Tag: Windows 10

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Apple Home PC iMac Windows 10

How to Enable Num Lock

I have an Apple Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad and needed to use this keyboard with my Windows 10 work computer. The keyboard works well with Windows 10 except for the numeric keypad. Pressing the keys will display anything on the screen.

What to do?

Just press the Clear key and start using the numeric keypad. Windows will remember the numeric keypad after a reboot.

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Internet Browsers Windows 10

Browser Tryouts

Based on Google Chrome engine, Microsoft releases the new Microsoft Edge web browser.

I installed the new Microsoft Edge on my work computer with Windows 10. You know someone in the company will install it and then need some help when something does not go well. So far the new browser is running well including the Chrome extensions I need.

I’m not sure if I want or need another web browser on my Macbook Pro. Safari is my preferred browser and I use Google Chrome for some specific work or Boy Scout related web sites.

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Geek Stuff Home PC iMac iPad Sager Windows 7

Uninstall Windows 10 for Windows 7

Shortly after it debut, I installed Windows 10 on my Sager NP8690.  I was hoping Windows 10 would run well… this didn’t happen.  I’m not trying to bash Windows 10, many seem to like it.  For me the experience was a little meh.  I still prefer mac OS and my iMac, but I’m running out of space (too many pictures and videos taken with my GoPro Hero 4 Silver).  So what about my really cool iPad 3?  It is so slow with iOS 9.3.5 and it is painful to use to the point where I am typing faster that it can can process the keys.  This usually results in many misspelled words or auto-corrected to something that makes no sense.

So this weekend I removed Windows 10 and reinstalled Windows 7 Ultimate x64.  The only downside is the lack of support from Microsoft.  I figure I’ll keep it around to play some games and have something to use when I go on extended visits with family.  What I really want in a new MacBookPro 15″ with the Touchbar.  Too bad it is way out of my price range.

Maybe next year I’ll pick up the next MacBookPro with a cheaper price and maybe better specs.