Potentially unwanted programs have plagued the Windows operating system for some time. To no fault of Microsoft’s, people create these programs as applications, and there is no way of stopping you from downloading it if that is what you want to do. A Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP) is a program that you might want to […]
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How to Automatically Switch to Headset Audio When Using Mixed Reality Portal [Tutorial]
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 […]
How to Automatically Start a Program Minimized in Windows 10 [Tutorial]
If you use Windows a lot, you might want to have programs starting up in the background but minimized to the taskbar, so you don’t have to use them. Doing so means you won’t have to go to the trouble of opening them later, while at the same time they won’t be stopping you from […]
How to Install PowerShell Core on Windows [Tutorial]
PowerShell is a task-based command-line shell and scripting language built on .NET. PowerShell helps system administrators and power-users rapidly automate tasks that manage operating systems (Linux, macOS, and Windows) and processes. PowerShell commands let you manage computers from the command line. PowerShell providers let you access data stores, such as the registry and certificate store, […]
How to Disable All Apps from Microsoft Store in Windows 10 [Tutorial]
The Microsoft Store that’s easily accessible from your computers that run Windows 10 plays host to oodles of applications and is on par with app stores you get from mobile operating systems such as Android and iOS. In fact, for some things, the Microsoft Store is even more impressive, as you can use it for […]
How to Run PC Compatibility Check for Windows Mixed Reality in Windows 10 [Tutorial]
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 […]
How to Choose Between Automatic or Manual Mixed Reality Visual Quality for Headset Display in Windows 10 [Tutorial]
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 […]
How to Install Active Directory Users and Computers in Windows 10 [Tutorial]
Active Directory Users and Computers (ADUC) is a Microsoft Management Console snap-in that was available in earlier versions of Windows for administering Active Directory (AD). Active Directory Users and Computers is not available for Windows 10 by default, but you can install it as an added feature. The following tutorial demonstrates how to install Active […]
How to Use Clipboard History in Windows 10 [Tutorial]
When you copy text or images on your PC, it gets automatically saved to the Clipboard, so you can paste it somewhere else. You can copy and paste text and images from one computer to another by using Clipboard in Windows 10. Once you turn on Clipboard, you can paste text and images from the […]
How to Show Notifications on Head Mounted Display in Windows 10 [Tutorial]
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 […]
How to Find an EFS Encrypted File from Local Drive in Windows 10 [Tutorial]
The Encrypting File System (EFS) is a feature on Microsoft Windows operating systems that provides file system level encryption. The encryption is designed to stop hackers who have physical access to your computer from stealing your data. Like BitLocker, EFS is only available for businesses versions of Windows (Windows 10 Pro, Enterprise, and Education). If […]
How to Reset All AutoPlay Settings to Default in Windows 10 [Tutorial]
AutoPlay handles what Windows 10 does with your media types (pictures, music, video) when a hot-plug device is connected to the computer based on what actions the user has chosen. This includes displaying/playing media automatically or taking no action. It may also result in displaying a standard folder view of the contents. Users don’t have […]
How to Install TWRP Recovery on Samsung Galaxy Alpha
Getting a custom recovery installed is the first step to take when you want to flash custom software on your device all by yourself instead of having a root application, when available, do it for you. There are a few custom recoveries out there that you still might be able to install on your device, […]
How to Install TWRP Recovery on Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 (Exynos)
A recovery image that comes as part of the Android operating system as a separate partition is essential for recovering your device from any position. A custom recovery image, on the other hand, is necessary for anyone who wants to modify the Android operating system. While the stock recovery that everyone gets offers the chance […]
How to Install TWRP Recovery on Samsung Galaxy Core 2 (SM-G355HN)
Using the Android operating system for the first time can be daunting. For starters, you don’t really get a manual letting you know what to do, so you’ll need to just dive right in and see how it goes. Anyone with experience in computing over the decades might be a bit hesitant of pressing too […]
How to Install TWRP Recovery on Samsung Galaxy Ace 3
In the earlier days of Android, it was thought that you need to have a rooted Android operating system before you could get a custom recovery image installed. These days, though, that is certainly not the case, and most people will get root access by flashing something along the lines of SuperSU from the custom […]
How to Install TWRP Recovery on Samsung Galaxy A3 2016 (Exynos)
