How to Disable the Recycle Bin in Windows 10
In some cases the Recycle Bin in Windows can be more of an annoyance than anything else. Learn how you can disable the Recycle Bin in Windows and remove it from your desktop.
How to Recover Your Windows Product Key
If you want to keep using your legacy software with your new computer, chances are you’ll have to find a few strings of letters and numbers. Here are a few to recover product keys in Windows.
How to Remove Write Protection on a USB Drive in Windows
If you are having a write-protection error for your USB drive, these are some tips to remove write protection from a USB drive in Windows.
How to Uninstall Antivirus Programs in Windows
While it is easy to install an antivirus program in Windows, it is relatively difficult to remove it from your system. This article will show how to uninstall antivirus programs in Windows.
How to Show Hidden Files and Folders In Windows 10
There are options to make Windows show you every single file it it won’t allow you to see. Here are a few of those options.
Why You Shouldn’t Use an Admin Account as Your Main Account
Just about everyone uses an administrator account for their primary computer account. If a malicious program or attackers are able to get control of your user account, they can do a lot more damage with an admin account than with a standard account.
What to Expect from the Windows 10 Spring Creators Update
Set to launch this April, Windows 10 Spring Creators Update brings a host of new features for Windows 10 and various improvements. Here’s what you can expect.
How to Set Windows Photo Viewer as Default in Windows 10
Windows Photo Viewer was phased out in Windows 10 in favour of the volatile “Photos” app. This will show how you can get Photo Viewer to work in Windows 10 and set it as your default photo viewing app again.
Do We Really Need To “Safely Remove” USB Devices?
Have you noticed that Windows puts a little icon in the system tray informing you that you can “safely remove” the USB drive? What does it mean to “safely remove” a USB drive? And do we need to do it with all USB devices?
Changing Your DNS Server: Why You Should and How to Do It
Changing your default DNS server can boost your security, privacy, and speed. This article explains why you should change your DNS server and how to do so in Windows.
How to Create Undeletable Folders in Windows 10
Erasing a file is a straightforward task, but sometimes the wrong files can be deleted. If there is a folder that you don’t ever want to erase, creating an undeletable folder is your best bet.
Is Your Windows 10 Slow to Boot? Make It Faster with These Tips
Windows 10 is a well streamlined beast, but over time it can start to become agonizingly slow to boot. These are the best ways to make Windows 10 boot faster.
How to Record Windows 10 Screen Using VLC Media Player
Windows doesn’t come with any tool for you to record the computer’s screen. Here we’ll walk you through the process of recording your Windows 10 screen using the free and versatile VLC media player.
Send Photos to Your Windows Machine Quickly and Easily with Photos Companion
If you want a simple way to get your pictures from your Android phone to your Windows 10 computer, you need the new Photos Companion app.
How to Format a Hard Drive in Windows 10
The process of formatting your hard drive may sound daunting, but it’s actually fairly easy to do. Here we’ll tell you everything you need to know about formatting a hard drive on Windows 10 and how to do it.
How to Remove “Tips” from the Settings App in Windows 10
Windows 10 Fall Creators update comes with a new tips section on the right side of every page, but unless you are a complete beginner, you may not be using these tips that often. Here’s how to remove the tips from the Windows 10 Settings app.
How to Fix the MBR (Master Boot Record) in Windows 10
Those experienced in Windows will probably have experienced errors in the MBR (Master Boot Record) at some point. Here’s how to fix MBR errors in Windows 10.
Pick Up Where You Left Off Using “Continue on PC” for Windows 10
One improvement in the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update was the addition of cross-device web browsing functionality. The feature “Continue on PC” feature connects your PC to your phone so you can share web pages between them.
What Is the Ultimate Performance Feature in Windows 10?
Windows 10’s various power options won’t let you squeeze every bit of performance out of the system you have. A new Ultimate Performance feature introduced by Microsoft in Windows 10 can change all of this.
What Is Windows 10 Pro for Workstations and How to Upgrade
Microsoft is always on the lookout for ways to make Windows 10 a better operating system. The latest edition, Windows 10 Pro for Workstations, is powerful and one of a kind. Read on to learn more about Windows 10 Pro.
How to Disable a User Account in Windows 10
When you want to restrict a user from logging into their account, you can disable the user account instead of deleting it. Here are two different ways to disable a user account in Windows 10.
How to Easily Backup, Restore, and Manage Files With Coolmuster Android Assistant
Deleted important data or files from your Android device by accident? Don’t worry, Coolmuster is an all-in-one solution for backing up, restoring, and managing your Android’s data and files.
How to Use Virtual Desktop on Windows 10
In Windows, the virtual desktop feature has been ignored for long enough, as it only became a standard feature in the Windows 10 iteration. Learn how you can make use of the Virtual Desktop feature in Windows 10.
How to Create a Bootable Ubuntu USB in Windows
If you’re one of the those Windows users who just wants to dabble in the open-source platform, then it could be handy to have a bootable Ubuntu USB. This guide will show you how to create a bootable Ubuntu USB in Windows.
How to Use the New “My People” Feature in Windows 10
One of the new features in Windows 10 is the “My People” feature which was implemented in the Fall update. It’s a useful tool that gives you easier access to your favorite contacts. Let’s take a look at this new feature and see what can be done with it.
