Windows 10 Articles
How To Set Your Own Scan Schedule For Windows Defender Antivirus
Not just for control freaks and geeks
Windows Defender, which is one part of the Windows Security suite of tools, is an antivirus Windows 10 App that comes pre-installed on Windows 10 computers. Its purpose is to […]
How To Check Out New Windows 10 Features With Windows Insider
Be on the bleeding edge of technology
Windows 10, unlike previous versions of Windows, receives regular feature updates that improve the user experience. Alongside typical bug fixes, Microsoft has continually improved and added to the initial Windows […]
How To Create a Passwordless Login On Windows 10
Upgrade your security with these alternative methods
If your password is poor, your system is at risk. Rather than rely on outdated security, Microsoft is leading the way with the Windows 10 May 2019 update, which added […]
How To Find Lost Or Forgotten Files On Windows 10
Plus add tags so you won't lose them again
Trying to hunt down specific files on your Windows 10 PC can sometimes feel like trying to locate your car keys. Technology hasn’t quite got to the point where we […]
How to Use the Windows 10 Sandbox
We get down and dirty with the nitty gritty
A raft of new features was added to Windows 10 with Microsoft’s May 2019 update, but the Windows Sandbox was one of the most important. It’s designed to give Windows […]
How To Disable Reserved Storage On Windows 10
Plus, what it is and how to enable it
Windows 10 was released back in 2015, and with regular updates and new features, Microsoft continues to improve the user experience for Windows users. The problem with regular updates is […]
How to Find Out What App is Using Your Webcam on Windows 10
In case you need to stop it
I will explain a very effective method to find out what app is using your webcam. This way, you can stop it from being used without your permission, or simply […]
How To Dual Boot Ubuntu With Windows 10
For both technical use and playing games
Windows 10 is currently the most popular computer operating system. This statement is validated by the billion users enjoying it worldwide as it continues to evolve with every update. That […]
5 Simple AutoHotKey Scripts To Make Your Life Easier
Just download, open in text editor, save and run
AutoHotKey is a beautiful tool. In an article published near the start of the year over at Help Desk Geek, I explained how to disable keys in Windows using AutoHotKey. […]
Does Windows 10 Need Antivirus When You Have Windows Defender?
The short answer is no and here's why
With the Windows 10 update came the new Windows Defender Security Center. It’s more functional than previous versions and has extra features such as a SmartScreen Filter and parental controls […]
Is Your Keyboard & Mouse Not Working? Here’s How To Fix Them
Try these before calling the technician
It’s bound to happen eventually. You’re in the middle of important work when your mouse and keyboard suddenly stop working on Windows. What do you do? Panic? Scream? Have a […]
How To Use Windows Without a User Password
Can be unnecessary, especially if you live alone
If you trust the people around you, then there’s no need to protect your Windows computer with a password. Entering a Windows password on your login screen can be time-consuming. […]
How To Check Your Printed Documents History On Windows 10
Plus see if anyone is printing without your permission
There will be many instances when it is useful to know what has been printed from a certain computer. You can find out everything that you’re about to print and […]
What To Do If Your Windows Mouse Suddenly Cannot Drag & Drop Files
Don't panic, these are easy quick fixes
Using your mouse to drag and drop files helps you enormously to work faster on your computer. But what if the function suddenly stops working? What do you do then? […]
How To Track Router History & Monitor Internet Activity
Warning: illegal unless it's you or your child
There is no direct way to access someone’s search history – even if they are connected to your home router. That said, you can set up your router to log […]
How To Fix The Black Screen Of Death On Windows 10
Instead of throwing it in the trash
Getting a blue screen of death is bad. But with it, at least your computer will tell you that there’s something wrong. On the other hand, if you end up […]
Easy Ways To Find Hardware & Other Computer Specifications
At your fingertips when you need it
“What do you mean how much RAM do I have? It’s a computer, how should I know?” If you’ve found yourself saying this, you will know the frustration of not […]
