Jack Slater
435 articles published since October 26, 2015
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About Jack Slater
Jack has been a freelance tech journalist for more than a decade. He has covered Windows Vista, 7, 10, and 11 topics within a multitude of guides for MakeUseOf and numerous other websites.
How to Add an Option to Empty a Folder to the Context Menu in Windows 11
Wipe out the contents of a folder with a context menu option for Windows 11.
How to Set Up Windows Image Repair Scan Shortcuts in Windows 11
Performing an image repair scan is a great way to keep Windows 11 running smoothly, but it can be a hassle to find. Here's how to make a shortcut.
How to Add a Circular App Launcher to Windows 10 & 11 With Circle Dock
Make managing your apps a breeze with a circle dock for Windows.
How to Generate Stylized Text in Windows 10 & 11
Add some flair to posts, emails, and notes with stylized text on Windows.
How to Add a New Desktop Environment to Windows 11
Here's how to make a brand-new desktop environment in Windows 11 with Cairo.
7 Things to Disable in Windows 11 for Better Gaming Performance
Some of Windows 11's processes can harm gaming performance. Here are some of the top culprits.
How to Fix Call of Duty: Warzone’s 0xc0000005 Error in Windows 11 and 10
Is the 0xc0000005 error spoiling your Call of Duty: Warzone matches? Try these steps to fix this issue.
How to Fix the “A Debugger Has Been Found” Error in Windows 10 & 11
This weird error message can crop up in Windows from time to time, and getting it fixed is simple.
How to Set Up Shortcuts for the Devices and Printers Applet in Windows 11
If you're always visiting the Devices and Printers applet in Windows 11, why not make a shortcut?
How to Fix the Microsoft Store Error Code 0x00000194 in Windows 11
The Microsoft Store is a great place to get apps on Windows 11, but sometimes it needs a little bit of fixing.
How to Add Shortcuts for Opening USB Drives to Windows 10
Why rummage through File Explorer to access your USB drives when you can make a Windows shortcut instead?
10 Ways to Select Text in Windows 10 & 11
Did you know you can select text using the arrow keys? Here's how to do that (and more) on Windows.
How to Create Desktop Shortcuts That Change the Screen Resolution in Windows 11
If you want to change your resolution quickly and easily, you can't get more convenient than a desktop shortcut on Windows 11.
How to Change Windows 11’s Boot Animation
Give your Windows 11 a unique touch with a custom boot animation.
How to Fix a Freezing File Copy Progress Bar in Windows 10 & 11
Windows' somewhat sluggish progress bars are the butt of a lot of jokes, but sometimes they stop altogether. Here's how to fix them.
How to Change Which Software Windows 10’s "Edit" Context Menu Option Opens
Sometimes, Windows 10's "edit" context menu option doesn't open what you want. Here's how to change that.
How to Eradicate Leftovers From Uninstalled Software in Windows 10 & 11
Sometimes an uninstalled program will leave some detritus behind on Windows, but there are ways to clean it up.
How to Add a "Change Power Plan" Submenu to the Context Menu in Windows 10 & 11
Want to change Windows power plans in a flash? Add a context menu option with these tweaks.
How to Fix Kodi Not Starting in Windows 10 & 11
Here's how to get Kodi working again on Windows 10 and 11.
How to Fix the UnityPlayer.dll (0xc0000005) Error in Windows 10 & 11
If the UnityPlayer.dll 0xc0000005 error keeps ruining your gaming sessions, here's how to fix it on Windows 11.