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MoreIs the Windows Start Button Not Working? Here's How to Fix It
The Start menu is an integral part of using Windows. Here's how to get it fixed again when it's not working.
How to Enable a Three-Column Widgets Board in Windows 11
Here's how to get more space on Windows 11's Widgets Board.
4 Fixes to Try if the Windows Snip & Sketch Tool Won’t Screenshot the Entire Screen
Are you having issues getting a whole-monitor screenshot with Snip & Sketch?
How to Fix News and Interests' High Memory and CPU Usage on Windows 10 and 11
Is the News and Interests feature making your Windows computer run slow?
8 Mistakes You Should Avoid Making as a Beginner to Windows 11
Windows 11 is quite a different beast than its earlier versions. Don't fall into these common pitfalls for the best experience
6 Easy Ways to Improve Your Virtual Machine Performance on Windows
Is your virtual machine virtually going nowhere? Give it a speed boost with these Windows tips and tricks.
The 5 Best Alternatives to Using Bluetooth on Windows PCs
Tired of Bluetooth pairing and connectivity issues? Ditch the tech and use these alternate methods to connect to other PCs or phones.
How to Install Websites as Desktop Apps on Windows
Love a website? Put it on your Windows desktop using any of these methods.
How to Fix the Error Code E84 on Steam for Windows
Log back into Steam for Windows with this handy guide.
3 Ways to Clear the Wallpaper History on Windows
Windows keeps track of the last five wallpapers you set, but you can flush out that history in a few steps.
How to Take a Screenshot of UAC Prompts on Windows
UAC will block any attempts to screenshot its dialog boxes, but you can get around this limitation with a handy trick.
How to Change Desktop Icon Spacing in Windows 11 and 10
Windows 11 doesn't give you the option to change the desktop's icon spacing, but there is a way to get around this limitation.
How to Speed Up Download Speeds in uTorrent for Windows
Are your torrents feeling more like trickles? Boost your uTorrent speeds with these tips for Windows.
6 Ways to Fix Minecraft's "Exit Code: 1" on Windows
Minecraft's "exit code: 1" issue can ruin a gaming session really fast. Here's how to get it fixed once and for all.
The 5 Best Alternatives to Microsoft PC Manager for Windows 10
If you're not a fan of Microsoft PC Manager, try these alternative apps for Windows 10.
What Are Calendar Viruses and How Do You Combat Them?
Are you getting weird event notifications on your Calendar app? It might be a scam that could infect your devices.
5 Ways to Fix a Windows Device That's Stuck in Dark Mode
Has Windows got you lost in the darkness? Get out of a permanent dark mode with these tips for Windows.
How to Use the "Paste as Plain Text" and "Mouse Jump" Features in PowerToys
Are you a PowerToys fan? Check out how to paste as plain text and use Mouse Jump with this handy tool.
5 Way to Fix the Virus & Threat Protection Engine Unavailable Issue in Windows Defender
Get this strange error message fixed in Windows Defender.
8 Apps for Changing the Created/Modified Date on a File on Windows
Adjust the created or modified date value on a file with these handy Windows apps.