Why doesn’t the Programs and Features control panel show Last Used On information?

Raymond ChenJuly 30, 2019Jul 30, 201907/30/19

The system doesn't try to figure it out any more, because it was always a guess, and often a really bad one.

How can I log users off after a period of inactivity, rather than merely locking the workstation? Is there a “logoff” screen saver?

Raymond ChenJuly 23, 2019Jul 23, 201907/23/19

Putting together some building blocks.

Why does Windows list my SSD system drive as removable?

Raymond ChenJune 26, 2019Jun 26, 201906/26/19

Because the driver said it was removable.

What is WofCompressedData? Does WOF mean that Windows is a dog?

Raymond ChenJune 18, 2019Jun 18, 201906/18/19

It stands for Windows Overlay Filter, but that name doesn't really tell you much.

What order do the items in the “New” menu appear? It looks kind of random.

Raymond ChenJune 11, 2019Jun 11, 201906/11/19

It's alphabetical order, but not in the obvious way.

In the file copy conflict dialog, what happened to the option to copy the new file with a numeric suffix?

Raymond ChenJune 4, 2019Jun 4, 201906/4/19

It's still there, but you have to dig a little deeper for it.

Why does Explorer’s New menu take so long to appear the first time I open it?

Raymond ChenMay 28, 2019May 28, 201905/28/19

It's trying to figure out what new things it can do.

When I select multiple files in the File Open dialog, why does the last item come first?

Raymond ChenApril 9, 2019Apr 9, 201904/9/19

Because it’s the focus.

Asking for clear written documentation that Require trusted path for credential entry is no longer recommended

Raymond ChenMarch 12, 2019Mar 12, 201903/12/19

It was never recommended in the first place.

How to draw a nifty text box in your email message

Raymond ChenFebruary 26, 2019Feb 26, 201902/26/19

This one weird trick.