How can I do audio transcription with AI on Windows 11?
Recently started looking into audio transcription with AI tool because I have quite a few recorded lectures and meetings that I need to turn into text. I'm using Windows 11 and would prefer something that can automatically transcribe MP3 and WAV files without having to upload everything to a website. Accuracy is pretty important, especially when there are multiple people speaking or some background noise. Has anyone tried a reliable free AI audio transcription tool without sign up for Windows 11? Ideally, it should be easy to use, support longer recordings, and let me export the transcript as TXT or Word files. Any suggestions or personal experiences would be appreciated!
How to repair Windows 11 from USB stick for corrupted os?
My Windows 11 os has become corrupted and is no longer booting to the desktop, instead stuck on automatic repair forever. However, the standard "Startup Repair" tool has failed to fix the issue, and I want to ensure I don't accidentally wipe my personal data while attempting a more advanced fix. I heard this could be fixed by a repair usb. How can I create a Windows 11 repair USB and repair windows 11 from usb for a corrupted OS? I would prefer to exhausted all repair options before resorting to the built-in factory reset option or a clean installation to avoid data loss!How to stop apps from auto opening on startup from Windows 11?
I have a old ThinkPad laptop running Windows 11 and the device becomes a bit lagging after upgrading to latest Windows 11 26H1 via Insider Programs. I can see a couple of apps auto opening on startup, including OneDrive, Copilot and a couple of game apps. I can't find a way to disable them from app settings. Is there any way to stop apps from auto opening on startup from Windows 11? I don't want to wait a couple of minutes before getting Windows 11 desktop from restart or shutdown. Regards, Harper
How can I split a PDF into separate one-page files on Windows?
I have a 30-page PDF and need to save each page as an individual PDF so I can send different pages to different people. I know there are free online PDF splitting tools. But the PDF contains sensitive information, so I would prefer not to upload it to a website. Is there a free Windows tool that can split a PDF into separate one-page files completely offline?How can I edit a pdf document on a mac for free?
Hi everyone, I have a few PDF documents on my Mac that I need to edit, including editing & deleting text, adding notes, and inserting a few images. I thought Preview could handle it, but it seems pretty limited for more advanced editing. What's the best way to edit a PDF on Mac now? I'm using a MacBook Pro M5 running the latest macOS and would prefer something simple and reliable. Free options are welcome, but I'm also open to paid PDF editing software if it works well and doesn't make the formatting messy. Regards. Tommy
How to manually install Windows 11 Pro from USB stick?
Built a new PC and it is fully compatible with Windows 11 hardware requirements: AMD Ryzen 5 7600X 32 GB DDR5 RAM Crucial 1 TB NVME SSD Intel Limited Edition Arc B580 12 GB ASRock B650M AM5 I prefer running Windows 11 Pro instead of Windows 10 on this new build. How can I install Windows 11 Pro from USB? Do I need a separate computer for that?How to highlight active instance of a program when hovering over combined taskbar button?
Description of problem: When I have many windows/instances of a specific program open, they are combined on the taskbar (which I love), but when I hover over the taskbar icon, I can't see which window/instance is open and active. In Windows 10, I had customized my color settings so that the active window/instance of the application was highlighted in a brighter shade of my accent color, and then had chosen an accent color to maximize that contrast difference. I can't seem to figure out how to do that in Windows 11. I've searched the forums here, but I don't think I've found the exact same issue. I have Windows 11 Enterprise, Version 25H2. Example screenshot showing what I want: All names have been redacted from this screenshot for privacy. In this screenshot, I have manually added highlighting to show what this feature looked like in Windows 10. In reality, all windows/instances of Word in the list are the exact same color and I can't tell which one in the list is open without looking for the file name. Use case: I'm a teacher and like to grade my class's work simultaneously, one question at a time. For example, I grade question 1 for all students, then I grade question 2 for all students, etc. This speeds my work while maximizing grading consistency. I often have 20+ instances of Microsoft Word open at the same time, and I need to be able to switch from one Word window to the next without skipping any. Not looking for and reading the file name allows me to work faster and grade my students' work much more quickly, as well as with greater anonymity/consistency. Not a good option: Registry edits, because of IT department restrictions 3rd party Windows customization software, because of IT department restrictions Grading from the browser using Office 365 with each student's work in its own tab, because I use comments to give detailed feedback and Word 365 does not have as many comment features as the desktop version Rolling back to Windows 10 or switching to Linux, because the content that I teach requires Microsoft Windows 11. Failed attempts to solve the problem: I have attempted these fixes without success: In Settings --> Accessibility --> Contrast themes, choosing a contrast theme. In Settings --> Personalization --> Colors, setting Choose your Mode to Custom and Changing settings for "Choose your default Windows mode" Changing settings for "Choose your default app mode" Toggling "Transparency effects" Changing the accent color to Manual, then trying several accent colors Toggling "Show accent color on Start and taskbar" Toggling "Show accent color on title bars and window borders" In Settings --> Personalization --> Taskbar -->Taskbar behaviors, changing settings for: Toggling "Show flashing on taskbar apps" Toggling "Show badges on taskbar apps" Changing the settings for "Combine taskbar buttons and hide labels" Changing the settings for "Show smaller taskbar buttons" Your help/suggestions are greatly appreciated!
Microsoft Print to PDF
I use the Microsoft Print to PDF quite frequently. Until recently you got a prompt to select a location to save the resulting PDF file, however that stopped happening after a recent update. Where is Microsoft saving the files, and can I change the function back so that each time I print something to PDF I can set it up to get a prompt to specify a file location? Thanks!Unable to remove an inactive/old linked PC from Link to Windows Android app
Hi everyone, I currently have two PCs linked to the Link to Windows Android app. One of them is no longer active, but it still appears in the app, and I’m unable to remove it. I have already tried the usual troubleshooting steps, including resetting the Link to Windows app, but the inactive PC continues to be listed. Interestingly, when I check Devices under my Microsoft Account, only my currently active PC is shown. The inactive PC does not appear there. This issue has been ongoing for more than two years. I recently contacted Microsoft Support regarding this issue, and after further troubleshooting, I was advised to seek assistance from the Microsoft Community. Has anyone experienced a similar issue or knows how to remove an old/inactive PC that is still listed in the Link to Windows Android app? Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you.
