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Bluetooth Button on Windows 11 Keeps Disappearing
Every now and then, my computer's bluetooth functionality turns off. Usually this fixes itself with a restart of the device, but the issue is persistent enough that it is troublesome.When the issue...
View ArticleRun Powershell command from cmd with parameters
I intend to run the following command from a cmd shellgit clone $(Get-Clipboard)From the context menu in Explorer.How would I run such from a command shell? What doesnn't work isPowerShell -Command...
View ArticleEnable typing in Windows text fields?
I can't type (i.e. nothing happens) in these Windows text fields like the Search field (https://i.stack.imgur.com/CEuue.png).I know this is because I once have turned off a service or something that is...
View ArticleFaults in Windows Updates Services and more on Windows 11
My friend's been having issues with his computer when trying to update to 23H2. Initially this started with a "Something went wrong. Try to reopen Settings later." message. After digging around...
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Recent trouble connecting to SMB share from Windows client or Ubuntu client
I have an old PC that I use as a server. It mostly is used for serving up Plex and family photos/videos - just three SATA drives attached for storage. The machine runs Ubuntu Server 22.04.2 installed...
View ArticleHow do you programmatically check if there are updates to your installed...
I've spent a ridiculous amount of time trying to make use of winget.If I simply run winget upgrade, or winget upgrade <package> for each program I care about, it not only checks if there is an...
View ArticleBrand new HDD acts very slow
SMART data shows nothing wrong. I just bought the drive. It is a 500GB HDD from SEAGATE with 16MB chache 7200RPM.I have a fresh install of Windows with a few applications, nothing major. Yet, coming...
View ArticleWindows Server start Add Roles and Features Wizard command
I am trying to find a way to start the Add Roles and Features Wizard using a command, much how you can open Windows Features by typing optionalfeatures on Windows 7 and above. I want to create a...
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How can I set my preferred game controller through the registry?
Windows allows a "preferred" device to be set as the primary controller. What registry key is responsible for this? I want to change it through a batch script rather than opening this dialog every time...
View ArticleIf I disable my OpenSSH after connecting, is my host secure?
I have a PC and a laptop, and I'm trying to use OpenSSH to work remotely on my laptop while using my PC, but I'm worried about security.I know the most secure thing would be to make a key pair to log...
View ArticleI'm having trouble in resetting my Windows 10
I wanted to reset my Windows with keeping the personal files. But during the half process it shows unable to reset this PC. So I thought of clean installing the Windows 10. What I want to know is that...
View ArticleWhy can’t I type during git clone PuTTY connection?
I want to clone git repo from CLI in Windows. When I'm executing:git clone '...'I am then getting:The server's rsa2 key fingerprint is: ssh-rsa blablablaIf you trust this host, enter "y" to add the key...
View ArticleHow do I get my computer monitor to turn on and off at the same time as my...
I have a desktop computer running windows 10 with a GTX660 graphics card connected to an HDMI monitor.I recently changed my computer. When I turned on my old desktop computer, it would automatically...
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How to enable/disable audio device with hotkey?
How would I add a hotkey to toggle on/off an audio device of choice in Windows 7 x64?Here is an image of Windows 7 sound dialog window > playback tab to audio devices.
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Windows 11 "save as" falls always into desktop
I have an issue, whatever application I use, I always "falls" into the desktop space when I want to use the "save as" feature, that pops up the window where the user writes the filename and selects the...
View ArticleWindows hello with pin when logging to Microsoft Edge
I'm trying to log into Edge browser to access my saved profile (bookmarks etc). I know the email, password, I have 2FA. I can log in on microsoft.com, etc.When I log into edge it asks for a pin. I...
View ArticleWindows change password
Is there a way to change password from CMD line without Admin rights?I know old password, I just want to change password by script, where I can not use UI.Using net user I know, but this is password...
View ArticleMy old Widows XP homebuilt system won't boot
The motherboard is ECS 848P-A. Recently it's been booting but shutting down on its own. Now it won't boot at all, from floppy, system DVD or boot thumb drive. POST works every time. DVD drive spins up,...
View ArticleIs it possible to run game from another PC on my PC?
I have a PC and a laptop. My PC is weak, but it has enough storage to download the game I need.Is it possible to run my game on a laptop while keeping it on my PC's HDD?
View ArticleHow to keep my Windows settings and apps after formatting or changing computer?
So this is a situation i have from time to time.I'm a software developer and my development environment is very complex, with a lot of services, applications and settings. And everytime i need to move...
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