How to Pin an External Drive to the Windows Taskbar
Do you have an external drive connected to your Windows computer and would like to access it from the Taskbar? Here we show you a workaround that will allow you to pin it to Taskbar.
How to Fix the Windows Taskbar When It Refuses to Auto-Hide Correctly
Auto-hiding the taskbar can be a great way to add a little extra space to your desktop. But occasionally, it can stubbornly refuse to hide when it’s supposed to. Here are a few tips that might get that Taskbar hidden ...
How Create a USB Flash Drive Installer for Windows 10, 8, or 7
If you’d like to install Windows but don’t have a DVD drive, it’s easy enough to create a bootable USB flash drive with the right installation media. Here’s how to get it done for Windows 10, 8, or 7....
How to Set a Custom Logon Screen Background on Windows 7, 8, or 10
Windows makes it possible to change the welcome screens that appear when you start your computer to just about any image you want to use. It’s easy to do in Windows 8 and 10, but fairly well-hidden in Windows 7....
The Best Ways to Hide or Password Protect a Folder in Windows
Got some files you don’t want other people to see? Or maybe they’re just cluttering up your Documents folder, and you want to hide them? Here are a few different ways to obscure your files, and when you might want...
How to Make Aero Peek Display Instantly in Windows
Aero Peek is one of the more useful features added as of Windows 7. Simply move your mouse to the far right side on the Taskbar (on the Show Desktop button) for half a second to hide all open windows and see your desktop. But...
How to Disable Aero Peek in Windows
Aero Peek is a feature that’s been available in Windows since Windows 7, and is on by default (except in Windows 8). It allows you to temporarily peek at the desktop behind any open program windows....
How to Move a Lost, Off-Screen Window Back to Your Desktop
If you’ve ever had a window somehow get moved off your screen, you know it can be frustrating not being able to drag it back. We’ve got a couple of ways you can move these rogue windows back to your desktop, thoug...
How to Bring Back the Quick Launch Bar in Windows 7, 8, or 10
The Quick Launch bar was introduced in Windows XP, and sat on the far left side of the Taskbar next to the Start button. It provided a quick and easy way to access programs and your desktop.
How to Set a Custom Startup Folder in Windows’ File Explorer
Windows 10’s File Explorer opens to Quick Access by default, and Windows 7’s Windows Explorer opens to the Libraries. If you’d rather the Taskbar icon open in a folder of your choosing, though, here’s...
How To Replace Notepad with Another Text Editor in Windows
Notepad is a Windows staple that hasn’t really changed in years. It’s fine as a basic text editor, but if you’d like to replace it with something a bit more powerful, then read on.
How to Customize Your Icons in Windows
Personalizing your icons is a great way to make a PC uniquely yours. Let’s take a look at the different ways Windows lets you customize your icons.
Enable the (Hidden) Administrator Account on Windows 7, 8, or 10
Many people familiar with prior versions of Windows are curious what happened to the built-in Administrator account that was always created by default. Does this account still exist, and how can you access it?...
How to Use BitLocker Without a Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
BitLocker’s full-disk encryption normally requires a computer with a Trusted Platform Module (TPM). Try to enable BitLocker on a PC without a TPM, and you’ll be told your administrator must set a system policy opt...
The Best Free Tools for Creating a Bootable Windows or Linux USB Drive
If you need to install Windows or Linux and you don’t have access to a CD/DVD drive, a bootable USB drive is the solution. You can boot to the USB drive, using it to run the OS setup program, just like a CD or DVD....
How to Use the BitDefender Rescue CD to Clean Your Infected PC
When you’ve got a PC completely infected with viruses, sometimes it’s best to reboot into a rescue disc and run a full virus scan from there. Here’s how to use the BitDefender Rescue CD to clean an infected PC....
How to Assign a Persistent Drive Letter to a USB Drive in Windows
If you use multiple USB drives, you’ve probably noticed that the drive letter can be different each time you plug one in. If you’d like to assign a static letter to a drive that’s the same every time you pl...
How to Prevent Windows Users From Changing the Screen Saver
There may be times when you want users of a computer not to be able to change the screen saver. Here’s how to prevent it from happening.
How to Cancel or Delete a Stuck Print Job in Windows
Sometimes, documents you’re printing get stuck in the printer’s queue, preventing further documents from being printed. Here’s how to fix it when that happens.
How to Make Your PC Shut Down at Night (But Only When You’re Not Using It)
It’s good to to power off your PC when you’re not using it, but do you ever forget and leave it on? Here’s how to configure Windows to automatically power down at night, but only if you’re not using the PC at the ...
How to Remove Your PC from a Windows HomeGroup
HomeGroups in Windows are great for sharing files between computers on a local network. At some point, though, you might find it necessary to disconnect from a HomeGroup. Here’s how to do it.
How to Disable the HomeGroup Feature in Windows (and Remove It from File Explorer)
HomeGroups make sharing files and printers with other PCs pretty simple. But if you don’t use it and would prefer not to see it in File Explorer at all, it’s not too hard to disable.
How to Change What You Have Shared with a HomeGroup in Windows
Maybe you’ve changed your mind about what you want to share with your HomeGroup. Or maybe you just want to double-check what you’re sharing. Either way, it’s not too hard to do. Let’s take a look at h...
How to Customize the Date Format in the Windows 7 Taskbar
Have you ever wished that Windows displayed the full date instead of the short date format in the Windows 7 Taskbar? With this easy tutorial, you will have Windows displaying the date exactly how you want it to....
Everything You Need to Know About Using HomeGroups in Windows
Windows HomeGroups are great for setting up quick and easy sharing on home and small business networks. Here’s what you need to know to use them.
