If you use the Windows operating system enough you might come across “OK” and “Apply” buttons that often accompany each other within the same window. The Windows OS offers lots of these windows or even dialog boxes—from being within the […]
Set up/Use Hyper-V Virtual Machine
Virtual machines have been around for a long time now, offering people an uncomplicated way to start running another operating system without having to boot into one; you can run a virtual machine immediately from the operating system you are […]
Check Free Space Left on Hard Disk in Windows 10
When you go shopping for a new computer, it’s only natural to try to see what one looks like it will be the best you can afford. Typically the more expensive they are, the better the design because they do […]
Windows 10 Cumulative Update KB4032188 Windows 10 v1703 Build 15063.502 Now Out
Cumulative Update KB4032188 is now rolling out for Windows 10. The update comes with heaps of quality improvements and some features as well. It updates your version of Windows 10 to build number 15063.502. You don’t need to do anything […]
Open/Configure Folder Options in Windows 10
Some people hate how Windows operating systems change so much between versions, and other people appreciate the changes. From all my years of experience as a writer, it’s tough to do things without fault the first time, so I sympathize […]
Remotely Troubleshoot Another Windows PC
Windows PCs have always had a tool for taking remote control of another computer so you could help troubleshoot it even if you weren’t physically able to be around it. The problem with it was that it needed certain requirements—like […]
Reset Internet Explorer to Default Settings in Windows 10
Internet Explorer is a bit of an after thought these days. You still get it coming with Windows 10 by default, but it isn’t the web browser that Microsoft offers in the taskbar. If you do happen to find how […]
Connect Remotely to Windows 10 PC
Personally, I found the Windows Desktop Connection—that allows you to remote desktop connect—difficult to set up correctly so that it was ready to use. I then went looking around the web for other solutions instead of trying to work out […]
Change Account Username in Windows 10 When Signed In to Microsoft Account or Local Account
All Microsoft accounts and local user accounts have a username that goes along for the ride with them. You’ll notice the email that is assigned to the account when you first set it up because that’s pretty obvious when you […]
Change System Unattended Sleep Timeout in Windows 10
There’s a feature available in Windows 10 called “System unattended sleep timeout, ” and it’s known to cause users some trouble. With us since way back with Windows Vista, the System unattended sleep timeout power setting is designed to be […]
Allow/Prevent Devices to Wake Computer in Windows 10
Most of our computers are used with various human interface devices (HID) to help us get the most out of our computing experience. Stuff like mouses, Bluetooth devices, and fingerprint readers are all considered HID’s. Sometimes your HIDs can wake […]
Enable/Disable Always Boot to Advanced Startup Settings in Windows 10
Back in earlier versions of the Windows operating system, you could press the F8 key, and it would be your gateway to the advanced options. The advanced options screen was great for doing things like booting the computer in Safe Mode […]
Manage Startup Programs in Windows 10
A startup item is anything on your operating system that gets classified as an item—like an application or drive, for example—that begin running when you turn on the computer and sign into your accounts without you having chosen to run […]
Change Optimize Drives Schedule Settings in Windows 10
Windows operating systems used to have a feature called the “Disk Defragmenter.” The Disk Defragmenter took a while to finish running when you would do a scan, but your computer would have a nice performance boost once it did. The reason […]
Use Battery Save Mode in Windows 10
Like our smartphones, Windows 10 includes a Battery Saver mode that aims to extend the life of your laptop or tablet’s battery. Not much happens until your battery starts running low, and then when you get under a particular percentage […]
Delete Windows.old Folder in Windows 10
Windows 10 treats Windows.old folder to hold old versions of the Windows operating system if you have performed a refresh of Windows 10 from the Settings, upgraded to Windows 10 from older versions of Windows, or created a custom install […]
Check Which Apps Are Draining Battery in Windows 10
Windows 10 does a pretty good job at optimizing the battery already for your laptop when you first start using the operating system, but it won’t be perfectly tailored to suit your needs. One of the most resource intensive things […]
See if Apps Are Power Throttling in Windows 10
High powered laptops and computers are great, but the better the hardware and the better the screen quality, the more battery it is going to use up. If you read a lot of my stuff, then you’ll already have heard […]
Change Account PIN in Windows 10
My how-to articles are often filled with subtle hints to finally ditch that older version of Windows for Windows 10 because the statistics show that older versions are still doing considerably better and they shouldn’t be. What I didn’t find […]
Restart explorer.exe Process in Windows 10
Explorer.exe is the Explorer executable—the executable file for the Windows Explorer. The Windows Explorer has been around for a long time now and is responsible for the taskbar, File Explorer, Start menu notification area, and the desktop. If you have an […]
How to Install Chrome OS on any PC and Create a Chromebook
The average laptop user updates their device about once every five years—things are similar with desktop PCs, but people keep them a bit longer due to parts being easier to replace and laptops having limited chances to get in on […]
How to Install Chrome OS from USB Drive on Any Computer
If you happen to go shopping for a new laptop one of the options that might tickle your fancy is a Chromebook. A Chromebook looks like a top end device when you see it on the shelf, but has a […]
Ubuntu Available to Install from Windows Store for Windows 10 Editions
Ubuntu, the most well known Linux distribution of them all, is now available to be installed on Windows 10 from the Windows Store. Installing Ubuntu on Windows means you can start running commands usually restricted to Linux operating systems from […]
Install Ubuntu on Windows 10
If you haven’t heard the news, Ubuntu is now available to be installed on Windows operating systems. The new integration of Ubuntu means you can start running all the same commands you’ve come to know and love from Terminal and […]
Download Windows 10 ISO File
I want to install Windows 10 on a computer that doesn’t have it already available from the manufacturer’s disk or from a free Windows 10 upgrade that I missed out on. And I want to do it the legal and […]
Repair Windows 10 Image using DISM
The DISM Cleanup image (Deployment Imaging and Servicing Management) tool is available for administrators to use if the Windows image develops a problem that can’t be fixed with a standard service. If you ever get faced with an issue that’s […]
Microsoft Garage Mouse without Borders for Windows 10
Using several monitors at once is now becoming more and more of a thing as we continue to advance with technology. Having more than one monitor set up is ideal for creating a larger display or for being able to […]
Change Name of Computer in Windows 10
When you buy a new computer that comes with Windows 10 already installed, you’ll notice when you use the computer that sometimes the computer’s name is identifiable by programs, apps, and even by yourself if you browse the operating system […]
Turn On/Off System Icons on Taskbar in Windows 10
A system icon is any icon that you can see inside the system tray. The system tray is what you see on the right side of the taskbar. And if you don’t know what a taskbar is, then just look […]
Change Automatic Maintenance Settings in Windows 10
Microsoft does a lot of things behind the scenes helping your computer stay in tip-top shape, so you don’t have to be a geek anymore to use a computer without running into issues. That’s part of the reason being a […]