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Tutorials, how-to guides, and blog posts about using Windows. How to use laptops, tablets, PCs, and other gadgets with Windows.

How to enable the File Explorer Dark Theme in Windows 10

How to enable the File Explorer Dark Theme in Windows 10

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 18.09.2020
Did you know Microsoft created a File Explorer Dark Theme in Windows 10? If you're tired of bright windows when you browse the files on your PC at night, you can opt to enable the File Explorer Dark Mode. However, when you apply this dramatic...
3 ways to enable the Windows 10 libraries

3 ways to enable the Windows 10 libraries

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 16.09.2020
The Windows 10 libraries are virtual collections of folders on your system. Microsoft did not enable the libraries in Windows 10 by default, although many users consider them a must-have when it comes to finding and organizing files. This tutorial illustrates three ways to enable...
How to manage BitLocker on a USB memory stick or flash drive

How to manage BitLocker on a USB memory stick or flash drive

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 15.09.2020
If you've taken the time to protect your data using BitLocker To Go, you might want to understand the options you have for managing your encrypted USB memory stick or flash drive. Basic usage includes nothing more than entering your password, but you need to...
How to configure System Restore in Windows 10

How to configure System Restore in Windows 10

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 10.09.2020
While having the ability to restore your system from a restore point is one of Windows' most useful features, it may be that some people will want to turn it off for all or some of their partitions. Others may wish to change how much...
How to add a Microsoft account to Windows 10

How to add a Microsoft account to Windows 10

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 07.09.2020
When you install Windows 10 or set it up for the first time, the operating system invites you to create a Microsoft account. However, during the setup process, you only get to configure one Microsoft account. What if you need to use more than one...
The Windows 10 workgroup and how to change it

The Windows 10 workgroup and how to change it

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 02.09.2020
The Windows 10 workgroup is a simple way to link together a small number of computers and devices, which makes it ideal for home networks, as well as small offices and businesses. If you want to facilitate sharing resources (files, printers, etc.) with other devices...
What is System Restore and 4 ways to use it

What is System Restore and 4 ways to use it

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 01.09.2020
System Restore is one of those Windows apps that can be categorized as being an "oldie but goldie." If something suddenly stops working as it should or if your Windows 10 PC breaks down without notice, you'll want to know about System Restore and how...
How to remove BitLocker To Go from a USB drive

How to remove BitLocker To Go from a USB drive

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 28.08.2020
BitLocker To Go is useful when you want to protect the data on your removable drives (USB memory sticks, external hard disks, etc.). Though it can be helpful, it may not appeal to all users, because it asks you for a password each time you...
3 ways to create a restore point in Windows 10

3 ways to create a restore point in Windows 10

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 25.08.2020
When your Windows 10 machine breaks and refuses to work, System Restore is one of those lifesaving tools that makes you thankful they exist. That's because you can use it to repair your PC if you've created a system restore point before it started to...
How to select or highlight text in Windows

How to select or highlight text in Windows

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 24.08.2020
It is hard to ignore the usefulness of selecting text efficiently in Windows, especially if you use Microsoft's Word, WordPad, or Notepad on a daily basis. After all, highlighting a fragment is always the first step, regardless of what you want to do with that...
When was a program or app installed in Windows 10?

When was a program or app installed in Windows 10?

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 20.08.2020
You may have your Windows 10 computer or device for a long time. It has many apps and programs installed, and you don't even remember when they got there in the first place. Do you want to find out when an application was installed in...
How to encrypt a system partition with BitLocker in Windows 10

How to encrypt a system partition with BitLocker in Windows 10

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 10.08.2020
BitLocker Drive Encryption is one of the most used encryption solutions for Windows. It's a security tool found in Windows 10 Pro and Enterprise editions that helps protect your data from unauthorized access. It does that by allowing you to encrypt system partitions, as well...
2 ways to enable System Restore in Windows 10

2 ways to enable System Restore in Windows 10

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 06.08.2020
System Restore is an old feature that has been present in Windows operating systems for a long time. However, it's still useful today on modern Windows 10 operating systems. It's one of those tools that can save you a lot of time and headaches when...
How to change a folder's view template in Windows 10's File Explorer

How to change a folder's view template in Windows 10's File Explorer

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 05.08.2020
In Windows 10, you can use one of the five built-in view templates to have File Explorer display a folder's contents just the way you like them. This helps you optimize the way you see the files stored in that folder for increased efficiency and...
Get access to a BitLocker-encrypted USB drive when you forget its password

Get access to a BitLocker-encrypted USB drive when you forget its password

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 05.08.2020
You've encrypted your flash drive using BitLocker To Go, and now your data is safe from prying eyes. To anyone without your password, your files are garbled beyond comprehension. Unfortunately, if you lose your BitLocker password, your data stays just as indecipherable to you as...
How to change a folder icon in Windows 10 in 3 easy steps

How to change a folder icon in Windows 10 in 3 easy steps

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 04.08.2020
Changing a folder icon in Windows 10 can help you identify and locate it faster, allowing you to customize each folder according to your style. Not to mention, it breaks up the monotony of yellow folder icons on your Windows 10 computer or device. Change...