On Nov 9, 2020, at 11:28 AM, Brian Vogel <britechguy@...> wrote:

Sarah,

          My central point being that you cannot "pick and choose" if you literally have the setting to Always show all icons in the notification area set to ON.

          You can only pick and choose when it is set to OFF.  What you originally described is a logical impossibility, not a practical one, but you'd have to have this setting toggled OFF and then have all the individual icons toggled on if you wanted all showing but the capability of putting some into hiding if you were to so choose.

          The Always show all icons in the notification area is an all or nothing affair and if it's ON then you get everything, period, with no option to shove any individual items into the overflow area reached via the notification chevron.

          As to personal preferences, that's just what they are, and I'm certainly not going to attempt to tell you, or anyone else, what works best for them.  I'm willing to make suggestions about trying different options, but the one(s) ultimately chosen are entirely a personal choice.

--

Brian - Windows 10 Pro, 64-Bit, Version 2004, Build 19041

If your joy is derived from what society thinks of you, you're always going to be disappointed.

        ~ Madonna

Hi,

The biggest change between 1903 and 2004 is the role of Cortana –
whereas it was part of Windows Search in 1903, Cortana is a separate
app in 2004. The other change concerns Windows Subsystem for Linux but
that won’t concern many of you.

Cheers,

Joseph



From: win10@win10.groups.io <win10@win10.groups.io> On Behalf Of Brian
Vogel
Sent: Monday, November 9, 2020 8:58 AM
To: win10@win10.groups.io
Subject: Re: [win10] win10 2004 update and file explorer



Dave,

It wasn't introduced in 2004 specifically, as I think 1909
had it, too, but you're seeing grouping by date and probably only in
the Downloads folder. It should not happen "by default" anywhere else
in File Explorer. If you search the group archive for Downloads and
group by or "old order" or any of a couple of other phrases you will
find multiple posts, spread out over a long period of time, giving the
steps to turn grouping off if you so desire. My advice is that you do
not turn it off for a while and try to get used to it. I hated it at
first, but it didn't take long for me to change my mind since in
downloads I'm most often looking for the stuff I've most recently
downloaded, and the new arrangement keeps newest toward the top.

Someone else will have to discuss new changes for 2004
from 1903, as I've been on it so long I have no recollection of 1903
specifics and, to be perfectly honest, most of the "latest and
greatest" that Microsoft has been adding to Windows 10 since Day One
are things I just don't use.
--

Brian - Windows 10 Pro, 64-Bit, Version 2004, Build 19041

If your joy is derived from what society thinks of you, you're always
going to be disappointed.

~ Madonna

The advice given so far is excellent if you need a limited amount of information regarding your system that's available via Windows itself.  If that's the case, looking at the About Pane in System settings is the way to go.

But if you need "nauseating detail" about other aspects of your hardware, it isn't, so I'm offering what follows for those that do.  A company called Piriform makes a utility called Speccy that is accessible.  They used to have a portable version for download, but do not anymore.  However, I have an archived older version of the portable utility that still works fine if someone needs it:  Speccy_Portable_V1.3.2.zip

Instructions for using same, where you can start at step #2, 2b specifically, if you've already snagged the portable ZIP file above:  Using Piriform’s Speccy to Get Your Computer’s Hardware Specifications

--

Brian - Windows 10 Pro, 64-Bit, Version 2004, Build 19041

If your joy is derived from what society thinks of you, you're always going to be disappointed.

        ~ Madonna

Hi,

The biggest change between 1903 and 2004 is the role of Cortana – whereas it
was part of Windows Search in 1903, Cortana is a separate app in 2004. The
other change concerns Windows Subsystem for Linux but that won’t concern
many of you.

Cheers,

Joseph



From: win10@win10.groups.io <win10@win10.groups.io> On Behalf Of Brian
Vogel
Sent: Monday, November 9, 2020 8:58 AM
To: win10@win10.groups.io
Subject: Re: [win10] win10 2004 update and file explorer



Dave,

It wasn't introduced in 2004 specifically, as I think 1909 had
it, too, but you're seeing grouping by date and probably only in the
Downloads folder. It should not happen "by default" anywhere else in File
Explorer. If you search the group archive for Downloads and group by or
"old order" or any of a couple of other phrases you will find multiple
posts, spread out over a long period of time, giving the steps to turn
grouping off if you so desire. My advice is that you do not turn it off for
a while and try to get used to it. I hated it at first, but it didn't take
long for me to change my mind since in downloads I'm most often looking for
the stuff I've most recently downloaded, and the new arrangement keeps
newest toward the top.

