Windows | - Part 11

How to Disable Ads in Windows 10 File Explorer

Windows 10 has gotten a lot right, but it’s far from perfect. One of the most annoying parts of this version is that Microsoft has crammed ads into many places that were once clean. From “Recommended” junk in your Start Menu to ad-infested versions of the classic Solitaire and Minesweeper games, it seems that you… read more »

You Can Make Your Windows Desktop Even Darker, 7 Tips

A dark Windows theme is a good start to reduce eyestrain and increase the coolness factor for your desktop, but you can make your desktop even darker. Almost all of us grew up with light Windows themes. On old versions of Windows, dark colors were almost unheard of. With Windows 8, dark was suddenly cool. And it… read more »

How to Automatically Lock Windows 7/8.1 Whenever You Leave Your Desk

Locking your computer when you step away from your desk is always a good idea. You never know what kind of pranks someone might pull if they could get into your system. With the Windows 10 Creators Update, Microsoft added a Dynamic Lock feature that pairs your phone to your PC via Bluetooth and automatically locks… read more »

NEON Is the New Metro: How Windows 10 Will Change Its Look

Windows 10 is a work-in-progress. With every major update, Microsoft introduces new features. This year’s Redstone 3 update, which will follow the Windows 10 Creators Update, will include a functional and aesthetic shift called Project NEON. The new user interface (UI) is heavily influenced by past Windows distributions and will be available for all Windows 10 technology (i.e…. read more »

How to Remove the “Show Desktop” Button on Windows 10

Windows is great about letting you tweak and remove user interface elements sometimes, and stingy in other places. The Taskbar is a Windows element that carries plenty of keyboard shortcuts and changeable settings, but has one part that might annoy you. There’s a tiny sliver at the right side of your Taskbar that activates the… read more »

How to Supercharge Window Management in Windows 10

Any Windows user who works with more than one program at a time knows that your workspace can quickly become messy. Thankfully, there are all sorts of ways to control your Windows desktop to keep it from getting unruly, thanks to Windows 10’s multiple desktops and easy window snapping. If you’d like to get even… read more »

Why You Should Use a Vertical Windows Taskbar

Ever since it existed, the Windows Taskbar has appeared at the bottom of the screen. While it has changed in design over the years, that horizontal bar has become synonymous with the operating system. But did you know you can set it to appear vertically? We’re not only going to show you how to get… read more »

How to Fix Low Game FPS in Windows

Part of the beauty of AAA-rated games is the amount of care taken to detail in-game terrain, character models, shaders, and so on. The issue? Most users can’t embrace that beauty due to low performance gaming rigs. Does that mean you’re stuck in the limbo that is 30 FPS (frames per second) gaming? Of course… read more »

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