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How to Set Any Windows Program to Launch Maximized Every Time

Tired of having to maximize windows every time you open a program? Here's how to set an app to open at full size, no matter what.

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A Cleaner Start Menu: Hide the All Apps List in Windows 10

If you're a Windows Insider, you have access to a new option that lets you hide the complete list of apps on your Start Menu.

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How to Change the Keyboard Repeat Rate and Delay in Windows 10

Tired of waiting so long before the key repeat rate kicks in? Here's how you can tweak it perfectly to your likely in Windows 10.

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How to Disable Password-on-Wake in Windows 10

Tired of typing in your password every time Windows 10 goes to sleep and wakes up? Here's how to disable that for good.

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How to View Any App's Recent Files in Windows 10

Windows 10 includes powerful search features, but did you know that you can see recent files created by a program without even opening it?

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No Touch Screen? Disable Ink Workspace in Windows 10 Now

If you don't have a touchscreen, the Windows 10 Ink features just get in the way. Here's how you can disable them.

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How to Hide the Volume Slider Display in Windows 10

Every time you change the volume in Windows 10, it pops up with a dialogue showing you the current level. If you don't like this, here's how to hide it.

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How to Set a White Desktop Background in Windows 10

Windows 10 doesn't let you choose white in its solid color wallpaper options by default. Here's a workaround to make your desktop white as snow.

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How to Disable Touchpad Tap-to-Click on Windows Laptops

If you never ever use touchpad taps to click your mouse, then you may be better off disabling the functionality altogether. Here's how to do that in Windows.

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How to Disable the Lock Screen in Windows 10 Pro

The Anniversary Update removed the ability to disable the lock screen. Home users are out of luck, but if you're on Windows 10 Pro, there's a workaround you can use.

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5 Windows Tricks to Help You Recover from PC Accidents

All progress aside, Windows 10 still contains countless traps for unsuspecting users. Thankfully, disaster is preventable and mistakes can be undone. We show you common Windows accidents and how to recover from them.

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How to Enable Dark Theme in Windows 10 (No Registry Tweaks)

The Dark theme in Windows 10 was a hidden setting for a while, but now that the Anniversary Update is here, anyone can turn it on with a single mouse click!

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How to Clear "Recent Files" in Windows 10's File Explorer

Windows 10's file explorer likes to shove recent and frequently used files in your face, but you can clear those out in just a few clicks.

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8 Surprising Windows Notepad Tricks You Must Know

The inconspicuous Windows Notepad is full of surprises. You'll want to keep this ancient Windows program handy at all times after we showed you some of the tricks it can do.

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How to Redirect Windows 10 User Folders to Cloud Storage

Windows 10 includes shortcuts to your default folders, but you can easily move these to cloud storage to ensure they're backed up.

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How to Get Rid of the Tab Preview Feature in Edge

If the new Tab Preview feature in Edge doesn't sit well with you, here's what you can do to disable it and go back to the way it was before.

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How to Extend the Windows 10 Lock Screen Timeout

The Windows 10 Lock Screen provides useful information, but it only lasts for a minute and then your monitors go to sleep. Here's how to keep the lock screen active for a longer time.

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10 New Tricks of the Windows 10 Anniversary Update You Must Try

The Windows 10 Anniversary Update is chock full of new features, but many aren't immediately obvious. Here we have summarized subtle and hidden tips and tricks you should really try out!

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How to Batch Rename Files & Folders in Windows in a Snap

If you have a lot of files and folders to rename in Windows, don't resort to doing it one by one. Here's a nifty tool to get it all done at once.

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