Innehållsförteckning för Autumn 2025 från Windows User

From Set Up to reaching for the stars As the key part of the 2023 Windows 11 update and the replacement for the rather poor former Windows AI assistant Cortana, the Copilot app is packed with features. Let’s take a look at our top picks. Step 1 When you open Copilot, via the quick launch or Alt+Space, the application will request that you sign in using your Microsoft account. The first time sign in will require a two stage conformation using your back up email address or via your mobile phone. Once complete the app opens. Step 2 In the keyboard input bar at the bottom of the app, notice the “Think Deeper” icon. This link acts a short tutorial which is recommended for all first time users. This outlines…

The Privacy Dashboard The privacy dashboard is web-based rather than in the settings and it allows you to manage multiple devices from a single interface, as long as you are logged in to a single account. Step 1 Open your browser and navigate to www.account.microsoft.com/privacy. If prompted, use your Microsoft account details to log in. You will be logged in to the privacy overview page that lets you quickly see what privacy settings the dashboard contains and controls. Step 2 Along with the main Search, Browsing and Location privacy categories, if you scroll down to the bottom of the page you will see entries for everything from Apps to Xbox, with simple links to take you to the settings and options for those privacy areas. Step 3 Click on one…

Manage Your PC Task Manager is a lot more complex than it used to be and it’s now a useful insight into your PC and app performance, allowing you to check anything from Wi-Fi usage to app crashes and much more. Step 1 Task Manager starts life as this fairly unassuming little window. If you have an app that is unresponsive, select it and click End Task. Beware that if you do this to an app with unsaved work in it, you will lose your work. Clicking the More Details button will expand the Task Manager window. Step 2 This window is a little more complex, but the ‘Apps’ part of the window is essentially what we were looking at in Step 1. Now the apps have been joined by…

Updating Drivers There are different ways to keep your device drivers up to date. One of the easiest is via the Windows 11 Updater. Here’s how it works. Step 1 Updating your device drivers through the Windows Update service is a perfect solution for those who don’t want to trawl the manufacturer support web pages or forums for the latest drivers. To start click on the Windows button in the taskbar. Go to the Windows Update Section, and look for the Advanced Options entry. Step 2 Within the Advanced Options window, click on the Optional Updates entry. In here are where all the official Microsoft supported updates for your device drivers will be, among other specific updates for non-Microsoft related apps. You may need to click the Driver Updates entry…

1 Make Sure Wi-Fi is On If you are trying to connect wirelessly, check that Wi-Fi hasn’t somehow been switched off: click the Start button, select Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi. Next, select “Show available networks” and if your network appears in the list, select it, then select Connect. If using a laptop, make sure the physical Wi-Fi switch (if there is one), is turned on. An indicator light usually shows when it’s on or off. Again, if using a laptop (or Windows 11 tablet), check to see that Flight mode is turned off: select the Start button, then select Settings > Network & Internet > Flight mode and if it’s on, turn it off. 2 Restart Your Modem and/or Wireless Router If you’ve never experienced network problems…

DxO PureRAW 5 introduces powerful local adjustments, allowing photographers to fine-tune noise reduction and lens sharpness optimisation on the most complex and demanding images with absolute precision. For images that require detailed fine-tuning, photographers now have the option to focus the levels of denoising and detail extraction on specific parts of the image, and tailor levels of sharpening exactly as required. PureRAW’s automated processing is unmatched, but when an image needs a precision-focused approach, Local Adjustments provide the perfect solution. Users can draw multiple masks and adjust the Force Details and Luminance sliders to dial exactly what they need. In addition, it’s possible to target sharpening more precisely, focusing on specific parts of the image. Processing engine DxO PureRAW 5 includes the third generation of DxO’s original neural-network powered RAW…

Managing Your Images The Photos app has seen some useful improvements over the last few years and is actually very powerful now. It doesn’t offer the flexibility of an app like Photoshop Elements, but it does simple image management well. Step 1 Photos shows all of your images in a chronologically displayed timeline of images (All Photos), with some automatically created collections (Memories) and further options below it. You can click on any image to get a full-window view of it, allowing you to view, adjust and edit it. Step 2 Along the top of the full image view is a toolbar. This contains zoom and rotate buttons, an edit image button and draw button, as well as delete, add to favourites, file information, save as, resize and several more.…

