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3 perfectly reasonable things Windows 11 still refuses to let you do

3 perfectly reasonable things Windows 11 still refuses to let you do

Published by skeptic

I’ve used Windows long enough to understand how much it’s evolved. But because I use several other OSes, I’m reminded every once in a while that Windows 11 still doesn’t let me do a few perfectly normal things. These limitations may not always feel like a total deal-breaker, but once you understand the extra steps they force on you, it’s impossible to stop wondering why they still exist. Related Windows still won’t let you use this name for a folder — and DOS is why I typed three innocent letters and Windows reacted like I had insulted its ancestors. Every file shows a size. Folders don’t. The column File Explorer never added Afam Onyimadu / MUO Try this now: open File Explorer in Details view. Create a few folders and fill them with different files. Then include other files in the same directory as these new folders. Every file in the directory will report a size, but the folders will be blank. It may feel like nothing, but when your SSD is almost full and …

Bill Gates’ 0m ‘bachelor’s dream’ Xanadu home with private beach he refuses to downsize

Bill Gates’ $130m ‘bachelor’s dream’ Xanadu home with private beach he refuses to downsize

Published by Daniella Wilson

Microsoft mogul Bill Gates has become quite the real estate mogul too, with an impressive property investment in Washington. In 1988, the businessman spent $2 million for a mansion overlooking Lake Washington, which cost $63 million to remodel. He subsequently spent $14 million on the surrounding properties to guarantee total privacy, but the estimated worth of the estate now is a dazzling $130 million, meaning he’s made over $50 million in profit.  Bill himself has a net worth of around $106.4 billion, and his high-tech haven is the perfect example of the wealth he exudes.  Affectionately nicknamed ‘Xanadu 2.0’ (after the iconic movie Citizen Kane), the lavish property overlooking Lake Washington was bought along with Bill’s ex-wife Melinda French Gates. In a 2008 interview with Fortune, Melinda called the house “a bachelor’s dream and a bride’s nightmare.” Bill Gates’ smart house boasts seven bedrooms and 24 bathrooms Inside Bill Gates’ sprawling estate  From its artificial salmon stream to its James Bond-level security, it’s short of impressive features. The exterior boasts a surprisingly rustic, wooden cabin-style …

Mike Lindell refuses to accept he’s an election loser

Mike Lindell refuses to accept he’s an election loser

Published by Sam Flores

Businessman and conspiracy theorist Mike Lindell, best known as the founder of My Pillow and a prominent advisor to Donald Trump, refuses to accept his loss in the Republican primary for governor of Minnesota on Aug. 11. Lindell lost by 11 points to the Minnesota house speaker, Lisa Demuth, but did not graciously concede. Instead, he immediately began spouting conspiracy theories that explained away his loss, suggesting there were “anomalies” in the election process. He’s still not giving up. On Wednesday, he offered to fund a recount of the election. “One of the few good election laws Minnesota does have is that as a candidate, I have the right to completely audit and hand-count every ballot in the state, and I am going to exercise that right to the full extent of the law,” Lindell said in a press release, which claimed “the effort will be the largest privately funded statewide paper-ballot recount and audit in U.S. history.” It will cost Lindell approximately $825,000, according to CBS News. Start your day with essential news from …

Mike Lindell refuses to concede in Minnesota primary despite getting far fewer votes

Mike Lindell refuses to concede in Minnesota primary despite getting far fewer votes

Published by Sam Flores

Mike Lindell, the pillow salesman, Trump supporter and election denier, has refused to concede defeat in Minnesota’s Republican gubernatorial primary, despite trailing by a double-digit margin the morning after polls closed. Related: Trump ally loses, mixed results for progressives: takeaways from primaries in Minnesota, Wisconsin and beyond The Associated Press called the race for Lisa Demuth, the Minnesota House speaker, late on Tuesday night. With almost all votes counted, Demuth was more than 45,000 votes ahead of Lindell, who had the backing of Donald Trump, beating him by 43.4% to 32.5%. Businessman Kendall Qualls, backed by the Republican state party, was trailing in third. Told by a reporter on his own streaming channel, LindellTV, that the AP had declared the race over, Lindell dismissed the wire service outright. Asked why he wouldn’t accept the call, he questioned the AP’s authority to determine the outcome and insisted hundreds of thousands of votes remained uncounted. “I’m not going to give up this race until the votes are counted,” Lindell said. “That’s nonsense.” Lindell did not return a …

Montana Democrat refuses to drop out, likely improving GOP’s Senate chances

Montana Democrat refuses to drop out, likely improving GOP’s Senate chances

Published by Sam Flores

Democratic Senate candidate Alani Bankhead on Monday said she’s not dropping out of the Montana race to succeed retiring Sen. Steve Daines (R), a move that will make it more difficult for Independent candidate Seth Bodnar to defeat GOP nominee Kurt Alme. “I’ll never bow down,” Bankhead, a retired Air Force lieutenant colonel, said during… Source link

