#1090 - Should I Update to Windows 11? (October 2025 update)
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Should I Update to Windows 11? (October 2025 update)
If you can, probably.
Windows 10 support ends October 14, 2025. Should you move to Windows 11? I'll walk you through the pros, cons, and options: upgrade now, wait for new hardware, or even stick with Windows 10 safely. The choice is yours, but it's time to decide.
Why Is My Machine Slowing Down?
Maybe it's not just tired or overworked.
Is your once-speedy computer crawling? From hidden malware to too many background apps, there are plenty of reasons your PC might feel sluggish. I'll walk you through the most common causes and what you can do to get things running smoothly again.
How Do I Stop Email from Going to Junk in Outlook.com?
It's a never ending struggle
It's frustrating when email previously marked as "not junk" continues to get sent to the Junk folder. Let's look at your options.
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How Do I Encrypt a Folder?
Three approaches.
Want to keep your folders private? This article shows three ways to encrypt everything inside a folder. Each method has pros and cons, so you'll learn which one best protects your files while balancing ease of use.
Why Is the Same File a Different Size in Different Places?
There's size, and then there's size.
Ever notice that the same file can show up as different sizes depending on where you look? It's not a mistake; it's how disks and online services handle storage. I'll explain why your files can look bigger or smaller, what clusters have to do with it, and why it's nothing to worry about.
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Why Is the Same File a Different Size in Different Places?
Ever notice that the same file can show up as different sizes depending on where you look? It?s not a mistake; it?s how disks and online services handle storage. I?ll explain why your files can look bigger or smaller, what clusters have to do with it, and why it?s nothing to worry about.
Watch: Why Is the Same File a Different Size in Different Places?
How Do I Encrypt a Folder?
Want to keep your folders private? This article shows three ways to encrypt everything inside a folder. Each method has pros and cons, so you?ll learn which one best protects your files while balancing ease of use.
Watch: How Do I Encrypt a Folder?
How Do I Stop Email from Going to Junk in Outlook.com?
It's frustrating when email previously marked as "not junk" continues to get sent to the Junk folder. Let's look at your options.
Watch: How Do I Stop Email from Going to Junk in Outlook.com?
Should I Update to Windows 11? (October 2025 update)
Windows 10 support ends October 14, 2025. Should you move to Windows 11? I?ll walk you through the pros, cons, and options: upgrade now, wait for new hardware, or even stick with Windows 10 safely. The choice is yours, but it?s time to decide.
Why Is My Machine Slowing Down?
Is your once-speedy computer crawling? From hidden malware to too many background apps, there are plenty of reasons your PC might feel sluggish. I?ll walk you through the most common causes and what you can do to get things running smoothly again.?
