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Scale Down an Image in Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android
So you just downloaded some pictures from your new fancy Canon or Nikon camera? Well, get ready for some huge...
Windows 8
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Windows 8/10 Desktop Gadgets
In Windows 8, Microsoft is moving away from desktop gadgets. Instead they want developers to write Metro-style apps, which also...
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Cleanup the WinSxS Folder in Windows 7/8/10
In Windows 7 and Windows 8/10, there is a new folder under C:\Windows called WinSxS, which basically stores dll and...
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Join Windows 7 HomeGroup from Windows 8
So now that Windows 8 is coming out, you’ll be happy to know you can join it to your existing...
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Fix “Your PC’s CPU isn’t compatible with Windows 8/10” Error
I’ve installed Windows 8/Windows 10 on a couple of machines lately to play around with it and it has installed...
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Top 10 Differences between Windows 7 and Windows 8/10
Like Windows 7 was to Windows XP (see our previous post on the differences between Windows XP and 7), Windows...
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Merge Two Partitions in Windows 7/8/10
One common complaint that I get from friends and family is that their computers with default system configurations from Dell,...
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How to Move a Window with the Keyboard in Windows 11, 10, and 7
Window stuck off-screen or need to reposition without a mouse? Here are 3 keyboard methods to move windows in Windows...
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Use Alternate DNS Servers In Windows For Faster Internet
For many computer users who have complaints about their ISP’s Internet speed, one factor they may not be considering is...
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How to Fix “You Need to Format the Disk” Error for USB Drives and SD Cards in Windows 11/10
Windows says "You need to format the disk in drive X:" before you can use it? Try these fixes first...
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How to Export, Clear, and Increase the Size of Windows Event Logs in 2026
Need to export, clear, or resize a Windows event log? Here's how to do it in Event Viewer and PowerShell...
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Enable and Disable Windows Features
No matter which version of Windows you use, there is a lot of features that are installed with the system...
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Prevent Access to the Command Prompt in Windows
The Windows Command Prompt is a robust solution for administrators to quickly and easily keep a system up and running...
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Run Old DOS Games and Programs in Windows XP, Vista, 7/8/10
Many improvements have come with the most recent versions of Windows. Unfortunately, along with these improvements, support for running certain...
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Prevent Users from Changing the Screen Saver/Lock Screen in Windows
All users of Windows 7/8/10 have the ability to change the look and feel of their computing experience. This includes...
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How to Capture Popup Menus with Snipping Tool in Windows 10 and 11
Popup menus vanish the moment you click Snipping Tool. Here's the keyboard shortcut trick that keeps them visible so you...
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How to Change the Registered Owner Name in Windows 11, 10, and 7
The registered owner name in winver is a quick registry edit away. Here's how to change it in Windows 11,...
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Restart the Explorer.exe Process Correctly in Windows
You may think that you need to restart your computer in order for registry changes to take place. Not necessarily....
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Remove the Text Labels from Desktop Icons in Windows 7/8/10
If you want to simplify the display of icons on your Windows 7/8/10 desktop, you can “remove” the labels from...
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How to Prevent Windows from Saving Remote Desktop Credentials (Windows 10 & 11)
Stop Windows from saving RDP passwords using Group Policy, registry, or Credential Manager. Works on Windows 10 and Windows 11,...
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Backup and Restore Your Pinned Taskbar Items in Windows 7/8/10
The Windows 7//8/10 taskbar can be a very handy launch bar where you can pin programs you use often. You...
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How to Add a Message to the Windows Logon Screen (Windows 10 & 11)
Want a custom message on your Windows logon screen? Here's how to set it up using Local Security Policy or...
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How to Run Programs as Administrator in Windows 10 and 11 (2026)
Getting "Access Denied" errors in Windows? Here are 6 ways to run any program as administrator in Windows 10 and...
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Why Does 64-bit Windows Need Two Program Files Folders?
Although Windows XP did have a 64-bit version, it wasn’t until Microsoft released Windows Vista that consumers really had to...
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How to Disable Snap Windows (Aero Snap) in Windows 7, 8, 10, and 11
Windows snapping windows when you don't want it to? Here are 4 ways to disable Snap in Windows 7 through...
