Microsoft acquired OneDrive so it could have a cloud storage service natively integrated into its Windows operating system. That said, there are times when people prefer disabling it. If you know you are not going to use OneDrive, you may as well uninstall it and free up some more memory so your computer’s hardware does not have to work as hard. Only those with flagship […]
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Microsoft Windows is the desktop operating system that has captured the bulk of the market for decades thanks to its common availability across a beacon of computers brought out by various manufacturers. With a strong foundation headed by Bill Gates and features such as the famous Start Menu, Windows is in a good position to capitalize on progressive web apps and whatever other technological advancements the future demands from a desktop OS.
The Windows series of operating systems are developed by Microsoft and are the most popular desktop operating systems in the world. While the versions of Windows have differed over the years to try to provide what was best with the current day technology, each one has come with a graphical user interface and a desktop so users can view files and folders. Part of what makes these Windows operating systems so popular is the wide variety of each version. For example, with the Windows 10 operating system, you can buy a Home, Pro, Education, and Enterprise version. The idea here is to offer something for people’s computers at home and the working professionals while coming in at different costs: naturally, the edition with the most features would be more expensive.
Windows operating systems are very popular to use for businesses and companies because of their “Group Policies” that allow administrators to manage lots of different users, the user’s permissions and the overall computer’s configuration.
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How to Turn On/Off OneDrive Cloud-Only Content in Windows 10 Photos App
OneDrive now allows for online files, meaning the files don’t have to be downloaded to your computer for you to view them. This feature is called OneDrive Files On-Demand. There is also an offline files option when using OneDrive Files On-Demand. When set to offline, you can still view the same files, but they will be downloaded to your computer, meaning they will need to […]
How to Automatically Make OneDrive Files On-Demand Online-only in Windows 10
In Windows 10 build 16215, OneDrive Files On-Demand has made it possible to get access to files stored on OneDrive via the cloud without you having to download them first. The idea behind OneDrive Files On-Demand is you not only get quick access to the files but also don’t have to come up with the storage space on your hard drive to host them. This […]
How to Sync Folder to OneDrive in Windows 10
You can run commands in the Windows 10 command line to sync a folder that’s on the computer to your OneDrive account. Windows 10 also allows you to choose which folders you would like the operating system to sync to OneDrive automatically for you. The OneDrive folder can always be accessed via %UserProfile% in File Explorer. The following tutorial demonstrates how to sync a folder […]
How to Enable/Disable Automatic Pause OneDrive Sync in Battery Saver Mode
OneDrive comes with numerous settings that can be altered directly from the OneDrive icon in the Notification Area. Many of these settings have changed over time and Windows 10 has continued to evolve, but some of them have remained throughout all Windows 10 versions. One of the things you can do from the OneDrive settings is to enable or disable the chance to automatically pause […]
How to Turn On/Off Cortana Tips in Windows 10
Cortana is a cutting-edge virtual assistant. Cortana can help make your life more efficient because as a virtual assitant it will happily take tasks from your fingers and do the research for you. However, when you’re new to using Cortana it can be difficult getting to know how it is best utilized. As such, Microsoft has programmed its virtual assistant to offer you tips when […]
How to Turn Off Cortana Contacts, Email, & Calendar Permissions in Windows 10
The Settings app in Windows 10 states that Cortana works best when the virtual assistant lives in an environment where the language you choose on Windows matches the region on your computer. Similarly, Cortana also works better when you allow it access to your contacts, email, and calendar so it can remind you about tasks and when important dates are coming up. However, you don’t […]
How to Enable/Disable Cortana in Windows 10
If you wanted to remove Cortana from the taskbar, you can right-click on its icon and then deselect the Show Cortana button. Once you have done that, the virtual assistant should have minimal impact on your computer’s memory usage. However, if you are an administrator and want to disallow others to use Cortana, you would need to enable and disable Cortana using the Local Group […]
How to Change Cortana SafeSearch Setting in Windows 10
You can search the Windows operating system and the web through Microsoft Edge and Bing when using Cortana. Windows 10 allows you to choose between three search settings that can help filter search results. For instance, if you wanted only content that was suitable for children, you could enable that. Or, if you wanted to make sure the search results had no filter at all […]
How to Turn On/Off Cortana Location Permissions in Windows 10
When you first install the Windows 10 operating system, you are asked if you would like to enable location services so your computer knows your location to help personalize your features. Similarly, Cortana, the Windows 10 virtual assistant, also has its own location permissions you can turn on and off. The following tutorial demonstrates how to turn on/off Cortana location permissions when using a version […]
How to Change Cortana Language in Windows 10
Cortana is a virtual assistant, so you best believe she is multilingual. That said, she prefers it when your computer’s settings have the same speech and display language and a region that makes sense for those languages based on what we know of geography. Cortana is smart enough to pick a default language for a region, but you can also change that language if you’re […]
How to Turn On/Off Cortana Suggested Reminders in Windows 10
Though it’s sure to be turned off by some over privacy concerns, should you enable Cortana’s history permissions so the virtual assitant can get access to your email, contacts, and other communication history data, it can then really put the “assistant” in “virtual assitant” and remind you of things that needed to get done based on the data in your emails. When Cortana can read […]
How to Turn On/Off Cortana Listen Keyboard Shortcut in Windows 10
I had long wondered why in so many of my premium Windows 10 laptops I couldn’t seem to get them to go to sleep consistently. I have since learned it may be related to Cortana, and one of its default settings in particular, that allows her to keep listening at the expense of not having the computer go to sleep. If Cortana can continue listening, […]
How to Turn On/Off Cortana Browsing History Permissions in Windows 10
