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How to Delete Temporary Files on Windows 10

Windows temp files, as the name implies, are temporary files created by certain programs when in use on your Windows 10 device. These files can quickly add up and consume valuable storage space, so you may want to delete them…

Marshall Gunnell Aug 18th

How to Change the Date and Time on Windows 11

By default, Windows 11 keeps track of your date and time automatically thanks to an internet-based time server. If you need to manually adjust the date and time, re-enable automatic timekeeping, or force a time synchronizatio…

Benj Edwards Aug 18th

How to Open Windows PowerShell as an Admin in Windows 10

Almost everything you need to do in Windows PowerShell you can do in a normal window. However, you’ll occasionally have to open PowerShell as an admin to run certain commands that require you to have elevated privileges. Her…

Marshall Gunnell Aug 17th

How to Rename Your Windows 11 PC

By default, Windows 11 automatically assigns a random name to your PC. If you’d like to change this name to your liking, there are both graphic and command-line ways to do so. We’ll show you both.

Mahesh Makvana Aug 17th

How to Launch Cron Automatically in WSL on Windows 10 and 11

Windows has several ways to automate tasks. The most common tool is the Windows Task Scheduler, but if you’re using the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL), there’s also the cron daemon that runs tasks in the background for you…

Ian Paul Aug 17th

How to Type With Your Voice in Windows 10

If you’re tired of typing with a keyboard, entering text can be as easy as using your voice in Windows 10. The OS includes built-in speech recognition and dictation features. Here’s how to set them up….

David Buck Aug 16th

PSA: You Can Change Your Touch Keyboard Theme in Windows 11

This is pretty cool: Windows 11 allows you to change the look of your touch keyboard—the virtual, on-screen keyboard that lets you type on touchscreen PCs and tablets. Here’s a look at some of the themes and how to do it….

Benj Edwards Aug 16th

How to Change Touch Keyboard Themes on Windows 11

If you use Windows 11 on a tablet or touch-screen computer, you might rely on the touch keyboard to enter text. But did you know you can give this virtual keyboard a fresh new look with a colorful theme? Here’s how….

Benj Edwards Aug 13th

How to Mirror Your Android Display on a Windows Computer

There are a lot of ways that smartphones and Windows PCs can work together. One of which is the ability to mirror your Android phone’s display to your computer, and in some cases, control it with a mouse and keyboard. Here’s …

Joe Fedewa Aug 13th

How to Change Icon Sizes on Windows 10

You might want bigger icons on your Windows 10 PC to help you find what you need, or smaller icons to keep things compact and tidy. Fortunately, it’s easy to adjust icon sizes on your desktop, taskbar, and File Explorer….

Marshall Gunnell Aug 13th

How to Set Your Default Apps on Windows 11

When using Windows 11, the OS keeps track of which apps open which types of files by default. For example, Notepad usually opens TXT files. Here’s how to change those default file associations in Settings….

Benj Edwards Aug 12th

Windows 11’s Calculator App Is Packed With Powerful Features

Microsoft has just announced the latest preview build of Windows 11, and it features our first detailed look at the upcoming Windows 11 calculator. It also features access to the new Snipping Tool and Mail & Calendar app…

Dave LeClair Aug 12th

The Windows 10 PrintNightmare Nightmare Isn’t Over

It appeared the PrintNightmare situation was solved on Patch Tuesday when Microsoft released a change that was supposed to solve the issue. However, it seems that PrintNightmare is anything but over.

Dave LeClair Aug 12th

Will Windows 11’s Visual Effects Impact Performance?

When you first see Windows 11, the main thing that catches your attention is the visual changes. Naturally, the immediate question that comes to mind is whether that fancy Mica transparency effect and rounded corner will nega…

Dave LeClair Aug 12th

How to Print a Test Page in Windows 10

If you’re having trouble with poor text or image quality on your printer, Windows 10 makes it easy to print a test page. We’ll show you how to do it.

Mahesh Makvana Aug 11th

How to Hide the Taskbar Search Button on Windows 11

Search plays a big role in Windows 11, so Microsoft puts a Search button on your taskbar by default. If you never use it—or you just want to save space—it’s easy to disable. We’ll show you how to turn the Search button of…

Benj Edwards Aug 11th

Windows Update Finally Fixes PrintNightmare Vulnerability

The PrintNightmare vulnerability has been a serious problem for Microsoft to deal with, but the company may finally have the situation under control thanks to a new Windows update that it just announced on the Microsoft Sec…

Dave LeClair Aug 10th

How to Make Windows Terminal Your Default Terminal App

Windows opens all command-line tools in the old Windows Console environment. However, you can make Windows Terminal your default Terminal app whenever you launch Command Prompt or PowerShell.

Samir Makwana Aug 10th

How to Remove Write Protection on Windows 10

Did you get a “disk is write protected” error when trying to copy files or format your drive? This can be a troublesome issue. So what’s causing it, and how do you remove this error? Today we’ll find out….

Mako Young Aug 10th

How to Enable the Touch Keyboard on Windows 11

If you have a touchscreen PC running Windows 11, an on-screen virtual keyboard can be essential if you want to use it like a tablet. By enabling an icon in your taskbar, you can bring up the touch keyboard at any time. Here’s…

Benj Edwards Aug 10th

Parallels 17 Runs Windows 11 on Mac (Even M1 Macs)

Windows 11 is going to be here before we know it, but for those without patience, you can run a prerelease version of the OS now. Not only can you run it now, but you can actually jump into Parallels 17 on Mac and run the pre…

Dave LeClair Aug 10th

How You Can Stream Xbox Cloud Games on Windows 10

Microsoft keeps moving away from the Xbox console as the only way to play its games. Further going in that direction, the company announced that it has made it so you can stream Xbox games through the Windows 10 PC Xbox App….

Dave LeClair Aug 9th

Synology NAS Devices Under Attack From StealthWorker Botnet

Popular NAS maker Synology has warned its users that the StealthWorker botnet is targeting the devices made by the company. The ongoing brute-force attack could ultimately lead to ransomware infections on certain systems….

Dave LeClair Aug 9th

Will Valve’s Steam Deck Run Windows 11? AMD Is Working on It

One of the biggest questions related to the Steam Deck is Windows compatibility. Valve has made it clear that Windows 10 will work, but Windows 11 was a question mark. However, the company is working with AMD to make sure the…

Dave LeClair Aug 9th

How to Check If Windows 11 Is Activated

Having a legal, activated copy of Windows 11 ensures that you can use all the features on your PC, such as customizing appearance settings. If you’re not sure if your copy is activated, it’s easy to find out. Here’s how….

Mahesh Makvana Aug 9th