I have upgraded my computer from Windows 8.1 to Windows 10. I use File History to make backups of my Libraries, OneDrive, and Desktop folders to the external drive. The total space comes close to the 1 terabyte maximum that my external hard drive allows. I am concerned that File History is using up too […]
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 Backup Files/Folders via File History in Windows 10 [Tutorial]
I have heard that Microsoft is considering doing away with System Restore. After looking into it, my System Restore was turned off by default. This didn’t look positive for restoring my computer in future Windows 10 updates, so I have decided to look elsewhere for backup solutions. I have heard of third-party software such as […]
How to See List of All Available System Restore Points in Windows 10 [Tutorial]
I’ve had a problem with the Recycling Bin—I went to copy a folder, and it disappeared. The folder should have ended up in the Recycling Bin, but for whatever reason, it’s not in there, and I don’t know where else it could be. To solve the problem, I want to perform a System Restore, which […]
How to Backup/Restore Network Shares and Permissions in Windows 10 [Tutorial]
I’ve been using file sharing over a network for my small company, and we have put in quite a bit of effort setting up all of our different permissions. As the administrator who is in charge of everyone’s roles, I would like to back up the network shares and permissions that have been created. Resolution: […]
How to Backup/Restore Sticky Notes App Settings in Windows 10 [Tutorial]
I love using the Sticky Notes app; however, I must admit trying to use the settings is a bit difficult. Moreover, it doesn’t have as many features as I would like. For instance, there doesn’t seem to be any way to backup the sticky notes. If the Sticky Notes app itself doesn’t offer a backup […]
How to Use Windows 10 Sticky Notes Online via OneNote Online [Tutorial]
I want to be able to open my existing sticky notes, as well as create new ones, by using the Windows 10 Sticky Notes application. However, I don’t want to have to rely on having access to my Microsoft account that I would usually have to log in to after having booted up my Windows […]
How to Enable/Disable Recent Items in Search in Windows 10 [Tutorial]
I want the recent applications and general search history to show up in the search results when using Search from the taskbar in Windows 10 so I get quick access to my most-used apps and websites. I would prefer them always being available from Search so I don’t have to manually navigate to their locations, […]
How to Enable/Disable Tab Groups in Microsoft Edge [Tutorial]
I want to be able to better order my Microsoft Edge tabs because when I use my computer I often have many tabs open and it becomes cluttered and causes confusion. I want Edge to be able to allow me to categorize my tabs so each website remains grouped together, which will help with my […]
How to Enable/Disable Windows Update Automatic Updates in Windows 10 [Tutorial]
I want to be able to stop automatic updates on Windows 10 because I’m not interested in Windows 10 automatically handling these on its own. I prefer to be in control of the Windows updates being installed myself. But I would only stop automatic updates if I knew I could choose to continue them again […]
How to Check Reserved Storage Size for Windows Update [Tutorial]
I want to be able to check how much storage space my Windows 10 operating system is using up for the Reserved Storage feature so that I can decide whether I would like it enabled or disabled. Resolution: Starting from Windows 10 build 18298, there is a new Reserved Storage feature. Since hard drives can […]
How to Prevent Windows Update from Updating Individual Device Drivers [Tutorial]
Though it is not advised for everyday computer users to follow them, there are tutorials out there that allow you to prevent Windows Update from updating the computer as well as tutorials for preventing new device drivers from installing across all devices on the computer. However, what is less understood is how you can prevent […]
How to Turn On/Off Potentially Unwanted App Protection in Microsoft Edge [Tutorial]
I already run a reliable antivirus/antimalware program that should keep my computer safe but I’d like to add another layer of protection that prevents me from downloading Potentially Unwanted Applications (PUAs) when I’m browsing the internet. I realize that the protection is only going to be specific to the web browser that I’m using, which […]
How to Save List of Running Processes in Task Manager to File in Windows [Tutorial]
I would like to save all Windows processes to a text file so I can dump the list of all running processes on my Windows computer. I know about the Tasklist tool, but I don’t want to install another program on my machine; I would prefer using a feature already built into Windows if I […]
How to Enable Windows Mobility Center on a Desktop Windows PC [Tutorial]
I have used the Windows Mobility Center as a Control Panel item on my laptop and would like to enable the same feature so that I can use it on my desktop as well. That way I can still get access to my volume, screen brightness, power options to Wi‐Fi, and Bluetooth settings on my […]
How to Reset Windows Mobility Center Default Open Position in Windows 10 [Tutorial]
The Windows Mobility Center is a feature found within the Windows operating system that gives you quick access to some of the most commonly used features. The name “Windows Mobility Center” alluded to these features being undeniably the most common for mobile devices. For that reason, you won’t find it available for desktops unless you […]
How to Open Windows Mobility Center in Windows 10 [Tutorial]
The Windows Mobility Center is a feature found within the Windows operating system that gives you quick access to some of the most commonly used features. The name “Windows Mobility Center” alluded to these features being undeniably the most common for mobile devices. For that reason, you won’t find it available for desktops unless you […]
How to Turn On or Off Presentation Mode in Windows [Tutorial]
One of the reasons Microsoft Windows is such a popular operating system is because people love to use Microsoft Word and other applications that make up the Microsoft Office suite, such as Windows PowerPoint. Windows PowerPoint has been helping people give presentations for decades. If you have a presentation you need to give, the Windows […]
How to Uninstall a Windows Update in Windows 10 [Tutorial]
Windows 10 offers you a choice of when and how you would like to receive your automatic updates. By default, the updates will download and install during the time given in automatic maintenance. But you can also choose to defer updates — up to 365 days for feature updates and 30 for quality updates — […]
How to Add Website to All Apps in Start Menu in Windows 10 [Tutorial]
When you first start up a computer that runs Windows 10 and log in, you will not see much on your desktop, apart from the icons you have added manually and some bare essentials such as a web browser and recycling bin. While some default icons are found in the Taskbar, generally speaking, if you […]
How to Create Custom Font with Microsoft Font Maker App in Windows 10 [Tutorial]
I want to use a custom font — or even my own handwriting — as the font I see when using Microsoft Word and other applications that come with Microsoft Office. Resolution: One of the obvious differences between writing and typing is when you type, you only have a preference of official fonts to use […]
How to Enable/Disable Microsoft Edge Pre-launching in Windows 10 [Tutorial]
I want to block Windows 10 from preloading the Microsoft Edge web browser when the operating system starts up to help improve loading times and so I do not see the MicrosoftEdge.exe, MicrosoftEdgeCP.exe, and MicrosoftEdgeSH.exe processes in Task Manager. Resolution: Microsoft Edge is a web browser that is developed by Microsoft and comes preinstalled as […]
How to Turn On/Off Clear Browsing Data When Closing Microsoft Edge [Tutorial]
I want the Microsoft Edge web browser to automatically delete my browsing history upon closing it, so I know whoever uses the computer after me will not be able to see what I did with my sessions. Resolution: Microsoft Edge is a web browser that is developed by Microsoft and comes preinstalled as the default […]
How to Install Media Feature Pack for N Editions of Windows 10 [Tutorial]
I want to install the Media Feature Pack that is available for N versions of the Windows 10 operating system as an optional feature because the OS did not come with it by default. Resolution: Microsoft distributes “N” and “KN” editions of the Windows 10 operating system across parts of Europe and Korea. Both special editions […]
How to Remove Programs from ‘Open with’ in Context Menu in Windows [Tutorial]
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” […]
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 […]
