How to Set Up iCloud Email and Calendar Access on Windows 10
If you own an iPhone and use Apple’s email service, you can easily access those emails on a Windows PC. This guide shows you how to set up iCloud email and calendar access in Windows 10.
How to Change Your Name on Windows 10’s Sign-in Screen
Whenever you sign in to Windows 10, your full name appears above the password entry. You can change your display name—your first and last name—so they appear differently on the login screen and in the Settings ap...
How to Export Apple iCloud and iPhone Contacts to Windows 10
Sharing contacts between your iPhone and a Mac is easy, given that both devices synchronize in Apple’s cloud. But did you know you can share your iPhone contacts with a Windows 10 PC, too? We’ll walk you through i...
How to See Multiple Time Zone Clocks on Windows 10’s Taskbar
Whether you have coworkers, friends, or family in different time zones, keeping track of it all can take some effort. Windows lets you add multiple time zone clocks to the taskbar, making this much easier....
How to Switch to a Local User Account on Windows 10
Windows 10’s setup process now forces you to sign in with a Microsoft account. If you’d rather use a local user account, Microsoft says you should switch from Microsoft to a local user account afterward. Here̵...
How to Set a Password Expiration Date in Windows 10
To maintain your cybersecurity, it’s a good idea to change your computer’s password every once in a while. Windows 10 makes this easier because you can set a password expiration date.
How to Customize Windows 10’s News App
The Microsoft News app allows you to view the latest news and headlines in one place. You can customize it to show news that interests you, local and worldwide, as well as hide news sources you dislike....
Will Windows 10 Work on My Computer?
If your computer runs Windows 7, there’s a good chance it will also run Windows 10. Both operating systems have similar hardware requirements. Any new PC you buy or build will almost certainly run Windows 10, too....
How to Print Photos in Windows 10
We store most pictures digitally on mobile devices, SD cards, and PCs and are easily accessible online. But what if you want an old-school physical copy to frame? This guide shows you how to print photos in Windows 10....
How to Use Your Calendar From Windows 10’s Taskbar
Windows 10 has a built-in Calendar app, but you don’t have to use it. You can view and create calendar events right from the Windows taskbar. You can even link accounts like Google Calendar or iCloud Calendar and see yo...
Windows 10’s November 2019 Update Is the Best Yet
Windows 10’s November 2019 Update, also known as version 1909, is the best update to Windows 10 yet. It’s a small update that’s quick to install, doesn’t add any crazy new features, and isn’t bre...
How to Use OneDrive’s “Personal Vault” to Secure Your Files
Microsoft’s OneDrive cloud storage service now includes a “Personal Vault” for your sensitive files. These files are encrypted and protected with additional two-factor verification, even when they’re s...
How to Scan a Document in Windows 10
A great way to preserve sensitive, written documents like W9s, contracts, and living wills is to store them digitally. This guide shows you how to scan a document in Windows 10 without installing third-party tools....
It’s About Time: Microsoft Is Finally Killing My People
Microsoft is killing My People, as predicted. The “My People” feature on the taskbar is still here for now, but Microsoft has revealed it’s “no longer being developed” and “may be removed i...
What to Do if Your Windows 10 Keyboard or Mouse Aren’t Working
Keyboard and mouse failures aren’t uncommon, especially with regular usage. If your keyboard or mouse has stopped working on your Windows 10 PC, here are a few steps you can follow to resolve the issue....
How to Play Unsupported Video Formats on Windows 10
Windows apps like Movies & TV and Windows Media Player allow the playback of certain types of video only. If you’re struggling to play unsupported video formats, you’ll need to use a third-party video player ...
How to Check Your Printed Document History in Windows 10
Checking the history of a printer to see what was printed can be somewhat difficult to monitor. As your toner level doesn’t convey how much the accessory has been used, you’ll need to enable logging within Windows...
Will Windows 10 Update If My Computer Is in Sleep Mode?
Windows 10 will keep you safe and secure by applying updates automatically. Typically, users schedule “active hours,” so Windows 10 doesn’t install updates at inconvenient times. Will Windows 10 update if a PC i...
How to Save Favorite Places in Windows 10 Maps
With offline maps and traffic data, Windows 10 Maps is the perfect companion for mapping out long journeys. To help you get from point A to B, you can save your favorite locations to quickly bring up directions. Here’s ...
6 Ways to Improve Battery Life on Windows Laptops
Laptop owners have a critical enemy: a drained battery. Sure, you can plug it in, but only if there’s an outlet nearby. Here are some ways you can improve the battery life of your Windows laptop....
How to Use Caps Lock as a Modifier Key on Windows
The Caps Lock key takes up prime keyboard real estate, and it isn’t pulling its weight. This easy AutoHotkey script will turn Caps Lock into a modifier key so you can use it for customizable shortcuts....
Free Download: Microsoft’s Batch Rename PowerToy
Microsoft is on a roll with Windows 10’s open-source PowerToys. The latest free tool is PowerRename, a bulk renaming tool that will let you rename many files at once right from File Explorer.
How to Reactivate Windows 10 After a Hardware Change
Did your PC suffer a catastrophic failure requiring new hardware? Have you upgraded to better components and Windows 10 just doesn’t recognize your PC? This guide shows you how to reactivate Windows 10 after a hardware ...
How to Save Office Documents to This PC by Default
Microsoft Office wants you to save your documents to online locations like OneDrive or SharePoint. That’s the default in applications like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Here’s how to change the default save locatio...
6 Ways to Bookmark Your Favorite Folders in Windows 10
If you organize your Windows 10 folders now, you won’t struggle to find your most important files later. You can bookmark your favorite folders in Windows for easy access. Here are a few ways you can do it....
