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3 Useful Windows Apps to Change Wallpapers Automatically Everyday

If you’re in the habit of changing your desktop wallpaper regularly, here are some apps you can use to change your wallpaper automatically in Windows 10.

How to Change the Default Font in Windows 10

Changing the default font in Windows is not as easy and require edits to the registry. Follow these steps to easily change the default font in Windows 10.

How to Connect an Xbox One Controller to Your PC

The Xbox One controller is a pretty solid option for PC gaming, and connecting it to a PC is easy. Here’s how you can connect an Xbox One controller to a PC.

What Is “Hybrid Sleep” on Windows, and When Is It Useful?

You may have come across a “Hybrid sleep” option when poking around in Windows Settings. What is hybrid sleep, and more importantly, should you turn it on or off?

How to Fix the Windows 10 Automatic Repair Loop

The Automatic Repair Loop in Windows 10 can be one of the most frustrating things to happen. Here are some ways to fix the repair loop issue.

How to Turn On/Off Picture Password in Windows 10

In addition to the traditional password, you can also use Picture Password to log in to Windows. Learn how to enable Picture Password in Windows 10.

4 Easy Steps to Fine Tune Your Display in Windows 10

Have a new monitor but it’s not rendering well with your Windows 10? Follow these steps to fine tune your display in Windows 10 to get the best viewing experience.

Remotely Troubleshoot a Windows 10 PC with Quick Assist

Do you have a need to troubleshoot your family’s PC remotely? Learn how you can use the new Quick Assist feature to remotely troubleshoot a Windows 10 PC.

How to Automatically Clean Windows 10 of Unused Files

Have you ever struggled with storage space on your computer? A new Storage Sense feature can automatically clean Windows 10 of unused files. Learn how to use it here.

How to Unlock “In Use” Files in Windows

Let’s say you want to edit a file, but Windows tells you that another process has “locked” it. How do you unlock “in-use” files in Windows? Let’s find out.

How to Take Ownership of a File or Folder in Windows 10

If you received the “Access denied” errors while modifying some system files in Windows, you can manually take ownership of files and folders to override the user permission.

How to Stop Windows 10 from Automatically Sleeping or Locking

Windows 10 likes to put the computer to sleep if you leave it idle for too long. Learn how you can stop Windows 10 from sleeping and locking up your computer.

How to Create a Reset Recovery Image in Windows 10

Sometime you may just want to reset your Windows 10 to the factory settings. Here is how you can create a reset recovery image and use it to reset your PC.

How to Increase Icon Cache in Windows

When dealing with lots of media files, you can increase the icon cache in Windows so the File explorer won’t freeze while generating preview thumbnails.

What Is “Paint 3D,” and How Is It Used?

You may have seen a new app appear on your computer called “Paint 3D.” Is this just a revamped version of Paint, or is it something else entirely? Let’s find out.

9 Reasons Why Your Windows Computer Freezes

There are plenty of reasons why a computer freezes. Here are 9 causes of a freezing computer and what you can do to prevent it.

4 of the Best Board Games for Windows 10

If you grew up playing board games, then you will also love these board games for Windows 10. Check out some of the best board games for Windows here.

How to Fix the Action Center Not Opening in Windows 10

Sometimes the Action Center in Windows 10 can become unresponsive. Here are some simple methods you can try to make the Action Center work again.

How to Create a Windows 10 Backup to a Network Drive

Windows 10 includes some fairly advanced backup features. Here is how you can use the new backup features to create a Windows 10 backup to a network drive.

What’s the Difference Between DirectX 11 and DirectX 12?

Microsoft released DirectX 12 with new features and developments. Find out the differences between DirectX 11 and DirectX 12.

Create Your Own Windows 10 Custom Themes

You can download plenty of Windows 10 themes from the Windows Store, but if you are keen to, here’s how you can create your own Windows 10 custom themes.

How to Add an Extra Layer of Security to Windows 10 with Dynamic Lock

Microsoft added a new dynamic lock feature in Windows Creators Update. Learn how you can auto lock your PC when your phone is out of range.

Check for Bad Drivers in Windows with Driver Verifier

A faulty driver can cause a lot of trouble for a computer. Learn how you can use the built-in Driver Verifier to check for bad drivers in Windows.

Windows Live Mail Help: 5 Common Problems and Their Solutions

Windows Live Mail help is particularly in need now that Microsoft has phased out the Windows Live Essentials. Here are solutions to common WLM problems.

Action! Screen Recorder: All-in-One Software for Screencasting, Game Recording, and Live Streaming on Windows

Looking for an advanced screen recording program for Windows with tons of features and an affordable price tag? Chech out Action! Screen Recorder.

