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tutorial Where are screenshots saved in Windows? Change their location

Where are screenshots saved in Windows? Change their location

To answer questions like “Where do screenshots go on Windows 10?” or “Where are screenshots saved in Windows 11?”, you must first understand there are several ways to take screenshots on your computer or device. Screenshots (also called print screens or snips by some) are saved to your clipboard or in a default location. Fortunately, you can easily change the Windows screenshot folder. If
tutorial How to view your shared folders in Windows (3 ways)

How to view your shared folders in Windows (3 ways)

Are you looking for an answer to the question: “Where can I see all the folders shared on my Windows computer or device?”. We thought it was a really good question, and we decided to answer it. There are three different alternatives to view your Windows shared folders: one using File Explorer, one using Computer Management, and one using the command line (Terminal, Command
tutorial How to delete files in Windows (permanently or temporarily)

How to delete files in Windows (permanently or temporarily)

Whether it’s work-related documents and presentations or personal pictures and files, when you run out of space on your Windows 10 or Windows 11 computer or device, you must delete some of them. We all delete files regularly, and yet, not many of us know how the process works or that there is more than one way to delete files. If you want to
tutorial How to turn off SmartScreen in Windows

How to turn off SmartScreen in Windows

The SmartScreen filter, Windows SmartScreen, or the Windows Defender SmartScreen are the same protection feature, with different names, depending on the Windows version you’re using. While it helps protect your computer from malicious files, apps, and websites, some users consider it annoying and want to disable it. If you want to turn off the SmartScreen filter, here’s how it’s done: IMPORTANT NOTE: Disabling
tutorial How to open an unknown file in Windows

How to open an unknown file in Windows

We all encountered files with uncommon extensions from time to time. Of course, many of us know about .docx files, .pdf files, .mp3 files, or .iso files. However, have you heard about the .eps file extension? How about .dng or .eps? What do you do if you have to open such files? In this article, I’ll show you how to deal with unknown file
tutorial What is the SmartScreen filter, and how does it work?

What is the SmartScreen filter, and how does it work?

If you use Microsoft Edge in Windows 11 or Windows 10, you may have encountered the SmartScreen filter or the Windows Defender SmartScreen. This is a feature found in all modern Windows operating systems. Its purpose is to steer you away from malicious and dangerous websites and files that you find online. It is a useful feature that enhances your safety, and you should
tutorial How to open Folder Options in Windows 10 and Windows 11

How to open Folder Options in Windows 10 and Windows 11

Most Windows users rely on File Explorer to access and organize their files and folders. And while the app works well for most tasks, you may want to change certain settings. To do that, you must first open the Folder Options window, where you can set things like how folders are opened in Windows 10 or the default location for new tabs in Windows
tutorial How to use tabs in Windows 11’s File Explorer

How to use tabs in Windows 11’s File Explorer

Are there tabs in File Explorer? Many readers have asked this question in their emails to us and luckily, Microsoft has recently released this very requested feature for File Explorer. Unfortunately, Windows 10 won’t get this functionality so you must switch to Windows 11 if you want to use tabs. While some of you will be disappointed by this news, if you use Windows
tutorial How to see all the hidden files on a Windows computer

How to see all the hidden files on a Windows computer

By default, both Windows 10 and Windows 11 hide many files and folders from your view. First of all, they hide any items you’ve set as hidden and those set as hidden by other user accounts, certain apps you installed, and the operating system itself. Second, Windows also hides from view the files and folders critical to its operation to ensure users don’t delete
tutorial How to unhide files and folders in Windows

How to unhide files and folders in Windows

Hiding important files or folders on your Windows PC can be useful if you want to keep them relatively safe. However, there comes a point when you’ll probably want to unhide those files and/or folders. Fortunately, you can do it just as easily as hiding them. Whatever your reasons are, in this tutorial, I’m going to show you how to unhide files and folders
tutorial How to hide files and folders in Windows

How to hide files and folders in Windows

If you have some files and folders that you want to keep safe from prying eyes, you might want to hide them so others can’t access them easily. Luckily, Windows allows you to hide all kinds of items, using only built-in tools like File Explorer or commands run in PowerShell or Command Prompt. In this guide, I show you how to hide both files
article The Recycle Bin in Windows 10 and Windows 11

The Recycle Bin in Windows 10 and Windows 11

Regardless of your operating system, using the Recycle Bin in Windows 10 or Windows 11 is unavoidable. If you remove something either on purpose or by accident from your Windows computer or device, you can easily get it back from the Recycle Bin. This tutorial illustrates all you need to know about the Windows 11 and Windows 10 Recycle Bin, answering questions like “What
tutorial 5 ways to create a new folder in Windows

5 ways to create a new folder in Windows

All Windows operating systems, including Windows 11 and Windows 10, rely on using folders and files for structure. So knowing how to create a new folder in Windows when you need one is one of the most basic and important things to master. But do you know how many ways there are to create a new folder in Windows? Read on to see five
tutorial Fix problem: Drag and drop not working in Windows

Fix problem: Drag and drop not working in Windows

Have you encountered the problem in which you can no longer drag and drop files and folders in Windows 10 or Windows 11? You can click and right-click on files and folders, you can select files and folders, but you can't drag and drop them anymore. We've encountered this issue ourselves, and after searching for many possible solutions, we've found one which should work
tutorial How to create multiple folders at once

How to create multiple folders at once

Are you wondering how to create multiple folders in Windows 10 or Windows 7? That can be very useful if you’re a teacher, for instance. Say that you have a dozen students in a class, and you need to make a folder for each of them on your Windows PC. Sure, you can manually create a folder for each student, but that might take
tutorial 5 ways to upload files to Google Drive

5 ways to upload files to Google Drive

Are you a fan of Google’s services, especially Google Drive? Why wouldn’t you be, considering that it’s one of the best cloud storage solutions out there? However, if you didn’t have the chance to use it until now, you might be wondering how it works. Do you know how to upload files or folders to Google Drive? Do you know how to upload a
tutorial How to run commands from File Explorer in Windows 10

How to run commands from File Explorer in Windows 10

File Explorer is one of the core apps of Windows 10. It is the place you go to when you need to manage your files and folders. However, File Explorer also has some other hidden capabilities. One spectacular feature is the fact that Windows 10 lets you run commands directly from File Explorer using nothing else but its address bar. It is not something
tutorial How to connect to an FTP server in Windows 10, from File Explorer

How to connect to an FTP server in Windows 10, from File Explorer

Did you know that Windows 10 includes a built-in FTP client? It might come as a surprise, but we’re talking about File Explorer! One of the lesser-known features available in File Explorer is that it can handle connections to FTP servers. You can use File Explorer to do all the file and folder management operations you would expect on an FTP server: copy, move,
tutorial How to use the File Explorer views in Windows 10 like a pro

How to use the File Explorer views in Windows 10 like a pro

One of the strengths of File Explorer is the number of different ways you can view the content of a folder on your Windows 10 PC. Whether it is a bare-bones listing of file names or a view that shows graphics in large-sized thumbnails, File Explorer makes it easy to see data in the layout you prefer. You can use your mouse, touchscreen, or
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