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How to Unlock the Dark Themes in Windows 10 Apps

Windows 10 lets you change your panes to all sorts of colors, but there's no obvious way to change their background. Here's a tweak that lets you darken some apps.

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How to Set Up Extra Optional Features in Windows 10

Did you know that there are a bunch of other optional features that you can install for Windows 10 through the Settings app?

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How to Create a Shutdown Timer on Your Windows Desktop

This neat trick will let you create an automatic shutdown timer just by double-clicking on a shortcut icon!

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How to Uninstall Groove Music on a Windows 10 PC

Windows 10 comes with a weird app called Groove Music, which you can't uninstall or remove using regular methods. Here's how you can get around that.

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How to Set a Website as Your Wallpaper in Windows 10

Have you ever wanted to set a website as your desktop wallpaper? Well, it's possible! Despite a few glitches here and there, this trick is pretty awesome.

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How to Enlarge Tiny Taskbar Thumbnail Previews in Windows

Windows lets you preview a running app if you mouse over it, but they're too tiny to be useful. Here's how to increase that size easily.

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This Windows App Alerts You When Your Accounts Are Hacked

Online tools will check to see if your accounts have been compromised, but this app will check twice a day for you automatically!

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A Quick Way to Tweak System Performance in Windows

Not into all the fancy looks of Windows? Here's how to shut them off and gain better performance.

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How to Pin Windows "Always on Top" Using a Keyboard Shortcut

If you've ever needed to keep a window on top no matter what other window you click, then this simple script will make it easier than ever to do.

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How to Get Rid of Lock Icons on Encrypted Folders in Windows

Lock icons on encrypted folders basically shout to world that these folders are important and hold sensitive information! Here's how to hide those lock icons and keep your data more private.

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See Who Last Logged Into Windows on the Login Screen

Ever feel like someone's trying to log into your computer when you're not around? Here's a feature you can enable to see who has logged into Windows recently.

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How to View & Change Your IP Address in Windows 7, 8, and 10

You can use your computer without even knowing your own IP address, but would you like to know how to check? Here's how to quickly check or change your IP address in Windows.

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How to Use File Paths Over 260 Characters in Windows 10

Is the 260-character limit to file paths in Windows keeping you down? Here's how to get around that in Windows 10.

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5 Windows 10 Taskbar Shortcuts That'll Save You Time

We all have to deal with the Windows taskbar on a day-to-day basis. Here are a few shortcuts that may make you more productive!

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How to Fix a Delayed Right-Click Menu in Windows 10

Tired of waiting every time for the right-click menu to show up in Windows 10? Here's a quick tip you can use to speed it up.

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How to Reset the Windows 10 Notepad to Default Options

If you're a fan of the Windows Notepad but want a fresh start, here's a quick way to return to its default settings.

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How to Hide Your Email Address on the Windows Login Screen

If you're on a computer in public, logging onto Windows can be a privacy nightmare as your email address is shown. Here's how to stop that from happening.

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How to View Hidden Files and Folders in Windows

Need to work with a hidden file or folder in Windows? Here's how to view them in just a few clicks.

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How to Set the ISS's Earth Live Feed as Your Screensaver

The International Space Station provides a 24/7 live feed of its view over Earth -- and with very little effort, you can set that video feed as your screensaver on Windows. Here's how.

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How to Fix the Accessory Folder Gone Missing in Windows 10

If the Accessory folder has suddenly disappeared on you in Windows 10, here's a trick you might be able to use to bring it back.

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