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Q: I have a question about running Notepad under Windows 11: What registry setting can I tweak to get Notepad to open maximized? Thanks. Life is short and since I use Notepad myriad times daily, I’ve surrendered almost 4 Earth Days to “Bill” double-clicking Notepad’s header bar to maximize each time I launch it.  – […]

Q: I am still on Windows 10 on my Dell Inspiron. Now I’m getting notices online that I have to get Windows 11 by November to get updates on this computer. How easy is it? Can I get it without buying a new laptop? I’m old so I have trouble with new stuff.  – Nancy […]

Q: My 2-year-old desktop is backed up on One Drive. I get almost daily emails from the manufacturer that “You have excessive clutter/too many files/registry problems” that they can fix for only $100 a year. The memory and disk show 80-85% memory available. I understand that Microsoft manipulates the storage, but can’t see why I […]

This is Part 2 of a 2-part “non-question” column because my question queue ran completely dry.  Herein, I’m discussing the increasingly common practice known as Cutting the Cord or Cord Cutting.  This is the practice of ditching cable or satellite TV providers in favor of alternate methods of receiving entertainment content.  If you missed Part […]