How to Fix a “Display Driver Stopped Responding and Has Recovered” Error
Occasionally, your PC’s screen goes totally black and after a while turns back on again. A small notification bubble will inform you that the display driver has stopped responding and had recovered. So what just happened, and how do you fix it?
How to Improve Productivity with These Simple Mouse Tweaks in Windows
Windows comes with plenty of options to configure the mouse settings and enhance the mouse experience. Here are some mouse tweaks you can use to become more productive.
Need to Leave Your PC? 7 Ways to Quickly Turn Your Windows Screen Off
Say you had to attend to an emergency and had to leave your PC. To prevent others from accessing your data, use any of these seven ways to quickly turn off Windows screen.
Second Monitor Not Detected? We Have the Fixes
These days, a second monitor is standard procedure in many a PC setup, but what if it stops working or Windows doesn’t detect it any more? Here we have the best fixes for this common problem.
How To Use The New “Talk to Cortana” Options in Windows 10
The Windows 10 Fall Creator’s Update brought in some new features for Cortana. Check out the new “Talk to Cortana” feature and see if it encourages you to try voice commands in Windows 10.
How to Prevent a User from Using All the Hard Drive Space in Windows
On a shared computer it is very easy for the hard disk space to be filled with all kinds of data. In such situations you can set a disk quota and limit how much space a user can use on a partition.
How to Downgrade Windows 10 and Reinstall Windows 7
Many people upgraded to Windows 10 from Windows 7 and regretted it. If you are looking for a way to get back to Windows 7, here’s how to downgrade from Windows 10 and reinstall windows 7.
How to Repair Corrupted Files in Windows
If one of your important files gets corrupted, there is a slight chance you might still be able to fix it. Here are a few ways you can repair corrupted files in Windows.
How to Check If Your Windows System Is Protected from Meltdown and Spectre
While Microsoft has released emergency updates to patch Meltdown and Spectre bugs. considering the complexity of the bugs, your Windows system may or may not be fully patched.
How to Create Daily System Restore Points in Windows
Windows automatically creates a system restore point once a week, but if you need it to do it daily, here are two ways you can configure Windows to create daily system restore points.
Automate Your Daily Tasks in Windows and Improve Productivity With Ellp
Ellp is a Windows application that will automate your daily task and increase your productivity. It consumes few system resources and helps you set your own rules on how your PC works.
Windows Explorer Keep Crashing? Here Are a Few Fixes
Windows has a thing for crashing, whether it’s an application, Windows Explorer, or Windows itself. If you are facing a Windows Explorer crashing issue, here are the possible solutions that could fix this issue.
How to Force Delete Undeletable Files in Windows
There can be many situations where Windows may prevent you from deleting a particular file. Here are 5 solutions to delete an undeletable file in Windows.
Fix Windows and Linux Showing Different Times When Dual Booting
If your system dual boots both Windows and Linux, you might notice that it’s impossible to get the system clocks to sync. Fortunately, there’s a relatively easy fix for that.
How to Customise Touchpad Gestures in Windows 10
Did you know that the gestures you use on the touchpad of your laptop can be changed and customized? This article will show how to bring a bit more personality into Windows 10.
How to Use Bing Maps Offline in Windows 10
The thing about a digital map is that it requires an Internet connection to be accessible, which is not always possible when you travel. Learn how you can use Bing Maps offline in Windows 10.
Microsoft Finally Introduced Long-Delayed Timeline Feature
Microsoft’s latest Timeline feature for Windows 10 finally arrived. Timeline allows you to go back in time and open apps you were working on in the past. Let’s see how Windows Timeline works.
How to Disable Power Throttling in Windows 10
The new Power Throttling feature in Windows Fall Creators update might not be useful in some situations. Learn how you can disable Power Throttling in Windows 10.
The “Troubleshooter” Malware Scam and How to Fix It
The “Troubleshooter” malware scam creates convincing-looking blue screens to trick and panic users to pay up. Here is how you can fix the Troubleshooter malware without spending any money.
How to Trim a Video in Windows 10 without Using a Third-Party App
While there are plenty of video-editing apps that allow you to trim videos, Windows 10 Fall Creators update comes with this feature built in. Here’s how you can trim videos in Windows 10.
What Is Microsoft Windows 10 Signature Edition?
When you buy a laptop it will most probably come with crapware and adware. Microsoft aims to fix this with its less-advertised Windows 10 Signature Edition.
How to Block or Allow a WiFi Network in Windows 10
Windows will often connect to an open WiFi network automatically when it detects one. Learn how you can block a WiFi network in Windows 10 and connect only to those that you allow.
How to Fix a Black Screen on Your PC
Being greeted with a black screen can be even more terrifying than the Blue Screen of Death. Here are the common causes and fixes for a black screen on PC.
How to Remove the 3D Objects Folder from Windows 10 File Explorer
Windows Fall Creators Update added a 3D Objects folder in your Windows Explorer. Here is how you can remove the 3D objects folder and prevent it from showing.
Downsampling: How to Overclock Your Screen Resolution For Gaming
Ever wish you could crank a little bit more resolution on your screen? Learn about downsampling and how to do it using both AMD and Nvidia graphics cards.