Cloudeight InfoAve Weekly
Issue #1130
Volume 22, Number 33
June 6, 2025
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Kathy asks about Windows 10
Regarding "the end of Windows 10: Would
switching to 'S-Mode' still allow the
installed Microsoft programs to continue
working?
Our answer
I'm not sure what you mean by MS-10, but I assume you mean Windows 10.
Windows 10 won't stop working on October 14, 2025, nor will any of the
programs or apps installed on it. October 14, 2025, marks the end of
support for Windows 10 meaning unless you pay extra for extended support
or 0patch, users will cease to get critical security updates from
Microsoft; it does not mean Windows 10 or any of the programs on it will
stop working, It means that those who continue to use Windows 10 will be
increasingly vulnerable to security breaches and hackers attacking the
operating system, making in increasing unsafe to use.
Hello, TC and Darcy. It looks like I have a problem. I downloaded Windows 11 onto my laptop. It was no charge, just like you said, TC. But there's a problem. I can't use my printer. It has to be hooked up to the new Windows 11.
Joyce
says
her
Facebook
account
has
a
virus
When
I go
into
my
Facebook
account,
it
keeps
coming
up
that
a
virus
has
gotten
into
my
account.
I
know
you
said
that
is a
scam,
but
it
locks
up
my
computer
until
I
shut
it
off,
which
the
message
tells
me
not
to
do! I
would
also
like
you
to
check
and
clean
up
my
computer.
I
want
to
know
everything
is
running
the
way
it
should
be.
Thank
you,
Joyce
Our
answer
Hi
Joyce. If
you're
seeing
a
warning
that
your
Facebook
account
has
a
virus,
it's
very
important
to
understand
that
this
is
almost
always
a
scam
or a
malicious
pop-up,
not
a
legitimate
warning
from
Facebook
itself.
The most common reason is a phishing attempt. Scammers create fake pop-ups or redirect you to a fake Facebook login page that looks legitimate. Their goal is to scare you into entering your login credentials or other personal information, which they then steal.
I am getting pop-up after pop-up reporting that anywhere from 5 to 7 viruses were found on my laptop, according to Microsoft Defender. When I got Emsisoft installed, I ran the scan right away, however, Emsisoft reported NO viruses, nothing out of the ordinary, no malware, etc. So now I don't know what's going on. The laptop is running fine, but I don't know what to make of the Emsisoft scans showing my computer is clean.
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Our answer
Hi Rosa. Uninstall uBlock Origin, then close Chrome, and then install uBlock Origin Lite, which is the new version that works with Chrome.
Our answer
Hi Nora. ESU for non-commercial users only covers security updates for one year from the official end-of-support date for Windows 10 (October 14, 2025). It's $30 USD or about $41 CAD for one year.
I enjoy reading and learning from your newsletter. I think I have been with you from the start, or close to it. I have two questions. First: Are there any differences between Windows 11 and Pro? I purchased a Windows 11 computer in the middle of last year and just found out I have a Windows Pro. Secondly, what is the difference between a local account and a Microsoft account? How do I know which one I’m signing into? Thank you for all your great wisdom and help through the years. God bless and have a wonderful June.
Our answer
Hi Dotty. Thanks for your nice comments and your long-time
support and friendship.
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Four Little Windows Tricks
Windows 10 and Windows 11
1. Copying the content of a Windows dialog box.
Do you want to copy the contents of a Windows dialog box? Just click anywhere inside the box, press Ctrl + C, open Notepad, and press Ctrl + V.
2. Navigate to your “home” folder in Windows.
The Windows 10 and Windows 11 home folder is the default folder for your username, which contains folders like “Pictures”, “Music”, “Documents”, etc. Would you like to get to your “home folder” fast? OK!
Press the Windows Key + R, type “.” in the Run dialog, and press Enter. That’s a quotation mark, period, quotation mark – just to make it clear. This takes you right to your home folder – just like that.
3. Want to get the full scoop about your Windows system?
Press the Windows Key + R
In the run dialog type MSINFO32
Press Enter.
There you go… everything you ever wanted to know and more!
