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Operating Systems
How to Synchronize Clock to Internet Time Server in Windows 10
As I’ve gotten older I’ve gradually moved away from the idea of wearing a watch on my wrist. I usually like to wear the bare minimum amount of stuff necessary for the occasion. Here in a cold Melbourne winter I […]
How to Change Your Account Picture in Windows 10
User accounts have profile pictures in Windows 10. You’ll notice it when you go to sign in to your accounts from the login screen as well as a few other places when you use your operating system, one of the […]
How to Add/Remove Items in All Apps in Windows 10 Start Menu
The Start menu offers a lot of goodness in Windows 10 just like it did before Windows 8 was a thing. You’ll find tiles for you to get quick access to things like your email and a list of all […]
How to Hide/Show Search Box on Taskbar in Windows 10
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 […]
How to Turn On/Off Windows Defender Real-Time Protection in Windows 10
Throughout Windows’ history, Microsoft preferred to defer antivirus protection to third-parties, so it was common to use antivirus from a company that wasn’t owned or operated by Microsoft. Windows Defender originally began as just spyware protection; however, with the release […]
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 […]
How to Turn On/Off Fast Startup in Windows 10
Here’s what you need to enable or disable the new fast startup mode that all versions of Windows 10 now come with turned on by default. How to Turn On/Off Fast Startup in Windows 10 You can change the fast startup […]
How to Use Alarms in Windows 10
People have some funny OCD when it comes to times and dates. I can remember my mother used to keep a calendar that doubled as an antique ordainment on the desk, and every day she would walk up the stairs, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
How to Do 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 […]
How to Check for Drive 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
How to Change 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 […]
How to Hide/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 […]
How to Change Screen Resolution 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 […]
How to Uninstall/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 […]
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; […]
How to Difference Between the ‘Apply’ and ‘OK’ Buttons on 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 […]
How to Set up/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 […]
How to Check 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 […]
How to Open/Configure Folder Options in Windows 10
Some people hate how Windows operating systems change so much between versions, and other people appreciate the changes. From all my years of experience as a writer, it’s tough to do things without fault the first time, so I sympathize […]
How to Remotely Troubleshoot Another Windows PC
Windows PCs have always had a tool for taking remote control of another computer so you could help troubleshoot it even if you weren’t physically able to be around it. The problem with it was that it needed certain requirements—like […]