Andrew Garfield’s beautiful Netflix star girlfriend he refuses to discuss in interviews

Andrew Garfield’s beautiful Netflix star girlfriend he refuses to discuss in interviews

Published by Daniella Wilson

Andrew Garfield is one of Hollywood’s most recognisable stars. The BAFTA-winning actor, 42, shot to stardom with his breakout performance as Eduardo Saverin in The Social Network, a role that paved the way for his turn as the iconic Peter Parker in The Amazing Spider-Man franchise. His career has gone from strength to strength since then, earning him Oscar nominations for Best Actor following his performances in 2016’s Hacksaw Ridge and in the 2021 musical, Tick, Tick… Boom!. © WireImageAndrew Garfield prefers to keep his relationships out of the spotlight Despite his global fame, the actor remains famously protective of his private life, including his relationship with fellow Oscar-nominee Monica Barbaro. Here is everything we know about the couple. Who is Andrew Garfield’s girlfriend? Andrew is in a relationship with actress Monica Barbaro. Monica, 36, is famed for her roles in Chicago P.D., Top Gun: Maverick and Netflix’s FUBAR, in which she stars opposite Arnold Schwarzenegger. © WireImageMonica is an Oscar-nominated actress The actress also starred in the 2024 Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown, for which she received an …

Why Naga Munchetty refuses to shrink in her second act

Why Naga Munchetty refuses to shrink in her second act

Published by Daniella Wilson

When news broke that Naga Munchetty is stepping away from the iconic BBC Breakfast sofa after 17 years to anchor BBC Radio 5 Live Breakfast, we all inwardly gasped.  For nearly two decades, she has been a television morning staple: razor-sharp, fiercely authentic, and completely unwilling to suffer fools. Standing at the threshold of a new era, 51-year-old Naga is stepping into her second act with a willingness to put in the work. In the  statement announcing the news, she said: “Presenting a flagship programme on 5 Live is an opportunity that was simply too good to pass up. It will take a huge amount of work and require 100% of my focus and energy, and I’m really looking forward to throwing myself into the role. In an industry that historically pressured women to dim their light as they aged, Naga is doing the exact opposite. © BBCCharlie Stayt and Naga Munchetty on BBC Breakfast Refusing to shrink Looking back over a high-pressure career spent under the microscopic scrutiny of live television, Naga’s reflections reveal …

Andy Burnham Refuses To Say He Trusts Donald Trump

Andy Burnham Refuses To Say He Trusts Donald Trump

Published by Sam Flores

Prime minister Andy Burnham insisted he would not shy away from criticising Trump if it was in Britain’s national interest to do so. Andy Burnham has refused to say that he trusts Donald Trump. The new prime minister insisted he would not shy away from criticising the US president if it was in Britain’s national interest to do so. He said the two men enjoyed a “warm” phone conversation last Monday after he entered No.10 for the first time. But asked by the BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg if he thinks he can trust Trump, Burnham would not give a direct answer. He said: “I’ve had one phone call, and I always treat people as I find them. “It was a good exchange and it was a warm exchange. I am that kind of politician, I will always seek to judge people as I find them. “I’ve lived my whole life like that, and I found him to be warm on Monday, and we will continue to build a relationship.” When Kuenssberg asked a second time if he trusted …

Michigan Democrat refuses to say if she’d back El-Sayed if he wins primary

Michigan Democrat refuses to say if she’d back El-Sayed if he wins primary

Published by Sam Flores

Editor’s Note: This story was updated to accurately report that Scholten has not endorsed in the Michigan Senate race.  A Michigan Democrat is drawing attention with her refusal to say if she would back Democratic Senate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed over his campaigning with political commentator Hasan Piker and disgraced Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner. Rep.… Source link

Al Carns refuses Burnham Government job over defence spending row | Politics | News

Al Carns refuses Burnham Government job over defence spending row | Politics | News

Published by Sam Flores

Now the decorated war hero has told the press he declined a posting in the Burnham Administration because “the argument I resigned over has not yet been settled”. Mr Carns had previously indicated he would stand for the leadership himself – against Mr Burnham – only to not do so and back the Makerfield MP instead. He had resigned at the same time as John Healey, the current Chancellor who had served as Sir Keir’s defence secretary. Powerful bosses in the military had demanded £28 billion in additional funding for the underfunded armed forces, by 2035. However, the Treasury under then-Chancellor Rachel Reeves refused and committed to less than half. Now Mr Carns has told his social media followers he refused a posting in Mr Burnham’s government which will spark concerns the funding black hole in the army may not be filled. He wrote: “I had a good conversation with the Chief Whip today where she offered me a return to Government. After careful thought, I declined, with respect and with thanks. Mr Carns added: …