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I Use This Power Trick to Open the Old Task Manager on Windows 11 and You Can Too

6 days ago | groovypost.com | Brian Burgess

Windows 11 has a newly redesigned Task Manager with many helpful features. However, you might miss the utility’s simpler days. I use this power trick to open the old Task Manager on Windows 11, and you can, too. It’s the version that you used on Windows 7 and 10. There are many ways to customize it, such as changing the Task Manager startup page to something that works better for you. But this tip is retro.
2 Ways I Check App Battery Usage on Your Windows 11 Laptop to Find Battery Hogs

1 week ago | groovypost.com | Brian Burgess

When you are in the middle of your laptop workflow, nothing is more annoying than seeing your battery draining. This can cause problems and require you to worry about the possibility of your battery completely dying. Typically, certain apps suck in more battery power than others. Luckily, you can see which ones are causing the problem so that you can kill the process. That allows your laptop to last longer. Sometimes, the app you would least expect causes the most battery usage.
How to Undo, Redo, and Repeat in Microsoft Office

1 week ago | groovypost.com | Adam Davidson

To err is human, so they say. If that’s the case, then my humanity is beyond doubt because I always make mistakes. Just typing this sentence has taken me about three tries. Thankfully, I’m typing it in Word, one of the popular apps that make up the Microsoft Office suite. If I do go wrong, it’s not the end of the world because Office apps have quick and easy ways to undo my mistakes. And if undoing my mistake turns out to be a mistake, too, I can even redo what I undid and return it.
Why Your Devices Need Updates (and How to Handle Them Smartly)

2 weeks ago | groovypost.com | Adam Davidson

When a major operating system update is released, it can be an exciting time. Updates to the OS of your smartphone, for example, can give you impressive new features and make it almost feel like you’re getting a new phone. However, there are usually plenty of minor updates between major updates. While these aren’t usually anywhere near as exciting, they can be even more critical. There are plenty of reasons why your devices need updates regularly.
The Best Ways to Work on the Same Document With Someone Else

2 weeks ago | groovypost.com | Adam Davidson

The global pandemic forced many people to work from home for the first time, and things like Zoom meetings became the norm for a while. However, video calling isn’t the only way you can use tech to work remotely with other people. If you want to work on the same document with others, whether for work or fun, you don’t all need to be huddled around the same computer.
Replace WordPad on Windows 11 with AbiWord

3 weeks ago | groovypost.com | Brian Burgess

Microsoft abandoned WordPad with the Windows 11 24H2 update. The company deemed that WordPad was underused and not worth upgrading. However, if you used it for light word processing and creating notes, you might not be happy with its removal from Windows. Luckily, there is a free alternative. You can replace WordPad on Windows with AbiWord. Of course, there is a way to bring back WordPad with some trickery. You can grab it from an older version of Windows and install it in its old directory.
Everything You Can Do With a Phone Camera Besides Taking Photos

3 weeks ago | groovypost.com | Adam Davidson

When cameras first appeared on phones, they were a huge selling point. Products were marketed as “camera phones” to distinguish them from phones that didn’t have cameras on board. Once a novelty, cameras are now a core feature of smartphones, and companies regularly focus on the quality of the cameras or new camera features when promoting their latest devices in an effort to get you to upgrade.
How Old is My PC's Hard Drive? Here’s How to Find Out

3 weeks ago | groovypost.com | Brian Burgess

If you have a desktop computer, it might be running fine, but you’re considering upgrading your hard drive to something faster or with more storage. Even if you have a laptop, you might ask yourself, “How old is my PC’s hard drive?” Even if you are just curious, we’ll show you some helpful ways to find the age of your drive. These steps apply to traditional HDDs and modern SSDs—even the fancy modern NVMe M.2 drives.
How To Fix Common Wi-Fi Problems at Home

4 weeks ago | groovypost.com | Adam Davidson

In the good old days, going online meant plugging your computer into the phone socket, which would block calls for the entire house. These days, the internet is in the air all around you. All you need to do is connect via Wi-Fi, and you’re online. Sometimes, however, the Wi-Fi in your home may not work as you want it to. Common problems include slow internet speeds, weak Wi-Fi signal in parts of your home, intermittent connection, problems connecting devices, and even dead zones.
The 6 Best Ways to Scan a Document in 2025

1 month ago | groovypost.com | Adam Davidson

In the old days, there was really only one thing you could do if you wanted to scan a document. You’d need to buy a dedicated scanner and connect it to a computer. You could then scan documents and save them to your computer. These days, you don’t need any dedicated equipment. You can capture reasonable scans of documents simply by using your smartphone, which you can save on your device or to cloud storage services. You don’t even necessarily need to use dedicated apps, either.