Defrag Most of us have a modern PC with a relatively modern operating system installed on it, regardless of whether that’s Windows 11, macOS or the latest distribution of Linux. These systems have been updated and tweaked in accordance with the advanced hardware technology that’s now available, and will more than likely see you through a good year or so without you ever having to even look at a defrag tool. Defragging is one of those utilities that exist to cause arguments. The for camp declare it the best thing you can do with a PC, and therefore it must be done every week. The against camp laugh heartily at the amount of time wasted, watching little blocks being moved around the screen while your hard drive has the computing…

Power Up The secret Power Menu enables the more advanced Windows 11 users among you to quickly access key settings that you probably commonly use, but are buried deeper within the system. Start it Up Open the Power Menu using the Start button, but instead of just left-clicking it to open the Start menu, right-click the button. Note that you can also shut down or sign out here, too. This menu was originally created for users who felt the old Windows 8 Start screen didn’t give them access to what they needed. Command There are numerous shortcut access options available in the Power Menu. For example, you can access the new Windows 11 Terminal, both as standard access or as an elevated, Administrator access. You can also Run commands directly…

View, Switch and Create Power Plans Within the Power Options panel you can choose from preset Windows 11 power plans, or you can create your own based on your computers’ power requirements. Step 1 Click on the Windows 11 Start button and enter: Control, then click the first result, Control Panel App. From there, select System and Security > Power Options. Windows 11 will, by default, have selected the Balanced power plan. This is designed to balance performance and energy consumption, and is best for PC’s that are connected to the mains. Step 2 On a laptop, you can access the power options by right-clicking on battery indicator in the taskbar tools. There are two other, default power plans alongside Balanced; Power Saver is designed to reduce energy use by…

First Things to Check If you’re having problems with Windows Update, the Windows Update Troubleshooter might be able to automatically fix the problem. Go to Microsoft.com and search for Update Troubleshooter. Windows Update Troubleshooter Microsoft knows that things don’t always go smoothly when updating and have provided a dedicated troubleshooting tool for use during this key task. If you’re having problems with Windows Update, the Windows Update Troubleshooter might be able to automatically fix the problem. Go to Microsoft.com and search for Update Troubleshooter. Check for Updates Keeping your copy of Windows11 up-to-date with the latest releases can really help to avoid problems before they happen. Press the Windows logo key and click Settings. Then choose Windows Update and then select Check for updates. Install any available updates and restart…

It’s been a long time coming, but at last, Meta’s popular WhatsApp Messenger is available natively on the iPad. WhatsApp conversations are always private. This means you can always be yourself, speak freely and feel close to the most important people in your life no matter where they are, without having to worry about a third party listening in or reading your posts. What’s app gives you Simple, reliable, private messaging and calling for free, available all over the world. Group or single From a group call to with your friends to a quick call with mom, you can feel like you’re in the same room with voice and video calls. With end-to-end encryption on WhatsApp, your personal messages and calls are secured with a lock. Only you and the…

Guardian of Light sees Lara Croft battle, grapple and swing her way through dense Mexican jungles in an isometric adventure that combines the Tomb Raider hallmarks of adventure and puzzle-solving with fast-paced combat and platforming. Faced with trap-laden temples to explore, toxic swamps to traverse and undead hordes to overcome, Lara must halt the evil plans of Xolotl, the god of death and misfortune, before he plunges the world into eternal darkness. Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light is the latest premium mobile title from Feral Interactive, continuing its approach of bringing top-quality desktop and console games to iOS and iPadOS without compromise. Using fully customisable controls for touchscreen twin-stick gameplay, or opting to play using one of the many supported gamepads, players can tackle perplexing puzzles and cunning…

