Windows 10 Articles
How to Change Default Browser on Windows, Mac, iPhone, and Android
Plus how to disable the dreaded in-app browser
How to Open or Extract RAR Files on Windows and Mac
An archive format for larger files
How to Change Desktop Icon Spacing in Windows 11/10
Sometimes it's the little things that matter
How to Recover Accidentally Deleted Files in Windows
Relax, we're here to help you
It happens all the time. You decide to clean up your hard drive and then three days later you can’t find an important file. It’s not in the right folder […]
Ultimate Windows 10 WiFi Troubleshooting Guide
So many things can go wrong
If you recently installed or updated Windows 10, you might experience some WiFi issues. We’re here to help! Wireless networking problems are particularly annoying because there are so many things […]
15 Ways to Free Up Disk Space in Windows 10
Zap all those giant space hogs
When you use Windows 10, the internal storage on your PC fills up gradually over time. That’s not a major problem on high capacity HDDs and SSDs. But you’ll run […]
How to Configure Auto-Login for Windows 10 Domain or Workgroup PC
More secure than having no password
Security or convenience? It seems like we can’t have both, so we must decide what’s most important to us. If convenience wins out and Windows is reasonably secured, then being […]
The 15 Best Ways to Speed Up Windows 10
Because life's too short to wait
These days, Windows 10 runs well on almost any computer you can buy, but that doesn’t mean you’re always going to get snappy performance. If Windows 10 is taking its […]
How to Convert WebP to GIF on Windows or Mac
So you can view in an image editor
Modern websites are responsive and appealing to view, but their biggest advantage is speed. The faster a page (and all of its assets) loads, the better the user experience. That’s […]
How to Setup Surround Sound in Windows 10
It's like being in a movie theater
Surround sound can transform your movie or video game experience. While most people use their gaming console or lounge TV to enjoy surround sound, Windows 10 also has robust support […]
How to View and Clear Clipboard History in Windows 10
Handy and fairly easy to learn
The Windows clipboard is a handy feature that’s been around for years. It allows you to copy up to 25 items including text, data or graphics, and paste them into […]
How to Fix Delay or Lag When Typing in Windows
An annoying problem that reduces productivity
Having characters appear on the screen seconds after you press them on the keyboard can slow you down and reduce your productivity. Many factors make typing feel out of sync […]
How to Fix “Media Is Write Protected” in Windows
We'll start with the most obvious
Write protection is a feature that intends to prevent users from accidentally deleting or altering data on a disk or other storage devices. Unfortunately, sometimes Windows refuses to work with […]
6 Ways to Show Hidden Files and Folders in Windows 10
But be careful you don't screw anything up
Windows 10 offers an option to show hidden files and folders that you don’t see by default. Once you enable this option, File Explorer starts displaying all your hidden items. […]
How to Start Windows 10 in Safe Mode
Something that every user should know
Safe mode in Windows 10 allows you to troubleshoot various problems on a computer. You can use one of many ways to boot your Windows 10 PC in safe mode. […]
How to Perform an Offline Virus Scan to Fix an Infected PC
Zap that malware once and for all
If you think you’ve been infected with malware, the best thing to do is to avoid panicking. In many cases, you can recover your PC and remove the infection by […]
How to Create a Windows 10 Bootable USB Recovery Drive
Plus bonus: how to do it from command prompt
A bootable Windows 10 USB drive is extremely useful. You can use this drive to install a fresh version of Windows 10, run certain system tools, and even repair your […]
7 Ways to Declutter Your Windows PC
The life-changing magic of tidying up
Spring is a time of renewal. It’s that time of year when people throw open your closets and clear away unused items. Since so much of modern life is digital, […]
Windows 10 & Windows 7 RAM Requirements – How Much Memory Do You Need?
Our recommendations based on your needs
Deciding on the specifications for your computer can be a challenge at the best of times, but RAM in particular is perhaps the trickiest. When it comes to RAM requirements […]
9 Quick Ways to Make an Image Transparent on Windows and Mac
Including Paint, PowerPoint, and Google Slides
Transparent images have several creative uses. You can create a collage by layering one image on top of another. You can use a lighter or a transparent image to highlight […]