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How to Make Window Snapping in Windows 10 Less Annoying With One Tweak

When you snap a window to the side of your screen, Windows automatically shows other apps you can snap to the other side. If you don't like this prompt, here's how to disable it.

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Use This Trick to Tweak Start Menu Transparency in Windows 10

Want to make your Start Menu in Windows 10 transparent? Here's how to enable it, plus an extra trick for adding even more transparency.

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5 Easy Ways to Disable a Windows Keyboard

Need to disable your keyboard in Windows? Here are several easy ways to do so no matter your reason.

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Why You Should Disable Thumbnails in Windows

You're probably used to Windows thumbnails, but did you know that you don't really need them? In fact, there are several benefits to turning them off.

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Every Windows User Needs to Know This Forgotten but Useful Trick

There's a small hidden menu in every Windows program that lets you quickly close a window and perform a few extra functions.

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How to Fix Corrupted Windows System Files With One Command

If you're seeing weird issues in Windows, it could be due to system files becoming corrupted. Here's how to fix them using the System File Checker.

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The Right Way to Access UEFI Settings on Windows

Need to access your UEFI in Windows 10? If you don't want to reboot and guess the right key at startup, here's a reliable way to do it instead.

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How to Declutter Search in Windows 10 With One Quick Setting

Does Windows Search bring up too many results for you? Here's how to declutter it and get cleaner results when looking for a certain file.

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You Need This Trick If You Use Multiple Accounts in Windows 10

Do you have multiple users on your computer? When someone needs to use it, you can let them log in without losing your current session.

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The Fastest Way to Open an Admin Command Prompt in Windows 10

At times, everyone needs to open an Administrator Command Prompt. Don't waste time -- use this super-convenient method to get to it faster.

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Take Ownership of Any Windows File With This Nifty Shortcut

When Windows tells you that you can't access a file or folder, it's a pain. Here's how to add a shortcut for taking ownership of anything to your right-click menu.

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How to Disable the Annoying Windows 10 "Hi" Screen

Did you know you can hide that "Welcome to Windows 10" animation that plays when you create a new PC account?

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How to Auto-Empty the Recycle Bin on a Schedule and Free Up Wasted Space

If you don't regularly empty the Recycle Bin, it could be wasting gigabytes of space on your data drive. But now Windows 10 can empty it automatically on a schedule.

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Set Your PC Power Button to Turn Off Your Screen Instead

By default, pressing the power button on your computer shuts it down. If you'd rather use it as a shortcut to turn off your screen, follow these easy steps to make that happen.

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How to Remove "Most Used Apps" From Windows 10 Start Menu

If you want to reclaim screen space in the Start Menu, one thing you can do is disable the Most Used Apps list or remove individual apps from the list.

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How to Use Your Windows 10 Power Button

You can shut down Windows using the physical button on your computer or the commands on the Start Menu. We explain what these options do and how to tweak them.

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This Nifty Windows 10 Trick Frees Up Disk Space

If you're running short of space on your main drive, you can shift apps and media to an external storage device and free up some much needed space.

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How to Use Different Wallpapers for Each Monitor in Windows 10

If you have two monitors and you're on Windows 10, you should consider setting a different wallpaper for each screen.

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This Simple Trick Saves Command Prompt Output to a Text File

Need to save some output from the Windows Command Prompt for later? Here's how to easily create a text file with the results of any command for safekeeping.

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Make Windows Defender More Effective by Flipping One Setting

Windows Defender is a fine antivirus, but you can make it even stronger in the Creators Update. Here's how to up its detection levels.

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