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 Speed Up Menus in Windows 11
Windows 11's menus are already pretty snappy, but you can make them even faster with these tips.
How to Resolve the “Your Computer Is Low on Memory” Error on Windows 10 & 11
From closing resource-hungry apps to adding more RAM, here's how to fix the "your computer is low on memory" error on Windows.
How to Apply Filters In Windows 11/10 Games With GeForce Experience
Graphical filters can add another fun element to your PC games. Here's how you can apply them using GeForce Experience.
How to Enlarge Image Thumbnails in Google Chrome, Edge, and Firefox
The web is chock-full of thumbnails to preview images, but sometimes they're too small. Here's how to enlarge thumbnails in Chrome, Firefox, and Edge.
6 Ways to Quickly Show the Desktop in Windows 11
Stop minimizing windows one-by-one and get to your desktop quickly with these tips.
How to Search Open Page Tabs in Chrome, Edge, and Firefox
If you're trying to find something open on your browser, searching through open page tags might help. Here's how to in Chrome, Edge, and Firefox.
6 Ways You Can Change the Power Plan in Windows 11
Fancy changing up how your PC or laptop uses its power? Here's how to change the power plan in Windows 1.
How to Set Up Sign-Out Shortcuts in Windows 11
Want to change users in a flash? Here's how to set up a sign-out shortcut in Windows 11 and speed things up.
6 Ways to Capture In-Game Screenshots in Windows 11
Get the perfect shot with these game screenshotting tools for Windows 11.
10 Ways to Open the Resource Monitor in Windows 11
The Resource Monitor is a fantastic way to keep track of what's going on in your PC. Here's how to open it on Windows 11.
How to Open WebP Images in Windows 11
It can be tricky to open WebP images on Windows 11, but it can be done.
How to Set Up Custom Windows 11 Desktop Icons With Paint 3D and Junior Icon Editor
Add a flair of personality to Windows 11 by making your own desktop icons.
9 Ways to Open the Apps & Features Tool in Windows 11
Want to uninstall an app, and fast? Here's how to quickly open the Apps & Features windows on Windows 11.
How to Open WPS (Works) Documents in Windows 10 & 11
Microsoft Works may be no more, but people still have WPS files left over from when they used it. Here's how to open them in the modern day.
How to Repair a Corrupted ZIP Archive in Windows 10 & 11
If a corrupted ZIP file is preventing you from getting at your files, here's how to repair it.
How to Fix the “Spotify Can’t Play This Right Now” Error in Windows
If Spotify for Windows isn't letting you play your favorite tunes, here's how to get it fixed.
How to Change File Explorer’s Default Folder in Windows 11
Sick of manually navigating to a specific file when opening File Explorer? Change its default location with these Windows 11 tips.
How to Add a Sidebar to the Desktop in Windows 10 & 11
Want the old Windows setup back? Add a sidebar with these apps.
How to Fix the Bad Image 0xc000012f Error in Windows 10 & 11
Here's how to fix the bad image 0xc000012f error on Windows.
How to Set Up Shortcuts to Open System Properties in Windows 11
Want quick and easy access to your system information? Cut out a few clicks with a shortcut for Windows 11