Windows

How to Add Windows 95 (Or Any Other) Startup Sound to Windows

Love the classic Windows 95 startup sound? Learn how to add it or another sound to Windows 11 as your new startup sound.

How to Access the WindowsApps Folder in Windows

The WindowsApps folder in Windows is not accessible by default. Here are a few methods you can use to access the WindowsApps folder.

How to Fix Microphone Not Working Issue in Windows

There may have been a few factors that caused the microphone not working issue in Windows. Here are some ways to fix the microphone issue.

11 Legitimate Windows Processes that Can Look Like Malware

Plenty of Windows processes ARE often confused for their namesake malware. Learn how to spot the fakes if they show up on your system.

How to Get Classic Volume Mixer Back in Windows 11

This guide shows a simple yet effective way to get the classic Volume Mixer back in the System Tray or Taskbar in Windows 11 computers.

How to Format a Drive in FAT32 in Windows

Do you need to format your hard drive to the FAT32 format in Windows 10? Use these methods to work around the limitation of the formatting tool.

12 of the Best Windows Sound Schemes to Install on Your PC

If you are bored with the default Windows 11/ 10 sound scheme, these are some of the best Windows sound schemes you can install on your PC.

How to Increase the Maximum Volume in Windows

When your Windows volume is too soft for you, try these methods, including sound boosters, to increase the maximum volume.

Hysolate: Protect Yourself by Running Apps in an Isolated Environment

Hysolate creates an isolated container for Windows and allows you to run your applications in a sandbox environment. Let’s see how Hysolate works.

How to Set Up OpenVPN in Windows

If you don’t want to buy a VPN subscription but want to bypass censorship on the Web, we show you how to set up OpenVPN on Windows.

How to Check the CPU Temperature in Windows

The temperature of your computer’s processor is pretty vital for keeping it healthy. Learn how you can check CPU temperature in Windows 10.

PC Game Pass (Xbox Game Pass for PC) Not Working? Here Are All the Fixes

The PC game pass can fail to work sometimes, which can be frustrating. Here are some ways to fix the PC game pass not working issue.

How to Reinstall DirectX in Windows

A faulty DirectX installation can cause problems, making it important for you to know how to reinstall DirectX. Learn how in this guide.

How to Schedule Windows Shutdown and Startup

There are times when you need your PC to start up or shut down on its own. Here is how you can schedule startup and shutdown on Windows 10.

How to Uninstall BlueStacks on Windows

BlueStacks is an extremely nifty little app that’s a breeze to set up. Uninstalling it, though, can be tricky. This guide shows you to uninstall BlueStacks.

Windows Sound Not Working? Here Are 12 Fixes

There are a multitude of reasons why your sound might not be working in Windows. Here are some ways to fix the the Windows sound not working.

How to Fix Copy and Paste Not Working in Windows 10

Having issues with copy and paste not working in Windows 10? Find out why it happens and how to fix this frustrating issue.

How to Safely Bypass the TPM 2.0 Requirement in Windows 11

This article takes a look at the TPM module, why it matters, how to check for it on your device, and how to bypass it and install Windows 11.

How to Fix “The Parameter Is Incorrect” Error in Windows

You may encounter “The parameter is incorrect” error when connecting a storage device to Windows PC. Here is how to fix it.

How to Fix “User Profile Service Failed the Sign-in” Error for Windows

This tutorial helps solve the “User Profile Service failed the sign-in. User profile cannot be loaded” error message on Windows 11/10.

Why Encryption Is Not Working on Windows 11 Home, and How to Fix It

Wondering why device encryption is not working on your Windows 11 Home edition? Learn what Modern Standby is and how it fits into the equation.

Compress Videos with WinX HD Video Converter Deluxe (Up to 70% Off)

Newer video formats have made file size a concern. Here we review WinX HD Video Converter Deluxe, which is offering a great deal.

Find and Open Files Using Command Prompt in Windows

Do you drive yourself crazy looking for the files you need for a project? Rest easier and find files using the command prompt in Windows.

