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How-to guides and tutorials about topics related to the Microsoft Windows 10 operating system and the ways that you can modify it to suit your needs.

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How to Change Battery Saver Threshold in Windows 10

October 2, 2023October 2, 2023 by Matthew Burleigh

You can adjust the battery saver Windows 10 threshold by searching for “battery,” choosing Battery saver, and moving the Turn battery saver on automatically if …

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Categories Programs Tags Battery, Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows How-To Guides
How to Screenshot on Acer Laptop

How to Screenshot on Acer Laptop

June 8, 2023May 12, 2023 by Matthew Burleigh

You can take a screenshot on an Acer laptop by pressing and holding the Windows key on your keyboard, then pressing the Print Screen or …

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Categories Programs Tags Featured Windows, Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows How-To Guides, Recording
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How to Start Google Chrome Automatically When Computer Starts

September 17, 2023March 17, 2023 by Matthew Burleigh

A lot of times, when we are editing Windows startup programs, it’s to speed up the process. But having your most used programs launch at …

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Categories Programs Tags Google Chrome How-To Guides, Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows How-To Guides, Startup
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How to Change the Default Mail App in Windows 10

August 3, 2023February 21, 2023 by Matthew Burleigh

Once you have configured the right set of default apps on your Windows 10 computer, you will probably forget about them. When we open specific …

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Categories Programs Tags Defaults, Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows How-To Guides
Windows 10 - How to Hide Most Visited Chrome Links When Right-Clicking

Windows 10 – How to Hide Most Visited Chrome Links When Right-Clicking

August 17, 2023January 15, 2023 by Matthew Burleigh

Once you start to right-click things on your computer, you will discover that there are a lot of different ways to perform certain actions and …

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Categories Programs Tags Menus, Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows How-To Guides
How to Show File Name Extensions in Windows 10

How to Show File Name Extensions in Windows 10

June 23, 2023December 8, 2022 by Matthew Burleigh

In many cases, the type of file that you have on your computer won’t matter. Documents will probably open in Microsoft Word, PDFs will open …

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Categories Programs Tags Files, Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows How-To Guides
How to Open the Downloads Folder in Windows 10

How to Open the Downloads Folder in Windows 10

July 24, 2023November 30, 2022 by Matthew Burleigh

There are so many different places and methods that you can use to acquire files on your computer that it can be a bit overwhelming …

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Categories Programs Tags Downloads, Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows How-To Guides
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How to Change Screen Resolution in Windows 10

June 16, 2023November 7, 2022 by Matthew Burleigh

A screen where everything is either too big or too small can make it uncomfortable to use your laptop or desktop computer. But this issue …

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Categories Programs Tags Display, Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows How-To Guides
how to hange touchpad scrolling direction in windows 10

How to Change Touchpad Scroll Direction in Windows 10

June 21, 2023October 21, 2022 by Matthew Burleigh

The way that you scroll with the touchpad on your laptop should be natural. We spend a surprising amount of time navigating with our mouse, …

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Categories Programs Tags Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows How-To Guides, Navigation
How to Create a Zip File in Windows 10

How to Create a Zip File in Windows 10

June 21, 2023June 23, 2022 by Matthew Burleigh

In earlier versions of the Microsoft Windows operating system, it used to be difficult to compress or decompress files. Since file compression has become much …

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Categories Programs Tags Files, Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows How-To Guides
how to enable tablet mode in windows 10

How to Enable Tablet Mode in Windows 10

June 13, 2023June 23, 2022 by Matthew Burleigh

Some laptops focus a lot of their marketing on the convertible aspect of the laptop, if it’s one of the models that can easily switch …

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Categories Programs Tags Display, Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows How-To Guides
how to view your Windows 10 wifi password

How to Find WiFi Password Windows 10 Guide – 6 Easy Steps

July 5, 2023June 20, 2022 by Matthew Burleigh

Once you connect to a wireless network on your Windows 10 laptop or desktop, your computer is going to continue connecting to that network when …

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Categories Programs Tags Featured Windows, Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows How-To Guides, Passwords
How to Stop Taskbar from Hiding in Windows 10

