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 […]
How to 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 […]
How to 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 […]
How to 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 […]
How to 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 […]
How to 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 […]
How to 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 […]
How 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 […]
How to 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 […]
How to 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 […]
How to Add/Remove Favorites in Microsoft Edge in Windows 10
The Microsoft Edge web browser only has a fraction of the overall web browser market share at the moment because it’s only available to use if you have Windows 10 and not a lot of people are running Windows 10 […]
How to Change DPI Scaling Level for Displays in Windows 10
One thing you should always do before choosing to buy a new computer is research what kind of monitor that computer is offering. You might think you’ve found a good deal on a computer because it is made by the […]
How to Hide/Show Desktop Icons in Windows 10
Desktop icons are the icons for apps and programs that you have on the desktop. The desktop is what you see on the computer’s screen when you first log in to your accounts or when you don’t have anything open […]
How to Turn On/Off Windows Defender in Windows 10
In older versions of Windows—like Windows 7, Windows Vista and Windows XP—before Windows 10 came out, the Windows operating system would pop up a message on the computer’s screen if you did not have any antivirus installed and tell you […]
How to Change Password of Account in Windows 10
It is possible for you to change the password of a Microsoft account or a local account if the current password isn’t one that you want anymore. You always need to set a password for a Microsoft account, but the […]
What Could Microsoft Edge Do to Get More Market Share Over Google Chrome?
If you aren’t a Google Chrome user, then you should be alarmed at the rate of its market share rise. When it comes to web browser market share, there are two that you need to worry about. One of them […]
What Is Microsoft Edge and Why Would I Choose It Over Google Chrome and Other Web Browsers?
Part of my job is to make sure I know what I’m talking about (most of the time), so I do a lot of research online before I write. If you look at the statistics for web browser usage, the Google […]
How to What Is Windows Hello and How Do I Use it?
Certain computers now support a new feature called Windows Hello. If you have a computer that is part of the Microsoft Surface Book, Microsoft Surface laptop, or Microsoft Surface Pro 4 (and likely future versions of the Surface Pro lineup), […]
How to Open Local Security Policy Editor in Windows
The Local Security Policy is a group of security settings that are found in the Local Group Policy Editor. Note: You’ll need to be using a Windows 10 Pro, Education or Enterprise edition of Windows 10 for this guide to work. […]
How to Delete System Restore Points in Windows 10
The future of restore points in Windows 10 is up in the air. Some computers have the System Restore feature turned off by default and some of them have it on. The fact that some computers have it off by […]
How to Access Disk Cleanup in Windows 10
Over time your drives in Windows 10 will build up unnecessary files that you probably don’t need to keep. If you remove these files that are useless, you create a faster computer as well as free up lots of additional […]
How to Run SFC Command to Repair System Files in Windows 10
Most of the time you use Windows 10, it should work smoothly and without issues. If there does come a time that you experience problems, it might come down to application and system crashes. Sometimes due to not necessarily any […]
How to Leave a Homegroup in Windows 10
If you needed to share files and resources within Windows 10 networking, you could do that using a homegroup. Joining a homegroup isn’t something that everyone knows how to do, but it only takes a few minutes to set up. […]
How to Create and Join a Homegroup in Windows 10
A homegroup makes it easy to share all of those things that are connected to the homegroup, as long as they are all on the same home network. If you have quite a few computers on a home network and […]
How to Use Malicious Software Removal Tool in Windows 10
There have been significant changes to the way the Windows operating system handles antivirus over the years. Windows 8 was the first operating system to come packaged with built-in Windows Defender, Microsoft’s answer to antivirus programs that were developed by […]
How to Lock Computer in Windows 10
If you are stepping away from the computer for a little while, you should consider locking your account so nobody else can get access to it while you’re gone. On the surface, there doesn’t seem to be much difference between […]
How to Find Serial Number of Hard Drive in Windows
If something ever goes wrong with a component or you need to find out information of a component, the serial number is the quickest and easiest way to begin researching about that particular component. For example, if there was a […]