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How to Enable Quick Removal of USB Drives on Windows

Removing USB drive in Windows is never an easy task. With the latest Windows Update, you can now quickly remove your USB drive at any time.

5 of the Best Alternatives for Windows Movie Maker

Windows Movie Maker is no longer around. If you need a good video editor, here is a handy list of the best alternatives for Windows Movie Maker.

How to Enable God Mode on Windows 10

There is a “God Mode” in Windows that gives you access to all the different Settings all in one place. Here’s how to enable God Mode in Windows 10.

How to Split Install.wim File Greater than 4GB

A custom “install.wim” file for Windows 10 can go over 4GB, which won’t fit in a FAT32 USB drive. Learn how you can split the install.wim file into smaller files.

4 Things You Need to Boot Windows 10 in 3 Seconds

Windows 10 comes with a Fast Startup feature that allows you to boot up Windows quickly. Here is what you need to do to make Windows 10 boot up in 3 seconds.

What Is Windows Sandbox and How Is It Used to Run Applications

With the Windows 10 May 2019 update, Microsoft added a new Windows Sandbox feature. This articles discusses what Windows Sandbox actually is and how to enable it.

Microsoft Adds Linux Kernel to Windows – How Does this Affect You?

Recently, Microsoft announced an update for the implementation of a whole Linux kernel to the OS. What does this mean, and how does it affect you?

How to Stream Xbox One Games to Your Windows PC

All you need is a Windows 10 PC and a decent connection between your Xbox One and router to stream your Xbox One games to Windows. Here’s how to do it.

How to Map a Webdav Drive in Windows 10

WebDAV allows you to access your files on a remote server. Learn how you can map a WebDAV drive in Windows 10 and access remote files in File Explorer.

8 Safe Websites for Downloading Windows Software

Want to download Windows software without the added crapware? Here are the best, safest websites that don’t bundle software with unwanted installers and such.

4 of the Best Tools to Analyse Disk Space on Windows 10

A dis, space analyzer offers a visual representation of how large each directory is. Find out some of the best disk space analyzer tools for Windows 10.

Taskbar Not Working in Windows 10? Here Are the Fixes

When the Windows taskbar stops working, it seriously inhibits your Windows 10 experience. Here are a bunch of fixes to get the taskbar working again.

Windows 10 Will Soon Stop Forcing Updates

Microsoft has announced they’ll be allowing users to control their updates. Scheduled for the May 2019 update, you’ll be able to review and download updates manually.

How to Use Windows Defender from the Command Prompt

Windows Defender can be used via the command prompt and lets you do all the basic things like performing scans and removing or updating the virus definitions.

10 Exciting Microsoft Store Games You Can Play on Windows 10 PC

If you enjoy playing games on your PC, here is a tested collection from the Microsoft Store that will keep you hooked for hours at a stretch.

How to Uninstall Windows 10 Updates When the PC Is Not Booting Up

There are times when Windows 10 updates make your system unbootable. For such cases, you can uninstall updates from the advanced startup screen. Here’s how.

Stellar Converter for OST Is a Swiss Army Knife for Your Outlook Data

If you live in Outlook as some people do, backing up and storing your data becomes increasingly important. This is where Stellar Converter for OST comes in.

How to Hide Specific Pages in Settings App in Windows 10

If you are sharing your computer and don’t want users messing with different settings, you can easily hide specific pages in the Settings app. Here’s how.

8 Windows File Explorer Tips Everyone Should Know

The File Explorer in Windows is quite powerful and feature-filled. Here are some useful File Explorer tips you can use to make File Explorer better.

How to Deactivate the Microphone in Windows 10

If you rarely use the microphone, deactivating it is a good security measure. Learn the different methods you can try to deactivate a microphone in Windows 10.

How to Remotely Shut Down or Restart Your Windows 10 PC

A remote shutdown or restart comes in handy when you are managing several PCs at different locations. Here’s how to remotely shut down your Windows 10 PC.

New Windows Build Will Use Separate Process for Folders by Default

A future Windows 10 update will enable a separate process for folders by default. This will reduce the impact folders have when they crash.

How to View Shared Files and Folders in Windows 10

Remembering what files you’ve shared with others can be difficult. Here are a few tricks to track and view all your shared files and folders in Windows 10.

18 Privacy Settings You Should Look into in Windows 10

If you want to reduce the amount of data going out about you, Windows 10 provides plenty of privacy settings you can customize to protect your privacy.

Easily Move Files Between PCs with EaseUS Todo PCTrans Professional 10.0

Moving data between PCs can be a hassle. EaseUS Todo PCTrans Professional 10.0 is meant to do exactly this, and it adds a lot of other functionality into the package as well.

How to Change Network Priority in Windows

If you have multiple network adapters and want to force Windows to use one network connection over the other, the best way is to change the network priority. Here’s how.

Download and Activate Windows Media Player 12 in Windows 10

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.

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.

How to Block Microsoft Edge from Running in the Background

Microsoft Edge is preinstalled in Windows 10, and now it can start up on its own. Here is how you can block Microsoft Edge from running in the background.

How to Install the Android SDK on Windows 10

The Android SDK bundle for Windows doesn’t come with a regular installer and can be confusing for new users. Here’s how to install Android SDK in Windows.