Earlier versions of Windows operating systems that people loved like Windows 7 came with the search box available from the Start menu, meaning you needed to click on the Start menu before it becomes available to use. The more modern Windows 10 has put the search box in the taskbar instead, so it’s available to […]
How to Turn On/Off Windows Defender Real-Time Protection in Windows 10
Few things are as important as running antivirus on your computers that have Windows 10. Windows often gets a bad wrap for having lots of viruses, but that’s because it is such a popular operating system, so it’s frequently targeted by the bad guys who try to get something out of the masses of people […]
How to Enable/Disable Disk Write Caching in Windows 10
Windows 10 comes with a feature called disk write caching. It’s a feature that you get the choice between enabling and disabling, but unlike most of the other articles that we write-up, you should make sure you thoroughly research what you’re doing before you play around with these two options. There are positives to both […]
How to Turn On/Off Fast Startup in Windows 10
Windows 8 came with a feature called Fast Boot. In Windows 10 it got renamed to Fast Startup. Microsoft never publicly stated why they decided to change the name, but it might have something to do with fastboot already being a common word within the Android community that has nothing to do with getting Android to […]
How to Use Alarms in Windows 10
You can use Windows 10’s built-in alarm feature to set your alarms if you like so you don’t need to have an alarm clock anymore. It’s not a viable solution for people who don’t keep their computers on when they are sleeping because the alarm only works when the computer isn’t sleeping which is why […]
How to Add/Remove Windows Defender Exclusions in Windows 10
Antivirus has come a long way over the years. It used to be an effort to have to install antivirus on a computer because whatever program you chose would slow the computer down to a point where it was noticeable on the eye and probably the ear as well as your hardware needed to work […]
How to View Windows Update History in Windows 10
Microsoft has made a point to put security at the forefront of Windows 10 by issuing it lots of over the air updates just like you would get with your phones. You might have heard in the news about this ransomware that was going around locking people out of their computers until they paid a […]
How to Optimize Performance of Windows 10
If you want to use Windows 10 as smoothly as possible, I recommend not signing up to be a Windows Insider. Most of the problems I’ve had with Windows 10 have stemmed from wanting to get in on the quicker updates that aren’t ready for prime time just yet. It’s a bit concerning that many […]
Consumer Report Might Have Dropped It’s Recommendation for Microsoft Surface Devices But We Have Not
For those who are unaware, there’s this guy that goes by the name Peter Thurrot. It might be his real name; it might not be. It seems like a name that’s a bit catch-all to me, but that might be because my last name is so friggin unusual. Mr. Thurrot is kind of a big […]
How to Run as Different User in Windows 10
There are times when some people use Windows 10 that result in them not wanting to run all files with the same level of permissions that the user account that they are currently logged in with has—like if they were logged in to their Microsoft accounts as an administrator but didn’t want a particular file […]
How to Know Full Path of File Name in Windows 10
Being able to find files from Windows 10’s File Explorer is fairly straightforward once you know where to look. A lot of the files you download end up in the Downloads folder from File Explorer while much of the other stuff on your hard drive is found from the This PC > C: drive path, […]
How to Show Hidden Files, Folders, and Drives in Windows 10
For many versions now, Windows developers have chosen to offer some files, folders, and drives as available for you to see and some others that are hidden. They don’t really ever bother to give people a clear explanation as to why that is unless you go looking for one. The reason you’ll have some hidden […]
How to Boot into Safe Mode on Windows 10
If you’ve ever had a computer that ran Windows and you couldn’t boot it up because of malware or some type of virus, you were probably pretty impressed when you saw the local computer guy manage to fix the problem. When malware takes over your computer, the Safe Mode can be the only way to […]
How to Do a System Restore of Windows 10
Windows 10 makes it much easier to fix issues that you may be having with the operating system. The trick is knowing where to begin trying to diagnose the problem you are having. If the problem seems to be happening not long after you notice a software update, you could try solving the problem by […]
How to Check Drive for Errors in Windows 10
Your computers that run on a version of the Windows operating system are always going to come with at least one drive—for example, the hard drive in itself is a drive. Knowing if a problem is associated with the drives or not isn’t easy, but if you are noticing some performance issues, then the drive […]
How to Turn On/Off Sync Settings for Microsoft Account in Windows 10
If you use any services online that come with syncing—like Kindle for PC to sync your books across multiple devices—you’ll understand how convenient having something that can sync really is. The Windows operating system can now sync across devices as well now that we have Microsoft accounts. It’s no surprise that you get the chance […]
How to Turn On/Off Windows Optional Features in Windows 10
The Windows operating system doesn’t look very intimidating when you first start using it—the web browser icon is there for you to click on from the taskbar for when you need it and the Start menu is back so you can get quick access to things like the default Email application to check your email. […]
How to Change a Network Profile Name in Windows 10
Networking is something that is constantly at the forefront of a Windows operating system of late to help make it easier to share files between devices and people. There’s another time when the word network is regularly used, and that is whenever you are using WiFi. WiFi is what is going to help get you […]
How to Hide or Show File Explorer Ribbon in Windows 10
The File Explorer that’s available in Windows 10 comes with a ribbon at the top of the window when you click on the “View” link from the toolbar. The ribbon is just like having another toolbar, only this time you have lots of stuff coming from it. The Ribbon feature that File Explorer has was […]
How to Change Screen Resolution of Display in Windows 10
Computers back in the old days used to come with CRT monitors. The CRT monitors would allow you to lower the screen resolution without suffering from poorer picture quality. Back then it was more about getting that game you wanted to play to operate without the computer causing it to lag behind and offer gameplay […]
How to Uninstall and Block Updates and Drivers on Windows 10
During your time with Windows 10, you can expect to find a lot of software updates coming in your direction, kind of like if you were to own a phone that runs on Android or iOS. The updates come over the air, and there’s not much you can do to stop them. The Windows 10 […]
How to Upgrade from Windows 10 Home to Windows 10 Professional
Most people shop around for a new computer that looks like a pretty good bargain and if you’ve chosen a computer that isn’t something from the top of the line then you’re likely bringing home a computer that comes with Windows 10 Home, it’s the most affordable version of the Windows 10 operating system out […]
What Is the Difference Between the “Apply” and “OK” Buttons Around a Windows OS?
If you use the Windows operating system enough you might come across “OK” and “Apply” buttons that often accompany each other within the same window. The Windows OS offers lots of these windows or even dialog boxes—from being within the File Explorer settings to make changes to the Local Group Policy Editor. Most of the […]
How to Setup and Use Hyper-V Virtual Machine
Virtual machines have been around for a long time now, offering people an uncomplicated way to start running another operating system without having to boot into one; you can run a virtual machine immediately from the operating system you are utilizing already. A virtual machine has been the go-to way to try an operating system […]
How to Check Amount of Free Space Left on Hard Disk in Windows 10
When you go shopping for a new computer, it’s only natural to try to see what one looks like it will be the best you can afford. Typically the more expensive they are, the better the design because they do that on purpose to try to get you to spend more money. It’s the same […]