Networking is something that is constantly at the forefront of a Windows operating system of late to help make it easier to share files between devices and people. There’s another time when the word network is regularly used, and that […]

The File Explorer that’s available in Windows 10 comes with a ribbon at the top of the window when you click on the “View” link from the toolbar. The ribbon is just like having another toolbar, only this time you […]

Computers back in the old days used to come with CRT monitors. The CRT monitors would allow you to lower the screen resolution without suffering from poorer picture quality. Back then it was more about getting that game you wanted […]

During your time with Windows 10, you can expect to find a lot of software updates coming in your direction, kind of like if you were to own a phone that runs on Android or iOS. The updates come over […]

Most people shop around for a new computer that looks like a pretty good bargain and if you’ve chosen a computer that isn’t something from the top-of-the-line, then you’re likely bringing home a computer that comes with Windows 10 Home; […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]