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7 Things that Suck About Windows 10

Windows 10 gets plenty of flack. Does it deserve it? Here’s our abridged list of things in Windows 10 that are as bad as stepping on a Lego.

Why You Should Never Accept a Call from a “Microsoft Technician”

When someone calls you pretending to be a “Microsoft technician,” don’t be fooled – they’re anything but a professional! Here’s how you should deal with it.

14 Useful Command Prompt Tricks You Should Know

The Command Prompt may be a scary place to be, but it can make your life easier. Here are some useful command prompt tricks to get various things done.

Windows 10 to Receive “Gaming Tech” Update

Recently, Microsoft pushed a very interesting “gaming update” to insiders. Here is what you need to know about this “gaming tech update.”

How to Run Ubuntu in Windows 10 Using Hyper-V

You don’t need extra software to run Ubuntu in Windows 10. Here we show you how you can install Ubuntu in Windows using the built-in Hyper-V feature.

How to Use Windows 10’s OpenSSH Client Instead of PuTTY

Windows 10 now comes with an SSH client preinstalled. It’s easier and faster to use this client, rather than installing and configuring PuTTY.

5 of the Best Extensions for Windows File Explorer to Manage your Files

Windows File Explorer comes with support for extensions to improve its functionality. Here are some of the best File Explorer extensions for better file management.

7-Zip vs WinRAR vs WinZIP: The Best Tool for File Compression

WinZip, WinRAR and 7Zip are three of the most popular file compression tools for Windows, but which gives the best compression result? Let’s check it out.

What Is Safe Mode in Windows 10?

When you have an issue with your Windows system, you can boot into Safe mode to safely troubleshoot problems. Learn what Safe mode is in Windows 10 and how it is useful to you.

How to Find Out the Equivalent Registry Values for Group Policy Settings

If you ever want to find out what registry settings are being changed when you modify a policy object, you can do so pretty easily. Let’s learn how.

How to Fix the DNS Server Not Responding Error in Windows

To fix the DNS not responding error, there are several different things you can try. Here are some of the ways you can use to resolve DNS errors in Windows.

All You Need to Know About Group Policy in Windows

The Group Policy in Windows allows you to change and configure a lot of system settings. Here is what the Group Policy is and how to use it.

How to Set Up and Run Android 9 for Development on Your Computer

If you are an app developer, you will have to test your apps on the latest version of Android. Here is how to set up and run Android Pie 9.0 on your computer.

How to Personalize Your Windows 10 Notifications

Notifications can be annoying when they are constantly grabbing your attention. Learn how you can customize Windows 10 notifications to only show the things you want.

How to Lock PC Remotely on Windows 10

Windows 10 has a neat little feature that lets you track your device and lock your PC remotely. This feature is very helpful when your device is stolen.

Windows 10 Will Soon Reserve 7GB Of Space For Updates

Windows 10 has had issues with update space before, and that is why it will now automatically reserve 7GB of space dedicated just for update downloads.

20 Windows 10-Specific Keyboard Shortcuts That Every User Should Know

If you are an avid keyboard user, then you will love all the new keyboard shortcuts that are introduced in Windows 10 to access all the new features easily. Take a look.

4 Windows Sticky Notes Tips For Better Productivity

Windows Sticky Notes is not as feature-rich as Evernote, but that doesn’t mean it’s useless. Here are 4 tips to master Wndows Sticky Notes.

5 Biggest Things to Look for on Windows 10 in 2019

2018 wasn’t the most glamorous year for Windows 10. Here are five major updates and events that are likely to come to Windows 10 in 2019.

How to View and Clean Component Store on Windows 10

You might’ve seen a folder named “WinSxS” that takes up a lot of space. Let’s find out what this WinSxS folder is and how you can clean it up to regain storage space.

Chromebooks Will Soon Be Able to Dual-Boot with Windows 10

Chromebooks don’t naturally support Windows, but that could change after Google announced they will support dual-booting Windows 10 on their Chromebooks.

How to Download Fonts from the Microsoft Store in Windows 10

Did you know that you can download fonts from the Microsoft Store? it’s a useful feature for easily grabbing some more fonts for your Windows machine.

How to Show or Hide Input Indicator and Language Bar in Windows 10

If you are using different languages on your Windows 10 machine, enabling the input indicator or language bar allows you to easily switch between languages.

How to Map a Network Drive in Windows 10

If you need to access files from another computer, the best way is to map a network drive. Learn how you can map a network drive in Windows 10 and connect to another PC.

How to Find Out If Your Windows System Has SSD or HDD

If you are wondering if your Windows system is running SSD or HDD, here are a few ways to find out without physically open the computer case.