Not everyone has heard of Linux, but it is one of the top three desktop operating systems out there in existence, only trailing the likes of MacOS and Windows in terms of use. Linux is often used by the “techies” because it is an outstanding operating system with an emphasis on security. The drawback with […]
How to Install TWRP Recovery on Samsung Galaxy J5 LTE (SM-J5008)
When it comes to good branding, you won’t get many ideas that leave a better impression on a person than “Team Win” so you’ll either be heading into the experience of sussing out custom recoveries feeling pretty good about the whole ordeal, or a bit skeptical. Thankfully, though, the people who come together to put […]
How to Install TWRP Recovery on Samsung Galaxy S7 (SM-G930F)
Team Win Recovery Project (TWRP) is an open source custom recovery image, designed for the Android operating system. Android comes with a stock recovery mode. Stock recovery has a limited set of features. One of the features that it doesn’t have is the option to install third-party firmware. Since Android is an open source operating […]
How to Copy Path in File Explorer in Windows 10 [Tutorial]
When you navigate through folders in File Explorer, it can be difficult to tell what the full path of the file is because it doesn’t show the paths in the File Explorer address bar. Instead, you’re shown the folder locations. Being able to see the folders in the address bar is a better user experience […]
How to Enable/Disable Cortana on Lock Screen in Windows 10 [Tutorial]
Cortana is a virtual assistant created by Microsoft for the Windows operating system and its associated services such as the Invoke smart speaker, Microsoft Band, Surface Headphones, Xbox gaming console, iOS, Android, Windows Mixed Reality, and Amazon Alexa. Cortana can understand your natural voice and what you’re saying, so you don’t need to type words […]
How to Turn On/Off OneDrive Fetch Files in Windows 10 [Tutorial]
OneDrive is a file hosting and synchronization service from Microsoft. First launched in August 2007, OneDrive allows users to store files and personal data like Windows settings or BitLocker recovery keys in the cloud, share files, and sync files across Android, Windows Phone, and iOS mobile devices, Windows and macOS computers, and Xbox gaming consoles. […]
How to Set Default Tab for Task Manager in Windows 10 [Tutorial]
Task Manager, known as Windows Task Manager in earlier versions of Windows, is a utility available by default in Windows 10 where you can monitor the system and startup processes. Task Manager is a hub where you can see all the processes running on your computer. If it’s an app and it’s running, it will […]
How to Enable/Disable Windows Sandbox in Windows 10 [Tutorial]
Windows Sandbox is available starting from Windows 10 build 18305. Windows Sandbox is a unique desktop environment that allows you to run applications in complete isolation from everything else on the computer. A sandbox environment means you can run potentially untrusted applications and not have to worry about them being malware because they won’t be […]
How to Enable/Disable Lock Screen in Windows 10 [Tutorial]
The lock screen is the first thing you see after booting up a computer that runs on Windows 10. It is responsible for greeting you with those stunning pictures you see, taken from various photographers and places all over the world. The main purpose of the lock screen is not to give you fascinating pictures, […]
How to Change Default Download Storage Location for Movies & TV in Windows 10 [Tutorial]
The Windows 10 operating system comes with a Microsoft Store app, where you can find the latest movies and TV programs and watch them from anywhere you want. When you go to watch a program, the default application that opens if the Movies and TV app. The Movies and TV app has replaced the Windows […]
How to Turn On/Off Developer Mode in Windows 10 [Tutorial]
In past versions of Windows, those who wanted to develop the operating system needed to sign up to a 30 or 90-day developer pass which would give a license that would be required for each device you wanted to develop with. Microsoft’s old method is still what other companies like Apple deploy today, where you […]
How to Change “Console lock display off timeout” in Windows 10 [Tutorial]
The “Console lock display off timeout” setting is the time the computer remains turned on after you have logged out and the computer is locked before it turns off the display. The Windows 10 operating system gives you a lot of choices for how you want to manage your computer’s hardware. It’s a good thing […]
How to Clean Up Component Store (WinSxS folder) in Windows 10 [Tutorial]
In Windows 7 and 8, the WinSXS folder would continue to grow the longer you had the computer, taking up what many believed to be unnecessary hard drive space. In Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016, things have changed, and Windows will now automatically delete any unnecessary files that were being stored on the WinSxS […]
How to Restore Missing Default Power Plans in Windows 10 [Tutorial]
A power plan is a collection of hardware and system settings that manages how the computer chooses to conserve power. You can tweak a power plan to give you optimal performance, balanced performance, or subpar performance. Every choice you make for the hardware will have the opposite effect on the computer’s power consumption. For instance, […]
