Microsoft is constantly tweaking Windows 10 to make it better. Some modifications have proven to be more successful than others, but not all of the new features in Windows 10 are universally embraced. Microsoft made a large change to the taskbar in April of 2020. On Windows 10, a new weather and news widget was…
Although Microsoft Edge is your new default web browser (soon to be replaced by a Chromium-based version), Windows 10 includes Internet Explorer 11 as a legacy feature to support sites that use outdated web technologies. Even though Internet Explorer 11 on Windows 10 is a vast improvement over previous versions, it is still obsolete, fails…
How come my USB drive in Windows is not showing its full capacity? Originally, the USB drive was 16GB when it was purchased a while back, however, it incorrectly shows as only 63.8MB. We will reformat it to see if it returns to full capacity. To reformat right click the drive and select format. Select…
When used correctly, Windows 10’s run command can be an extremely powerful feature. It can be used to open files and folders, launch programs, and access internet resources in Windows. The fastest and easiest way to open the Run command in all versions of Windows is to use the Keyboard shortcut Windows + R. For…
The Settings application in Windows 10 contains a wealth of useful features and options. Settings are where most of the changes in Windows 10 will be made. From the Start Menu, you can easily access the Settings app, but there are also ways to access specific pages within the app directly. By using this method,…
Creating a USB recovery drive is a smart idea. Windows PCs that are running into issues can be fixed by using a USB recovery drive, even if the computer won’t boot. In order to create a recovery disk, the USB memory stick must be plugged into a working Windows 10 computer. Following that, the Recovery…
A constant issue that plagues internet users is slow internet speed. Often, the problem is the network configuration. Other times, the problem could lie with the computer or even with the Internet provider. You can, however, resolve many common DNS, TCP, and IP address problems by using Windows Command Prompt. Some tips and tricks are…
This post will show you how to prevent an application that you have installed on your computer from accessing the internet. We will be using Windows Firewall which is the first line of defense for home networks. An essential function of a firewall is to block incoming connections that have not been requested. Why Do…
What is Task Scheduler? Task Scheduler is built-in feature of Windows, the program executes predefined actions automatically when a certain set of conditions is met. It could be argued that Windows Task Scheduler is one of the most convenient and useful legacy programs ever designed by Microsoft. How to schedule a task with Task Scheduler…
When it comes to installing updates, fixing annoying issues, or adding new apps, restarting Windows can be a tedious process. Having a computer that takes forever to restart doesn’t help at all. But what if you could restart windows in seconds instead of minutes after installing updates, fixing annoying issues, or adding new apps. The…
