Windows, backups, printers, updates and freeing up disk space, step by step.
How to type ą, ę, ł, ż, and ź on an American computer and phone, including adding the Polish (Programmers) layout in Windows 11, using the right Alt + letter shortcut, switching with Windows + space, the Polish (214) layout trap, and the Polish keyboard on iPhone and Gboard.
Windows 10 will no longer receive updates after October 14, 2025; the ESU program lasts until October 12, 2027, available for free in the USA, or for points or $30, and for free in Poland and the rest of the EEA with a Microsoft account; learn how to upgrade to Windows 11 and what to do if your computer is not compatible.
How to back up photos and documents in Windows 11: the Windows Backup app (OneDrive, 5 GB free) and File History on a USB drive, including what is backed up, what is missing, how to check the backup, and how to restore files.
Running out of disk space in Windows 11? Recommendations for cleanup, Storage Sense, uninstalling programs, the Downloads folder, Recycle Bin, and OneDrive files on demand. What not to delete and when you can remove Windows.old.
Is your printer unresponsive in Windows 11? Check step by step: power, cable or Wi-Fi, default printer, print queue, the troubleshooter tool in the Get Help app, re-adding the printer, manufacturer driver, and restarting the Print Spooler service.
How to check for Windows 11 updates, set active hours, pause updates for 35 days, when to install optional updates, and what to do if an update fails to install. Support timelines for versions 24H2, 25H2, and 26H2.