How to Stop Taskbar from Hiding in Windows 10

August 22, 2023June 13, 2022 by Matthew Burleigh

The horizontal bar at the bottom of Windows 10 is called the taskbar. This is where you can see the programs that are open, plus …

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Categories Programs Tags Desktop, Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows How-To Guides
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How to Put Google Chrome on Desktop Windows 10 Guide

August 31, 2023May 21, 2022 by Matthew Burleigh

The desktop area in Windows operating systems has long been thought of as the “Home” screen by many users. This is where they put important …

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Categories Programs Tags Desktop, Google Chrome How-To Guides, Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows How-To Guides
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How to Get Printer Online – Windows 10

June 30, 2023February 28, 2022 by Matthew Burleigh

If you’re used to working with printers frequently, you have probably faced situations where your machine is ready to print, but the printer status on …

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Categories Programs Tags Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows How-To Guides, Printer
How to Change the Right Click on Touchpad Setting in Windows 10

How to Change the Right Click on Touchpad Setting in Windows 10

July 1, 2023November 22, 2021 by Matthew Burleigh

Many of the applications that you use on your laptop or desktop computer will have additional options available when you right-click. This could include things …

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Categories Programs Tags Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows How-To Guides, Navigation
How to Remove Windows Store from Taskbar in Windows 10

How to Remove Windows Store from Taskbar in Windows 10

July 18, 2023September 23, 2021 by Matthew Burleigh

Windows 10 includes many apps by default. Some of these might have been installed by the computer manufacturer, while others, such as the Microsoft Store …

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Categories Programs Tags Desktop, Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows How-To Guides
How to Disconnect Bluetooth Device - Windows 10

How to Disconnect Bluetooth Device – Windows 10

June 4, 2023July 14, 2021 by Matthew Burleigh

Some of the most useful devices and connections that you make with other devices throughout the day utilize Bluetooth technology. This wireless connection allows for …

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Categories Programs Tags Bluetooth, Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows How-To Guides
How to Connect an Xbox One Controller in Windows 10

How to Connect an Xbox One Controller in Windows 10

June 8, 2023April 30, 2021 by Matthew Burleigh

Microsoft makes both the Windows 10 operating system and the Xbox One gaming console, so it only makes sense that it’s possible to use both …

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Categories Programs Tags Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows How-To Guides, Video Games
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How to Change Your Double Click Mouse Speed in Windows 10

July 20, 2023April 29, 2021 by Matthew Burleigh

Windows 10 contains an incredible number of settings and options that you can adjust. Some of these are used more commonly than others, such as …

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Categories Programs Tags Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows How-To Guides, Navigation
How to Uninstall Skype in Windows 10

How to Uninstall Skype in Windows 10

June 3, 2023March 5, 2021 by Matthew Burleigh

Some applications on your computer can get in your way from time to time, especially if you don’t use them, or you use an alternative. …

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Categories Programs Tags Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows How-To Guides, Uninstalling
How to Change the Mouse Pointer Color in Windows 10

How to Change the Mouse Pointer Color in Windows 10

July 25, 2023March 2, 2021 by Matthew Burleigh

You are likely accustomed to the white mouse pointer in Windows and may not have given it much thought. While some Windows themes can alter …

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Categories Programs Tags Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows How-To Guides, Navigation
How to Empty the Recycle Bin in Windows 10

How to Empty the Recycle Bin in Windows 10

June 22, 2023January 5, 2021 by Matthew Burleigh

Knowing how to empty the recycle bin or the trash can in the Windows operating system can be a helpful way to free up storage …

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Categories Programs Tags Desktop, Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows How-To Guides
how to create an Internet shortcut in Windows 10

How to Create an Internet Shortcut in Windows 10

July 17, 2023June 8, 2020 by Matthew Burleigh

When there is a website that you visit a lot, you often want to do something to make it easy to access. This could involve …

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Categories Programs Tags Desktop, Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows How-To Guides
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How to Enable Windows Explorer Dark Theme in Windows 10

July 25, 2023June 5, 2020 by Matthew Burleigh

Windows 10 has long offered the ability for users to change the way that the operating system appears. Sometimes this is done by adjusting some …

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Categories Programs Tags Display, Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows How-To Guides
How to Turn Off Focus Assist Windows 10 Settings

