How to make customer cursor disappear when typing

So I have a custom cursor and I've applied it to my mouse settings. With default cursor, when you type things, it would automatically disappear so that it doesn't block your vision. Super convenient. But now that I have my custom cursor, it doesn't have that effect anymore. I checked in mouse settings and saw that the "Hide pointer when typing" is still toggled on.

Anything I can do? Or do I have to live with it

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Can someone tell me where this logo is from? probably windows program
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Switched to MacOS in 2000 - I'm back - what killer software/features/tools/etc. should I know about?

There were certain things I immediately installed on any new mac device. Or certain keyboard shortcuts I just used all the time and loved (I still think command-arrow key to move the text entry to the top or bottom of a page, or the start or end of a line is great).

What is like that on Windows 11 for you? I have a Surface Pro 11 Intel. Already experimenting (have PowerToys, OneCommander, etc.) - but would love your thoughts and suggestions!

I'm particularly struggling with keyboard shortcuts - although after a week I find I'm growing used to control instead of command.

Thanks!

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How do I extend C without any third party software?

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Mini partition wizard doesn't work as my PC runs on Windows 11 Home (Bit locker encryption can't be turned off). How to get the recovery partition out of the way between the C and the D drive?

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Copilot installed without notification

Went to uninstall a program i installed today sorted add/remove by date and seen copilot installed today without notification there were no windows updates i have them paused. anyone else have that happen


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How do I stop windows store results/suggestions showing up in search?
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Finally, MS provides info for ESU

It looks like MS decided to provide more information about the end of support and extended security updates, and it appears that there'll be options to register at no charge!

https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2025/06/24/stay-secure-with-windows-11-copilot-pcs-and-windows-365-before-support-ends-for-windows-10/

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Windows11, ARM64 and HEVC codec

I'm using a Snapdragon X-Elite based laptop. Need to play a 4k video which uses the HEVC codec.

I installed this $1 HEVC codec from MS Store. However, Windows media player and other players are not able to play the video.

Also its not clear what MS Store installs. I didn't see it download and install a codec. Instead it downloaded something with a "mswindowsvideo" extension. Since nothing could open that file, I was asked to install "Movies & TV" another MS app.

The codec installation page talks only about "Windows 10". Does it work for Windows 11 on ARM?

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Is it possible to make the Title Bar behave like the hidden Task Bar?

You know how you can set the task bar to auto-hide and reveal itself when you scroll your mouse to the bottom edge of the screen? Is there any way to make the title bar of windows behave the same way (revealing itself when you scroll to the top edge of your screen) without needing to fuss with F11?

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On this day in 1998, Windows 98 was released.
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Windows 10 users can get extended security updates for 1,000 Microsoft Rewards points. (You can probably earn enough points by October just by using Bing search few times a week)
https://www.engadget.com/computing/windows-10-users-can-get-extended-security-updates-for-1000-microsoft-rewards-points-170023129.html

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How to have a program startup when Windows loads?

I have a simple program that I want to start up with the computer. When I try to google how to do it, they give instructions that do not work or are not clear.

I would of thought there would be an easy way to do this. I know I can edit the registry and add the path to a location in there but is there not an easier way to add a program to startup with the computer?

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Found this old guy today, what to do with it?
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Turning off PIN reset request with Secure Boot changes

I have a MiniPC which I alternate at all times its place (and GPU/monitor) of usage. I recently had to turn on Secure Boot due to a game requirement (BF2042). Now, every time I change the monitor (also between iGPU and eGPU), Windows 11 asks me to reset the PIN, leading to a huge waste of time. Is there a way to turn off this PIN reset request, or turn monitor/GPU changes invisible to Secure Boot verification?

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Alt + Tab "Fix" causes problems in games between game and native display resolution

Since i came back from holiday i have a strange bug with alt+tabbing in CS2 and also in Dota2. It was never a problem before and also i tried to revert my nvidida driver, tried to reset all game settings, used DDU. Nothing helped.

Tried to change the scaling in the nvidia control panel - no chance. The only thing that is left is the latest Windows11 build on the Release Channel.

So when i start the game, everything is fine. Every button is clickable on 1280x960. then i use Alt-Tab to Desktop, native Resolution 2560x1440 and then it happens. The buttons and menu options are not clickable anymore. Everything seems on a different position. Like the resolution or something changed.

Looks like this came in 26120.4452 (Beta Channel) and higher. also in the RC Channel this appeared Windows 11 Build 26100.4482. This is mentioned in the changelog.

\- Fixed: When you ALT + Tab out of a full screen game, other windows (like Windows Terminal might stop responding.

Maybe this killed how Alt+Tab worked before and causes the problem with the Resolutions in games and the native resoultion.

Anyone else expierenced this behaviour?


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How to move ONLY the start button to the left?

Hi guys I have au question?
How to move ONLY the start button to the left? I really love the taskbar on the middle, but i would really love to move the start button to the left, it's just feels more right to me.

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Windows RAW photo support has not been updated for six years

RAW support for Windows can be added through this free program, the Raw Image Extension, but the latest camera models are not supported. Where Apple updates RAW support every year or so, this app is from januari 2019. Six years old.  
https://aka.ms/AAwtcin Please upvote this Feedback hub request if you want updated RAW support for windows


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First look at "Stay on Windows 10 for free" ESU tool after October 14
https://www.windowslatest.com/2025/06/26/first-look-at-stay-on-windows-10-for-free-esu-tool-after-october-14/

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Looking for spotlight image for fractal landscape
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Why is Windows 2000 loved now?

I may be clueless in this theme, but, I've saw alot of people loving Windows 2000 even if it's been 25 years since its released...

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