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How to Connect Two Computers Using a LAN Cable in Windows

The use of an ethernet LAN cable to connect two computers is an effective way to transfer files between computers without an Internet connection. Here is how to do that in Windows.

What Is Windows SuperFetch and How Can You Disable It

Windows 10 has this SuperFetch feature that is supposed to keep your computer running fast with high memory usage. Here’s how you can disable SuperFetch in Windows.

8 Useful Commands to Manage Your Files in Command Prompt

If you prefer to use the command prompt rather than the File Explorer in Windows, these are some useful commands to manage files in the command prompt.

How to Change Windows 10 Wallpaper without Activation

If your Windows is not activated, you can’t set new wallpaper the usual way. This shows how to change wallpaper on Windows 10 without activation.

How to Configure Auto Restart Setting in Windows 10

Windows is good at auto-restarting your PC when you least expect it. Here is how you can change the auto-restart settings in Windows so you don’t get unwanted surprises.

How to Enable HDR in Windows 10

It’s only recently that Windows started supporting HDR display technology. You can now enable HDR in Windows 10 and see the improvement in color depth and accuracy.

How to Add Custom Fonts to Command Prompt in Windows 10

The Command Prompt in Windows comes with only a limited selection of fonts. This shows how you can add your favorite custom fonts to the Command Prompt.

How to Stay Safe in Windows 10 without Using an Antivirus

Antivirus is not a neccessity if you take the proper precautions. This article shows how to stay safe in Windows 10 if you choose not to get antivirus software.

How to Clear the Printer Queue in Windows 10

It can be frustrating when a document gets “stuck” in the printer queue and jams everything up. Let’s look at how to clear the printer queue in Window 10.

How to Fully Customize the Time and Date Format in Windows 10

Windows’ time and date format is pretty basic, but there is a way for you to customize it. Learn how to customize the time and date format in Windows 10.

4 Free Virtualization Software for Windows 10

Virtualization allows you to test your software in a secure environment. These are our favorite free virtualization software for Windows 10.

How to Disable USB Ports in Windows 10

Disabling USB ports in Windows 10 is easy. There are several ways to do it. Check out the various methods to disable USB ports in Windows 10 and keep yourself safe.

How to Fix Wi-Fi Not Working Issue in Windows 10

When ourWi-Fi is not working, it can feel like our lives grind to a halt. Here we’ve gathered some fixes for Wi-Fi connection issues on Windows 10.

Start Menu Not Working in Windows 10? Here’s How to Fix It

There are times when the Start menu refuses to work and has a “Critical Error” message. Learn how to fix the Start menu not working in Windows 10 issue.

How to Play DVDs in Windows 10 for Free

DVDs are a medium on the decline, and Microsoft removed the ability to play DVDs in Windows 10. Here is a workaround to play your DVDs in Windows 10.

How to View and Delete Diagnostic Data on Windows 10

A recent update in Windows 10 has allowed users to view and delete the diagnostic data Microsoft has been collecting about your usage habits and PC hardware.

11 of the Best Free Windows 10 Store Apps You Should Try

The number of useful apps in the Microsoft Store has increased over the years. These are some of the best free apps you can download from Microsoft Store.

How to Turn on Dark Mode for Your Most Used Apps in Windows

Many of your favorite apps have a “dark mode” that is easy on your eyes. Find out how you can turn on dark mode for some of your most used apps in Windows.

How to Set Daily Bing Wallpaper as Your Windows Desktop Background

Bing uses a different beautiful high-resolution background every day. This shows how to set Bing wallpaper as your Windows Desktop background every day.

What Windows’ “Microsoft Managed Desktop” Will (And Won’t!) Do

Microsoft is planning a new “Microsoft Managed Desktop” service. Learn more about this and find out how this new “desktop as a service” will affect you.

How to Make Windows 10 Timeline Work on FireFox and Chrome

Windows 10’s new Timeline feature is great, but it only works for Microsoft Edge. This article shows how to make the Timeline feature work on Firefox and Chrome.

How to Install Google Roboto Font on Windows, Mac and Linux

For those who love the Roboto font and wish to use it in their app, here’s how to install the Roboto font on your PC.

