Windows 11 Open With: Open Any File with a Different App — Once or Always

by: Larry MillerPublished on: 24/05/2026

Right-click a file → Open with → Choose another app. Tick 'Always use this app' to make it permanent, or just open once without changing your default.

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Windows 11 Open With: Open Any File with a Different App — Once or Always

Windows 11 Right-Click 'Open With': Change Default App for One File or Forever

by: Larry MillerPublished on: 24/05/2026

Right-click any file → Open with → Choose another app. Tick 'Always use this app' to make it permanent, or leave it unticked to open once with a different app.

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Windows 11 Right-Click 'Open With': Change Default App for One File or Forever

Windows 11 Battery Tips: 5 Quick Wins That Make a Real Difference

by: Larry MillerPublished on: 22/05/2026

Lower brightness, enable Battery Saver, close unused apps, turn off Bluetooth and Wi-Fi when idle, and switch to dark mode — five small changes for noticeably longer battery life.

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Windows 11 Battery Tips: 5 Quick Wins That Make a Real Difference

Windows Hello Face Recognition: How to Improve Accuracy in Low Light and with Glasses

by: Larry MillerPublished on: 20/05/2026

Windows Hello face recognition gets better with use — add a second scan in different lighting via Settings → Accounts → Sign-in options → Improve recognition.

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Windows Hello Face Recognition: How to Improve Accuracy in Low Light and with Glasses