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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Choose What Control Panel Applets Get Shown in Windows 10
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 […]
Open and Use Registry Editor in Windows 10
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 […]
Create Ubuntu Virtual Machines with Hyper-V Quick Create
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 […]
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 […]
Apply Default User Picture For All Users in Windows 10
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 […]
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 […]
Enable/Disable Tabs (Sets) in Windows 10
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 […]
Reset Folder View for All Folders in Windows 10
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 […]
Change File Attributes in Windows 10
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 […]
Create a WiFi History Report in Windows 10 (Wlan Report)
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 […]
Set Static IP Address in Windows 10
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 […]
Add/Remove Words in Spell Checking Dictionary in Windows 10
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 […]
Save a Search in Windows 10
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Share Files/Folders Over a Network in Windows 10
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 […]
Disable Hardware Acceleration in Windows 10 Photos App
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 […]
Delay Windows 10 October 2018 Update Version 1809
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
How to Enable Picture-in-Picture Mode in Google Chrome
It wasn’t that long ago that we wrote an article about always keeping Windows on top when using a version of the Windows operating system in general. That same feature was introduced to Android 8.0 (Oreo), released around 12 months […]