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How to Remove the Lock Icon on Encrypted Folders in Windows

Windows automatically adds a lock icon to your encrypted folders to differentiate them from the rest. Here’s how you can remove the lock icon on encrypted folders in Windows.

By Vamsi Krishna – May 25, 2017

How to Disable Image Preview Thumbnails for Windows

For those who are privacy conscious and who don’t want Windows to automatically generate a thumbnail for files, here’s how to disable image preview thumbnails in Windows.

By Fabio Buckell – May 25, 2017

How to Pin Custom Folders to the Taskbar in Windows

By default, Windows doesn’t allow you to pin custom folders to the taskbar except for File Explorer. Here’s a simple hack you can use to pin custom folders to the taskbar.

By Vamsi Krishna – May 24, 2017

The Best Features of the Windows Creators’ Update

The Windows Creators’ Update is out, and it includes some bits and bobs that will make your life that much easier. Here are some of the best features of the Creators’ Update.

By Robert Zak – May 18, 2017

How to Defer or Pause Windows 10 Update

There are times when you might want to pause system updates for a period of time. Learn how you can easily defer or pause Windows 10 update.

By Vamsi Krishna – May 17, 2017

How to Remove DRM from Your Music and Movies

DRM is restrictive baggage that keeps consumers from doing what they want with their purchased media. Here’s how to remove DRM from your music and movies.

By Alexander Fox – May 16, 2017

Top Free Video Converters for Windows

Converting videos is easy if you have the right software. Here are some of the best free video converters for Windows to convert your videos in minutes.

By Robert Zak – May 16, 2017

Performing a Clean Graphics Card Driver Install on Windows

Sometimes you’ll want to do a full cleanup of your GPU’s drivers. Here’s an easy way to perform a clean graphics card driver install in Windows.

By Simon Batt – May 15, 2017

WannaCry: The Worm that Ate the World

The WannaCry ransomware managed to infect an unprecedented 230,000 systems spread across 150 countries. Find out what it is and how you can combat it.

By Miguel Leiva-Gomez – May 15, 2017

How to Enable and Configure the Night Light Feature in Windows 10

Microsoft introduces the “Night Light” feature in the new Windows 10 creators update. Here is how you can enable and configure Night Light in Windows 10.

By Vamsi Krishna – May 14, 2017

How to Create Custom Keyboard Shortcuts in Windows 10

Keyboard shortcuts are really useful and help you improve your productivity. You can easily create custom keyboard shortcuts in Windows 10 for applications that don’t come with a shortcut. Here’s how.

By Simon Batt – May 12, 2017

How to Fully Disable Wake Timers in Windows 10

Wake timers can be annoying and prevent your computer from going into deep sleep. Here is how you can fully disable wake timers in Windows 10.

By Simon Batt – May 10, 2017

How to Revert to Previous Builds in Windows 10

After updating Windows, you have 10 days to revert to the last build of Windows 10 installed on your PC. Here are the steps to revert to previous builds in Windows 10.

By Alexander Fox – May 9, 2017

Windows 10 S is Here: Everything You Need to Know

Microsoft has recently released Windows 10 S with the aim to rival both MacBook Air and Chromebook. Here’s everything you need to know about Windows 10 S.

By Robert Zak – May 8, 2017

How to Set Up Microsoft To-Do on Windows 10

Microsoft acquired Wunderlist and transformed it into a new app called To-Do. Is To-Do any good? What happened to your Wunderlist account? Here are all the answers.

By Robert Zak – May 1, 2017

How to Perform Full-Disk Encryption in Windows 10

Looking to encrypt and secure the data in your hard disk? Here is how you can perform a full-disk encryption in Windows 10 to protect your data.

By Alexander Fox – Apr 27, 2017

How to Use a Proxy Server in Windows 10 to Protect Your Connection

A proxy server can regulate Internet connections and provide an extra layer of security. Here’s how to use a proxy server with Windows 10.

By Simon Batt – Apr 26, 2017

How to Reset the Edge Browser in Windows 10

If you’re having issues with the Edge browser and can’t fix it, one solution is to reset it and start from scratch. Here’s how to reset the Edge browser.

By Vamsi Krishna – Apr 25, 2017

How to Get Apple TV Screen Savers on Your Mac or Windows 10 PC

The Apple TV ships with plenty of beautiful screen savers of the wonders of the world. Learn how you can get Apple TV screen savers on your Mac or Windows PC.

By Alexander Fox – Apr 24, 2017

How to Set Up and Use Cortana in Microsoft Edge Browser

While it works from the search bar, Cortana in Windows 10 can also work in the Microsoft Edge browser. Here’s how to set up and use Cortana in Microsoft Edge.

By Fabio Buckell – Apr 20, 2017

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