Whether you’re using a desktop computer or a laptop, if you’re sharing a house with someone, you’ll want to know how to control your audio. The simplest method is to mute everything by using the Sound icon in the system tray of the taskbar, but the Google Chrome web browser also offers some more specific […]
September 2018
How to Permanently Mute Site in Google Chrome
Whether you’re using a desktop computer or a laptop, if you’re sharing a house with someone, you’ll want to know how to control your audio. The simplest method is to mute everything by using the Sound icon in the system tray of the taskbar, but the Google Chrome web browser also offers some more specific […]
How to Remove Individual Autocomplete Suggestions in Google Chrome
Google Chrome is now ten years old. Google has marked this anniversary with a huge release called Chrome 69. It’s been a while since we’ve seen a Chrome release with as many features as this. The one that everyone notices first is the new material design, or what people commonly refer to as the feature […]
How to Disable New Rounded UI in Chrome 69
Google Chrome is now ten years old. Google has marked this anniversary with a massive release called Chrome 69. It’s been a while since we’ve seen a Chrome release with as many features as this. The one that everyone notices first is the new material design, or what people commonly refer to as the feature […]
How to Disable Password Saving in Google Chrome
To help make your time on the Web more efficient, Google Chrome will ask if you would like for the browser to save your passwords when you’ve entered them for a website. Most people love the idea of Chrome remembering passwords because it means the next time they go back to that same site, it […]
How to Apply Dark Incognito Theme to Google Chrome Regular Mode
Google Chrome is now ten years old. Google has marked this anniversary with a huge release called Chrome 69. It’s been a while since we’ve seen a Chrome release with as many features as this. The one that everyone notices first is the new material design, or what people commonly refer to as the feature […]
How to Choose What Control Panel Applets Get Shown in Windows 10 [Tutorial]
The Control Panel is still around in Windows 10, and it has some features that you won’t find available from the new Settings application. For the most part, you’ll find many of the same features between the Control Panel and the Settings app, and at times you can begin your journey in the Settings app […]
How to Open and Use Registry Editor in Windows 10 [Tutorial]
If you want to make changes to the Windows operating system, one of the places you’ll venture into the most is the Registry, and the way you can do that is by using the Registry Editor application. The good thing about the Registry is that you don’t need to have a particular edition of Windows […]
Google Making Visual Content More Useful in Search
When Search first began, our results were just plain text. But on February 24, 2000, something changed. It was the day after the Grammy Awards, and we noticed people were searching like crazy for Jennifer Lopez’s green dress. It was clear right away that people were looking for visual information, not just plain text. In the […]
How to Create Ubuntu Virtual Machines with Hyper-V Quick Create [Tutorial]
For years Microsoft has offered a reasonably easy way for people to run more than one operating system. Since the birth of Windows 10, users have been able to turn on an optional feature from the settings called Hyper-V that allows you to run another operating system on your Windows 10 computer in a virtual […]
Cumulative Updates for .NET Framework for Windows 10
Up until now, Microsoft has delivered .NET Framework updates every month or so via the Windows Update service and other distribution channels. That’s all about to change. The new .NET Framework updates will roll out as Cumulative Updates, alongside the regular Windows 10 Cumulative software updates. As of the Windows 10 October 2018 Update and Windows Server 2019, you can […]
How to Apply Default User Picture For All Users in Windows 10 [Tutorial]
Windows 10 comes with a default avatar for all users. As far as default avatars go, this one isn’t too bad to look at, being just white lines representing the outline of a human body and then a gray background to go with it. Windows 10’s default profile picture is better than some other famous […]
Windows Admin Center 1809 and SDK now Generally Available
Earlier this year, Microsoft announced the Windows Admin Center, a new feature that helps organize the activities of IT administrators managing Windows Server and Windows. Administrators were having to deal with tasks like Event Viewer, Server Manager, Device Manager, Disk Management, so forth, separately and now they can find all these tasks bundled together much more easily. So far […]
How to Enable or Disable Tabs (Sets) in Windows 10 [Tutorial]
Windows 10’s April 2018 Update, codenamed and known as the Redstone 4 update for the months leading up to its release, brought about heaps of new features. Some of the highlights include the Timeline feature for showing activity lists, Nearby sharing for easy wireless file sharing, a diagnostic data viewer for seeing what your operating […]
How to Reset Folder View for All Folders in Windows 10 [Tutorial]
Those who have been using Windows for many years will appreciate the simplified version of File Explorer that comes in Windows 10. Things are certainly easier to sort through in File Explorer now, but there are also ample ways that you can customize what you see coming from File Explorer as well that most wouldn’t […]
