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Get a second opionion from Windows Defender, when using a third-party antivirus, in Windows 10
We recommend that you install a security suite on your Windows 10 computer, that provides more features and better protection than the built-in Windows Defender Antivirus does. We appreciate products like Bitdefender, ESET, F-Secure, and so on. When you install a security suite, Windows Defender Antivirus gets disabled because it is not a good idea to simultaneously run two antivirus products that offer real-time protection. It is a recipe for failure, conflicts and performance issues.
How to sync the Windows 10 clipboard with other computers and devices
One of the best new features in Windows 10 October 2018 Update is the fact that you can store multiple items in your clipboard, and have them synchronized across Windows 10 PCs, and other devices. For the synchronization to work, you need to use the same Microsoft account on your devices, turn this feature on, and to have a working internet connection. Here is how to sync your Windows 10 clipboard across computers and devices:
How to use the Clipboard in Windows 10: paste older items, pin items, delete items, etc.
In Windows 10 October 2018 Update, Microsoft will introduce a new clipboard experience. The new clipboard is a lot more powerful than it ever was and comes with many new features that can make our lives easier. Now we can view the clipboard, paste old items from the clipboard, pin items to it, delete items, sync it across Windows 10 computers, and also clear the whole clipboard. If you want to learn more about how to use the new clipboard in Windows 10, read this guide:
How to use Sticky Notes in Windows 10
The Sticky Notes app has been present in Windows for a long time. In Windows 10, Microsoft decided to ditch the old desktop version of Sticky Notes and recreate it as a new, modern, universal app. The new Sticky Notes looks and works pretty much the same as the old one. However, it also supports integration with Cortana, which is something the old Sticky Notes could not do. Here is how to use the Sticky Notes app in Windows 10:
How to enable or disable the Dark Mode in Windows 10
The latest versions of Windows 10 come with a new feature that is called the Dark Mode. What it does is change the appearance of certain Windows interface elements from white to black. In other words, the Dark Mode blackens your Windows 10. That can be useful in low-light conditions like when working at night, and it can be equally great for users who prefer black instead of white. If you want to learn more about what the Dark Mode for Windows 10 is, what effects it has on the user interface, and how to turn it on or off, read on:
How to use Snip & Sketch to take screenshots in Windows 10
Starting with October 2018 Update, Windows 10 includes a new tool called Snip & Sketch. It is a rather simple tool that replaces the Snipping Tool, and which lets you take screenshots on your Windows 10 device, and edit them. If you want to find out how to open Snip & Sketch and how to use it to take screenshots, read this tutorial:
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How to use Sticky Notes in Windows 7 and Windows 8.1
Sticky Notes is an application that has been present in Windows for a long time. It is a small tool that allows you to create quick notes and place them anywhere on your desktop. You can format text in your notes, you can resize, and you can even paint them in a variety of colors. In Windows 10, the Sticky Notes app has changed and is different from the old Sticky Notes that exists on Windows 7 and Windows 8.1. That is why we decided to make two different tutorials for it. In this one, we share everything there is to know about using Sticky Notes in Windows 7 and Windows 8.1.
How to send messages (text, SMS, MMS) from my computer with Android Messages
When you are at work, you are more productive if you can see the text messages that you receive on your Android smartphone, on your PC, and reply from your PC. Until recently, this was possible only with paid third-party apps. Now, you can do it for free, using at least two services. Google offers the best of them, and it is named "Messages for web." Here is how to use this service to view the messages from your Android smartphone, send and receive SMS, and MMS messages, using a web browser, on any PC you wish:
How to enable Java in all the major web browsers
Do you need to visit websites and web services that rely on the old Java technology? Did you install Java on your computer but your browser says that Java is not present on your system? Why isn't Java working as it should and how do you make it work in your favorite web browser? These are the questions that we are going to answer in this guide. We show you how to enable Java in all the major web browsers where that is still possible. If Java is not working for you on Chrome, Firefox, Opera, Internet Explorer or Microsoft Edge, read on:
Use the Show or Hide Updates tool to block unwanted Windows 10 updates, including drivers
Windows 10 Home users cannot block Windows updates. They are automatically downloaded and installed. In theory, this is OK. However, some updates can be faulty, and cause system stability issues or crashes. Fortunately, Microsoft has released a tool that anyone can use to block some updates from being installed. It is named "Show or Hide Updates" and you can use it to block or unblock Windows 10 updates for drivers, and Microsoft software. If you want to find out where to get this tool and how to use it to block unwanted updates for Windows 10, read this tutorial:
Completely delete bad drivers from Windows, in 4 steps (all versions)
Drivers are critical because without them you cannot fully use your Windows computers and devices. However, some drivers can be too old and incompatible with your version of Windows, or new and insufficiently tested. To get rid of errors, crashes and Blue Screens of Death, you need to remove the faulty driver that is causing problems. The procedure for doing that is not straightforward, and we explain it in this tutorial:
NOTE: This guide applies to Windows 10, Windows 7, and Windows 8.1.
How long are millions of keystrokes and clicks, in years?
When you look at the technical specifications for modern gaming keyboards and mice, you notice that manufacturers provide lifespan estimations like "this keyboard will last 80 million keypresses" or "this mouse will last 30 million clicks." What do these metrics mean? Can you use them to estimate how many years these products last? I wanted to answer these questions, and I have performed some experiments, using software that tracks my day-to-day computer usage patterns. Here's what I have learned: