One of the common misconceptions is that people living in the USA get fantastic TV that has hundreds of channels and other countries in the world only get a few. People have become so accustomed to that way of thinking […]
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Delete a User Account in Windows 10
A user account is something that we all have to have when we use the Windows 10 operating system. If you have managed to log into Windows 10 without creating an account, then it is only because you are using […]
View Product Key in Windows 10
Are you looking for a Windows 10 key checker? Most people don’t need to worry about a product key with the latest version of Windows because the vast majority of individuals updated automatically with Windows Update to free copies. However, […]
Add/Remove Frequent folders and Files from Quick Access in Windows 10
Earlier versions of the Windows operating system came with a “Favorites” section from the File Explorer. In Windows 10 that has now been replaced by the “Quick Access” menu. For all intensive purposes, the new name is better than the […]
Change Shortcut Arrow in Windows 10
Whenever you create a shortcut in Windows 10, you get an arrow icon on the logo of the shortcut to let you know that it is, in fact, a shortcut. You probably have a few desktop shortcut icons available on […]
Enable AHCI in Windows 10 and Windows 8 After Installation
The Advanced Host Controller Interface, otherwise known as AHCI, makes Native Command Queuing and hot-swapping possible when you use SATA Serial-ATA host controllers. Most of the computers you get today come with AHCI available by default, but sometimes people set […]
Change Lock Screen Background in Windows 10
The lock screen is your portal to the Windows 10 operating system. For security reasons, Windows deploys a lock screen, and it’s here where you sign into your Microsoft account or the local user account. Technically, you don’t see the […]
Repair Install Windows 10 with an In-place Upgrade
The Windows 10 operating system is pretty stable, but if you do find yourself with a problem, then you can always try a push button reset, which allows you to reset Windows 10 without losing files or reset Windows 10 […]
Enable/Disable Elevated Administrator Account in Windows 10
Every time you buy a new computer that runs on a version of the Windows operating system, the first person to set up the computer gets control of the “Administrator” account. That administrator can then assign the same administrator permissions […]
Enable/Disable Domain Users to Sign in with PIN to Windows 10
Many modern-day devices running on Windows 10 are now coming with Windows Hello—a new friendly winking face gesture feature that allows people to sign in with facial recognition instead of a password. Another thing that Windows Hello offers is the […]
Get Wider Window Borders in Windows 10
One of the features you get with Windows 10 is the chance to change a background image. With all versions of the Windows 10 operating system up until the Creators Update, whenever you changed the background image, it would automatically […]
Download Netflix for Offline in Windows 10
As usual, I started off considerably behind everyone else when it came to watching movies being streamed online. Even though I’m the tech guy who sits down all day writing about tech, I’ve actually been considerably behind most people I […]
Microsoft Brings Share Experiences to Windows 10 with New Icon and More
Microsoft overhauled its sharing features in the Windows 10 Creators Update. The sharing icon has been updated so more users can comprehend what the sharing icon does, and you can share directly from the Microsoft Edge browser via the updated […]
How to Get Shareware on Sale
Sometimes things ending in “ware” aren’t things you want to be anywhere near. For example, most people understand malware as a type of virus that is terrible news for your computer if you happen to have some. But if you […]
Custom ROMs for Sony Xperia Z5 Premium [List]
The Sony Xperia Z5 Premium is one of three Sony Xperia smartphones worth knowing about during the year 2016. It comes with some pretty impressive specs that put the premium in Z5 Premium, including a Snapdragon 810 system chip, Adreno […]
Change Owner of File, Folder, or Drive in Windows 10
There are many types of things that can be found within the Windows 10 operating system that are regarded as objects—from essential things you need when beginning such as your registry key to other things like files and folders or […]
Unblock a File in Windows 10
All versions of the Windows 10 operating system have two ways they block files: by using the Open File — Security Warning and Windows SmartScreen. You can typically get passed the Open File — Security Warning by unchecking the dialog […]
Reset Windows Update in Windows 10
Windows Update is now a feature that is part of the Settings in Windows 10 and offers a way you can check for new updates as well as receive updates automatically. The Windows Update feature offers everything you need to […]
See if Running 32-Bit (x86) or 64-Bit (x64) Version of Windows 10
Over the years, computers that run on Windows have had two different types of processors: one based on 32-bit architecture and the other based on 64-bit architecture. The architecture is changing the way that the processor handles the information thrown […]
Add/Remove Folders from This PC in Windows 10
Windows developers have done an excellent job creating Windows 10, but one area that could still do with some redefining is the “This PC” area. If you open your File Explorer, one of the options you get from the left […]
Turn On/Off Cortana Listen Keyboard Shortcut in Windows 10
In all versions of Windows 10 to date, the search box is integrated into the taskbar, making it a more integral part of the operating system than ever before. One of the things you can do from the search box […]
Uninstall Desktop Apps and Windows Apps in Windows 10
All versions of the Windows 10 operating system come with some apps preinstalled. Some of these apps that are installed on your computer are also the apps that show up as the suggested apps. Windows developers have allowed you to […]
Turn On/Off Showing App Suggestions on Start in Windows 10
The Windows 10 Start menu shows you a “Recently added” section to display everything that you had added to the operating system recently. Directly beneath that list is all of your apps that you can scroll down the list and […]
Download Smartphone Flash Tool For Android 5.1
The Smartphone Flash Tool is commonly used amongst Android enthusiasts for flashing stock ROMs, custom ROMs, custom recovery images, among other files, for all devices that have a Mediatek system chip. Since Mediatek themselves made the flashing tool, you won’t find many […]
Download: Smartphone Flash Tool For Android 6.0 [Links]
The Smartphone Flash Tool is commonly used amongst Android enthusiasts for flashing stock ROMs, custom ROMs, custom recovery images, among other files, for all devices that have a Mediatek system chip. Since Mediatek themselves made the flashing tool, you won’t find many […]
Turn Off Windows Spotlight Ads on Lock Screen
If you ever see ads on the lock screen of your version of the Windows 10 operating system, they are coming from the Windows Spotlight feature. New to Windows 10, Windows Spotlight spiced up the lock screen with striking images […]
Disable Advertising in Windows 10
One of the most sound ways to make money in this world, in my opinion, is through advertising. In my younger years, I struggled to know what I wanted to do with my life. There were two main reasons for […]
Turn on/off App Suggestions in Share Flyout in Windows 10
Everyone using a version of the Windows 10 operating system can now share articles online as well as files by using the Windows sharing experience. The way in which you share the files and content is by using one of […]
Enable/Disable Windows Ink Workspace Suggested Apps in Windows 10
The release of the Windows 10 operating system coincides with a time when some devices were also getting touchscreens, so you no longer had to use a mouse to navigate the operating system. Microsoft makes one of the best touchscreen […]
Sign in to User Account Automatically at Windows 10 Startup
The Windows 10 login screen is different to any of the other Windows predecessors. Each time you turn on the computer running on Windows 10, you are greeted with a login screen for logging into your Microsoft account. You can […]