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How to Remove Quick Access from Windows 10 File Explorer

How to Remove Quick Access from Windows 10 File Explorer

For those who don’t want the Quick Access view to show up by default in Windows 10 File Explorer, here’s how to remove Quick Access from it.

By Vamsi Krishna – Aug 7, 2015

How to Encrypt Your Dropbox Files and Others on CloudFogger

How to Encrypt Your Files with CloudFogger in Windows/Mac

CloudFogger can easily encrypt your files in Windows and Mac. It can also be used to encrypt Dropbox files. Here’s how to use it.

By Maria Krisette Capati – Jul 31, 2015

6 Useful Hacks on OneDrive for Windows 8 Users

6 Useful Hacks on OneDrive for Windows 8 Users

If you want to make the most of OneDrive, formerly known as SkyDrive, on Windows 8, here are 6 useful tips and tricks for you to try out.

By Maria Krisette Capati – Jul 30, 2015

How to Locate Recently Modified Files in Windows When You Forgot Their Names

How to Locate Recently Modified Files in Windows When You Forgot Their Names

If you forget the name of a recently modified file in Windows but remember when it was modified, you can find it by launching a search. Here’s how.

By Adrian Gavrila – Jul 26, 2015

How to Restore Ribbon UI to the Classic Layout for Microsoft Office

The Ribbon UI has been around since Microsoft Office 2007, and there are numerous workarounds to restore the classic menu layout. Here are some options.

By Paul Ferson – Jul 25, 2015

How to Transform Windows 7 or 8 into Windows 10

How to Transform Windows 7 or 8 Into Windows 10

If you are happy with your current version of Windows and don’t want to upgrade, here is how you can easily transform your Windows machine into Windows 10.

By Vamsi Krishna – Jul 24, 2015

Apowersoft Screen Capture Pro Review and Giveaway

Apowersoft Screen Capture Pro Review

Apowersoft Screen Capture Pro is an innovative & customizable Windows software that handles screenshots with annotations, sharing options & cloud storage.

By Vamsi Krishna – Jul 23, 2015

How to Stop Windows From Remembering AutoPlay Choice

The AutoPlay option in Windows automatically remembers your choice on selections. Here is how you can stop Windows from remembering AutoPlay choice.

By Vamsi Krishna – Jul 15, 2015

How to Disable Balloon Notifications in Windows

How to Disable Balloon Notifications in Windows

Do the balloon notifications in Windows annoy or distract you? Not to worry. You can easily disable them using this tutorial.

By Vamsi Krishna – Jul 9, 2015

Two Free Alternatives to Microsoft Word

Two Free Alternatives to Microsoft Word

Tired of Microsoft Word or looking for a lighter, more feature-rich word processing program? Here are two alternatives to Microsoft Word worth checking out.

By Paul Ferson – Jul 8, 2015

How To Export iPhone Contacts to CSV File in Windows 8

How To Export iPhone Contacts to CSV File in Windows 8

Do you have thousands of contacts on your iPhone? Whether you need to create a backup or want to export, here’s how to export iPhone contacts in Windows 8.

By Maria Krisette Capati – Jul 3, 2015

How to Enable or Disable Win + L Shortcut Key in Windows

How to Disable the Lock Screen Shortcut Key (Win + L) in Windows

The fastest way to lock your Windows computer is to use the built-in shortcut “Win + L.” However, sometimes you may need to disable this. Here’s how to do that.

By Vamsi Krishna – Jul 1, 2015

MTE Explains: 'Published by' on Software Installers

MTE Explains: The Uses of the “Published by” Entry on Software Installers

Want to learn more about the signature line on software installer windows? Read on to learn what this one line means and why you should be aware of it.

By Paul Ferson – Jul 1, 2015

How to Download the Last Freeware Versions of Windows Software

How to Download the Last Freeware Versions of Windows Software

Need to download the previous version of a specific Windows program? Here are 3 reliable sources to download the last freeware versions of Windows software.

By Paul Ferson – Jun 30, 2015

4 Best Third-Party Uninstallers for Windows

4 of the Best Third-Party Uninstallers for Windows

If you’re serious about completely uninstalling a program from your Windows PC, third-party uninstallers are the way to go. Here are 4 of the best ones.

By Vamsi Krishna – Jun 29, 2015

How to Set Up Windows 8 Mail App to Use POP Mail

How to Set Up Windows 8 Mail App to Use POP Mail

Using Windows 8 Mail as your default? Want to use it with POP? In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to set up the Mail app and trick it to use POP Mail.

By Maria Krisette Capati – Jun 22, 2015

Watermark Your Photos Quickly and Easily - Aoao Watermark for Photos

Aoao Watermark for Photos: Watermark Your Photos Quickly and Easily

Aoao Watermark for Photos is a software that provides watermark protection solutions for your digital photos. Enter to win a license for yourself.

By Vamsi Krishna – Jun 22, 2015

How to Set Up RAID in Windows

How to Set Up RAID in Windows

RAID is a data storage virtualization technology that combines multiple disk drive components into a single logical unit. Here’s how to set it up in Windows.

By Christopher Harper – Jun 16, 2015

How to Remove Get Windows 10 Icon in Windows

How to Remove the Get Windows 10 Icon in Windows

Tired of that ‘Get Windows 10’ icon sitting in your Windows taskbar? Don’t fret! We’ll show you how to get rid of it for good and get your space back.

By Vamsi Krishna – Jun 10, 2015

How to Fix the 'MSVCR100.dll' is Missing Error

How to Fix the ‘MSVCR100.dll Is Missing’ Error

The “msvcr100.dll is missing” error is a Microsoft Visual C++ file issue that happens in Windows. Here are a couple ways to fix it.

By Lori Cline – Jun 9, 2015

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