The Microsoft Windows operating system offers a native way to remotely connect to other computers [from the computer you are currently using]. I say native, but it does require the installation of an app that is developed and owned by […]
Windows 10
Windows 10 is the successor to Windows 8.1. It was released to manufacturing on July 15, 2015, and then later to retail on retail on July 29, 2015.
Windows 10 was a more modern take on the much-loved Windows 7 operating system, complete with a traditional Windows Start Menu. Released when Windows struggled to gain traction as a mobile OS, it was sublime for desktops.
Here you can find articles for Apps and Features, Backup and Restore, Browsers and Mail, Customization, General Tips, Hardware and Drivers, Installation and Upgrade, System Security, User Accounts, Updates and Activation, Performance and Maintenance, Virtualization, and Xbox and Gaming.
Change Global Settings in Microsoft Remote Desktop App in Windows 10
We do not like to use the Microsoft Remote Desktop app as much as we do other options, such as Team Viewer. With Team Viewer, all you need is the password of the Team Viewer account installed on the computer […]
Back up/Restore Microsoft Remote Desktop App in Windows 10
Microsoft has a Remote Desktop app you can download and install to connect to other computers remotely. It’s not as user-friendly as other options on the market, such as Team Viewer, so do not expect those who are not technical-minded […]
Reset Microsoft Store App in Windows 10
Previously named the Windows Store, the Microsoft Store comes as one of your default apps in Windows 10. You will see the icon (a shopping bag with a Windows logo) from the taskbar. But if you forget it is there, […]
Change Default Action of Mouse Wheel in Windows 10 Photos App
The Photos app that comes with Windows 10 is a big step up from the older Photo Viewer. It takes a while to get to know how to properly make use of it, but once you do you will be […]
Enable Zoom with Mouse Wheel in Windows 10 Photos App
Windows 10 comes with a revamped Photos app (which takes the place of the old Windows Photo Viewer). It will take some getting used to, and there will be some features you never get the hang of or never will […]
Edit Hosts File in Windows 10
Some people will need to edit the hosts file on occasion. It might be because of an attack or prank or because you want to block malware, adult content, or other websites. Hosts files are not unique to Windows—you’ll find […]
Enable/Disable File Explorer’s Search History in Windows 10
Windows operating systems have always had a search feature but in more recent versions such as Windows 10, it has become a lot more prominent. Going back to when most people were using Windows XP, the search box was mainly […]
Change Number of Days Windows 10 Recycle Bin Gets Emptied
Windows 10 allows you to have your files in the recycling bin emptied automatically, so it frees up more hard disk space for your computer. The same type of feature was also introduced to the temporary files, so you do […]
Sign In/Out of Sticky Notes in Windows 10
One of the most commonly requested features by Windows users before Windows 10 came out was a note-taking app. It’s one of those simple things that many people like to make use of. Microsoft is probably underwhelmed by how many […]
Turn On/Off Delete Confirmation for Sticky Notes in Windows 10
Sticky Notes has been a desktop note-taking application since it arrived as a gadget in Windows Vista. And it continues to be Windows’ only dedicated note-taking app still in Windows 10. The earlier stages of Sticky Notes for Windows 10 […]
Turn On/Off Folder Protection with OneDrive in Windows 10
In 2018, Microsoft rolled out a new feature for OneDrive called the “Folder Move for OneDrive business users.” This feature was designed to make moving files to business cloud storage easier for end users. According to RedmondMag, Microsoft started previewing […]
Change Feedback Frequency in Windows 10
In recent years we have seen lots of tech companies no longer bother trying to create the perfect product using their own heads and instead they just go by customer or user feedback. If enough people share the same sentiments […]
Add/Remove Favorites in Windows 10 Photos app
The Photos application is one of the few universal apps that comes to you preinstalled, no matter what version of Windows 10 you are running. It was intended as an updated and better version of the old Windows Photo Viewer app. […]
Backup/Restore Alarms & Clock App in Windows 10
Windows 10 comes with a preinstalled Alarms & Clock app that allows you to set an alarm time and choose from a timezone of your choice from the world clock. You may wish to back up the settings you have […]
Backup/Restore Weather App Settings in Windows 10
Much to the delight of Windows users, Windows 10 comes with a preinstalled Weather app. The MSN Weather app has its own settings menu that allows you to choose between Light and Dark Mode, whether you prefer viewing the temperature […]
Backup/Restore Camera App Settings in Windows 10
Most laptops and desktops that come with a built-in webcam also have a camera. The Camera app comes installed by default in Windows 10 so you can use it. The camera should work pretty well by default, but since images […]
Backup/Restore Windows Maps App Settings in Windows 10
Those who prefer using Microsoft products can use Windows Maps as an alternative to Google Maps. Windows Maps is an app that comes preinstalled on Windows 10, though you can also download it on the Microsoft Store at any time […]
Take Screenshot in Windows Mixed Reality in Windows 10
Just like with your smartphones, you can take a screenshot with your Windows Mixed Reality (WMR) headset. You can capture images or videos with Windows Mixed Reality. The video means you don’t have to wait for the games themselves to […]
Change Refresh Rate for Mixed Reality Headset Experience in Windows 10
You can change the frame rate for your mixed reality headset for all the same reasons a gamer may prefer to alter it: to try to smooth out the graphics or to increase performance in way one or another. Ultimately […]
Enable/Disable Cortana Showing Cloud Content in Search Results in Windows 10
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 […]
Unlink OneDrive from Microsoft Account in Windows 10
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 […]
Turn On/Off OneDrive Notifications for Shared Files in Windows 10
You can share files between your physical computer and the OneDrive account hosted on the OneDrive domain. You can also share your files with other people. If you do choose to share your files with others, they can potentially edit […]
Turn On/Off Auto Save Photos and Videos to OneDrive in Windows 10
Most people won’t want their photos and videos stored on their smartphones or cameras to be automatically transfered to OneDrive cloud storage for them. However, for those without privacy concerns and who know they have plenty of storage space, it […]
Enable/Disable OneDrive Integration in Windows 10
Microsoft acquired SkyDrive in 2012. It soon changed the name to OneDrive, which was enough evidence to see their ambitions: to offer Windows users an online location where they could store their files. OneDrive remained its own website, meaning that […]
Choose Folders for OneDrive Selective Sync in Windows 10
One of the more obvious features for OneDrive developers to create to enhance its integration with Windows is the option to sync files between a OneDrive account and the Windows operating system itself. And thankfully OneDrive syncing is a feature […]
Reset OneDrive Sync in Windows 10
When OneDrive is integrated with the Windows operating system, it makes storing and using files more efficient for Windows users. OneDrive has a feature that allows you to sync your files between your OneDrive account and PC to help make […]
Free Up Space from Locally Available OneDrive Files in Windows 10
OneDrive Files On-Demand, the feature that allows you to view files being stored in the cloud, allows you to view the files online and offline. OneDrive Files On-Demand is intended to be used online because you need to be online […]
Always Show Availability Status for OneDrive Files On-Demand File in Windows 10
In Windows 10 build 17063, Microsoft added OneDrive icons in File Explorer, known as “states,” so you can see the status of your OneDrive files and folders on demand. Since OneDrive Files On-Demand allows all your files stored in the […]
Turn On/Off Run OneDrive at Startup in Windows 10
OneDrive is a feature many people want to automatically start running so they can open it whenever they want. However, it’s not ideal for everyone if OneDrive starts up when the computer does. If you know you are not going […]