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Your Microsoft Weekly + FBI warns of Juice Jacking + Top 10 apps to fix Windows 11's inconveniences

Issue #258

Author

Steven Parker
April 16, 2023

I hope you had a great week, meanwhile here's a recap of our most recent news, as well as the Microsoft Weekly, we hope you take a look! Have a good one! Cheers, Steve.

Top 10 apps to fix Windows 11's inconveniences

Windows 11 is a great operating system overall, but it has several quirks users find controversial or straight annoying. Here are ten apps that will make the OS more convenient and less irritating.

A quick look back at Microsoft's first PC hardware product back in 1980, the Z80 SoftCard

The Z80 SoftCard was actually an add-in product for the Apple II PC, and allowed other operating systems and programs to run on Apple's computer. It launched 43 years ago in April 1980.

Microsoft Weekly: Windows bugs, GPT integrations, and taking screenshots

This week has been quite busy when it comes to Microsoft news. We have a lot to unpack including Windows bugs and their respective fixes, new GPT integrations, and upcoming Windows features.

Software updates

Here's how to view CPU usage, battery health, and memory usage in ChromeOS Flex

Google's ChromeOS and ChromeOS Flex have diagnostic tools to let you learn about your battery's health, CPU usage, and memory usage. Unfortunately, they're buried, here's how to get to them.

Weekend PC Game Deals: Bundled couch parties and indie gems to grab

This weekend's PC game deals include a bundle made for local party game fans, a double giveaway from Epic with a popular medieval fighting entry, a free event for a classic genre, and much more.

Games with Gold: Peaky Blinders: Mastermind is free to claim on Xbox

Microsoft's latest Games with Gold offer carries a copy of Peaky Blinders: Mastermind, a strategy game based on the popular crime drama series, for Xbox Live Gold and Game Pass Ultimate members.

From the Forums

How to remove Recommended from the Start menu in Windows 11?

Here is how you can remove the "Recommended" section from the Start menu in Windows 11. Not just make it blank, but eliminate it completely, thus leaving more space for your app pins.

FBI Warns of Juice Jacking and not using public charging stations

When you are in public and your phone's battery gets low do you ever plug it into public charging stations? You could be at risk of juice jacking. Join us today to find out how to protect yourself.

Caught on video: Tesla Cybertruck's unbelievably large windshield wiper in action

New drone video footage shows the massive windshield wiper fitted on the Tesla Cybertruck. The vehicle was spotted during some ongoing internal testing at the Tesla Gigafactory in Texas.

This week's deals

Get this Dell 4K 27-inch PC monitor for just $250 on Amazon

The Dell S2721QS 27 Inch 16:9 4K UHD PC monitor supports AMD FreeSync technology for gaming and includes two HDMI ports and a DisplayPort. It's currently on sale for its lowest price on Amazon.

Tech deals

How to create a folder in Windows

A home office with all your folders and paper organized is great, but did you know you can keep your computer organized too? join us today in this month's Windows Essentials to find out how.

TWIRL 110: SpaceX will launch its Super Heavy rocket carrying Starship

We have a big week coming up as SpaceX will attempt to launch its Super Heavy rocket carrying Starship. Starship will do a lap of the Earth before splashing down in the sea just off Hawaii.

New lip-licking controller LipIO uses your tongue to control devices

A new tech developed by researchers called LipIO allows users to perform tasks without using their hands or eyes. It can detect various tongue gestures that can be used to control devices.