Windows | - Part 13

How to View the Update History in Windows 10

Windows Update has been revamped in Windows 10. Now, it’s not as pushy about restarting, and installs updates more efficiently so you don’t run into as many issues. However, Windows Update still isn’t perfect. Sometimes you might find that an update repeatedly fails to install, or run into other frustrating issues with Windows Update. When… read more »

The 12 Most Ridiculous Windows Errors of All Time

Computers and humans are so different. While computers are infinitely faster at processing information, they run into trouble if they try to stray from their course. These “fast idiots” contrast to people, who can’t think as fast as machines but can adapt much more easily. These relations have produced some hilarious situations where novice users… read more »

How to Set Up Your Printer in Windows 10

Printers have a reputation for being fiddly things to set up, but in Windows 10 it’s actually very easy to get your printer up and running. We’ll guide you through the different methods you can use to get Windows 10 to detect and connect to your printer. While these instructions are written with Windows 10… read more »

How to View All Drives in “This PC” on Windows

The hub for seeing all directories connected to your computer is This PC (or My Computer in older versions of Windows). It lets you access not only your internal drives, but any removable media connected to your PC like flash drives. We’ve shown how to change the drive letters that Windows assigns, but there’s another… read more »

PSA: Manufacturer Update Apps Are Actually Useful on Windows

It’s a sad reality that the vast majority of Windows laptops ship full of bloatware. Often, a good deal of it comes from the machine’s manufacturer. Whether you’ve got a laptop from HP, Lenovo, Toshiba, or any of the others, you probably had to spend some time purifying it. Because of this, nearly all manufacturer-provided… read more »

3 Easy Ways to Adjust Brightness in Windows 10

If your screen is too bright or too dark, it could cause eye fatigue and eye strain. Try to match your screen’s brightness with the ambient light using one of the methods below. Note that if your screen brightness is changing on its own, it may be due to the Adaptive Brightness feature in Windows… read more »

Google Just Outed an Unpatched Windows Vulnerability

Google has disclosed a zero-day vulnerability in Windows which is currently unpatched and being actively exploited in the wild. It’s far to say Microsoft is none too happy with this situation, claiming Google’s actions “puts customers at potential risk”. Sometime in early October, Google discovered serious vulnerabilities in both Windows and Flash. On October 21st,… read more »

Using Windows? Beware This New Tech Support Scam

There’s a new tech support scam doing the rounds, and this one fools users into thinking their computer has crashed. Fortunately, Microsoft is aware of the issue, and has detailed how to identify the scam, and then remove the resulting malware from your PC. Anyone who has used Windows will be well acquainted with the… read more »

10+ Windows Programs You Should Uninstall

With the many years that Windows has behind it, it’s no surprise what a wealth of software exists for the platform. Over the life of your Windows installation, you’ve probably picked up a variety of programs yourself. We hope that you’re using some of the best Windows software, but there’s another side. Many people keep unnecessary… read more »

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