How to Edit Another User’s Registry in Windows 10

If you’ve made changes to the registry, and it froze your system, here is how you can restore the registry from another user account in Windows.

How to Disable App Launch Tracking in Windows 10

Windows 10 tracks your app launch activities so as to show your most used apps in the Start menu. Here’s how to disable it and prevent Windows from tracking.

How to Get Quick Look in Windows 10 to Quickly Preview Files with the Space Bar

macOS has a Quick Look feature for users to quickly preview the content of a file. You can also get this Quick Look feature in Windows 10. Find out how.

How to Check and Delete Cortana’s Logs of Your Speech Commands

Do you make use of Cortana to get things done? If yes, you may want to check and delete Cortana’s logs you’d rather not have lingering around.

6 of The Best Free Music Players for Windows

Winamp used to be the king of music players for Windows, but no more. Here is our list of favorite free music players for Windows.

How to Change Chkdsk Countdown Time in Windows

Windows uses a built-in tool called chkdsk to scan for errors in your machine. Learn how you can change the chkdsk countdown time via the command prompt.

How to Shrink a Virtualbox VM in Windows 10

If you have a need to free up more storage space, here are the steps to shrink a VirtualBox VM and reclaim storage space taken up by the guest OS.

How to Automatically End Tasks While Shutting Down Windows

It can be annoying when Windows cancels your Shutdown action because of a running application. This shows how to get it to auto-end tasks during shut down.

How to Restore Edge Favorites After Resetting Windows 10

MIcrosoft Edge Favorites and browser settings cannot be easily backed up. If you are rebuilding your PC, this shows how to restore Edge favorites and settings.

What Does “Plugged In, Not Charging” Mean with Laptop Batteries?

When charging your laptop, you might see the “plugged in, not charging” message. Find out what this message means and how you can fix it.

How to Fix an Upside Down Screen in Windows 10

If you wake up to find that your Windows screen is flipped upside down, here’s a solution to fix an upside down screen in Windows 10.

How to Enable or Disable Boot Log in Windows

Windows has a “boot log” feature that logs the driver that is being loaded when you start your system.

How to Add Custom Startup Programs to Windows 10

Curating your startup programs is the best way to ensure your Windows 10 boots up fast.

How to Install Custom Themes in Windows 10

Windows 10 desktop is capable of changing into something different entirely. Here’s how to install custom Windows 10 themes and things to look out for.

How to Mirror Your iPhone or iPad Screen on Your Windows PC

Apple’s products have a tendency not to work well with others. Here’s the workaround to mirror your iPhone’s screen to Windows via Airplay.

How to Block Applications in Windows 10

There are plenty of good reasons to block applications in Windows 10. Here we’ll show you how to block apps in Windows 10 using the Registry Editor.

How to Limit Windows Update Bandwidth During Specific Hours

There are times you may want to limit the Windows update bandwidth to specific hours of the day when you are using mobile data.

How to Add Safe Boot to Boot Options in Windows 10

Booting to Safe Mode is often the most efficient way to fix Windows issues. Add Safe boot to the Windows boot option to quickly boot into Safe Mode.

How to Clear Timeline Activities in Windows 10

If you ever want to clear your Timeline activity in Windows 10, you can do so with just a few clicks.

How to Find the Security Identifier of Any User Account in Windows

There are many ways to find the secret identifier of a user in Windows. Here are some of them.

How to Find a Lost Recycle Bin in Windows 10

If your Recycle Bin goes missing, don’t panic! There are ways to get it back.

How to Open a docx File without Microsoft Office

If you have a docx file, you don’t really need the Microsoft Office suite to open it.

How to Change the Time Format in Windows 10

Are you a 24-hour or 12-hour kind of person? Whichever it is, you need the time format in Windows 10 that suits you.

File Explorer Search Filters Every Windows User Should Know

The Windows File Explorer comes with support for search filters for you to quickly find your files. Here are some of the most useful File Explorer search filters you should know.

7 of the Best Sandbox Applications for Windows 10

There are times when you need to test an application without it making changes to the host OS. Here are some of the best sandbox applications for Windows you can use.