How to Add Items to the "Create New" Context Menu in Windows 10
Adding items to Windows 10's "Create New" context menu involves manipulating the registry. Here’s how to do it.
How to Limit the CPU Usage for a Single Program in Windows
Got a resource hog on your hands? Cut it down to size by limiting its CPU usage on Windows.
6 Ways to Fix the Windows Shell Experience Host Causing High CPU Usage on Windows 10
If the Windows Shell Experience Host is taking up 100% of your CPU, there are some easy tricks you can use to calm it down again
How to Add Bluetooth File Transfer Shortcuts to Windows 10 and 11
Want to transfer files over Bluetooth, and fast? Here's how to set up Bluetooth shortcuts on Windows 10 and 11.
How to Password Protect a Folder in Windows
Need to keep a Windows folder private? Here are a few methods you can use to password protect your files on a Windows 10 PC.
What Is “Limit Reservable Bandwidth”, and Should You Change It on Windows?
Windows reserves 20% of your bandwidth for important processes, but it's not all bad news.
6 Ways to Fix a Recurring "Someone Else Is Using This PC" Shut Down Message on Windows
Sometimes Windows will warn you about another user using your PC, even when nobody else is. Here's how to fix it.
How to Clear Windows 11's Thumbnail Cache
If Windows 11's thumbnails aren't acting as they should, clearing the thumbnail cache should bring things back to normal.
How to Enable God Mode in Windows
Windows has a hidden shortcut to view all system settings at once. Here's how to easily get to God Mode.
How to Create an Internet Shortcut on Windows That Opens in Private Browsing Mode
Whether you’re concerned about privacy or simply like browsing the web in private mode, here’s an easy way to achieve this.
How to Improve the Performance of Any App With Windows' Game Mode
Windows' Game Mode can do more than boost your frames in videogames. It can also help you squeeze more performance out of any app on your PC.
4 Ways to Enable or Disable Transparency Effects in Windows 11
Windows 11's transparency effects look great, but it is possible to turn them off if they're not for you.
How to Make Your Windows PC Automatically Switch to the Strongest Wi-Fi Network
Spotty Wi-Fi? Let Windows do all the hard work for you and auto-connect to the Wi-Fi network with the strongest signal.
5 Windows Registry Hacks to Improve Your Gaming Performance
Performance is key for gaming, so use these registry tweaks to enhance your gameplay on Windows.
Is Windows Search Too Slow? Here Are 8 Tricks to Speed It Up
Windows Search is meant to be a fast and easy way to locate files. If you can find your lost files before it can, here's how to speed it up.
How to Bulk Resize Photos in Windows 10
Why manually resize photos one-by-one when you can let PowerToys do all the hard work?
How to Fix Windows When it Won’t Uninstall a Program
If Windows won't let go of a program, there are ways to force the OS to uninstall it.
How to Enable and Find Your Windows Boot Log
Want to see what your Windows PC is doing when it boots up? Here's how to enable the boot log, and how to find it.
11 Ways You Can Open the Windows Security App in Windows 11
Did you know you can create a desktop shortcut for Windows Security on Windows 11? Here's how to do that and more.
How to Enable the Last Active Click Feature for Taskbar Icons on Windows 10 & 11
Save a key press and automatically jump to the last active window with a single click in Windows.