I want to keep using the same Windows default backup feature that I had first learned in Windows 8 called File History. When I go to access File History though I can’t work out how to choose what drive the […]
Restore Files/Folders from File History in Windows 10
I have previously used File History to take automatic backups for my files and folders. I’m already familiar with turning File History on and allowing the automatic backups, as well as choosing how much time elapses between backups. Now I’m […]
Change How Long File History Stores Backups in Windows 10
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 […]
Change How Often to Save File History in Windows 10
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 […]
Backup Files/Folders via File History in Windows 10
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 […]
See List of All Available System Restore Points in Windows 10
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 […]
Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 21301 Comes with Aero Shake and Changes to Touch Keyboard
Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 21301 is rolling out to Windows Insiders signed up to the Dev channel. It comes with changes to the touch keyboard design and the Aero Shake feature is back once again. Aero Shake is one […]
Backup/Restore Network Shares and Permissions in Windows 10
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 […]
Backup/Restore Sticky Notes App Settings in Windows 10
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 […]
Use Windows 10 Sticky Notes Online via OneNote Online
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 […]
Windows Terminal App Now Comes with Own Settings UI
We recently reported that Windows Terminal Preview 1.6 came with its own Settings menu. You can now find that same Settings UI officially available for the Windows Terminal app released to the general public. The settings UI is very similar […]
Enable/Disable Recent Items in Search in Windows 10
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 […]
Windows 10 KB4598242 Improves Security of Peripherals and Windows Basic Operations
The Windows 10 KB4598242 is rolling out now. It brings improved security for gaming controllers. It also improved the security of some other basic Windows operations. The following are the highlights of version KB4598242: Updates to improve security when using […]
Windows 10 KB4586876 Fixes WPF Issue, Improves Runtime
2020-11 Cumulative Update Preview for .NET Framework 3.5 and 4.8 for Windows 10, version 20H2 for x64 (KB4586876) rolling out now. The quality and reliability improvements of version KB4586876: Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF): Addresses an issue in which a FailFast […]
Canceled Windows Desktop OS ‘Polaris’ Leaks Online
If you follow Windows OS news and think you may have heard of Polaris OS but can’t quite remember what it might have been about, that’s because what once was planned to become a universal base of Windows OS has […]
Adduplex Releases Its Windows 10 December 2020 Report
Adduplex, the promotion platform for Windows, has released its Windows 10 market share report for December 2020. The new charts show that Windows 10 version 20H2 is now being used by over 10% of the population. 40% are still using […]
You Can No Longer Sign up to Twitter’s Periscope, Will Close Down March 2021
The popular Periscope application, which is owned by Twitter, is closing down as of March 2021. The app has already changed so that no new users are allowed to sign up. If you download Twitter’s Periscope app today, you will […]
Google Photos Is Updating Its Storage Policy; Existing Photos Are Exempt
Google is updating its Google Photos storage policy to provide more stringent data allocations for people’s photos. Google hints that they’re getting so many photo uploads to Google Photos that they now want to become more data conscious on their […]
Google Photos App Updated to Include Cinematic Photos
Photos have always played an important part in people’s lives, but since the pandemic the power of the photo has been boosted even more as on many occasions it’s the only visual bonding experience people have been able to have […]
How to Enable/Disable Tab Groups in Microsoft Edge
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 […]
Download: Spybot Search and Destroy for Windows
There are many good antimalware software packages out there you can install, but one of the veteran names you may not have heard about and that we’ve been impressed with has been Spybot Search and Destroy. It doesn’t have the […]
Windows 10 KB4592438 Brings Security Updates to Edge Legacy and Office
The following are the highlights included in version KB4592438: Updates to improve security when using Microsoft Edge Legacy. Updates to improve security when using Microsoft Office products. The following are the improvements and fixes in version KB4592438: Windows 10 version […]
How to Auto-Create and Collapse Tab Groups in Microsoft Edge
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 […]
Add to OneDrive Has Become ‘Generally Available’ by Microsoft
A new OneDrive feature called Add to OneDrive has now been made “generally available” by Microsoft, meaning it is now making its way around to everyone’s computers, though some of you may need to wait a little longer yet before […]
How to Enable/Disable InPrivate Browsing in Microsoft Edge
I have no intention of invading anyone else’s privacy, but I would prefer it if those who used my computer weren’t able to use Microsoft Edge’s InPrivate browsing because I don’t want to encourage the thought of being able to […]
How to Enable Tab Search in Microsoft Edge
I love my computer but sometimes when I use my web browser, I have so many tabs open that I run out of space and can no longer easily identify the tabs. I would prefer it if Microsoft Edge offered […]
How to Enable Chrome Direct Actions in Google Chrome 87
I want to be able to use the Google Chrome address bar to get access to some of Chrome’s most commonly used settings so all I have to do is start typing them into the address bar rather than accessing […]
Sticky Notes With Windows Ink Insights and Handwriting Analysis Now Available via Microsoft Store
[UPDATE 8/7] We’re very pleased to announce that today, Sticky Notes 3.7 is now available to everyone on Windows 10 version 1803 and higher! At the beginning of the year, Microsoft released Sticky Notes 3.0, which brought with it many new […]
New Windows 10 Fluent Design Microsoft Sway Icon
Apart from getting the features and navigation right, there isn’t much else you can do to a modern operating system other than making sure the graphics upon that navigation are as good as they can be. It is no surprise […]
New Windows 10 Fluent Design Microsoft Photos Icon
Apart from getting the features and navigation right, there isn’t much else you can do to a modern operating system other than making sure the graphics upon that navigation are as good as they can be. It is no surprise […]