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: […]
How to Turn On/Off Clear Browsing Data When Closing Microsoft Edge
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 […]
How to Install Media Feature Pack for N Editions of Windows 10
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 […]
How to Remove Programs from ‘Open with’ in Context Menu in Windows
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 […]
How to Read by Sentence in Narrator in Windows 10
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 […]
How to Turn On/Off Reading View in Microsoft Edge in Windows 10
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 […]
How to Delete/Change Saved Passwords in Microsoft Edge in Windows 10
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 […]
What to Use for Malware Protection If You Turn off S Mode?
Windows 10’s S mode helps you run a lighter version of the operating system. It’s best used for computers that might not have powerful CPUs and other hardware specs, as well as if you know you don’t need any features […]
How to Pin Email Folder or Full Email Account to Start Menu in Windows 10
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 […]
How to Mute and Unmute Tabs Without Right-click in Google Chrome
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 […]
How to Change Theme in Google Chrome
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 […]
How to Remove Sticky Banner Ads Firefox Shows by Default Called Ad Snippets
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 […]
How to Change Mail App’s Default Font for Sending Emails in Windows 10
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 […]
How to Load Blank Page as New Tab Page and Prevent Web Content Loading in Microsoft Edge in Windows 10
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 […]
How to Preload Start and New Tab Pages in Microsoft Edge Every Time You Sign in to Windows and Close Microsoft Edge
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 […]
How to Choose What New Tabs Show by Default in Microsoft Edge in Windows 10
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 […]
How to Pin Your Email Account to Start Menu in Windows 10
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 […]
How to Stop Firefox from Installing and Running Shield Studies
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 […]
Windows Defender Gets Rebranded to Microsoft Defender
Windows Defender has only been a reliable source of antivirus starting from Windows 10, and yet it is already being renamed. Microsoft has decided Windows Defender should, in fact, be called Microsoft Defender now. As Microsoft continues to evolve, it […]
Chrome to Stop Incognito Mode Detection as of July
Google has announced that it will be closing loopholes that allowed for websites to detect when you were browsing the Web using Google Chrome in incognito mode. The specific loophole Google is referring to is the filesystem API loophole which […]
How to Configure Detection for Potentially Unwanted Programs in Windows 10
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 […]
Microsoft Edge Has Tracking Prevention As Flag
The latest Microsoft Edge preview build now comes with tracking prevention. Dona Sarker, the head of the Windows Insider team, recently announced that her and other Microsoft employees are listening to what users want, and something they were getting a […]
Chrome Reportedly “Spyware” According to Washington Post Columnist
Washington Post tech columnist Geoffrey Fowler spent a week analyzing the popular Google Chrome web browser and concluded that Chrome “looks a lot like surveillance software.” Fowler found that after a week’s use of Chrome, he had 11,189 requests for […]
Microsoft Edge Market Share Reaches All-time High
Microsoft Edge’s market share has been growing steadily so far during 2019, with all but one month resulting in good growth. Microsoft developers are currently in the midst of making big changes to Edge—its foundation will soon be Chromium instead […]
How to Turn Off Folder Previews in Windows 10
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 […]
How to Install Pansonic Eluga Ray 500 Firmware Flash File
Here’s what you need to download the official Pansonic Eluga Ray 500 stock firmware flash file onto your computer. You can then use one of the compatible flashing tools to update the firmware on your smartphone or tablet. Flashing tools […]
How to Automatically Switch to Headset Audio When Using Mixed Reality Portal
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 […]
How to Automatically Start a Program Minimized in Windows 10
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 […]
Download: Xiaomi Redmi Emergency Download Mode (EDL) Pinout Finder [Links]
Xiaomi smartphones come with an Emergency Download Mode (EDL) that allows you to recover data and flash firmware to help unbrick the smartphone. Emergency Download Mode is available on Xiaomi smartphones that use Qualcomm chipsets. You can usually put a […]
Download: Qualcomm Smart Tool Module v1.0.0.10527 [Links]
Qualcomm Smart Tool Module v1.0.0.10527 is an application for Windows-based operating systems that allows you to unlock, repair, read the flash, and other useful features on smartphones. List of Qualcomm smart tool features: Unlock the bootloader. You can easily unlock […]