4. A quick way to see all the programs starting with Windows.
1. Press the Windows key + R.
2. In the Run box, type WMIC and press Enter
3. In the Command prompt, which opens, you’ll see wmic:root\cli>
4. At the prompt, type startup and press Enter
5. If you did all that correctly, you’ll see a list of programs that
start with Windows (shown below)…
as well as their installation directories.
And that’s all there is to it!
A little reminder!
When typing any of the commands shown in this article please remember that they must be entered exactly as shown or, boo hoo, they won’t work. So please feel free to copy and paste any or all of the commands shown in the article above. Remember, we tested this command on both Windows 10 and Windows 11, and they do work.
Having Internet Connection Problems? Try Power Cycling
Windows 10 / Windows 11
If you’re having problems with your connection slowing down or dropping, power cycling is the first thing you should try. It’s easy and it only takes a few seconds to do. It’s not a fix for everything, but it’s the first thing you should try if you start having problems with your internet connection.
Power cycling is just a fancy name for restarting your modem and wireless router (or modem/router combo)
Restarting your modem and wireless router helps create a new connection to your Internet service provider (ISP). Keep in mind that when you power cycle, anyone using your connection will be disconnected, so if there are others in your home using the internet, it might be a good idea to give them a heads-up.
These are the general steps to restarting your modem and router… and these can vary by brand. Some modems and routers have power switches, but the steps below should work for almost everyone.
1.) Disconnect the router from the power source.
2.) Disconnect the modem from the power source.
3.) Wait at least two minutes.
4.) Restart your computer while the modem and router are disconnected from their power sources.
While your computer is restarting…
5.) Plug the modem back into the power source. Wait for the modem to complete its test cycle and for all the modem lights to return to normal.
6.) When the modem is working and all lights are normal, plug your router back into its power source. Wait until the router powers on and its status lights are on and look normal.
Now, try your Internet connection.
If you have a modem-router combo
NOTE: Many ISPs are now supplying customers with all-in-one Modem/Routers (modem-router combo). If you have one of these, you can follow the steps above, but instead of having two devices to power off, you only have one. But you can still power cycle, and you should if you start having connection problems.
What if power cycling doesn’t work?
If power cycling does not work, you’ll need to explore other options. If you are using a wireless connection and your computer is more than a few years old, it may be your wireless network adapter. Luckily, if that’s your problem, there’s an easy and inexpensive fix. See our article here to learn more.
How to Delay Windows 11 Updates
Windows 11
If you have a pending Windows 11 Update that requires a restart, you can delay the restart – and therefore the update – for up to six days. If you are reading about problems with an upcoming update, you may want to delay the restart and therefore the update, giving Microsoft some time to fix the buggy update.
You can delay the update several times. The maximum number of days you can delay the update is 35. Keep in mind that this does not prevent the update from installing if you manually restart your computer. It just delays the automatic restart.
Remember: By scheduling the update restart, you are delaying the installation of the update.
When you have a Windows 11 Update pending, you’ll see an icon in the Notification area of the taskbar (the part of the taskbar nearest the clock),
Right-click on the Restart icon and you’ll see a list of days to choose from to schedule the restart. You’ll also be able to select a time.
Once you’ve selected a date and time, you’ll see this:
Now, when you open Settings > Windows Update, you’ll see this:
And while you’re in the Windows Update dialog, click on Advanced options for more control over Windows updates.
By scheduling the update restart, you can delay a problematic (or any) Windows update for up to 35 days.
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How Old is YOUR Brain?
People keep trying to tell me I’m getting old… especially EB, who constantly tells me I have memory issues. I don’t, but she thinks so. I have selective memory – I block out most of the stuff she tells me. Heaven knows I have a hard row to hoe trying to work with her.
But that’s a story for another time…
Moving right along…
Over the weekend, I decided to find something fun and useful to write about today. Off I went into the infinite cyberland with my old and muddled brain, and that’s when I stumbled upon Brain Age Games.
Being one who has to try everything I recommend – I recommend chocolate malts too – I took several of the tests that Brain Age Games offers and I’m happy – no actually I’m THRILLED to tell you (and EB) that my brain age is 35 – which is… hmmm… less than half of my physical age.
This proved to me, once again, that EB doesn’t always know what she’s talking about. I bet when she reads this, she’ll scurry off to Brain Age Games, take the tests and then rush to me to tell me her brain age is 9. You know what? I would not doubt that!