How to Install Windows 11 on Unsupported PCs (And Why You Shouldn’t)

PC not compatible with Windows 11? Find out how installing Windows 11 on unsupported PCs is possible and whether it’s worth it.

How to Find and Manage the Windows Startup Folder for All Users

This article shows where to find the Windows Startup Folder and how to control what’s inside that folder – for you and all other users.

10 Best Journaling Apps for Windows

Do you forget half of the interesting stuff you learn? Try journaling. Here are some of the best journaling apps for Windows.

How to Use Windows 11 without a Microsoft Account

Want to use Windows without a Microsoft account? This guide shows workarounds for using Windows 11 without a Microsoft account.

How to Make Windows 10 Look Like Windows 7

Even after upgrading to Windows 10, many users still prefer the look and feel of Windows 7. Here is how you can make Windows 10 look like Windows 7.

7 of the Best Windows 10 Photo Viewer Alternatives

Want something a little better than the built-in Windows Photos app? Try some of these Windows 10 photo viewer alternatives instead.

Everything You Need to Know About Windows 11 Context Menus

This windows 10 right-click menu was overdue for a design improvement. Find out here how the Windows 11 context menus improve on that.

6 Ways to Check Hard Disk Health in Windows

Hard drives can and do fail. Learn six different ways to check hard disk health in Windows so that you’ll have warning before it fails.

Things to Do Before and After Installing Windows 11

Before installing Windows 11, read this article to learn about a few settings and customization changes you’ll want to make before the install.

How to Download and Install Windows 11 on Your PC

Looking to install Windows 11: This guide covers all the current methods of installing the official Windows 11, along with detailed steps.

Useful Run Commands Every Windows User Should Know

Use the Run commands in Windows to quickly access tools and tasks. This list includes useful Run commands to help you be more productive.

Windows 11 Search Bar Not Working? Here’s 7 Ways to Fix It

On Windows 11, the Windows Search bar can become disabled. This article provides seven solutions, from quick and easy to more elaborate.

Understanding “Your Location Is Currently in Use” in Windows

You may encounter the “Your Location Is Currently in use” message in Windows. Learn what it means and what you can do about it in Windows 10 and 11.

How to Use Dolby Atmos on Windows

You can use Dolby Atmos on Windows to experience sound in a whole new way. Read on to learn more about using Dolby Atmos on Windows.

How to Install Linux on Windows with WSL

WSL is a great place to start to get the Linux experience. This article shows you how to get Linux distros set up on Windows with WSL.

How to Downgrade from Windows 11 to Windows 10

Have you tried Windows 11 and decided you’d rather stick with Windows 10? Follow our guide to downgrade from Windows 11 to Windows 10.

How to Configure Kiosk Mode in Windows PC

Here you’ll learn how to switch to Windows Kiosk Mode so that you can turn your PC into a guest computer, digital signage, public browser, etc.

14 Superior Alternatives for Preinstalled Windows Software & Utilities

A flurry of alternative apps have become available for the preinstalled Windows software and utilities. We list some of the best here.

How to Take Full Ownership of Windows Registry Keys

If you ever want to edit protected or system-critical registry keys, you’ll need to take full ownership of the Windows Registry key. Here’s how to do that.

How to Stress Test Your GPU with Furmark

If you suspect your GPU hardware may be faulty, then test it in FurMark. Learn how you can stress test your GPU with FurMark.

11 Solutions for the “Wi-Fi Doesn’t Have a Valid IP Configuration” Error

The “Wi-Fi doesn’t have a valid IP configuration” error mostly happens due to driver issues, misalignment of routers and PC IP addresses, or DNS problems. Let’s take a look at the potential solutions.

What is Windows PATH and How Do You Add to and Edit it?

If you are doing programming on Windows, you may need to deal with the Windows PATH variable. Here’s what the Windows PATH is all about and how to use it.

How to Clean Up and Make Space on Your Windows “C” Drive

You may have seen a low disk space warning show up on your C drive. Here are some handy tips to recover free space on a Windows C drive.

How to Take a Screenshot of Windows Login Screen

The login screen doesn’t allow you to save screenshots with most tools. This article covers the available Windows login screen capture methods that work for Windows.