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Did you know with the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, you can now easily reset your pin or password, right from your device’s lock screen? Here’s how to get started: On your PC’s lock screen, click I forgot my password and sign in with your MSA account. From there, you’ll be asked to prove...

I have aToshiba Satellite laptop. It's used mainly plugged in. For those times I'd like to use it unplugged, I want to extend the battery's life as much as possible since this model laptop has a battery that is very hard to replace by the average user. Is it good policy to run it only on...

Revision Note: V1.0 (November 8, 2017): Advisory published. Summary: Microsoft is releasing this security advisory to provide information regarding security settings for Microsoft Office applications. This advisory provides guidance on what users can do to ensure that these applications are...

We hope you enjoyed this week’s episode of This Week on Windows! In case you missed it, catch up on the privacy enhancements coming to the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, check out this week’s Windows 10 Tip on how to make Start full screen – or, keep reading for what’s new in the Windows...

Hello, I am trying to open a file [FILE] with a program [PROGRAM]. I have a shortcut of those two on my desktop. When i drag and drop [FILE] on top of [PROGRAM], it works as expected, meaning that [FILE] gets openend correctly by using [PROGRAM] to open it (Similarly to how you would drop a...

So the laptop I use has on keyboard volume up and down buttons, how would I disable the pop noise it makes when I increase or decrease the volume? Hint hint. It's a MacBook in a dual boot Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Cortana can help you save money with coupons Link Removed Enabling Link Removedon your Windows 10 device also enables Cortana to help you in Link Removed. With Cortana in Microsoft Edge, Cortana can alert you with deals and coupons for the sites you’re shopping like Best Buy, Macy’s and...

Nvidia has recently added Telemetry to their graphic drivers which has irked some users. To disable the spyware follow the guides: NVIDIA Adds Telemetry to Latest Drivers; Here's How to Disable It (Update) - MajorGeeks

Today, we’re talking about how to get started with Windows Ink* in four easy steps. Windows Ink is part of the Windows 10 Anniversary Update and lets you capture ideas quickly and naturally with a pen or touch-enabled device. Get started with the Windows Ink Workspace Link Removed First...

Is your Windows10 not working well? Is it suddenly all buggy? There might be a time where your mail app won't open because of bugs. Maybe your WindowsStore app won't open because of bugs. Maybe your WindowsOS is corrupted to the point that it's broken some of the programs you're using. Maybe you...

For those members that don't want to take the time to learn how to use a 3rd party image program; there is a feature in windows that you might want to look at. Here's a link from HTG If this has already been posted, delete or what ever needs to be done. Thank you! Also a you tube video! How to...

Fred Langa has been helping solve readers' Windows-related questions on Windows Secrets for years. We've been running selected reader Q&A items this year, and have rounded up some of the most useful ones about how to live as a Windows 7 or Windows 8 user in a Windows 10 world. read more...

In the first of a weeklong series of Surface tips, we show how to seamlessly transition your Surface Book from laptop to clipboard or creative canvas. As we’ve noted before, the Link Removed has many uses: a high-performance laptop for superior productivity, a creative canvas to complement...

I have tried unsuccessfully to use the Windows 7 Search (and advanced search) facility to list music files. What I want is to list MP3 and FLAC files with the same filename on the same search results. I can of course see each type with separate searches but not both together. Hope someone can...

OneNote makes your paper notebooks, index cards, and sticky notes obsolete, taming the “paper jungle” and raising your note taking to a whole new level. Microsoft OneNote 2016 makes taking notes a paperless activity, helping you become more organized, more productive, and more persuasive with...

A new tool to help with configuring Windows 10's privacy settings is a wolf in disguise. read more Continue reading...

By default, the Mail app in Windows 10 is set to "learn" your email habits and adjust Inbox sync to match. You may not want this. read more Continue reading...

Windows 10's new Start Screen is completely customizable, but will take some time to give it some personal organization. read more Continue reading...

Set up your four default Quick Action buttons in the Windows 10 Action Center for easy access to your most used settings/actions. read more Continue reading...

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