If you—like many others—are confused with the new permission options that are available in Windows 10, then you are sharing that same frustration with people right around the world. Many individuals who have upgraded from Windows 7 or Windows 8 are struggling to understand the changes for permissions that Windows developers have chosen to make when […]
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Add/Remove BitLocker Encryption in Windows 10 Pro
One of the problems with coming up with the whole Microsoft account idea is that people’s accounts are going to get hacked from time to time. There is a gray area between Microsoft not wanting to force people to create passwords so strong that they can’t remember them and creating a password that should be […]
Use EFS to Encrypt Files and Folders in Windows 10
The world of data encrypting is a pretty complicated thing, and there is often more to it than meets the eye. That is one of the reasons why there is currently no built-in encryption from the Microsoft-owned BitLocker in the edition of Windows 10 Home whereas the other editions such as Windows 10 Professional and […]
How to Stress Test CPU in Windows 10, 8, 7
If you’re anything like me, you won’t typically enjoy hearing the computers fan kick at all because you’ll understand that means the CPU is under stress. But apparently, there is some upside, after all, to put your CPU under intense stress. Some are suggesting it’s a good idea to make sure that the computer is […]
How to Turn off Microsoft’s Notifications from File Explorer
All versions of the Windows 10 operating system are free to upgrade for many people to install. One of the ways they are making money from all of those free copies is by putting in advertising in parts of the operating system. There are quite a few areas of Windows 10 that display advertisements—from Spotlight […]
How to Customize Quick Links Menu in Windows 10
The Windows PowerShell and Command Prompt are places of importance to system administrators. Both the PowerShell and Command Prompt are places where administrators can run commands in a command line to help carry out administrative tasks. There are also many differences between the PowerShell and Command Prompt. For example, you can run a range of […]
What is Macrium Reflect and Why Would I Want to Use It?
If you use your Windows computer a lot at home or you have a business with critical data being stored on your computer, you might be interested in finding some software that can backup your data instead of just relying on a system restore if something goes wrong. There are many different free imaging programs […]
Why is My File Explorer Window Opening Slowly?
Microsoft made some massive changes to Windows 10 after what was a relatively unsuccessful past couple of operating system versions since Windows 7. The Windows 7 operating system version is still being used by a large number of people, but the masses are slowly swapping over to Windows 10. Part of the reason for the […]
Why is File Explorer in My Start Menu and How Do I Get Rid of It?
There are two main folders available from the Windows Start menu by default: the Settings folder and the File Explorer folder. They are there because generally speaking those are the ones that are your gateway to most things that you want to get access to on the Windows 10 operating system that doesn’t involve tiles. […]
How to Remove Old Device Drivers in Windows 10
These days we are starting to find some great gadgets available that look fantastic, but sometimes the prices for them are so high we need to spend a few days thinking whether or not it’s going to be worth it. Gadgets also often come with several versions of the same gadget differentiated by specs and […]
How to Use Multiple Monitors, Each With Unique Screen Resolutions
The reasons for wanting to have multiple monitors setup on the computer are not always straightforward enough for people to be able to understand what it is all about automatically. Having more than one monitor on a computer (or dual monitors as they are commonly referred to as) are what many people use to help […]
Why Does OneDrive Keep Opening At Startup?
