Microsoft has a Remote Desktop app you can download and install to connect to other computers remotely. It’s not as user-friendly as other options on the market, such as Team Viewer, so do not expect those who are not technical-minded […]
Windows 10 Backup and Restore
Backup/Restore Alarms & Clock App in Windows 10
Windows 10 comes with a preinstalled Alarms & Clock app that allows you to set an alarm time and choose from a timezone of your choice from the world clock. You may wish to back up the settings you have […]
Backup/Restore Weather App Settings in Windows 10
Much to the delight of Windows users, Windows 10 comes with a preinstalled Weather app. The MSN Weather app has its own settings menu that allows you to choose between Light and Dark Mode, whether you prefer viewing the temperature […]
Backup/Restore Camera App Settings in Windows 10
Most laptops and desktops that come with a built-in webcam also have a camera. The Camera app comes installed by default in Windows 10 so you can use it. The camera should work pretty well by default, but since images […]
Backup/Restore Windows Maps App Settings in Windows 10
Those who prefer using Microsoft products can use Windows Maps as an alternative to Google Maps. Windows Maps is an app that comes preinstalled on Windows 10, though you can also download it on the Microsoft Store at any time […]
Enable/Disable File History in Windows 10
I know that it is possible to turn off File History from the Settings and Control Panel. However, as an administrator of my computer and its network, I would like to disable File History entirely in the hopes that it […]
Add/Remove Folders for File History in Windows 10
I want to use File History for my backups, but I would like the ability to add more folders to the File History backups as well as to have the chance to remove any folders I no longer want in […]
Turn On/Off File History in Windows 10
I want to use Windows 10’s default backup feature called File History. I am coming from Windows 7’s Backup and Restore feature, and I wanted File History because it backs up my files more often, albeit only a few critical […]
Delete Older Versions of File History in Windows 10
I want to continue using File History to store the backups of my files, but I would like the flexibility to choose how long the backups are stored on my computer. This means that if I want to store the […]
Select Drive for File History in Windows 10
I want to keep using the same Windows default backup feature that I had first learned in Windows 8 called File History. When I go to access File History though I can’t work out how to choose what drive the […]
Restore Files/Folders from File History in Windows 10
I have previously used File History to take automatic backups for my files and folders. I’m already familiar with turning File History on and allowing the automatic backups, as well as choosing how much time elapses between backups. Now I’m […]
Change How Long File History Stores Backups in Windows 10
I have upgraded my computer from Windows 8.1 to Windows 10. I use File History to make backups of my Libraries, OneDrive, and Desktop folders to the external drive. The total space comes close to the 1 terabyte maximum that […]
Change How Often to Save File History in Windows 10
I have upgraded my computer from Windows 8.1 to Windows 10. I use File History to make backups of my Libraries, OneDrive, and Desktop folders to the external drive. The total space comes close to the 1 terabyte maximum that […]
Backup Files/Folders via File History in Windows 10
I have heard that Microsoft is considering doing away with System Restore. After looking into it, my System Restore was turned off by default. This didn’t look positive for restoring my computer in future Windows 10 updates, so I have […]
See List of All Available System Restore Points in Windows 10
I’ve had a problem with the Recycling Bin—I went to copy a folder, and it disappeared. The folder should have ended up in the Recycling Bin, but for whatever reason, it’s not in there, and I don’t know where else […]
Backup/Restore Network Shares and Permissions in Windows 10
I’ve been using file sharing over a network for my small company, and we have put in quite a bit of effort setting up all of our different permissions. As the administrator who is in charge of everyone’s roles, I […]
Backup/Restore Sticky Notes App Settings in Windows 10
I love using the Sticky Notes app; however, I must admit trying to use the settings is a bit difficult. Moreover, it doesn’t have as many features as I would like. For instance, there doesn’t seem to be any way […]
Exclude Folders from File History in Windows 10
Love it or hate it, Microsoft has made a lot of changes to the Windows operating system editions over the years. Most people would be inclined to agree that many of those changes were for the better while other changes […]
Backup and Restore Sticky Notes in Windows 10
Sticky Notes is a desktop notes application included in Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 10. It was present in Windows Vista as a gadget for the Windows Sidebar, and originated in Windows XP Tablet Edition in 2002. The program allows users to take notes using post-it note–like windows on their desktop. According […]
Automatically Create System Restore Point on Schedule in Windows 10
System Restore monitors system changes and saves the system state as a restore point. If a system problem develops as a result of a system change, the user can return the system to a previous state using the data from […]
Backup/Restore with Macrium Reflect
Macrium Reflect, one of the best solutions for backing up system images for Windows, has been downloaded more than seven million times and the premium version has been sold on more than 60 countries around the world. It’s gained its […]
Change Windows Backup Settings in Window 10
Windows Backup was first introduced in Windows 7 under the different name of “Backup and Restore.” It then was taken away from Windows 8 and Windows 8.1. Windows 10 allows you to retake the backups with the new Windows Backup […]
Reset Sticky Notes in Windows 10 from System Settings
The average American household has a small sticky note page that you can write on and peel back when you have finished writing to stick somewhere around the house to get someone’s attention. I use sticky notes when my Mum […]