How to Download Movies from Netflix in Windows 10

In addition to your phone and tablet, you can now download movies from Netflix on your desktop/laptop too. Here’s how you can download movies from Netflix on Windows 10.

How to Check Your Motherboard Health on Windows

There is no hard-and-fast way to check motherboard health, but here’s a list of things you can keep an eye on to see if your motherboard is working fine.

How to Disable SMBv1 in Windows

SMB version 1 is the protocol loophole that resulted in WannaCry ransomware and Petya wiper. Here’s how to disable SMBv1 in Windows.

How to Change the Default Game DVR Folder in Windows 10

By default, videos recorded using Game DVR are stored in the “Videos” folder. Here is how you can change the Game DVR folder in Windows 10.

Create a Portable Windows System on a USB Drive with Windows To Go

Windows To Go allows you to install a fully-functional Windows system onto a USB flash drive. Learn how to create a portable Windows system to use on any computer.

How to Get Cortana to Shut Down Your PC in Windows 10

Cortana in Windows 10 can help you with plenty of tasks, except for shutting down and restarting your PC. Here’s a trick to get Cortana to shut down your PC.

How to Get the Old Windows Defender in Windows 10 Back

There was a complete makeover to the regular Windows Defender in Windows Creators Update. Learn how you can get the old Windows Defender’s interface back.

How to Get the XP Quick Launch Bar in Windows 10

The Quick Launch bar in Windows XP allows users to quickly access frequently used apps and files. Learn how you can get it back in Windows 10.

How to Show the Control Panel Option in Windows 10’s “Win + X” Menu

Microsoft removed the Control Panel option from the Power User menu (“Win + X” menu). Here is how you can re-enable it and show the Control Panel option in the Win+X menu.

Chrome OS vs. Windows 10 S: Which Is Right for You?

With Microsoft releasing Windows 10 S as a budget laptop, you might wonder whether to get ChromeOS or Windows 10 S. Let’s find out their differences.

How to Easily Master Your Desktop Email Search in Windows

Do you use multiple email clients on your computer and want to browse your email archive across these clients? Learn how to master desktop email search with these tips.

How to Increase the Transparency of the Start Menu in Windows 10

Making the Start menu transparent lets you read text on a document behind it. Here is how you can increase the transparency of the Start Menu.

How to Save Files as PDF in Windows 10 without Additional Software

Windows 10 has added native support for PDF, which means you can now easily save files as PDFs without additional software. Learn how to do it here.

How to Remove ESET NOD 32 and Smart Security in Windows 10

Installing ESET’s NOD 32 or Smart Security is easy, but uninstalling them is not. Here’s how you can remove ESET’s NOD 32 or Smart Security in Windows 10

How to Disable Protected View in Microsoft Word

For documents downloaded from the Web, Microsoft Office will show a Protected View status. Here is how you can disable Protected View in Microsoft Office.

How to Upgrade from 32-bit to 64-bit Version of Windows 10

Have you ever wondered why you are using the 32-bit version of Windows 10 while your PC supports 64-bit? Learn how to easily upgrade from 32-bit to 64-bit Windows.

How to Change the Icon of a File Type in Windows

By default, Windows doesn’t allow you to change the icon associated with a file type. Here is how you can change the icon of a file type in Windows.

How to Disable Fast User Switching in Windows 10

If you are not using the Fast User Switching feature or if you think it is not for you, here’s how to disable the fast user switching feature in Windows 10.

How to Use Emojis in Windows 10

Emojis used to be only available on mobile but have now found their place on desktops. If you’re on Windows 10, here’s how you can use emojis in Windows 10.

How to Disable Wallpaper Image Compression in Windows 10

Windows automatically compresses the wallpaper image and reduces its quality. Here’s how to disable wallpaper compression in Windows 10.

8 of the Best Windows 10 Apps to Get When Switching from a Mac

If you need to shift from macOS to Windows, here are some of the best Windows 10 apps you can install to recreate the Mac experience in Windows.

7 More Tips and Tricks to Master Cortana

There are plenty of things that Cortana can do, and you probably haven’t had the time to figure them out. Here are a few tips and tricks for Cortana that you can master easily.

How to Remove the Lock Icon on Encrypted Folders in Windows

Windows automatically adds a lock icon to your encrypted folders to differentiate them from the rest. Here’s how you can remove the lock icon on encrypted folders in Windows.

How to Disable Image Preview Thumbnails for Windows

For those who are privacy conscious and who don’t want Windows to automatically generate a thumbnail for files, here’s how to disable image preview thumbnails in Windows.

How to Pin Custom Folders to the Taskbar in Windows

By default, Windows doesn’t allow you to pin custom folders to the taskbar except for File Explorer. Here’s a simple hack you can use to pin custom folders to the taskbar.

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