How to Uninstall Adobe Creative Cloud Products from Windows 10 PC

Are you facing problems uninstalling Adobe Creative Cloud products from your Windows 10 PC? Here is a simple method you can use to banish Adobe CC from your PC.

How to Add or Remove Language Packs in Windows 10

Windows supports a wide range of languages. If you need more language support than the default, here is how to add language packs in Windows 10.

What Is the Windows Shell Experience Host and Why Is It Taking Up So Much Memory?

If “Windows shell experience host” is taking up a lot of memory on your computer, this shows how you can fix it and reduce its memory intake.

What’s Coming Up in the Windows 18298 Update

With the October update just rolling out after months of constant hiccups, let’s take a look as to what Microsoft has in store for 2019.

The Beginner’s Guide to Windows Movie Maker

Windows Movie Maker is a simple-to-use tool for editing video. Follow this guide to brush up on your Windows Movie Maker skills and create professional-looking videos.

How to Set Up Your Own Email Server on Windows PC

You can set up your own email server and protect your emails from prying eyes. Here is how you can host your own email server right in your Windows PC.

6 of the Best Android Emulators to Run Android on Windows

Android emulator for PC allows you to run Android and apps on your desktop. Here’s a curated list of the best Android emulators.

How to Optimize Delivery Optimization Cache in Windows 10

Windows 10’s Delivery Optimization feature lets you transfer updates to and from other PCs on your network. Here’s how you can manage the delivery optimization cache.

What Are Custom Views in Windows Event Viewer and How to Create One

Custom Views in Windows Event Viewer is a special showing where you only see the warnings that interest you. Learn how to create a custom view in Windows.

How to Speed Up Your Windows Machine Using Only Free Tools

If your computer has been running slowly, you don’t need to replace it. There are tons of free tools you can use to speed up your Windows.

5 Useful Tools For Batch-Editing Images in Windows

If you have a ton of images to edit, perhaps consider a batch-editing program to do the work for you. Here are the best tools for batch-editing images in Windows.

How to Remove Apps from the “Open With” List in Windows

The “Open With” list in Windows 10 may contain applications that you have no use for. Learn how to remove applications from the “Open With” list in Windows.

How to Use Windows Narrator to Convert Your Text to Speech

Windows Narrator make it easier for those with vision problems by reading what’s on the display. Here are some tips to get the best out of Windows Narrator.

Microsoft Experiments with Ads in Windows Mail

Without warning, the Windows Mail app began to display advertisements. Users can only go “ad-free” by getting a copy of Office 365. Here’s the full details.

How to Close Unreponsive Apps in Windows 10

You can’t just close an app when it freezes. The following methods will help you to close the unresponsive app in Windows 10 so you can move on.

How to Convert ESD Files to ISO in Windows

Microsoft uses the ESD image file format to supply Windows upgrades, updates, and other components. Learn how to convert ESD files to ISO in Windows 10.

Understanding and Disabling USOclient.exe in Windows 10

The USOclient.exe runs during startup to check for updates automatically. This shows how to disable the USOclient.exe so it doesn’t interfere with your login.

How to Change, Reset and Replace File Associations in Windows 10

File associations are a vital part of a functioning Windows experience, so making sure the right file types automatically open with the right software is a must.

How to Troubleshoot Critical Structure Corruption in Windows 10

The “critical structure courrption” error is a common cause of the blue screen of death. If you are having this issue, this is how to troubleshoot it.

How to Add or Remove Words to the Dictionary in Windows 10

Windows 10 comes with a dictionary where it used to detect spelling errors on your typed content. Learn how you can add words to the Windows 10 dictionary.

How to Fix “Windows License Will Expire Soon” Error

The “Windows License will expire soon” error is an annoying one, especially if you have an activated Windows license. Here’s how you can fix it.

How to Disable Recent Items and Frequent Places in Windows 10

By default, Windows will show a list of your recent items on the taskbar. Here’s how you can disable recent items and frequent places in Windows 10.

How to Record Skype Calls in Windows 10

As of September 2018, you can record Skype voice and video calls directly through the app. Here we’ll show you how to record Skype calls in Windows 10.

How to View SVG Thumbnails in Windows Explorer

Windows Explorer doesn’t support the viewing of SVG images by default. Find out how you can view and generate SVG thumbnails in Windows Explorer.

Microsoft Enhances Windows Defender with Its Own Sandbox

Windows Defender comes with a new sandbox feature to prevent virus and malware from hitting the host computer. Learn how to enable sandbox in Windows Defender.

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