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6 Secret Tips and Tricks for Google Chrome in Windows

Google Chrome has plenty of hidden features and tricks that can make your life easier. Here are 6 you might not have heard about.

How to Remove a Stubborn Program in Windows That Just Won’t Leave

There are many reasons why a Windows program cannot be uninstalled. Here’s how you can remove a stubborn program that refuses to uninstall.

How to Be a Windows Insider in Windows 10 PC

If you want to experience new features in Windows 10, want to report bugs and provide feedback, here is how you can be an insider in Windows 10.

How to Configure Windows Defender to Better Protect Yourself

If you use Windows Defender as an antivirus, learn how to configure Windows Defender to use it to its full potential and better protect yourself.

How to Track Internet Activity for Free Using Windows Firewall Log

Did you know you can set up Windows Firewall to log connections that go through it? Here is how to track Internet activity using Windows Firewall log.

PlayStation Now on PC – Here’s What You Need to Know

PlayStation Now launched on the PC, letting Windows users play hundreds of PS games on their rigs. Here we have the answers to some of the biggest questions about it.

How to Easily Change Windows 10 Lock Screen Timeout

By default, the Windows 10 lock screen times out in one minute. Here is how you can customize the Windows 10 lock screen timeout to your liking.

How to Handle the Gigantic hiberfil.sys in Windows

You might have came across a gigantic hiberfil.sys file in your PC and wondered if you could delete it. Let’s find out what is it and how you can handle it.

How to Hide User Accounts on the Windows 10 Login Screen

If you want to hide user accounts on the Windows 10 login screen, you can easily do so with a simple registry hack. Check it out.

How to Stop Skype from Lowering Your Computer’s Volume

When making Skype calls on a Windows machine, you may have noticed your computer’s volume takes a noticeable drop. Here is the fix.

Three of the Best Virtual Machine Applications for Windows 10

For testing it is recommended to use a virtual machine so any fatal changes won’t affect your main system. Here are some virtual machines for Windows 10 that you can use.

How to Handle Blue Screen of Death Automatic Restart in Windows

Have you been using your computer as normal when the blue screen of death suddenly appears, and the computer automatically restarts? Here’s how to debug it.

How to Create a Virtual Machine With Windows 10 Hyper-V

If you are new to Hyper-V and want to try it out, here is how to enable it and create a new virtual machine in Windows 10.

What Is Pagefile.sys in Windows and How You Can Modify It to Your Advantage

Have you stumbled upon a file named pagefile.sys that is taking up GBs of space in your system drive and you are wondering if you can delete it? In this post we will tell you what pagefile.sys does and how you can disable it.

5 Ways to Stop ‘100% Disk Usage’ Problems on Windows

100% Disk Usage is a problem that’s affected users across Windows 7, 8, and 10, and usually stems from one of a number of background processes. Here are some of the ways you can use to fix it.

How to Set up and Configure Quiet Hours in Windows 10

Windows 10’s notifications can be distracting at times. Here is how you can set up and configure a quiet hour in Windows 10 to reduce the distraction.

How to Create a Restore Point with a Double-Click in Windows 10

Want an easy way to create restore points in Windows 10? Here’s how to create a shortcut that lets you create a restore point via a simple double-click.

A Roundup of Windows 10 Anniversary Update Problems and Solutions

Installing the Anniversary update is not a smooth process for all. Here are some of the common Windows 10 Anniversary Update problems you might face and how to solve them.

Stop Windows from Installing the Same Update Over and Over

It can be annoying if Windows never stops installing the same update. Here is how you can stop Windows from installing the same update over and over again.

How to Set Notification Priorities for Apps in Windows 10 Action Center

There are several improvements in the Windows 10 Anniversary update, one of which is Action Center and notification priorities. Here’s how to set it up.

How to Completely Disable Cortana in Windows 10

Microsoft enabled Cortana by default in the Windows 10 anniversary update. If you don’t use Cortana, here is how to completely disable Cortana in Windows 10.

What is the windows.old Folder and How to Properly Remove It

After a system upgrade, you often find a windows.old folder that is taking up some space. Here is what the “windows.old” folder is and how to remove it.

What’s New in Windows 10 Anniversary Update

The Windows 10 Anniversary update is finally here. Check out all the important changes and new features you get in this update.

How to Disable the New App Installed Notification in Windows 10

If you’re annoyed by or just want to get rid of the New App Installed notification in Windows 10, here’s how to disable it.

How to Scan and Fix Corrupted Windows Files

If you’re having computer problems, there may be some bad files on your system. In this article you’ll learn to scan and fix corrupted Windows files.