Seriously, this site is fun – and maybe even useful, especially if you’re older, like me. I’m sure a lot of young folks look at me and say: “Hey, look at that old prune with legs!”
They might say that, but inside of me ticks the brain of a 35-year-old, I tells ya! (I also ventured to the sister site of Brain Age Games called Biological Age and found out that even though I may very well look like a prune with legs, my biological age is 50, or much younger than my actual age, I’m sorry to admit.
Enough! On with the show. Here are some words from the creators of Brain Age to give you a little background and information…:
About Brain Age
I have been interested in Brain Science (esp in the area of cognition) ever since I left my Bio-technology degree in the 90’s to pursue my interest in web technology. There have been so many exciting breakthroughs especially in the awareness of neuroplasticity. I have a real passion for the field as I grew up on a small farm in New Zealand I am a big believer in personal change.
However I am not a neuroscientist – I am sure this site would look quite different if I was :-). And you should not take your brain age too seriously.
If you enjoyed this site you might also want to click here to find out your Biological Age.
Brain Health
Diet is the other half of optimum brain health. Keeping your weight down is important. A long-term study of 1,500 adults found that those who were obese in middle age were twice as likely to develop dementia in later life. Those who also had high cholesterol and high blood pressure had six times the risk of dementia.
This just to hand: Professor Levi-Montalcini puts her mental vigor down to regular doses of nerve growth factor (NGF) – the discovery that made her famous. She just turned 100!
I recommend a vegetarian diet but there is significant evidence that omega-3 fatty acids are beneficial, I get mine from flax oil. Nuts are a useful part of your diet; almonds, pecans and walnuts are a good source of vitamin E, which is great antioxidant.
Brain biochemistry can be modified by nutrition and experience. Computerized cognitive training can provide positive training experiences. Playing Brain Games should not increase your IQ, practicing IQ tests can help you get better results in IQ tests but IQ has been shown to be almost 100% genetically determined (“Nature Via Nurture” by Matt Ridley)…
If you watched the moon landing in July of 1969, if you miss Walter Cronkite, or Kodak Brownie cameras, you should be chomping at the bit to find out just how old your brain is.
And you can do that by going to our site pick Brain Age Games right now.
It’s free, and no sign-up or log-ins are required. You can even drag your friends into the Brain Age rage. I hope you are thrilled when you learn that your brain is younger than you expected, and don’t end up disappointed if you find that your old brain is just a withered shadow of its former self.
And if you like what you see at Brain Age, take a side trip to Biological Age to find out your true biological age – you may be decades younger than you feel, or look.
Net Worth
Maybe it's just me, but it seems the world is getting colder and more
careless. It seems to me more people are hungry than should be, and far
too many are starving – even one is too many. It seems to me that there
is more meanness than there should be. While the world may be getting
warmer, the people who live in it are not.
I'm tired of reading about billionaires trying to outdo each other by
sailing on bigger yachts or flying their private jets for mere 40-mile
trips.
Perhaps I don't understand the mesmerizing power that money holds for
some… maybe that's why I am not rich, at least when it comes to material
wealth...
Read the rest of this essay here.
Two Back-to-Basic Tips
Are you having a problem finding the Print Screen key?
On many keyboards, especially laptops, it is abbreviated as PrtScr, and on others PrtSc.
When you see two commands on one key, the shift key enables the lower command. That kind of seems backward, doesn't it? I think the reason is that your eyes tend to focus on the top command first, and the top command is the command that would most likely be used most often. For example, the question mark is on top with the slash below it on the same key. You would have to use the Shift key and click the question mark key (? ) key for a slash. The keyboard powers-that-be think that people would use the question mark more than the slash. Before the Internet, they may have been right, but now? ¿Quien sabe?
Changing Your Email Address
We get a lot of emails informing us of an email address change. Here are a few tips to remember when changing your email address:
1. Don't use the old address to tell people that you are changing your email address. Use the new one.
2. If you have a PayPal account, be sure you log in to PayPal, add the new address, and remove the old one.
3. Most newsletters have a way to change your address and can usually be found at the bottom of the newsletter.
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