How to Change File Attributes in Windows 10 [Tutorial]
For years now you’ve been able to change the file attributes from the Command Prompt in Windows by using the “Attrib” command. You can now change the file attributes directly from File Explorer and getting access to the file’s Properties dialog. File attributes are bits of metadata associated with the files your PC that get […]
How to Create a WiFi History Report in Windows 10 (Wlan Report) [Tutorial]
If you’ve ever wondered if your network has been letting you down or pondered how the other people who share your connections with are connecting to your network, you don’t have to look past the Windows operating system to find that out anymore. You can use Windows 10 to create a WiFi report. With it […]
How to Set Static IP Address in Windows 10 [Tutorial]
If you’re online, your computer will have either a static or dynamic IP address assigned to it. The IP address is how people can identify where your computer is located, just like your letterbox is helping people discover your physical address. This IP address will keep you in check because if you step out of […]
How to Add/Remove Words in Spell Checking Dictionary in Windows 10 [Tutorial]
These days there is no shortage of programs out there that promise to help you with your spelling: apps that you can install as browser add-ons, websites that want you to subscribe, and now we’re getting operating systems to help out natively as well. While you won’t get spell checking everywhere when you use Windows […]
How to Save a Search in Windows 10 [Tutorial]
The Windows 10 operating system comes with two quick ways you can search for existing files on the computer: Cortana search in the taskbar and the search field in File Explorer. When using File Explorer’s search box, you can save a search so you can come back to it later. The Start menu search comes […]
Microsoft Security Servicing Criteria for Windows
One of our goals in the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) is to be more transparent with security researchers and our customers on the criteria we use for determining when we intend to address a reported vulnerability through a security update. Our belief is that improving transparency on this topic helps provide clarity on how […]
NVIDIA Shield Software Experience Upgrade 7.1 Now Released
When we launched SHIELD TV, we made a promise to support your device with frequent and meaningful updates.Over the years, a lot has changed. You’ve given us countless pieces of feedback which have helped make SHIELD devices what they are. And we can’t thank you enough. What we can do is this: continue to honor […]
New Firmware Update for Surface Pro 3 (September 10, 2018)
The following updates are delivered to Surface Pro 3 devices on Windows 10 Creators Update, build 1703 or greater: You can update it through Windows Update or you can also manually update the firmware by downloading it from the Surface Pro 3 Drivers and Firmware Page. Windows Update History Name Device Manager Name Surface – Firmware – 3.11.2550.0 […]
How to Share Files and Folders Over a Network in Windows 10 [Tutorial]
Windows 10 allows for you to share files and folders over a network. This means any files and folders that are shared can be automatically viewed by other users who are connected to the same public or private network in your workgroup or domain. You can also set permissions for files and folders that are […]
How to Disable Hardware Acceleration in Windows 10 Photos App [Tutorial]
Hardware acceleration is a feature used by many Windows applications to help eke out better performance. One of the fundamental differences between Windows 10’s Movies & TV app getting close to double the battery life compared to some of the competition was because Microsoft’s native app is using hardware acceleration whereas the others were not. […]
How to Delay Windows 10 October 2018 Update Version 1809 [Tutorial]
The Windows 10 October 2018 Version 1809 software update is just around the corner. Originally just known around the Web as Redstone 5, version 1809 is the only feature-rich software update to be available for this year. Most users will enjoy the fact that their computers are getting updated with new features. And Windows has […]
What’s New in Windows 10 October 2018 Update Version 1809
You may already know that development for the most significant Windows 10 update due to arrive soon has already concluded, but now Microsoft has made the full list of features available to check out as well. The update, which was codenamed the “Redstone 5” update for many months now, has also been given an official […]
How to Manage Audio Focus Across Tabs in Google Chrome
Google Chrome is now overwhelmingly the most used web browser in the world and for good reason. It’s lightning quick speed makes it appealing for web surfers. Its minimalist design can take some getting used to, depending on what browser you’re accustomed to, but the fact that it is so minimalist is part of the […]
How to Enable Rich Search Suggestions in Google Chrome
Google Chrome has won millions of hearts over, thanks to its simplicity and efficiency. Once you get the hang of how it begins to remember the URLs that you visit, so you no longer have to type them out in full, it’s hard not to love how quickly the webpages load. Of course, there’s more […]
How to Disable Not Secure Badge for HTTP Web Sites in Google Chrome
Not to toot our own horns, but there is a lot of work that goes into running a website if you’re going to keep it up to date with all the latest updates that are expected of you (that’s if you’re going to try to go toe-to-toe with the best sites in the world). We […]