Someone else will have to discuss new changes for 2004 from
1903, as I've been on it so long I have no recollection of 1903 specifics
and, to be perfectly honest, most of the "latest and greatest" that
Microsoft has been adding to Windows 10 since Day One are things I just
don't use.
--

Brian - Windows 10 Pro, 64-Bit, Version 2004, Build 19041

If your joy is derived from what society thinks of you, you're always going
to be disappointed.

~ Madonna

Hi there friends. So checked the SSD. I cleaned it a bit as wel so now I have 677 GB of 901 GB free. I find the 901 GB thing interesting as it’s a 256 GB SSD. Why is it reporting like this? Shouldn’t it say how much of the full 256 has been used? Or does it not care to report all the GBs eaten by Windows and all the Dell stuff crap or other wize. I just mentioned this because with mine and Bill’s out of memory problem someone said something about you should keep the SSD half empty. So I guess I should according to that keep what ever 256 devided by 2 is free of the SSD. Thanks. Just want to clear all things I myself maybe doing before packing the XPS back up and sending it off back to Dell.

Hi Ron hit Windows R and type system info. Then you should get the
thing that comes up that will take you to the info. Hit inter on this
then let it load what it loads and tab beyond the tree view and there
you will have your info. The PC name modle and all.

-----Original Message-----
From: win10@win10.groups.io <win10@win10.groups.io> On Behalf Of Ron
Kolesar
Sent: Monday, November 9, 2020 1:50 PM
To: win10@win10.groups.io
Subject: [win10] Where can one find the info on one's pc?

Hello to all.
I'm curious to know where is the Ram Memory and processor information
stored on a win 10 pc?
Many thanks.
Ron KR3DOG

In the good old days of Morse code Shorthand, 73's AKA Best Regards
and or Best Whishes,From Ron Kolesar Volunteer Certified Licensed
Emergency Communications Station And Volunteer Certified Licensed Ham
Radio Station With the Call Sign of KR3DOG Who's now also Ares and
NIMS Certified as well

Hi Ron hit Windows R and type system info. Then you should get the thing
that comes up that will take you to the info. Hit inter on this then let it
load what it loads and tab beyond the tree view and there you will have
your
info. The PC name modle and all.

-----Original Message-----
From: win10@win10.groups.io <win10@win10.groups.io> On Behalf Of Ron
Kolesar
Sent: Monday, November 9, 2020 1:50 PM
To: win10@win10.groups.io
Subject: [win10] Where can one find the info on one's pc?

Hello to all.
I'm curious to know where is the Ram Memory and processor information
stored
on a win 10 pc?
Many thanks.
Ron KR3DOG

In the good old days of Morse code Shorthand, 73's AKA Best Regards and or
Best Whishes,From Ron Kolesar Volunteer Certified Licensed Emergency
Communications Station And Volunteer Certified Licensed Ham Radio Station
With the Call Sign of KR3DOG Who's now also Ares and NIMS Certified as well

I finally contacted Dell support and offered to replace with a new one.

But it is strange that, Dell instructed me to going through a
diagnostic mechanism and reported that the pc has no hardware issue.

He suspected that the high ram issue is related to the apps I am running.

I told him that, I am using the same set of apps on a older machine on
2013, and it even cost fewer ram memory.

Then he suspected it may be related to logic board issue and suggested
me to replace the logic board.

I said, if I wait for the logic board replacement, it may exceeded the
7day of return or replace requirement, then I request a replacement.






Loy 於 8/11/2020 3:58 寫道:

I would call 'Dell and get a Return Authorization Number before
returning it. I have found that Dell is very good in honoring their
warenty.
----- Original Message -----
From: "William Wong" <sine.kazurin@gmail.com>
To: <win10@win10.groups.io>
Sent: Saturday, November 7, 2020 8:44 AM
Subject: [win10] Help needed, frustrated about my new Win 10


Hi,

As my old pc has broken down all at a sudden, I bought a new Dell
desktop computer with

8GB ram

Intel 10 generation core i5

250G SSD and 1TB HDD


I found that my new computer will always run out of ram

I simply open a few apps like one firefox, several folders and a
notepad ++

and my NVDA will soon became very unresponsive

According to resource monitor the physical袃ram is around 9x and
virtual ram is also 3xG

I have already manually increased the virtual ram, disabled possible
performance hindering default apps, etc, but the problem seemed not
fixed.

