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The Fastest Ways to Select Text on Your Computer

Highlighting text is something you probably do a lot and don’t think much about. There are actually a surprising number of ways to do it, and some are much better than others. We’ll show you the fastest methods….

Joe Fedewa Sep 29th, 2022

Windows 11 22H2 Can Help Protect You From Phishing Attacks

Phishing has been the main driver behind most big security breaches over the past few weeks, including LastPass, Uber, and Rockstar Games. While steering safe from phishing involves a lot of common sense, there are ways for t…

Arol Wright Sep 26th, 2022

With the 2022 Update, Windows 11 Is Finally Worth an Upgrade

A mixture of tough hardware requirements, some unpopular changes to the user interface, and a general feeling of “Why bother?” have resulted in poor adoption rates for Windows 11. However, Windows 11’s 2022 update goes a long…

Nick Lewis Sep 26th, 2022

Windows 11’s 2022 Update Is Causing Issues for Some NVIDIA Users

Microsoft finally released its 2022 update (otherwise known as 22H2) to the public, but if you have an NVIDIA GPU, you might want to hold off from updating for now. Especially so if you’re a gamer. Users have reported pretty …

Arol Wright Sep 22nd, 2022

What’s New in the Task Manager in Windows 11’s 2022 Update

Task Manager has scantly changed since it was introduced in the 1990s, besides the occasional addition of a new tab. The 2022 Update for Windows 11 finally gives Task Manager a much-deserved facelift, a few quality-of-life ch…

Nick Lewis Sep 22nd, 2022

Windows 11’s 2022 Update Is Here, File Explorer Tabs Soon

We’ve entered the tail end of 2022, which means it’s now time for a new major update to Windows 11. The long-awaited Windows 11 2022 Update (also known as 22H2) has finally arrived, and it will soon hit your PC….

Arol Wright Sep 20th, 2022

How to Install Windows 11’s 2022 Update (22H2)

Windows 11’s 2022 Update arrived on September 20, 2022. Named 22H2 during development, this update is packed with features like File Explorer tabs (coming soon), automatically generated captions for any audio content, enhance…

Chris Hoffman Sep 20th, 2022

How to Update PowerShell on Windows 11

If you check your PowerShell version and find it is out of date — or PowerShell has been helpfully reminding you that there is a new version available — you have a few options. Here is the best way to update PowerShell on…

Nick Lewis Sep 20th, 2022

How to Check the PowerShell Version on Windows 11

PowerShell, like Command Prompt before it, is an incredibly useful tool. We don’t usually think about it, but things like PowerShell do get bug fixes and new features over time. Here is how you can check your PowerShell versi…

Nick Lewis Sep 20th, 2022

You’re Selecting Text With Your Mouse Wrong

Selecting text is a common thing to do on a computer. Just click and drag your mouse to highlight the desired text. Couldn’t be simpler, right? There’s actually a much better way of doing this, and you’ll never go back….

Joe Fedewa Sep 20th, 2022

How to Access the Power User Menu on Windows 11

Everyone knows that you can hit Ctrl+Alt+Delete to access the Task Manager, but what about the Power User Menu? The Power User Menu offers a convenient way to access essential utilities, important locations, and useful menus….

Nick Lewis Sep 19th, 2022

How to Remap Any Key or Shortcut on Windows 11

Microsoft PowerToys is a handy utility for Windows that lets you customize all sorts of things about Windows—everything from the behavior of windows on your screen to your keyboard shortcuts. Here’s how you can use PowerToy…

Nick Lewis Sep 16th, 2022

Android Apps on Windows 11 Are Getting Smoother

The Windows Subsystem for Android is a feature in Windows 11 for running Android applications and games on your PC. Microsoft has rolled out many improvements since launch, and now another update is in the works….

Corbin Davenport Sep 15th, 2022

7 Ways to Open Windows Terminal on Windows 11

Windows Terminal is a great addition to Windows 10 and Windows 11, and it offers numerous improvements over the old Windows Console Host. Here are the best ways to open Windows Terminal on Windows 11.

Nick Lewis Sep 15th, 2022

This Windows Bug Is So Bad Even Windows 7 Is Getting a Patch

The regular updates your PC gets might seem annoying occasionally, but they’re critical to keep your PC safe online. Case in point: Microsoft has released a patch for a zero-day vulnerability affecting all Windows computers….

Arol Wright Sep 14th, 2022

The Windows 11 Widget Panel Is Getting Bigger

Windows 11 reintroduced widgets, which are now accessible with a dedicated button on the taskbar. They aren’t all that useful right now, but Microsoft has a few improvements in the works, including a change to the widget pane…

Corbin Davenport Sep 14th, 2022

How to Install Git on Windows

Git is an essential tool if you’re going to be coding. It lets you conveniently manage different versions of code within a repository (repo). Git is also the most common way to access GitHub, one of the largest code repositor…

Nick Lewis Sep 12th, 2022

Windows 11 Is Testing a Tablet-Friendly Taskbar (Again)

Microsoft ripped out many tablet-specific features from Windows with the release of Windows 11, but the company has shown interest in bringing some of them back. There’s now a tablet-friendly taskbar in testing ahead of the b…

Corbin Davenport Sep 8th, 2022

How to Split Screen in Windows 10 and 11

Using Windows 10 and Windows 11’s split screen feature, you can use multiple apps at once on your screen. You can pin apps to the sides as well as corners of your screen. We’ll show you how to use this productive Windows feat…

Mahesh Makvana Sep 6th, 2022

How to Customize Your Icons in Windows 11

One of the best things about Windows is the freedom it gives you to customize your user experience. There are dozens of programs available to change the user interface. Here are some ways to customize your icons with the defa…

Nick Lewis Sep 5th, 2022

How to Mount an ISO Image on Windows 11

ISO files, sometimes called ISO images, are a type of archival file. Windows didn’t offer any native support for ISOs for years — you had to use third-party tools. Luckily, Microsoft added support for ISOs starting in Windo…

Nick Lewis Aug 29th, 2022

How to Zoom In on a Windows PC

Windows offers various ways to zoom in on your screen, allowing you to take a closer look at your items. We’ll show you how to zoom in and out on your photos, videos, web pages, and other items on your Windows 10 and Windows …

Mahesh Makvana Aug 27th, 2022

How to Change the Default System Font on Windows 11

Windows 11 is pretty sleek compared to Windows 10, but what if you decide that you don’t like the font, or just want something different? Here’s how you can use the registry to change Windows 11’s system font….

Nick Lewis Aug 26th, 2022

Google Play Games on PC Enters Public Beta in Five Countries

Microsoft’s latest operating system, Windows 11, supports Android apps, but lacks Google Play Store support, instead using the Amazon Appstore. When Google announced it would bring Google Play Games to PC, many were excited. …

Arol Wright Aug 25th, 2022

How to Change the Windows 11 Lock Screen Timeout

The Windows 11 lock screen will time out and shut off your display in less than 30 seconds — but what if you want it to stay on longer? You’ll need to edit the registry to enable the timeout settings in Windows 11. Here’s h…

Nick Lewis Aug 25th, 2022

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