Windows | - Part 6

The 10 Best Windows File Explorer Tricks and Tweaks

Windows File Explorer is the Windows default tool to browse your files. If you want to get the most out of it, you need to dig a little deeper. We’re going to share with you some of our favorite File Explorer tricks and tweaks. Whether it’s speeding through with shortcuts, bulk renaming files, or editing… read more »

5 Powerful Alternatives to the Windows Task Manager

As a Windows user, you’ll occasionally run into problems: unresponsive windows, high CPU usage, high disk usage, suspicious apps, etc. When that happens, the Windows Task Manager should be your first line of defense. Unfortunately, the Windows Task Manager isn’t very impressive. Did it receive a bunch of enhancements with Windows 10? Yes. Does it… read more »

How to Change Text Sizes and Fonts in Windows 10

The default font size in Windows 10 can be too small for some, especially when on a higher resolution screen. We’re going to show you how to adjust your system text size to your liking, along with how to change the font while you’re at it. If you want to enlarge more than just the… read more »

Ubuntu Is Now Available on the Windows Store

It’s actually happened. Yes, Ubuntu is available on the Windows Store. Windows Insiders can now download and install Ubuntu onto Windows 10, adding some command-line fun. This brings Linux and Windows together in an unholy union few ever imagined they’d live long enough to witness. This day has been coming for some time. Microsoft first… read more »

How to Optimize Steam’s Download Speeds in Windows 10

Every now and then Steam releases games for peanuts, like during their annual summer sales. A Steam purchase, however, is only half the battle. You’ll have to download these games too, which can be a herculean task after a buying binge. Moreover, if you have a poor internet connection you can find yourself downloading for… read more »

Every Windows User Needs to Know This Forgotten but Useful Trick

How many different ways do you know to close a window in Windows? You can click the X in the upper-right corner, use the Alt + F4 shortcut, or right-click a Taskbar icon and choose Close window. But did you know there’s an old relic hanging out in Windows 10 that’s been around for decades?… read more »

Take Ownership of Any Windows File With This Nifty Shortcut

Have you ever tried to open a file or folder on your computer and received an “Access Denied” error? Even if you’re the only user on your PC, this error still pops up at times and is frustrating to deal with. Taking ownership of the file in question solves the issue, but takes a few… read more »

5 Signs Windows Isn’t Broken: Troubleshooting for Dummies

How many PC issues have you experienced in the last month? A spotty internet connection, apps crashing, and system freezes aren’t foreign experiences to most Windows users. But when these occur, are you quick to blame Windows itself for these problems? The truth is that the Windows operating system (OS) isn’t really responsible for many… read more »

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