How to Turn Off Focus Assist Windows 10 Settings

June 20, 2023August 10, 2019 by Matthew Burleigh

if you’ve been seeing some of your notifications and wondered why, then you may be wondering what is Focus Assist? More specifically, you may be …

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Categories Programs Tags Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows How-To Guides, Settings
How to Forget a Network in Windows 10

How to Forget a Network in Windows 10

July 25, 2023August 7, 2019 by Matthew Burleigh

When you connect to a wireless network on your Windows 10 computer, you will be able to connect to that network in the future whenever …

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Categories Programs Tags Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows How-To Guides, Networks
Quick Way to Uninstall an App in Windows 10

Quick Way to Uninstall an App in Windows 10

June 5, 2023July 19, 2019 by Matthew Burleigh

If you’ve been using Windows operating systems for a while, then you are likely familiar with the traditional way of uninstalling a program. You open …

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Categories Programs Tags Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows How-To Guides, Uninstalling
How to Turn Off Conversation View in Windows 10 Mail

How to Turn Off Conversation View in Windows 10 Mail

June 20, 2023April 24, 2019 by Matthew Burleigh

Are you having trouble finding specific emails in the Mail app on your Windows 10 laptop or desktop computer? The conversation view feature has become …

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Categories Programs Tags Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows How-To Guides, Views
How to Remove the Default Signature in Windows 10 Mail

How to Remove the Default Signature in Windows 10 Mail

August 10, 2023April 23, 2019 by Matthew Burleigh

While many of the most popular email providers have good mail applications that you can use in your Web browser, you may like the look …

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Categories Programs Tags Defaults, Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows How-To Guides
How to Turn on the Magnifier in Windows 10

How to Turn on the Magnifier in Windows 10

July 20, 2023March 27, 2019 by Matthew Burleigh

Your Windows 10 computer has a feature that can automatically zoom everything on the screen by a certain percentage. This is useful when you are …

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Categories Programs Tags Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows How-To Guides, Views
How to Add or Remove the Mouse Trail in Windows 10

How to Add or Remove the Mouse Trail in Windows 10

July 6, 2023March 19, 2019 by Matthew Burleigh

There are a lot of settings that you can customize for your mouse in Windows 10. Whether you want to change the color of the …

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Categories Programs Tags Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows How-To Guides, Navigation
Where is the Control Panel in Windows 10?

Where is the Control Panel in Windows 10?

May 31, 2023March 6, 2019 by Matthew Burleigh

If you have been a Windows user for a while, then you likely became familiar with the Control Panel, which is where you would go …

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Categories Programs Tags Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows How-To Guides, Settings
How to Enable High Contrast Mode in Windows 10

How to Enable High Contrast Mode in Windows 10

July 17, 2023February 27, 2019 by Matthew Burleigh

Do you have trouble reading text and looking at images on your computer because all of the colors seem to blend into one another? This …

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Categories Programs Tags Display, Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows How-To Guides
How to Only Allow Apps from the Microsoft Store in Windows 10

How to Only Allow Apps from the Microsoft Store in Windows 10

July 15, 2023February 25, 2019 by Matthew Burleigh

One of the more dangerous things you can do on your computer is to install an app from an unknown place. Unknown apps could have …

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Categories Programs Tags Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows How-To Guides, Permissions
How to Personalize Start Folders in Windows 10

How to Personalize Start Folders in Windows 10

June 14, 2023February 8, 2019 by Matthew Burleigh

When you click the Start menu at the bottom-left corner of your screen in Windows 10 you are able to access almost everything on your …

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Categories Programs Tags Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows How-To Guides, Startup
What Does Task View Do in Windows 10?

What Does Task View Do in Windows 10?