Make Windows 10 File Explorer Look Like Windows 7 File Explorer

If you prefer the look of the Windows 7 File Explorer and are using Windows 10, here’s how to make Windows 10 File Explorer look like Windows 7.

Set a Web Page as a Wallpaper in Windows 10

Have a website you check often? An easy way to keep up with it is to set the web page as a wallpaper. Here’s how to do that in Windows 10.

3 Ways to Open Advanced Startup Options in Windows 10

The Advanced Startup Options in Windows 10 provides you with different options to repair and diagnose issues in Windows. Here are three ways to access them.

Having a Computer Hardware Problems? Here’s How To Detect Them

In this article we explore a trustworthy software that even an ordinary user can use to identify computer hardware problems on a Windows PC.

How to Fix Blank Tiles in the Windows 10 Start Menu

The Windows 10 Start Menu isn’t perfect. One issue you may be having is blank tiles in the Start menu. If this is happening to you, here are a few solutions.

How to Remove the All Apps Option from Windows 10 Start Menu

When you click on All Apps in the Windows 10 start menu it displays all installed apps. Prefer not to have this shown? Here’s how to remove the All Apps option.

Create Encrypted Drives and Keep Them Secure Using GuardKey

Want to make encrypted files harder to access? Want to secure files in the cloud? Meet GuardKey. It can lock and unlock encrypted drives & cloud storage.

Enable or Disable Adaptive Brightness in Windows 10

Adaptive Brightness: you either love it or hate it. Whether you want to enable or disable it, here’s how to take care of Adaptive Brightness in Windows 10.

How to Manage Telemetry Settings in Windows 10

Windows 10 collects a lot of data using the new Telemetry feature which is enabled and set to “Full” by default. Here’s how to manage telemetry settings to protect your privacy.

5 Additional Tips for Using the Windows 10 Start Menu More Efficiently

New to the tile-based approach of the Windows 10 Start Menu? Get our top 5 tips for using the Start Menu in Windows 10 and making it work for you.

How to Effortlessly Keep Your Windows Drivers Up to Date with This Tool

Keeping your Windows drivers up to date doesn’t have to be such a chore. The Snail Driver utility makes it easy. Here’s how to install and use it.

How to Use EFS to Encrypt Files and Folders in Windows

The EFS allows you to quickly encrypt files and folders in Windows using your own user account. Although less secure than BitLocker, it’s still handy.

How to Create Shortcuts to System Settings in Windows 10

Did you know that you can create shortcuts to different system settings in Windows 10 without the use of any third-party software? Here’s how.

Why You Should Use an Anti-Keylogger for Windows

Keylogger is software that monitors, records & sends your personal data to a third party without your knowledge. Scary? Yes! Here’s how to protect yourself.

Stand-Bye Gives You Better Standby Control in Windows

Windows often has issues when it comes to standby and sleep mode management. If you’re looking to fix some common issues with standby, check out Stand-Bye.

How to Customize the Shortcut Arrow Icon in Windows

When you create a shortcut in Windows, a small arrow icon is displayed on top. Don’t like that default arrow icon? Here’s how to customize or remove it.

Get an Alert Whenever You Press the Caps Lock Key in Windows

Did you know the Ease of Access Center in Windows lets you set an alert for all the Lock keys on your keyboard – including the Caps Lock key? Here’s how it works.

How to Enable Enhanced Anti-Spoofing in Windows 10

Windows 10 has a feature called Enhanced Anti-Spoofing that acts as a countermeasure for any unauthorised access via spoofing. Here’s how to enable it.

Remove Metadata from Photos in Windows 10

Did you know your photos give out personal info about you and your location? Luckily it’s easy to fix; here’s how to remove the metadata from your photos.

What Is Convenience Rollup Update and How to Install It in Windows 7

Microsoft recently announced the Convenience Rollup update for Windows 7 users. Here’s what you need to know about it and how to install it.

How to Disable Run Dialog Box in Windows

If you want to restrict users from using the Run dialog box in Windows or just want it disabled for personal reasons, here are two ways to do that.

How to Change Windows Menu Animations to Get a Faster Experience

Prefer faster navigation over style in Windows? You can easily decrease menu animations duration or disable them altogether. Here’s how.

How to Reset Programs to their Default Settings in Windows

If you are having an issue with a program, your last resort to fixing it is often resetting it to its default settings. Here’s how to do that in Windows.

How to Configure Windows to Apply Local Group Policy Settings to Specific Users

When you set a policy in the Local Group Policy Editor it will affect the whole system and all users by default. Here’s how to change that behaviour and tailor it for specific users.

How to Tweak Your Windows to Use Less Power and Save on Your Utility Bill

Did you know your PC might be using unnecessary power? Luckily, you can use Windows’ built-in power options to make your PC use less power. Here’s how.

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