Give your PC a boost
Give your PC a boost: Trim down startup programs that take forever to load. Open Task Manager by pressing Ctrl + Shift + Esc, then hit the Startup tab to view all the programs that fire up when...
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âťď¸ Hit reset: Get Windows back to a factory-fresh state without losing your personal files. Open Settings > System > Recovery > Reset PC. Just make sure you choose the Keep my files option....
View ArticleWindows makes it complicated
Windows makes it complicated: On Windows, open Settings > Ease of Access > Mouse Pointer or Mouse Pointer & Touch. Youâll see a slider to adjust the size. Voila! The post Windows makes it...
View ArticleSmart lock
đ Smart lock: You can set your Windows PC to lock itself when you walk away. Pair your phone via Bluetooth, then activate Dynamic Lock in your Windows settings. When you step away and your phone loses...
View ArticleGo deeper
Go deeper: On Windows, you can get detailed information about your hardware, software and components. Hold down Windows key + R, type msinfo32 and hit Enter to open your System Information panel. The...
View ArticleSo fresh and so clean
So fresh and so clean: Windows allows you to create multiple virtual desktops for better organization. Hold down the Windows key + Tab to open Task View, then click New Desktop at the top left. You...
View ArticleWindows key + V
Windows key + V: This lets you see and paste from a list of items youâve copied to your clipboard recently. Itâs super handy for pasting multiple things without having to go back and forth to copy...
View ArticlePeace among us
âŽď¸ Peace among us: Windows 11âs Phone Link lets iPhone users send and receive messages via iMessage, make and receive calls, and see any app notifications on a PC or laptop. The post Peace among us...
View ArticleBroken Windows
Broken Windows: The latest Windows 11 24H2 update is crap, so skip it. Think Blue Screens of Death, disappearing mouse pointers, internet connection issues, unresponsive fingerprint sensors and more....
View ArticleWindows, quit showing me ads
Windows, quit showing me ads: Microsoft places ads in the Start menu. Go to the Start menu > Settings. Choose Personalization > Start and toggle off Show recommendations for tips, shortcuts, new...
View ArticleGet off my PC
đ¤ Get off my PC: Windows 11 crams ads for apps into the ârecommendedâ section of the Start menu. Yes, itâs on by default. Iâve got the fix: Go into Settings and select Personalization > Start....
View ArticlePage rage
Page rage: Youâre on a Windows PC and someone sends you an Apple Pages doc. Yep, you can open it. The easiest way is through iCloud for Windows. Steps here to set that up. If you donât want to...
View ArticleWho asked for this?
Who asked for this? If you donât like how Microsoft put the Start menu for Windows 11 in the middle of the screen, move it back to its original home on the left. Head to Settings > Personalization...
View ArticleWindows 11 smarts
Windows 11 smarts: âQuick settingsâ lets you control Airplane mode, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Battery-saver mode and lots more, all in one place. To open it, left-click on the taskbar where the speaker icon...
View ArticleThis âpanesâ me
This panes me: On Windows 10, you might see full-screen ads for Windows 11 PCs. Reminder: Windows 10 support ends in October 2025; only CPUs from 2018 onward will support Windows 11. If youâre not...
View ArticleSo thatâs what that does
So thatâs what that does: On Windows, press F11 in most web browsers to quickly toggle your full-screen and regular browsing modes. Hit F2 to rename a selected file or folder and F3 to search within...
View ArticleFor PC pros
For PC pros: Donât like logging into Microsoft every time you use your computer? Donât even want a Microsoft account? UnattendedWinstall is a script that sidesteps the Windows login prompt. You can...
View ArticleKeyboard master
â¨ď¸ Keyboard master: On a PC, press the Windows key + a number to launch or switch to the corresponding program on the taskbar. Pro tip: Click, hold down and drag a program to reorder. The post...
View ArticleâAn unspecified error has occurredâ
đť âAn unspecified error has occurredâ: That Windows message drives me nuts. Over the last few months, Windows 10 has grown in popularity, while Windows 11 has dropped in market share ⌠despite Windows...
View ArticleGive your dull screen a glow-up
⨠Give your dull screen a glow-up: Calibrate your computer monitor to watch my podcast in crystal-clear quality. On Windows 11, open Settings > System > Display > Color Profile. Under Color...
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