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The Spring Cleaning Checklist & Toolset for Your Windows PC

March 19, 2016

You need to look after your computer. The hardware can collect dust and spread dirt, while the software can get bloated and slow down your system. By engaging in regular cleaning, you can ensure that your computer will always be at the top of its game. To help you out, we’ve rounded up a checklist… read more »

18 Essential Touch Gestures in Windows 10

March 13, 2016

Microsoft introduced touchpad and touchscreen gestures back in the era of Windows 8, leading a lot of people to wonder if a laptop or tablet was better for these gestures. Things got even murkier with other peripherals like touch-based mice and monitors. It’s clear that touch wasn’t very useful in Windows 8, but that’s not true at… read more »

10 Silly Windows User Errors That Actually Happened

March 11, 2016

Many of us have been saved by tech support at one time or another, their abilities stretching from missing files to malware scares. However, the less experienced the user, the more unpredictable their problems are likely to be. Despite professionals being trained to tackle all manner of issues, there’s no defense against a user that’s… read more »

How to Create Windows 10 Installation Media

March 10, 2016

Whether you arrived at Windows 10 through a dedicated upgrade or — in case you were not eligible for a free upgrade from Windows 7, 8, or 8.1  — purchased a shiny new Windows 10 license to upgrade to, eventually you will have to restore or reset Windows 10. There are now a whole host of ways to install Windows 10, and… read more »

The Quick Way to Add Another Column to Windows 10’s Start Menu

March 9, 2016

The Start Menu in Windows has had a storied history. Most users barely thought about its existence until it was taken away in Windows 8. Thankfully, Microsoft came to its senses and brought the beloved method of accessing our stuff in Windows 10, albeit with some pretty serious differences. One of those differences is a… read more »

How to Get the Most Out of Your Touchpad in Windows 10

March 7, 2016

Your Windows 10 laptop touchpad has potential beyond being a poor mouse replacement. We’ll show you how to set it up to use smart touch gestures with up to four fingers. Read the full article: How to Get the Most Out of Your Touchpad in Windows 10 MakeUseOf

How to Resolve Windows Update Problems in 5 Easy Steps

February 29, 2016

Windows 10 is constantly receiving updates, some big and some small, usually without a hitch. But problems can happen: the download getting stuck, the update refusing to install, or the system being caught up in a restart loop. Error messages for failed updates are rarely helpful, which means it can be hard to find a specific solution. We’ve rounded… read more »

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