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. […]
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 Set Default Tab for Task Manager in Windows 10
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
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 Change Default Download Storage Location for Movies & TV in Windows 10
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
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 Theme of Office 2016 for Windows
Windows 10 comes with a dark theme and light theme, giving you some control over the look and feel of the general operating system and all its apps and settings. The Office applications allow for some additional customization, by offering its own set of themes you can choose from. When you select an Office theme, […]
How to Change Settings of Default Apps in Windows 10
Universal Windows Platform apps (UWP) are apps that run on all devices that use Microsoft-owned services such as Windows 10, Windows 10 mobile, Xbox and HoloLens. One of the upsides you have with universal Windows apps is that they each come with a Settings menu that is similarly easy to find. The following tutorial demonstrates […]
How to Install Graphics Tools in Windows 10
With Windows 10, the graphics diagnostic tools are now available from within Windows as an optional feature. To use the graphics diagnostic features provided in the runtime and Visual Studio to develop DirectX apps or games, install the optional Graphics Tools feature: Go to Settings, select Apps, and then click Manage optional features. Click Add a feature In the Optional features list, […]
How to Enable/Disable Windows Subsystem for Linux in Windows 10
The Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) allows you to run Linux command-line tools on the Windows 10 operating system. While WSL wasn’t available in the early versions of Windows 10, anyone can use it because it requires an app to be installed from the Microsoft Store rather than a specific version of Windows. All you […]
How to Install Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) Distros in Windows 10
The Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) allows you to run Linux command-line tools on the Windows 10 operating system. While WSL wasn’t available in the early versions of Windows 10, anyone can use it because it requires an app to be installed from the Microsoft Store rather than a specific version of Windows. All you […]
How to Enable/Disable Presentation Settings in Windows
The Windows operating system has always been great for presentations. Microsoft PowerPoint is still one of the best tools available across all platforms for giving presentations. You can find it in Microsoft Office. The Windows operating system comes with a presentation mode that prevents any of the usual Windows features from getting in your way. […]
How to Open and Use Character Map in Windows
Character Map shows you the different characters available for different fonts. Character Map is able to display the following character sets: Windows DOS Unicode You can use Character Map to copy individual characters and then paste them into a compatible program. Some applications such as Microsoft WordPad also allow you to simply click and drag […]
How to Choose What Pages Shown from Windows Settings App in Windows 10
The Settings application was introduced in Windows 10 for the first time. Its goal? To help make navigating the Windows operating system easier than ever. The Settings app is expected to eventually replace Windows’ Control Panel, though those rumors haven’t been heard directly from Microsoft and it is hard to imagine everything leaving the Control […]
How to Use Office Apps to Sync Office Files with OneDrive in Windows 10
OneDrive is a file hosting service 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 […]
How to Enable/Disable Offline Files in Sync Center in Windows 10
Before you can sync files to a network server, you need to set up Sync Center. Having files synced to a network means that you can use those files even when you’re not connected to the internet. Offline Files is a feature of Sync Center. You can make offline files available offline, so a copy […]
How to Make Cortana Understand Your Voice Easier for ‘Hey Cortana’ 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 understand your natural voice and what you’re saying so you don’t need to type words […]
How to Troubleshoot Cortana by Reinstalling and Re-registering Her 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 understand your natural voice and what you’re saying so you don’t need to type words […]
How to Show Cortana Web Search Results in Microsoft Edge or Internet Explorer
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 is the virtual assistant in Windows that tries to answers as many of your questions as […]
How to Turn On/Off Cortana Assist in Microsoft Edge 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. Your experience of Cortana can dramatically change depending on the types of people you’re surrounded by and […]
How to Remove AppLocker Rules in Windows 10
How to Import/Export Favorites (Bookmarks) in Microsoft Edge
How to Add/Remove Icons in Microsoft Edge Toolbar in Windows 10
How to Backup and Restore Microsoft Edge Favorites in Windows 10
Encrypt/Unencrypt Offline Files Cache in Windows
Boot to Advanced Startup Options in Windows 10
Windows 10 comes with its own Advanced Startup Options (ASO), a menu where you can recover, repair, and troubleshoot the Windows operating system. You may also hear Advanced Startup Options be referred to as the Boot Options menu. ASO isn’t always perfect—there have been times when we have needed to recover our computers, only to […]