Windows 10 Articles
What is the Waasmedic Service and Is It Safe?
Here's what you need to know
How to Remove the Activate Windows 10 Watermark
There's really only one way to do it
Mouse Keeps Double Clicking? 9 Fixes to Try
These are all very easy to do
Double-clicking is one of the most-used features in Windows 10, but problems arise when your mouse double-clicks when you don’t want it to.This can occur for a number of different […]
How to Turn Off or Disable Bitlocker on Windows 10
Warning: your data won't be protected anymore
You want to make sure your valuable data is safe and secure. The last thing you want to hear is that your data has fallen into the wrong hands, especially […]
How to Repair Microsoft Edge on Windows 10
We list all the steps you can take
While Microsoft Edge is a reliable web browser, there are instances when it crashes or refuses to open, interrupting your browsing sessions. If you rely on Edge for your web […]
How to Fix a Reference By Pointer BSOD on Windows
Switch to safe mode and then follow these steps
The adage that “nothing is perfect” is certainly true for software development, where bugs can and will derail the user experience. Unfortunately, if your PC crashes with a Blue Screen […]
How to Disable Secure Boot on Windows 10
Helpful with Linux or hardware installations
Most modern PCs have a feature called Secure Boot. The purpose of this feature is to prevent your computer from booting with unsigned firmware like drivers and even operating systems. […]
How to Use Linux Bash Shell on Windows 10
Commands for use with Ubuntu distribution
It’s possible to install and use the Linux Bash shell on your Windows 10 PC. This is a Linux subsystem that runs on your PC without installing Linux on a […]
How to Use the Windows 10 Whiteboard App
Like the real thing without the smudge marks
Office workers across the globe have experienced stark changes to the way they work over the last 15 or so months. Almost overnight, the global pandemic forced employers to pivot […]
How to Fix an irql_not_less_or_equal BSOD
It has something to do with permissions
If your Windows PC suffers from a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) error, it means that a catastrophic error has occurred that forced Windows to stop working. While BSODs are […]
How to Remove News and Weather from the Windows 10 Taskbar
Because it's blurry, slow, and ugly
The News and Interests widget (a.k.a. the News and Weather widget) in Windows 10 allows you to check the current weather with a quick glance at the taskbar. It also […]
How to Set Different Wallpaper on Each Monitor in Windows 11 or 10
You got more than one monitor. Why use just one wallpaper?
If you have a dual monitor setup, you can set a different wallpaper on each monitor using Windows Settings, File Explorer, or a third-party app. Set a Different Wallpaper for […]
What Is Easy Anti-Cheat on Windows 10 and Is It Safe?
Stop them from ruining your game
You’re getting messages about something called “Easy Anti-Cheat,” which you don’t remember installing. What does it do? Why is it on your computer? Is it a virus? You’re in the […]
How to Force Delete a File or Folder in Windows
Get rid of them for good
Trying to delete a stubborn file or folder from your Windows PC can be frustrating. For example, you could be pressing delete and thinking the file or folder is gone, […]
How to Fix “Your Windows 10 PC Did Not Start Correctly” Error
A list of helpful troubleshooting tips
It’s not so alarming when Windows fails to boot on your computer on the first try. It can be a sign of trouble when it happens repeatedly. A “Your PC […]
How to Fix Windows 10 Activation Errors
Warning: it could be a counterfeit
Most new computers and laptops you buy at the store or online usually come loaded with Windows 10. If you’re starting from scratch with a new build, you’ll need a […]
What is wudfhost.exe and Is It Safe?
Plus, how to troubleshoot problems
Booting up a Windows PC isn’t as simple as it seems—hundreds of services and system processes kick into action to load the essential components you’ll see and use, from your […]
What Is COM Surrogate (dllhost.exe) and Why Is It Running on My PC?
It's more mundane than you think
Looking through the list of processes on a Windows computer using Task Manager is a recipe for paranoia. There are plenty of strange-sounding programs running and usually no way for […]
What Is the AppData Folder in Windows 10
Comes in handy when troubleshooting problems
Every Windows PC contains the AppData folder. While most users may never need to access this folder, it can be useful if you want to reset the settings or want […]