How to Create Daily System Restore Points in Windows
Restore points protect your Windows system, but what if you forget to make a restore point before making changes? Here's how to ensure that Windows makes a daily restore point.
How to Prevent Apps From Running in the Background in Windows 10
Want to prevent background apps from wasting battery and resources in the background? Here's how to block apps from running in the background on Windows 10.
How to Exclude File Types From Windows 10 Search
Seeing too many files show up in Windows search? Here's how to exclude file types from appearing when you search your PC.
What to Do When Windows Explorer Crashes in Windows 10
If Windows Explorer crashes, you don't have to restart your computer. You can actually bring Windows Explorer back to life using another little-known trick.
The Best Command Prompt Tricks and Tips
Command Prompt is a great tool for everyday PC users because it's easy to use, yet powerful. Here are 15 Command Prompt tricks and tips you may have missed.
How to Change the System Language in Windows 10
Here's how to change the system language in Windows 10, which is useful to know if you move countries or learn new languages.
How to Save Battery Life in Windows 10 With Power Throttling
Microsoft introduced power throttling which gives Windows users more control over how individual apps handle battery consumption while running in the background.
Type Emojis the Easy Way on Windows 10 With the Emoji Panel
Did you know that Windows 10 now has an emoji panel that lets you insert the perfect emoji at any time? Here's how to use it, and disable if you hate it.
How to Access Files on Windows 10 From Anywhere
If you just need access to files and folder, there's one solution that's frequently overlooked: OneDrive.
How to Limit the Bandwidth Allowed for Updates in Windows 10
When it comes to how much bandwidth Windows uses for background updates, Microsoft actually gives you complete control.
How to Save Screenshots Directly to Dropbox
If you take a lot of screenshots as part of your daily workflow, the feature is a massive timesaver.
How to Change CHKDSK's Wait Time Before It Runs
When Windows runs a disk check at startup, it's easy to miss the text to skip it. Here's how to make CHKDSK wait longer before it runs.
SlideToShutdown: The Best Hidden Feature of Windows 10?
Windows 10 is full of hidden tricks, and some of them are really cool -- like the little-known SlideToShutDown command!
How to Log Into Windows Without a Keyboard
If you find that your keyboard suddenly stops working, don't worry -- you can still get into Windows. Here's how to use the on-screen keyboard to log in.
How to Pin Websites to Start Menu in Windows 10
We recently showed you how easy it is to pin sites to your Windows 10 Taskbar, but another way to keep your favorite websites just one click away is to pin them to your Start Menu.
The Easy Way to Show Hidden Files and Folders in Windows 10, 8.1, and 7
Need to see hidden files and folders in Windows? Here's how to show them in Windows 10, 8.1, and 7 so that nothing is hidden from you.
3D Objects on Windows 10: What It Is and How to Remove It
If you've recently updated to the brand-new Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, you've probably noticed a new folder in This PC. It's called 3D Objects.
Even If You Don't Use Edge, You Need This Trick
In the Fall Creators Update, there's one tiny but super useful feature that might have you considering using Edge once in a while.
Windows Mixed Reality: What It Is and How to Try It Now
Windows Mixed Reality is a new feature that lets you use Windows 10 in virtual and augmented reality. Here's why it's exciting and how to find out if your PC supports it.
How to Make Any App Launch at Startup in Windows 10
You can save time by adding programs you open every day and having them automatically launch with your computer's startup.