Only today I have already manually forced turn off the computer
because of not responding nvda for 3 times or more, and this is only
my third day of using this new pc.

I feel really frustrated , do any one can give me any useful advice?

thanks,

William

I would call 'Dell and get a Return Authorization Number before returning
it. I have found that Dell is very good in honoring their warenty.
----- Original Message -----
From: "William Wong" <sine.kazurin@gmail.com>
To: <win10@win10.groups.io>
Sent: Saturday, November 7, 2020 8:44 AM
Subject: [win10] Help needed, frustrated about my new Win 10


Hi,

As my old pc has broken down all at a sudden, I bought a new Dell
desktop computer with

8GB ram

Intel 10 generation core i5

250G SSD and 1TB HDD


I found that my new computer will always run out of ram

I simply open a few apps like one firefox, several folders and a notepad ++

and my NVDA will soon became very unresponsive

According to resource monitor the physical袃ram is around 9x and virtual
ram is also 3xG

I have already manually increased the virtual ram, disabled possible
performance hindering default apps, etc, but the problem seemed not fixed.

Only today I have already manually forced turn off the computer because
of not responding nvda for 3 times or more, and this is only my third
day of using this new pc.

I feel really frustrated , do any one can give me any useful advice?

thanks,

William

I finally contacted Dell support and offered to replace with a new one.

But it is strange that, Dell instructed me to going through a
diagnostic mechanism and reported that the pc has no hardware issue.

He suspected that the high ram issue is related to the apps I am running.

I told him that, I am using the same set of apps on a older machine on
2013, and it even cost fewer ram memory.

Then he suspected it may be related to logic board issue and suggested
me to replace the logic board.

I said, if I wait for the logic board replacement, it may exceeded the
7day of return or replace requirement, then I request a replacement.






Loy 於 8/11/2020 3:58 寫道:

I would call 'Dell and get a Return Authorization Number before
returning it. I have found that Dell is very good in honoring their
warenty.
----- Original Message -----
From: "William Wong" <sine.kazurin@gmail.com>
To: <win10@win10.groups.io>
Sent: Saturday, November 7, 2020 8:44 AM
Subject: [win10] Help needed, frustrated about my new Win 10


Hi,

As my old pc has broken down all at a sudden, I bought a new Dell
desktop computer with

8GB ram

Intel 10 generation core i5

250G SSD and 1TB HDD


I found that my new computer will always run out of ram

I simply open a few apps like one firefox, several folders and a
notepad ++

and my NVDA will soon became very unresponsive

According to resource monitor the physical袃ram is around 9x and
virtual ram is also 3xG

I have already manually increased the virtual ram, disabled possible
performance hindering default apps, etc, but the problem seemed not
fixed.

Only today I have already manually forced turn off the computer
because of not responding nvda for 3 times or more, and this is only
my third day of using this new pc.

I feel really frustrated , do any one can give me any useful advice?

thanks,

William

On Nov 9, 2020, at 11:04 AM, albert brown <roundtowerclondalkin@gmail.com> wrote:



Hello,
When downloading software I am getting an error message warning me this
sight is blocked because it might harm your computer.

Can I please change this temperarly.

ALBERT

Jaws Home Eddition 2020

Operating System Windows 10 Home (x64) Version 20H2 (build 19042.572)

On Mon, Nov 9, 2020 at 11:17 AM, Sarah k Alawami wrote:

I personally have all notifications showing as that's what I feel is necessary. I want to see it all then take the time to hide the ones I never use.

-
And I'd love to know how, exactly, you accomplish that.  

When you flip the toggle for Always show all icons in the notification area to ON, you are then prevented from touching anything that allows you to turn them off individually.

It's simple to accomplish when you have that Always show toggle set to OFF, and toggle all the individual icons you might not use.  But you cannot literally have it toggled on and then do individual selection.

And speaking for myself, and a huge number of clients and students over time, the probability of it being useful to have every single icon showing across the notification area all the time is close to nil.  There are scads of background processes that create taskbar notification area icons for themselves that do need to be running, but virtually never require human intervention with same.  I want those hidden in the overflow area to be exposed only when I hit the notification chevron on those very rare occasions where I actually need to deal with them (or just check what they are).
 
--

Brian - Windows 10 Pro, 64-Bit, Version 2004, Build 19041

If your joy is derived from what society thinks of you, you're always going to be disappointed.

        ~ Madonna