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How to Pin Folders to the Windows Taskbar
Windows doesn't allow you to pin folders directly to the taskbar.
How to Clear the Recent Documents List When You Exit Windows
You never know when that "Recent Documents" jump list will come back to bite you.
How to Record 4K Video on the iPhone
If you have an iPhone 6 or newer, you can change the speed and resolution at which your phone captures recorded video and slow motion video.
What Are DLL Files, and Why Is One Missing From My PC?
When you get an error saying that Windows could not find a particular DLL file, it can be awfully tempting to download the file from one of the many DLL sites out there.
How to Use the Snipping Tool in Windows to Take Screenshots
There are lots of tools out there for taking screenshots in Windows.
How to Disable the Lock Workstation Functionality (Window+L) in Windows
As everybody knows, using the Windows+L keys together will lock your workstation running XP or Vista. Did you realize that you can also disable this function by using a registry hack?
How to Prevent Your Computer From Waking Up Accidentally
Putting your PC to sleep is a great way to save energy while still making sure you can resume work quickly.
How to Log Out in Windows 8 and 10
It may seem rudimentary, but if you're new to Windows--or just upgrading from Windows 7--the simple option to sign out of your account is a bit hidden in Windows 8 and 10.
How to Change the Default Control Panel View in Windows
By default, the Windows Control Panel defaults to the last view you used---Category, Large Icons, or Small Icons.
How to Change the Default Quiet Hours in Windows 10
Have you ever wondered why you can only turn Quiet Hours on or off in Windows 10, but not set the actual hours you want? We have, too.
How to Stop Aero Shake from Minimizing Your Windows
One of the interesting new features in Windows 7 is the way you can grab a window by the title bar and "shake" it back and forth to minimize everythin
How to Batch Rename Multiple Files in Windows
Got a bunch of files you want to rename, but don't want to go through them each one by one? Windows provides more ways to do this than you may realize.
How to Make Windows Automatically Create a System Restore Point at Startup
By default, System Restore automatically creates a restore point once per week and also before major events like an app or driver installation.
How to Make a Shortcut Icon to Create a System Restore Point in Windows
One of the best features in Windows Vista is the updated System Restore feature, which saves people from certain destruction on a nearly daily basis, judging from the feedback on our forums. The only problem is that it takes far too many steps to manually create a new restore point. Can't we just make a shortcut icon for it?
Where Are My Outlook PST Data Files, and How Can I Move Them Somewhere Else?
Most people know that Outlook stores your email in a PST file, but figuring out where that file is located is a lot more tricky. Here's how to figure
How to Troubleshoot Bluetooth Problems on Your iPhone or iPad
Bluetooth can be a little finicky on its best of days.
How to Hide Items from the Control Panel in Windows
Have you ever opened the Control Panel in Windows 7 and thought there is no reason to have some of the icons listed? Today we take a look at how to re
Windows 10 Compresses Your Wallpaper, But You Can Make Them High Quality Again
By default, Windows 10 compresses JPEG pictures you use as your background, reducing it to around 85% of the original quality.
How to Run Command Prompt Commands from a Windows Shortcut
Shortcuts are great for giving you quick access to files, apps, and folders.
How to Change the Primary Email Address for Your Microsoft Account
The primary email address for your Microsoft account is what you use to sign into Windows and other Microsoft services.