Step 1 To begin exploring the AI features and tools with Microsoft’s Core Image editing app, open the Photos app and select the image you want to edit. Click the “Edit image” icon (often resembling a pencil or a photo with a pencil) located in the top toolbar. Step 2 Object removal is a fantastic feature which quickly allows you to edit images, the “Erase” or “Spot fix” tool (depicted with an eraser icon) within the editing screen. Click on it to initiate the AI-powered erasure process. Adjust the brush size as needed. Step 3 Now, brush over the object or area you wish to remove. The AI Generative Erase will meticulously analyse the surrounding pixels, attempting to seamlessly fill in the erased area. This feature is particularly useful for…

Step 1 Image Creator is a feature that’s found within the Microsoft Paint app. First of all, open Microsoft Paint. If you don’t have this app on your PC, open the Microsoft Store (from the Start button) and download it. After it’s installed, click the Start button and launch it from there. Step 2 To use Image Creator, you need credits associated with a Microsoft 365 subscription. Click on Image Creator in the toolbar, and if you don’t currently have a subscription, scroll the sidebar up and click the button marked ‘See Plans’. You can try free for a month. Step 3 Make sure you’re signed into MS Paint with the same account you registered for MS365; click the icon in the top-right corner of MS Paint to sign in…

Install a Local Printer A local printer simply means one that is physically connected to your laptop or desktop computer via a USB data cable, rather than being connected wirelessly. Step 1 In most cases, all you have to do to set up a printer is to connect it to your PC and let the plug and play software do its work. Plug the USB cable from your printer into an available USB port on your PC and turn the printer on. If nothing happens, try restarting your PC with the printer connected. Step 2 If the printer does not set up automatically, you will need to do it yourself. Click the Start menu button and head into Settings. Look for Bluetooth & Devices from the list on the left-hand…

Sense and Sensibility Storage Sense looks different in Windows 11 compared to Windows 10, so if you’re used to using it, check this page out first to see how it works. Step 1 To get to the Storage Sense options, click on the Windows Start button, and go to Settings > Storage > Storage Sense. Alternatively, you can get there via the Power Menu (right-click the Windows button, or press the Windows key + X) and choose Settings, then Storage. Step 2 Click the Storage Sense option within the Storage section, if you haven’t already done so. Don’t worry about turning on just yet, though. In Storage Sense you have a number of options available. The first is enabled by default: ‘Cleanup of temporary files’, which will remove unnecessary temp…

Maintaining Windows 11 Windows 11 is a lot better at keeping you informed of problems than previous versions were. It is, however, up to you to keep on top of maintaining the OS if you want the best experience. Storage Sense Activating Storage Sense lets the system software automatically free up storage space by getting rid of files you no longer need. These can include temporary files such as cookies and the contents of your Recycle Bin. You can choose when files are deleted, e.g. after 30 days in the Recycle Bin or if apps don’t use them for a certain amount of time. Alternatively you can simply click a button to Clean Now rather than setting automatic cleaning. You can find the Storage Sense option in Settings > System…

Zewind.AI is transforming the way audiences experience streaming content by addressing one of the most common frustrations of binge watching – losing track of what’s happening on-screen. With modern streaming platforms offering complex narratives and multi-layered characters, it’s easy for viewers to feel overwhelmed or distracted. The rise in multitasking during TV watching has made it harder for audiences to stay focused. A 2023 Nielsen report revealed that 68% of viewers frequently multitask while streaming, and the average viewer’s attention span during TV watching has dropped to just eight minutes. Zewind.AI steps in to solve this problem with its cutting edge technology, turning moments of confusion into seamless storytelling. The plot thickens Zewind.AI combines advanced AI technology with an intuitive user experience to deliver instant, scene specific insights. Intelligent Content…

Kevin Toms wrote the original Football Manager back in 1982. You might have played it on a ZX Spectrum, or even a ZX81. It was considered an all time classic in its day, and still played on various platforms decades later. With Football ★ Manager, he has re-created the addictive fun of that game, for modern devices. Available on the Mac, iPhone and iPad, the new game is as close to the 1982 original as possible. Pick your team, buy and sell players, work your strategy and go for it, with the Match Highlights showing what happens in an exciting way. There’s only one Kevin Toms… Kevin Toms Football ★ Manager is a game you can take with you and play any time, building up your saved game history of…