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 Bring Back the Old-Style Balloon Tooltip Notifications in Windows 11 and 10
Remember the days of the little speed balloon notifications in Windows? Here's how to bring them back on Windows 11 and 10.
6 Ways to Compress Image Files in Windows 11 and 10
Compressing image files is a great way to save on storage space on Windows 11 and 10.
6 Ways to Selectively Delete Files in Windows 11
Learn how to remove files from Windows 11 with surgical precision.
How to Extract Icons From Application EXE and System DLL Files in Windows 11 and 10
Does an EXE or DLL file use a nice icon you want to use? Here's how to extract it using IconViewer for Windows.
How to Select the Priority Level for a Program in Windows 11
Setting program priorities is a handy way to sort out which apps get more attention than others. Here's how to set them up in Windows 11.
How to Add Handy Widgets to the Game Bar in Windows 11/10
There are lots of useful widgets on the Game Bar that not everyone knows about, such as its own built-in browser.
How to Apply Dark Mode to Websites in Google Chrome
Does the white background that most websites use blind you? Here's how you can force dark mode on various pages on Chrome.
How to Fix the Minecraft Launcher Error 0x803f8001 in Windows 11 and 10
If the Minecraft Launcher 0x803f8001 error has got you down, here's how to fix it on Windows 11 and 10.
How to Copy and Paste Between Windows 11/10 PCs and Android Devices
Copy-pasting text on your PC is really handy, but did you know that it's possible to copy-paste content between your Windows PC and an Android phone?
How to Fix the Battle.net BLZBNTAGT00000BB8 Error in Windows 11 and 10
The mysterious BLZBNTAGT00000BB8 error can hamper your gaming on Battle.net, but there are fixes you can perform on Windows to get rid of it.
How to Fix World of Warcraft Not Launching in Windows 11 or 10
Itching to get back into Azeroth, but the client won't let you? Here's how to fix World of Warcraft not launching on Windows 11 and 10.
How to Add Website Shortcuts to the Desktop Context Menu in Windows 11 and 10
Want to visit your fave websites in two clicks? Here's how to add a website to the context menu in Windows 11 and 10.
How to Fix a Missing NVIDIA Control Panel in Windows 11 and 10
The NVIDIA Control Panel is essential for tweaking your graphical settings, so if it decides to hide from you, here's how to bring it back.
How to Fix Call of Duty: Warzone Not Launching on Windows 11 and 10
Your biggest enemy in Call of Duty: Warzone should be your opponents, not the game client. Here's how to fix it when it can't launch on Windows 11/10.
How to Change File Explorer’s Drive Icons in Windows 11 and 10
Whether you want to set specific drive icons to better manage them, or you just want to add some flair, here's how to do it in Windows 11 and 10.
How to Change the Default Drag-and-Drop File Action in Windows 11 and 10
We all know that dragging and dropping a file moves it, but it doesn't have to always be that way.
How to Add Tab Thumbnails to Google Chrome
By default, Chrome doesn't show thumbnail previews in the Windows taskbar like other browsers do. Here's to enable it with a flag or an extension.
How to Revive the Windows 95 and XP Taskbars in Windows 11
Want to go back to the past? Here's how to restore the Windows 95 and XP taskbars with RetroBar.
How to Add a Bookmark Sidebar to Google Chrome
If you're looking to further customize Google Chrome and regularly use bookmarks, you may wish for a bookmark sidebar. Here's how to add one.
A Brief History of Windows From 1985 to Present Day
Learn how Windows evolved over its years, including how it got its name.