June 1, 2023January 18, 2019 by Matthew Burleigh

The taskbar at the bottom of your Windows 10 screen provides access to a number of different apps and features that can improve your experience …

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Categories Programs Tags Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows How-To Guides, Views
How to Update Other Microsoft Products in Windows 10 When You Update Windows

How to Update Other Microsoft Products in Windows 10 When You Update Windows

June 18, 2023January 9, 2019 by Matthew Burleigh

Your Windows 10 computer may also have other Microsoft products installed on it, too. These applications, much like the ones that you might also have …

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Categories Programs Tags Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows How-To Guides, Settings
How to Keep the Screen from Turning Off on a Windows 10 Laptop

How to Keep the Screen from Turning Off on a Windows 10 Laptop

June 2, 2023January 4, 2019 by Matthew Burleigh

Preserving the battery on a laptop is an important element of using one when you are in a situation where you aren’t able to charge …

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Categories Programs Tags Lock Screen, Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows How-To Guides
How to Remove the Numbers from Taskbar Icons in Windows 10

How to Remove the Numbers from Taskbar Icons in Windows 10

August 28, 2023January 2, 2019 by Matthew Burleigh

The icons in the taskbar at the bottom of the screen on your Windows 10 computer provide quick access to your programs. By simply clicking …

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Categories Programs Tags Desktop, Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows How-To Guides
How to View Pictures as a Slideshow in Windows 10

How to View Pictures as a Slideshow in Windows 10

June 30, 2023December 31, 2018 by Matthew Burleigh

Do you have a number of pictures in a folder on your Windows 10 computer, and you’d like to view them all as a slideshow? …

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Categories Programs Tags Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows How-To Guides, Utilities
What is the Address Thing at the Bottom of the Screen in Windows 10?

What is the Address Thing at the Bottom of the Screen in Windows 10?

August 22, 2023December 31, 2018 by Matthew Burleigh

Do you see the word “Address” with a search field after it at the bottom of the screen, and you don’t know what it is? …

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Categories Programs Tags Desktop, Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows How-To Guides
How to Show or Hide the Search Field in the Windows 10 Taskbar

How to Show or Hide the Search Field in the Windows 10 Taskbar

July 10, 2023December 27, 2018 by Matthew Burleigh

Many recent versions of Windows have had a search field either in the taskbar or on the Start menu. It’s always been helpful, but the …

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Categories Programs Tags Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows How-To Guides, Searching
How to Wirelessly Connect to Another Display in Windows 10

How to Wirelessly Connect to Another Display in Windows 10

June 9, 2023December 17, 2018 by Matthew Burleigh

Connecting from a laptop to a TV has long been possible with the help of things like HDMI and VGA. Simply connect the appropriate cables …

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Categories Programs Tags Display, Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows How-To Guides
How to Add a Touch Screen Keyboard Icon to the Windows 10 Taskbar

How to Add a Touch Screen Keyboard Icon to the Windows 10 Taskbar

July 17, 2023December 14, 2018 by Matthew Burleigh

Many of the laptop computers that have been purchased in recent years have touch screens. This gives users the option to navigate their machines either …

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Categories Programs Tags Keyboard, Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows How-To Guides
How to Disable Cortana on the Lock Screen in Windows 10

How to Disable Cortana on the Lock Screen in Windows 10

June 8, 2023December 13, 2018 by Matthew Burleigh

The Cortana feature on your Windows 10 computer allows you to speak into your computer’s microphone and perform certain actions without even typing or clicking …

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Categories Programs Tags Lock Screen, Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows How-To Guides
How to Enable the On Screen Keyboard in Windows 10

How to Enable the On Screen Keyboard in Windows 10

June 8, 2023December 13, 2018 by Matthew Burleigh

Windows 10 has a lot of useful settings and features like the snipping tool that allows you to capture pictures of your screen. Some of …

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Categories Programs Tags Desktop, Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows How-To Guides
How to Set the Time Zone Automatically in Windows 10

How to Set the Time Zone Automatically in Windows 10

July 5, 2023December 10, 2018 by Matthew Burleigh

Your Windows 10 computer is able to perform certain actions and change certain settings based on your location. However, in order to do that, it …

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Categories Programs Tags Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows How-To Guides, Time
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How to Enable Dark Mode in Windows 10

June 3, 2023December 7, 2018 by Matthew Burleigh

Dark mode settings have become popular choices for programs like YouTube and Twitter, as the switch from a bright white background to a black or …

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Categories Programs Tags Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows How-To Guides, Views
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How to Change Camera Permissions for Apps in Windows 10

July 7, 2023December 5, 2018 by Matthew Burleigh

Many of the apps and websites that you visit might want to send you notifications or gain access to your contacts. Often these requests are …

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Categories Programs Tags Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows How-To Guides, Permissions
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