One of the most common settings people need to get to know from a web browser is how to delete the history so it cannot be tracked. Likewise, many people are iffy about using Cortana for similar reasons. Thankfully though you can change the browsing permissions strictly related to Cortana. The following tutorial demonstrates how to turn on/off the Cortana browsing history permissions when using […]
How to Change Name Cortana Uses for You in Windows 10
One of the most gratifying features of using the Cortana virtual assistant is that she will call you by your name. And in case you were to ever have a name change or feel like being called something different, you can indeed change the name Cortana will refer to you as when you use her in Windows 10. The following tutorial demonstrates how to change […]
How to Turn On/Off Hey Cortana in Windows 10
Cortana is a virtual assistant in Windows 10 that allows you to speak to your computer verbally and have it do the work to retrieve information for you. It is the first step toward the automatization of the operating system. As you would with Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa, you can ask Cortana what you’re local weather is like, and so forth, and wait for […]
How to Create Boundary for Windows Mixed Reality in Windows 10
Mixed reality is the result of blending the physical world with the digital world. Mixed reality is the next evolution in human, computer, and environment interaction and unlocks possibilities that before now were restricted to our imaginations. It is made possible by advancements in computer vision, graphical processing power, display technology, and input systems. Technological advancement is what has enabled mixed reality experiences. There are […]
How to Setup/Pair Mixed Reality Motion Controllers in Windows 10
A Windows mixed reality headset works best with motion controllers. Motion controllers are an alternative to gestures. And Microsoft considers them better than gestures because they offer better precision when interacting with digital objects. Your motion controllers will go hand in hand with the mixed reality headset. Motion controllers are compatible with immersive headsets; however, they are not compatible with the Hololens. The following tutorial […]
How to Uninstall/Reset Windows Mixed Reality in Windows 10
Once you have learned how to set up the Windows mixed reality headset in Windows 10, you will hopefully have started using it. And there may even come a time when you either want to reset it or uninstall it entirely. Windows developers haven’t given a reset button for mixed reality which suggests they don’t think you’re going to have to reset it. But whether […]
How to Create Task in Task Scheduler in Windows Vista
You can use Windows Vista’s Task Scheduler to automate tasks at certain times so you don’t have to physically be present to begin them yourself. Admittedly, the Task Scheduler is mostly used by Windows admins, but to those who do use it, it is very useful. The following tutorial demonstrates how to create a task in Task Scheduler when using a version of the Windows […]
How to Set Up Windows Mixed Reality Headset in Windows 10
I want to use mixed reality on my Windows desktop computer but don’t know how to set it up. I assumed my mixed reality headset will automatically work but it seems more complicated than even Bluetooth! Resolution: Once you have a mixed reality headset that is compatible with Windows, you will still need to set it up before you can use it. Thankfully, Windows 10 […]
Runtime Broker Process Using Too Much Memory
I know that my CPU is always going to be in use to some extent, but I notice a process called Runtime Broker via Task Manager that uses up a lot of it — 20% or more. Why does the Runtime Broker process use so much of my computing power, and is it essential to my Windows experience? Resolution: There are plenty of complaints regarding […]
How to Uninstall Powershell Module
You can uninstall a PowerShell module by using the Uninstall-Module cmdlet (command) in Windows PowerShell. For instance, the Uninstall-Module -Name Microsoft.Online.SharePoint.PowerShell command would successfully remove the Sharepoint Online Powershell module. The following tutorial demonstrates how to uninstall a PowerShell module (that has been previously installed) in Windows PowerShell. Method One: How to Uninstall Powershell Module You can uninstall PowerShell modules using the Uninstall-Module command in […]
How to Add to PATH on Windows 11
I want to add to path on Windows so I don’t have to keep opening the command line. Resolution: Sometimes you may wish to add a path to a folder in Windows 11 so you do not have to keep opening the Command Prompt to run certain commands. The following tutorial demonstrates how to add to the path when using a version of the Windows […]
How to Use PowerShell Sleep Command
I would like to get my PowerShell script to pause/wait/sleep by issuing a specific wait time when using the Windows operating system. Resolution: The PowerShell Sleep command via the Start-Sleep cmdlet allows you to pause a script or module in the PowerShell session until the chosen period has elapsed. When you choose to sleep a PowerShell command, you are always electing to pause it; and […]
How to Change User Password in Windows Command Line
I want to change my user password directly from the command line in Windows. Is it possible? Resolution: The following tutorial demonstrates how to change the user password in the command line when using a version of the Windows operating system. There are two types of accounts you can use with Windows: A local account for the computer only and a Microsoft account that can […]
WMIC: Get Serial Number
I want to get the BIOS serial number so I can locate the serial number of my computer. I’m also wondering if there is there also an alternative way to check the computer’s serial number in Windows from the Settings app? Resolution: The following tutorial demonstrates how to find the BIOS serial number from the command line (CMD/cmd.exe) when using a version of the Windows […]
How to Create File from Command Line in Windows 11
I want to create a file using the command line in Windows. I have created files using the command line in Linux before and would like to know if I can do the same thing from Windows. Resolution: The following tutorial demonstrates how to create a file from the command line when using a version of the Windows 11 operating system. There are severals ways […]
Power Automate: Strip Character from String
I want to remove characters from a string in Power Automate. I have received an email from my Microsoft Power Automate account and wish to remove some of it. How can I do that? Resolution: The following tutorial demonstrates how to strip characters from a string when using Power Automate in Microsoft Flow. The string function in Power Automate can convert and format strings. It […]
How to Install Sharepoint Online Powershell Module
I need to install the Sharepoint Online Powershell module but don’t understand how to download it or what I’m even supposed to download to get it on my computer. Resolution: The following tutorial demonstrates how to install the Sharepoint Online Powershell module when using a version of the Windows operating system. PowerShell comes with modules which are Windows PowerShell functionalities, put together into a unit. […]