I want to keep seeing the Open With menu when I right-click on a file, but I want to remove some of the programs that are currently available from the list to choose from. Resolution Not all files can be opened with multiple programs, but the ones that can usually will have an “Open with” […]
Windows 10
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 latest Windows 10 operating system, you can buy a Home version, Pro version, Education version, 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.
How to Read by Sentence in Narrator in Windows 10 [Tutorial]
I want to have the Narrator in Windows 10 read by sentences, so it does not keep reading once one full sentence is completed. Resolution All versions of the Windows 10 operating system come with a built-in narrator that is available for you to use without downloading or installing anything extra. When the Narrator is […]
How to Turn On/Off Reading View in Microsoft Edge in Windows 10 [Tutorial]
I want to use the Microsoft Edge web browser that comes built-in to Windows 10 operating systems as an e-reader (eBook reader) so I can read web articles as though they were novels I am reading from apps such as Amazon Kindle, so the content is in a more reader-friendly format than the website is […]
How to Delete/Change Saved Passwords in Microsoft Edge in Windows 10 [Tutorial]
Over the years, I have had Microsoft Edge save my passwords for websites that I visit, and now I would like to delete those saved passwords from Edge so no one else can get access to my accounts when they use my computer. Resolution: When you use the Microsoft Edge web browser, you can save […]
How to Pin Email Folder or Full Email Account to Start Menu in Windows 10 [Tutorial]
By default, Windows 10 only gives me the first email account as an icon in the Start menu. I want to add a secondary email account that I have added to the Mail app so it can be quickly accessed from the Start menu without me having to open the original email account first. Resolution […]
How to Mute and Unmute Tabs Without Right-click in Google Chrome [Tutorial]
I usually have to right-click on the browser tab and then click Mute or Unmute to turn the sound on or off for a website, but I would like an even quicker method. Resolution You have been able to right-click on the Google Chrome tab to mute a tab for a while, but Google is […]
How to Change Theme in Google Chrome [Tutorial]
I like Google Chrome, but I want to change the default white and gray colors to show something more colorful, including for the browser tabs, browser background, and how the Google search engine appears from the homepage. Resolution It’s difficult for web browsers, operating systems, so forth, to give you the exact visuals that you […]
How to Remove Sticky Banner Ads Firefox Shows by Default Called Ad Snippets [Tutorial]
From time to time, I keep seeing snippets shown by Mozilla regarding updates and for Mozilla and the Firefox web browser, and I would like to stop receiving these. Resolution Mozilla Firefox is an open source web browser that blocks most ad tracking by default now. That means ad networks and publishers can expect a […]
How to Change Mail App’s Default Font for Sending Emails in Windows 10 [Tutorial]
When I start typing an email using the Mail app, it always uses the same default font that I never chose. I want to change the default font and use one I have chosen instead, such as Arial, Times New Roman, Helvetica, Verdana, or other standard fonts that I would expect to find available. Resolution […]
How to Load Blank Page as New Tab Page and Prevent Web Content Loading in Microsoft Edge in Windows 10 [Tutorial]
When I open the Microsoft Edge web browser, it always opens up showing the MSN news feed. I have worked out how to change it to other websites, but I would prefer it open up with just a completely blank white page instead. Resolution: The following tutorial demonstrates how to disable Web content on a […]
How to Preload Start and New Tab Pages in Microsoft Edge Every Time You Sign in to Windows and Close Microsoft Edge [Tutorial]
I want Microsoft Edge Start and New tab pages to preload automatically when I sign in to Windows, so the amount of time it takes to load those pages is minimized. Resolution: The following tutorial demonstrates how to enable and disable the preloading of tabs when you are using the Microsoft Edge web browser in […]
How to Choose What New Tabs Show by Default in Microsoft Edge in Windows 10 [Tutorial]
I want to be able to choose between having top sites and suggested content, just top sites, or a blank new tab page when I open a new tab in Microsoft Edge. Resolution: Windows’ old portal to the internet that just about everyone used, Internet Explorer, has been discontinued (though it is still being maintained […]
How to Pin Your Email Account to Start Menu in Windows 10 [Tutorial]
The Windows 10 Mail application is far easier to use than in previous versions of Windows. Gone are the days where you need to find someone to help you set up an Outlook email account so that you can check emails. As long as you can exercise some patience going through the setup phase, you […]
How to Stop Firefox from Installing and Running Shield Studies [Tutorial]
I would like to opt-out of allowing Firefox to send technical and interaction data to Mozilla. Moreover, I want to opt-out of allowing Firefox to install and run studies on my computer. If I disable these two options combined, I expect to no longer be subscribed to any shield studies in Firefox. Resolution: Shield studies […]
How to Configure Detection for Potentially Unwanted Programs in Windows 10 [Tutorial]
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 […]
How to Turn Off Folder Previews in Windows 10 [Tutorial]
Starting from Windows Vista, Microsoft has made it possible for you to see thumbnail previews on folders. The idea of enabling this feature was to make it easier for people to locate the contents of their files. This works well because when we visually see a familiar image, we instantly know what it is—for example, […]
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 Control Audio and Video Playing Automatically in Microsoft Edge in Windows 10 [Tutorial]
Microsoft Edge is a new web browser developed by Microsoft. It is the default web browser available in Windows 10. Internet Explorer is still made available in Windows 10, but it is advised to start using Edge as soon as you feel comfortable with it because IE is no longer being developed and therefore isn’t […]
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 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 […]