Articles in Category: Windows Configuration

desktop.ini

What Are Desktop.ini Files, and How Do I Get Rid of Them?

Invisible or not, they'll be there.

Balance scale with Local and Microsoft at opposite ends.

Local Accounts Vs. Microsoft Accounts: Which Is Better?

Local and Microsoft accounts both have pros and cons. I'll explain so you can decide which is right for you.

Windows Account Roles.

What’s the Difference Between an Administrator Account and a Limited User Account?

Windows includes three types of accounts: administrator-capable, limited user, and the (hidden) true administrator account.

A photorealistic image showing a computer screen with Windows File Explorer open. The default folders like Desktop, Documents, Downloads, Pictures, Music, and Videos are visible, but crossed out with an 'X'. The scene includes a relaxed office setting with a cup of coffee and a plant on the desk, and a person sitting at the desk, contentedly working on the computer.

Why I Avoid Windows’ Default Folders

I've avoided Windows' default folder layout for years. With recent assumptions Microsoft has made on how those folders should be treated, I'm glad I don't rely on them.

An image representing the mixed reviews and removal of Microsoft's AI, CoPilot. Depicts a frustrated user trying to remove CoPilot from their Windows 11 or Edge browser. Shows a computer screen with the CoPilot icon and settings being adjusted to turn it off. Include visual elements of Windows settings, Edge browser settings, and a user navigating these menus with a look of frustration or determination.

How Do I Get Rid of Copilot?

Microsoft's AI, CoPilot, has received mixed reviews. Here's how best to get rid of it... for now.

A Windows laptop screen with the 'S-mode'. The background shows a person looking frustrated, surrounded by various app icons that are grayed out or have 'restricted' signs.

What is S-Mode and How Do I Get Rid of It?

S-mode is an additional set of restrictions in Windows that is intended to protect you. Most people want it off.

UAC Setting

How Do I Turn Off UAC (User Account Control) in Windows?

User Access Control, or UAC, prompts you each time an application requires administrative access. Annoyance or feature?