internet) - Ease of deployment and maintenance - User experience and performance - Logging, auditing, and integration with existing security monitoring 4. Are there any best practices or architectural patterns you would recommend when combining these approaches? For example: - Keeping RDP only on jump servers / bastion hosts inside the network - Using RustDesk (self-hosted) for remote support and helpdesk use cases - Enforcing least privilege, MFA, and strong authentication for all remote access paths - Segmentation and limiting which machines are even allowed to receive RDP connections 5. Have you encountered any specific security pitfalls, misconfigurations, or "gotchas" when relying on RDP internally or when rolling out RustDesk self-hosted that we should be aware of before committing to a design? Our goal is to design a remote access strategy that: - Minimizes attack surface and reduces the likelihood of compromise via remote access. - Separates administrative access from end-user remote support where it makes sense. - Remains manageable for a small IT/security team in terms of configuration, patching, and monitoring. If you have any references to Microsoft documentation, hardening guides, or community best practices for RDP (especially internal-only scenarios), as well as any detailed write-ups or lessons learned from using RustDesk self-hosted in production, those would be extremely helpful. Thank you in advance for any guidance, recommendations, or examples you can share. Best regards, JuanHow to globally restore the old compact context menu in Windows 11?
In some applications, the old white compact right-click menu can still be seen, displaying more options in a dense layout. Is there a way to forcibly enable this old menu in all windows (especially File Explorer), instead of the new one?
Create a task which runs for all user
I want to use Task Schedule to run an app at log-on for all users on my PC using admin rights. How can I do that? I tried to choose to start at log-on for any user in the tab Triggers but the task only runs on my admin account. When I log out and log in to my user accounts it doesn't work. Thank you for reading.
Battery shows as 0%, but on battery report and in settings shows as 100% charged
On Lenovo Ideapad Slim 5 14AHP9, Windows 11 Have had this suddenly without any recent updates or applications installed. Battery shows as 0% in the bottom right corner, and will shut down immediately if not on AC power. However from battery report and in the power section of settings it shows as 100% charged, or having charge. There was also a period of one day where it fixed itself and went back to normal, before returning to this state. Have tried multiple things to fix this so far including - Full discharge and disconnecting/reconnecting the battery - BIOS update - Turning off power saving settings in battery - Deleting battery drivers Looking for any suggestions of how to proceed. Particularly confused as it worked as normal for a day, making me think perhaps it's not the battery having died? Not sure tho Battery Report from powercfg https://limewire.com/d/nPeaG#QLIFLOWqKH Battery screenshots https://ibb.co/RkqznTrt https://ibb.co/xSgpCd5T
