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What happens with Windows 11 if I never close any apps and programs?
Curious about Microsoft’s productivity claims for Windows 11, I conducted an experiment by refusing to close any applications during a work session on my high-spec machine. Within just three hours, the system began to misbehave with significant taskbar lag, suggesting that keeping apps open indefinitely severely degrades performance.
Why do I have two webcams?
I explain my dual-webcam setup, which balances a high-end Canon camera on my primary workstation with a portable Logitech Brio for client devices and travel. This approach ensures consistent, high-quality video across different environments while avoiding the hassle of unplugging equipment or relying on inferior built-in laptop cameras.
Windows 10 19H1 (1903) update: Top 5 new features
As a long-time Windows 10 user and IT Pro, I share my top five favorite features from the 19H1 update that I now use daily. This post highlights practical improvements like Windows Sandbox and a reworked Insider menu, focusing on how these changes benefit real-world workflows rather than just technical specifications.
Windows 10 May 2020 (version 2004) update: Top 5 new features
If you are curious about what the Windows 10 May 2020 update brings to your desktop, I will walk you through the top five new features now available for testing. You will discover improvements like enriched search capabilities, the ability to rename virtual desktops, and significant updates to Windows Subsystem for Linux 2 that keep the kernel current.
Yellow borders in Windows 11 - what's up with that?
If you’ve ever wondered why your Windows 11 desktop suddenly sports yellow borders, I can explain that it’s likely due to accidentally triggering the screen recording feature in Sysinternals ZoomIt. I share this quick reminder after discovering a massive video file captured overnight, helping you avoid similar accidental recordings and storage surprises.
Jussi Roine
Microsoft MVP and consultancy founder with 30+ years of experience, passionate about Microsoft security, AI governance, and sharing what I learn along the way.