The Microsoft Windows operating system offers a native way to remotely connect to other computers [from the computer you are currently using]. I say native, but it does require the installation of an app that is developed and owned by […]
Windows 10 Network and Sharing
Change Global Settings in Microsoft Remote Desktop App in Windows 10
We do not like to use the Microsoft Remote Desktop app as much as we do other options, such as Team Viewer. With Team Viewer, all you need is the password of the Team Viewer account installed on the computer […]
Runtime Broker Process Using Too Much Memory
I know that my CPU is always going to be in use to some extent, but I notice a process called Runtime Broker via Task Manager that uses up a lot of it — 20% or more. Why does the […]
Enable/Disable Offline Files in Sync Center in Windows 10
Before you can sync files to a network server, you need to set up Sync Center. Having files synced to a network means that you can use those files even when you’re not connected to the internet. Offline Files is […]
Encrypt/Unencrypt Offline Files Cache in Windows
Sync Center is a relatively new feature in Windows that allows you to sync data between your computer and files that are being stored on servers on your network. Files that are on your computer when you are not connected […]
Set Network Location to Private or Public in Windows 10
A network location is what identifies the type of network—whether it be public or private—that is connected to a PC (provided it has a network adapter). If all that sounds too confusing, don’t worry, Windows has simplified things for when […]
Add Remote Desktop Connection in Remote Desktop app in Windows 10
One of the selling points for Windows 10 Pro is the Remote Desktop app coming on your device natively. What many Home and Pro users don’t know, however, is that anyone can actually install the Remote Desktop application from the […]
Flush DNS Cache in Windows 10
The DNS (Domain Name Resolver) cache, or sometimes called DNS resolver cache, is a record of all visits and attempted visits to websites from a computer that runs on a computer’s operating system. All commonly used operating systems—Windows, Mac, Linux […]
Turn On/Off Bluetooth in Windows 10
Bluetooth is a relatively new wireless standard for exchanging data over short distances. Bluetooth is commonly used these days to connect wireless headphones to the computer so you can listen to the music stored on the computer or played through […]
Share Files/Folders Over a Network in Windows 10
Windows 10 allows for you to share files and folders over a network. This means any files and folders that are shared can be automatically viewed by other users who are connected to the same public or private network in […]
Turn On/Off Mobile Hotspot in Windows 10
If your computer is connected to the internet with a wireless network connection or a cellular data connection, you can use the computer as a mobile hotspot and allow other devices to connect to the same network if the device […]
Delete Wireless Network Profile in Windows 10
Managing wireless networks in Windows 10 is now easier than any of the earlier versions of Windows. Anything directly related to the wireless networks has been some of the more common stuff for people to need to fiddle with around […]
Add/Remove a VPN Connection in Windows 10
VPNs (Virtual Private Networks) are becoming ever more popular as time goes on so you can prevent websites from snooping when you browse, use public WiFi securely, get access to region-restricted websites such as torrents that have been blocked by […]
Find IP Address in Windows 10
There are two types of IP addresses that a computer can have assigned to it: private and public. The private IP address gets its name because it isn’t able to be seen by anyone on the internet, they literally can’t […]
Add/Remove Network in Navigation Pane of File Explorer in Windows 10
While not used all that often, there is a “Network” option from the navigation pane in File Explorer that when clicked shows you computers and media devices that are connected to the same network. It’s possible to remove that network […]
Remove Windows 10 PC from Local Active Directory Domain
Local Active Directory Domains are commonly used in the workplace or schools. A group of computers all connected to the same network on a domain gives administration access all computers from a single computer. That single computer that can roam […]
Join Windows 10 PC to Local Active Directory Domain
Local Active Directory Domains are commonly used in the workplace or schools. A group of computers all connected to the same network on a domain gives administration access all computers from a single computer. That single computer that can roam […]
Set Wireless Network as Metered/Non-Metered Connection in Windows 10
Few things associated with your devices are as essential as maintaining a working internet connection. A working internet connection empowers users to be able to browse the internet without any drawbacks, install Windows software updates, as well as install updates […]
Turn On/Off Airplane Mode in Windows 10
Airplane mode was designed to help you instantly turn off your WiFi when you’re onboard an airplane. It can be used anywhere to cut the WiFi connection, but most people don’t think about turning off their WiFi for anything other […]
Change Network Profile Name in Windows 10
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Turn on/off App Suggestions in Share Flyout in Windows 10
Everyone using a version of the Windows 10 operating system can now share articles online as well as files by using the Windows sharing experience. The way in which you share the files and content is by using one of […]
Change Windows 10 Network Location to Private or Public
Each computer has a network location. The network location is the type of network the PC is using with a network adapter. There are three types of network locations that are available for the Windows 10 users to choose: public […]
See Wireless Network Security Key Password in Windows 10
You can choose to have a wireless network that is protected with a password or open for others to use. If you have an open network, then other computers can use your data, including your neighbors that might be nearby. […]