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3 of the Best Tools to Manage System Restore Points in Windows

There are no easy ways to create and manage the system restore points in Windows. Here are 3 of the best tools for you to manage system restore points.

By Vamsi Krishna – Sep 28, 2017

How to Use the Virtual Touchpad in Windows 10

Windows 10’s Creator’s Update comes with a virtual touchpad that is hidden from view. Learn how you can make use of the virtual touchpad in Windows 10.

By Simon Batt – Sep 25, 2017

How to Harden Windows Defender to Increase Protection Levels in Windows 10

While Windows Defender is pretty basic, you can increase the protection levels and harden Windows defender with a few changes. Here’s how to do it.

By Vamsi Krishna – Sep 21, 2017

Useful Maintenance Tips to Keep Your Windows Computer in Shape

You probably don’t bother with computer maintenance because you are too busy. Follow these maintenance tips for Windows to prevent problems from piling up.

By Fabio Buckell – Sep 19, 2017

How to Fix “We Couldn’t Create a New Partition” Error When Installing Windows 10

While installing Windows 10 is relatively straightforward, sometimes you might encounter the “We couldn’t create a new partition” error. Here’s how to fix it.

By Vamsi Krishna – Sep 11, 2017

How to Modify the “Note” Button in Action Center to Open Other Note-Taking Apps

By default, the Note button in Windows 10 Action Center is mapped to the OneNote app. Learn how to modify the Note button to open other note-taking apps.

By Vamsi Krishna – Sep 10, 2017

How to Simulate a Middle-Click on a Laptop Touchpad in Windows 10

While a laptop touchpad doesn’t come with a middle button. If you are a fan of middle-click, here are a few ways to enable a middle click for your touchpad.

By Simon Batt – Sep 6, 2017

How to Download and Install Windows 10 S

Microsoft recently released Windows 10 S to the public so that you can download and try it out. Learn how you can install Windows 10 S on your PC.

By Vamsi Krishna – Sep 4, 2017

How to Delete Old System Restore Points in Windows

The system restore feature in Windows will take up a lot of storage space. Learn how you can easily delete system restore points to regain the lost space.

By Vamsi Krishna – Aug 28, 2017

3 Useful Windows Apps to Change Wallpapers Automatically Everyday

If you’re in the habit of changing your desktop wallpaper regularly, here are some apps you can use to change your wallpaper automatically in Windows 10.

By Vamsi Krishna – Aug 24, 2017

How to Change the Default Font in Windows 10

Changing the default font in Windows is not as easy and require edits to the registry. Follow these steps to easily change the default font in Windows 10.

By Fabio Buckell – Aug 23, 2017

How to Connect an Xbox One Controller to Your PC

The Xbox One controller is a pretty solid option for PC gaming, and connecting it to a PC is easy. Here’s how you can connect an Xbox One controller to a PC.

By Christopher Harper – Aug 23, 2017

What Is “Hybrid Sleep” on Windows, and When Is It Useful?

You may have come across a “Hybrid sleep” option when poking around in Windows Settings. What is hybrid sleep, and more importantly, should you turn it on or off?

By Simon Batt – Aug 21, 2017

How to Fix the Windows 10 Automatic Repair Loop

The Automatic Repair Loop in Windows 10 can be one of the most frustrating things to happen. Here are some ways to fix the repair loop issue.

By Robert Zak – Aug 20, 2017

How to Turn On/Off Picture Password in Windows 10

In addition to the traditional password, you can also use Picture Password to log in to Windows. Learn how to enable Picture Password in Windows 10.

By Fabio Buckell – Aug 13, 2017

4 Easy Steps to Fine Tune Your Display in Windows 10

Have a new monitor but it’s not rendering well with your Windows 10? Follow these steps to fine tune your display in Windows 10 to get the best viewing experience.

By Benjamin Vitáris – Aug 12, 2017

How to Automatically Clean Windows 10 of Unused Files

Have you ever struggled with storage space on your computer? A new Storage Sense feature can automatically clean Windows 10 of unused files. Learn how to use it here.

By Simon Batt – Aug 10, 2017

How to Unlock “In Use” Files in Windows

Let’s say you want to edit a file, but Windows tells you that another process has “locked” it. How do you unlock “in-use” files in Windows? Let’s find out.

By Simon Batt – Aug 9, 2017

How to Take Ownership of a File or Folder in Windows 10

If you received the “Access denied” errors while modifying some system files in Windows, you can manually take ownership of files and folders to override the user permission.

By Mike Tee – Aug 5, 2017

How to Stop Windows 10 from Automatically Sleeping or Locking

Windows 10 likes to put the computer to sleep if you leave it idle for too long. Learn how you can stop Windows 10 from sleeping and locking up your computer.

By Simon Batt – Aug 3, 2017

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