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Download and Activate Windows Media Player 12

Windows Media Player is no longer the default media player in Windows 10. If you cannot find it on your PC, here’s how you can download and activate it.

Windows 7’s End Is Near. How Are Businesses Faring?

Windows 7 will reach the end of its supported life in January 2020. Many companies still use Windows 7 to run their businesses. How will this affect them?

How You Can Still Get Windows 10 for Free

While Microsoft no longer offers free upgrade to Windows 10, there are still a few workarounds to get Windows 10 for free if you’re running an older version.

Latest Windows 10 Security Threats and Vulnerabilities (2019)

Staying aware of the security threats in Windows 10 is the best way to avoid them. Here are some of the most severe Windows 10 security vulnerabilities that continue to affect users today.

How to Use Rufus to Create a Bootable Flash Drive

Rufus is one of the best free applications to create a bootable drive. Here is how you can use Rufus to create a bootable flash drive in Windows.

What Is svchost.exe, and Should You Stop the Process?

In Windows, you may have seen a swarm of “svchost” processes taking up a lot of room. Should you stop them? Find out what exactly svchost.exe does.

How to Run Automatic Commands at Command Prompt/Powershell Start

You might find yourself running the same few commands every time you launch PowerShell or the command prompt. Why not save some time and run them automatically on launch?

How to Use the Optical (S/PDIF) Port on Windows 10

Here we will show you how to get the optical (S/PDIF) port working, with the caveat that it’s become rather clunky to properly utilize on Windows 10 in recent years.

How to Stop Background Apps from Running in Windows 10

The apps that are running in the background can affect your PC’s performance. Learn how you can stop background apps from running in Windows 10.

How to Open DAT Files in Windows 10

There are times when you find a bunch of dat files and want to know what is contained within. Here we’ll show you how to open dat files in Windows 10.

How to Clone Windows 10 to an SSD

So you bought an SSD drive, and you want to move your Windows 10 OS to the new drive. Here are a few ways you can clone and swap the OS install to an SSD.

How to Control Your Mouse Cursor with a Keyboard in Windows 10

There are times when your mouse stops working, and you need to navigate around the screen. Here’s how to configure your keyboard to use as a mouse in Windows 10.

How to Reformat an External Hard Drive without Losing Your Data

There are times where your external hard drive become corrupted and you need to reformat it. Here is how you retrieve your data after reformatting your disk

How to Transfer Files Between Linux and Windows via LAN

For sharing files between different operating systems, it can easily be done with Network Share. Here’s how you can transfer files between Linux and Windows.

4 Tweaks to Speed Up Any Web Browser in Windows 10

Other than Internet speed, there are also ways to make your browser run faster. Here are some tweaks to speed up your browser performance in Windows 10.

4 Stretch Reminder Apps for Windows to Remind You to Take a Break

It is very unhealthy to sit behind s computer all day long. These stretch reminder applications can force you to take regular stretch breaks.

How to Enable Enhanced Search Mode in Windows 10

It can be frustrating when you can’t find the files you need. That’s why the Enhanced Search Mode in Windows 10 is useful. It helps you find the files you need faster.

Trim and Edit Your Videos Easily with Joyoshare Media Cutter for Windows

If you are looking for a tool that allows you to easily trim and edit videos, Joyoshare Media Cutter might be the one for you. Check it out to see how it performs.

How to Edit Your Videos with Microsoft Photos App

Unknown to many, the Microsoft Photos app can also be used to edit videos. Learn how you can use Microsoft Photos as a video editor.