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How to Set Up a New Windows 10 PC

When you get a new Windows 10 PC, it is not customized for your use yet. Here are some things you have to do to properly set up your new Windows 10 PC.

How to Monitor Your Internet Usage in Windows 10

There are various reasons you may want to keep track of your Internet usage in Windows 10, and this aticle shows you how to do it.

How to Pin Websites on Your Windows PC for Easy Access

One way to keep your favorite sites within easy access is to pin them to your desktop. Learn how to pin websites to the Windows desktop, taskbar or the Start Menu.

How to Keep Windows Running When Laptop Lid Is Closed

By default, Windows will go into Sleep mode when the laptop lid is closed. Here is how you can configure Windows to continue running when the lid is closed.

How to Resize Desktop Icons, Fonts and Other Display Items in Windows 10

You can customize the desktop icon and the system in Windows 10. Learn how you can resize desktop icons, fonts, and a few other display items in Windows.

Is Windows Defender Good Enough in 2021?

Windows Defender is free and comes with every Windows installation, but is it good enough in 2021?

How to Find the Windows 10 Startup Folder for All Users

In Windows 10, all the startup programs are controlled through a startup folder. Here we’re going to show you where to find the startup folder in Windows 10 .

Mac Had More Malware Detections than PC in 2019

Malwarebytes keeps a log on how many infections it detects per operating system, and for the first time ever, Macs saw a higher infection rate than PCs.

How to View Pictures as a Slideshow in Windows 10

You can easily view your pictures as slideshow in Windows 10, either from a native Windows app or by using a slideshow-maker app. Find out how.

How to Free Up your Hard Disk Space with CompactGUI

Wouldn’t it be great if there was a way to increase your HDD’s space for free? CompactGUI makes use of transparent compression to compress your files and free up spaces.

How to Find and Delete Duplicate Files in Windows 10

Duplicate files can easily choke your hard drive and make your system slow. Here are a few apps to help you find and delete duplicate files in Windows 10.

Why Users Aren’t Migrating From Windows 7

Microsoft has stopped supporting Windows 7, but there is still a considerable chunk of users still holding on to it. Why is this so? Let’s check it out.

How to Encrypt a USB Drive in Windows 10

If you are storing confidential data on your USB drive, you might want to encrypt it. Here’s how you can encrypt your USB drive in Windows 10.

How to Control Your Startup Items With Startup Delayer [Windows]

Startup Delayer allows us to control the startup items in Windows and delay the loading of all applications that auto-start when we login to our desktop.

How to Move Windows Programs to Another Drive

If your main Windows drive is running out of space, you can fix it by moving the Windows apps you have installed to a different drive. Here’s how.

What Will Windows 10X Contain?

More details on Windows 10X has surfaced, and it’s looking to be different from the base Windows 10 experience. Let’s look at some of the more interesting changes.

How to Identify the Graphics Card in Your Windows 10 PC

If you want to play a graphics-intensive game, you need to know if your graphics card can support it. Here’s how to identify the graphics card in Windows 10.

Windows 10 Your Phone Will Possibly Add File Transfer Feature

The most recent build of the Your Phone app in Windows 10 shows a possibility of a file transfer feature, much like the Airdrop feature in iOS.

How to Perfectly Defragment Your Hard Disks with MyDefrag

MyDefrag is the only program that can defragment your hard disks precisely the way you want it. You can set up zones and place your most important files in the faster region of the HDD.

How to Run Chromium OS in Windows 10

If you want to test Chrome OS for development or personal purposes on Windows 10, learn how you can run Chromium OS in Windows.

How to Disable Sticky Keys on Your Windows Computer

Anyone can accidentally tap the Shift key too many times and activate the Sticky key feature. Here is how you can disable Sticky keys on your Windows PC.

How to Free Up RAM on a Windows Computer

Before you jump ahead and install new RAM to your machine, make use of the following methods to free up RAM on your Windows computer first.

4 of the Best Free Firewall Software for Windows

There is free firewall software for Windows that you can install on your computer, whose features and options are easier to use than the Windows firewall.

How to Increase Laptop Volume in Windows 10

If you have maxed out the volume in your laptop and it is still soft, here are a few ways to further increase the laptop volume in Windows 10.