More often than not, people who use a computer regularly like that same computer to start up as quickly as possible to help save time. As time goes on, versions of Windows get better at this automatically thanks to the developers working out ways to get it to boot up quicker. Occasionally after updating the […]
How to set new Google Logo as Android boot animation
Google unveiled a new logo today. To check out the latest logo you can point any browser to the iconic search engine’s landing page and you should see it. The new logo is part of a new branding process after they now come under the new Alphabet parent company. The logo is keeping it simple: […]
Download Samsung Galaxy Note 5 USB Drivers for Windows PC
The latest Samsung flagship phablet, the Samsung Galaxy Note 5, is now out and many owners are wondering where to find the USB Drivers for the newest arrival in the Note series. In this post I’ll show you several locations where you can find the drivers. But first, let’s talk briefly about why you might […]
How to root Galaxy S5 G900T on Android 5.1.1 (UVU1FOG6)
The following guide demonstrates how to root the Samsung Galaxy S5 G900T on Android 5.1.1 Lollipop with the firmware build number UVU1FOG6. The guide should work for all software updates that were released up until this build number also. What Is Rooting the Android Operating System? When you buy a new smartphone, you might not […]
How to root Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge with Skipsoft Toolkit
There’s a new rooting method available for the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge. Skipsoft is a new rooting toolkit that lets you install a custom recovery, root, backup data, install BusyBox, install drivers and more. Furthermore, it’s available for all major phone carrier networks in the US, including Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge subscribers to Sprint, T-Mobile […]
How to Download OnePlus 2 USB Drivers for Windows PC
If you negated the prestigious sign up program and decided to dabble in the uniqueness of the OnePlus 2, you might be looking to connect the handset to a Windows computer. You probably won’t get far without adequate USB drivers for the computer. With the proper drivers, the software on the computer can successfully connect with the […]
How to Download Wiko USB Drivers
If you are planning on performing some custom operations on your Wiko mobile, or you just need to connect it to the computer for other reasons, you’ll need to have the USB drivers up to date for that. Download the USB drivers from the link given at the bottom of the page directly to the […]
How to Download Xiaomi USB Drivers
Xiaomi is probably most famously known for creating devices that look similar to Apple smartphones. Regardless of if there’s any truth to that matter or not, Xiaomi make some mighty fine mobile devices, and many of them are particularly easy to root. If you are thinking about opening the internal hardware with root access, or […]
How to root Sprint Galaxy Note 4 on Android 5.1.1
The following guide demonstrates how to root the Sprint Galaxy Note 4 on Android 5.1.1 Lollipop. Since the official 6.0 Marshmallow software update isn’t rolling out to any Android smartphone or tablets yet, that means the 5.1.1 Lollipop update is still the one most people are running. What Is Rooting the Android Operating System? When […]
How to install TWRP Recovery on Sprint Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910P)
You’ll probably need to install a custom recovery before you can install a custom ROM on the Sprint galaxy Note 4, since you must flash the zip file through the custom recovery. As you probably know, the stock recoveries that come with Android by default don’t allow this feature. Further, you won’t get far during […]
How to root Asus Zenfone 4 on Android 5.0 Lollipop and install CWM Recovery
The Asus Zenfone 4 smartphone now has the official Android Lollipop OTA available which users can install. If you had root access before, installing the new software update will break it, and you’ll need to follow a new guide like the one we have here if you want to hack open the system internal again. […]
How to install Windows 7 Start and All Programs menus in Windows 10
Those wishing to take a trip down Microsoft’s memory lane might find the following start menu tweak interesting. Generally speaking, operating systems get better as time goes on; the companies further advanced and are able to implement new ideas. It isn’t always the case, though, and some people really enjoy some features that are sure […]
How to install TWRP Recovery on T-Mobile Galaxy Note 5 N920T
The Samsung Galaxy Note 5 is a new device running Android Lollipop out of the box. If you own the Note 5 and already have root access, you might want to flash a custom recovery next so your gateway to custom ROMs and NANDroid backups is officially open. Hit the guide after the jump to […]
How to install TWRP on Samsung Galaxy Core Prime
If you are wanting a custom ROM, first you’ll need to install a custom recovery. Core prime owners hadn’t had any luck on that front until a few days ago. Now though, TWRP recovery is available to install on the Samsung Galaxy Core prime. Here’s what you need to do to have it running on […]
Complete list of new Windows 10 keyboard Shortcuts
Windows 10 has now been out for roughly a month and today surpassed 75 million installations on PCs. That number is sure to grow over the next few months and will look extremely small by 2016. We’ve seen heaps of new features come along with the ride in Windows 10, many of which we’ve already covered here […]
How to sync iCloud Photos in Windows 10
There are some features with modern-day operating systems that flirt between efficiency and danger. Syncing iCloud photos in Windows 10 is one of them. While this guide can make life extremely efficient for some, it can also take people’s private lives into the lap of unintended family members, so tread carefully. Those with their own […]
How to root OnePlus One on Android 5.1.1
The new Android 5.1.1 Lollipop update is now rolling out for the OnePlus One smartphone. As long as you’ve updated to the same, you can gain root access to it by following the guide after the jump. What Is Rooting the Android Operating System? When you buy a new smartphone, you might not know it, […]
How to fix iMessages on iPhone not appearing on Mac
Are you having a problem syncing messages between iPhone and Mac? One of Apple Mac’s great features of late has allowed users to load the messages that let’s you transfer them to computer. Unfortunately, new features don’t always work flawlessly, and in this instance, some aren’t finding the messaging transfer running smoothly to say the […]
How to download Android 6.0 Marshmallow for Nexus 5, 6, 9 and Player
The Android 6.0 Marshmallow Developer Preview 3 is now readily available for Google Nexus smartphone and tablet owners to download. The DP3 build is a factory image. Installing a factory image on your Android device will wipe over any data and return it back to a factory state. Additionally, this is still labelled as a Developer Preview and not […]
