The new Run dialog box is longer than the old one and, perhaps because it’s still in testing, covers over part of the taskbar. As with the classic one, you invoke it by hitting Windows key + R. Note ...

Microsoft debuted a new visual style with Windows 11, but 4 years on there are still parts of the operating system that seem to be from a different era. That includes the venerable Run dialog box, ...

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If the "Restart Office to apply changes to your privacy settings" message keeps popping up on your Windows 11/10 PC, use the ...

Windows 11's Run dialog is quite an old piece of user interface. Its current form is over two decades old, and the only noticeable upgrade we have received is dark mode support in recent Windows 11 ...

Press Ctrl+; to insert the current date. Press Ctrl+Shift+; to insert the current time. Press Ctrl+; > Space > Ctrl+Shift+; to insert the current date and time together in the same cell.

Vivaldi Workspaces might be a simple feature, but it can boost your productivity when you have tons of opened tabs for various projects.

Python is a great language for automating everyday tasks, from managing files to interacting with websites. Libraries like ...

The modern Run prompt looks like more of a launcher in the latest preview builds of Windows 11. The modern Run prompt looks like more of a launcher in the latest preview builds of Windows 11. is a ...

Disk Cleanup is another utility that is accessible regardless of your Windows version. The easiest way to open it is to search for "Disk Cleanup" in the search bar and bring up the window.

Microsoft is now working on a fix for a brief white screen flash when opening File Explorer. Microsoft is now working on a fix for a brief white screen flash when opening File Explorer. is a senior ...