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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Change Windows Terminal Launch Mode in Windows 10
Windows Terminal is Microsoft’s new command-line app. It allows for multiple tabs, and from each tab you also have the option of opening either the Windows PowerShell, Command Prompt, Azure Cloud Shell, or the plain PowerShell. Additionally, it is also […]
Change Windows Terminal Launch Size in Windows 10
Windows Terminal is Microsoft’s new command-line app. It allows for multiple tabs, and from each tab you also have the option of opening either the Windows PowerShell, Command Prompt, Azure Cloud Shell, or the plain PowerShell. Additionally, it is also […]
Turn On/Off Run Windows Terminal at Startup in Windows 10
Windows Terminal is Microsoft’s new command-line app. It allows for multiple tabs, and from each tab you also have the option of opening either the Windows PowerShell, Command Prompt, Azure Cloud Shell, or the plain PowerShell. Additionally, it is also […]
Add/Remove Profiles in Windows Terminal App in Windows 10
Windows Terminal is Microsoft’s new command-line app. It allows for multiple tabs, and from each tab you also have the option of opening either the Windows PowerShell, Command Prompt, Azure Cloud Shell, or the plain PowerShell. Additionally, it is also […]
Hide/Show Profile from Dropdown in Windows Terminal in Windows 10
Windows Terminal is Microsoft’s new command-line app. It allows for multiple tabs, and from each tab you also have the option of opening either the Windows PowerShell, Command Prompt, Azure Cloud Shell, or the plain PowerShell. Additionally, it is also […]
Change Tab Width Mode in Windows Terminal App in Windows 10
Windows Terminal is Microsoft’s new command-line app. It allows for multiple tabs, and from each tab you also have the option of opening either the Windows PowerShell, Command Prompt, Azure Cloud Shell, or the plain PowerShell. Additionally, it is also […]
Set Dark/Light Theme in Windows Terminal in Windows 10
Windows Terminal is Microsoft’s new command-line app. It allows for multiple tabs, and from each tab you also have the option of opening either the Windows PowerShell, Command Prompt, Azure Cloud Shell, or the plain PowerShell. Additionally, it is also […]
Turn On/Off Use Active Tab Title on Windows Terminal Title Bar
Windows Terminal is Microsoft’s new command-line app. It allows for multiple tabs, and from each tab you also have the option of opening either the Windows PowerShell, Command Prompt, Azure Cloud Shell, or the plain PowerShell. Additionally, it is also […]
Change New Instance Behavior of Windows Terminal in Windows 10
Windows Terminal is Microsoft’s new command-line app. It allows for multiple tabs, and from each tab you also have the option of opening either the Windows PowerShell, Command Prompt, Azure Cloud Shell, or the plain PowerShell. Additionally, it is also […]
Reset Windows Terminal Settings to Default in Windows 10
Windows Terminal is Microsoft’s new command-line app. It allows for multiple tabs, and from each tab you also have the option of opening either the Windows PowerShell, Command Prompt, Azure Cloud Shell, or the plain PowerShell. Additionally, it is also […]