How to Fix Windows 10’s “Unexpected Store Exception Error”

If your Windows is showing the Blue Screen of Death with the “Unexpected Store Exception Error” message, these are some ways to fix the issues.

Zinstall Migration Kit Pro: an Advanced, Automated PC Transfer Solution

Zinstall Migration Kit Pro can be used for advanced and automated PC-PC transfer. Learn how this software can take care of your multiple data transfer needs.

The Smart Way to Integrate iCloud with Windows 10

Do you want to ensure your files and pictures are safe on your Apple device? You can make use of iCloud with Windows 10 to back up your relevant files.

How to Record Sound Files in Windows 10

There are a couple of ways to record audio and sound files in Windows 10. Let’s take a look at two different ways to do so.

How to Use AutoHotkey to Automate Anything in Windows

AutoHotkey allows you to create your own scripts to automate anything on Windows desktop. Here we show you the basics to get you started in autohotkey.

How to Disable and Enable UEFI Secure Boot in Windows 10

Disabling UEFI secure boot mode may be necessary to boot the PC with an unrecognizable USB drive. Here’s how you can disable UEFI secure boot in Windows 10.

How to Place a Password Lock on a Folder in Windows 10

Windows 10 allows you to create a password lock on a folder so only you can access the content within. Here are the steps to set up a password-locked folder.

Transfer Programs and Files from Windows 7 to Windows 10 Using Zinstall WinWin

Zinstall WinWin is one of the best applications to transfer files and programs between different computers, parrticularly from Windows 7 to Windows 10. Let’s check it out.

How to Make the Best Use of Windows 10 Onscreen Keyboard

Having a malfunctioning keyboard can be a frustrating problem. Fortunately, Windows 10 provides an onscreen keyboard. Here’s how to make the best use of it.

How to Add Album Art to MP3s in Windows 10

One major annoyance with MP3 files is the lack of album art displayed when listening. Here are a few ways you can add album art to MP3s in Windows 10.

Troubleshooting an External Drive that Doesn’t Appear in Windows

Have you ever tried to connect an external hard drive to Windows, only to have it not show up? Here are some ways to identify the cause and fix the issue.

How to Organize Photos with Photos App on Windows 10

Do you have photos everywhere? If you’re on Windows 10, there are ways to sort through them all. Here’s how to organize your photos on Windows 10.

How to Track the Activity of Others on Your Windows Computer

If you are afraid of the theft of your personal information, you can find out what people are doing behind your back by tracking activities on a Windows computer.

How to Upgrade Your Hard Drive to SSD

Is your hard drive beginning to fail, or are you interested in speeding up your PC with an SSD? Follow these steps to upgrade your hard drive to SSD.

Using Airdrop on Your Android and Windows 10

While Airdrop doesn’t work on Android and Windows, there are ways you can easily send files from an Android phone to Windows 10. Check them out.

4 Free Alternatives to Daemon Tools

The full-featured version of Daemon Tools is not free. These free alternatives to Daemon Tools let you mount virtual drives without paying a penny.

How to Manage Android Devices on a Windows PC with Your Phone App

Microsoft’s Your Phone app allows you to receive text, view photographs, get push notifications and manage your Android devices in Windows.

5 Tools that Improve Windows 10 Hard Drive Performance

Tired of a PC that takes forever to boot up? Then you need to make use of certain software to boost the hard drive performance of your Windows 10.

7 of the Best Free Microsoft Sharepoint Alternatives

Microsoft Sharepoint is great for project collaboration, and it is expensive as well. Here are some alternatives that won’t cost you a dime and share the same functionality as SharePoint.

How to Use Your Preferred Browser on Any Computer

If you are using a public machine to do work, you may want to use a portable browser on your USB drive. Here’s how to use your preferred browser on any PC.

What Is Windows 10X?

With that vision in mind of a future of a single screen, Microsoft introduces Windows 10X. Find out what WIndows 10X is and how it will affect you.

How to Make Application “Always on Top” in Windows

Windows doesn’t natively support the “Always on Top” feature that is found in Linux. Fear not: here are some ways to enable Always on Top for Windows.