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How to use/useful functions for DiskPart in Windows 10
Diskpart is a very useful command line utility that allows you to manage the various partitions, volumes and disks/drives that are connected to the computer. There are so many things you can do with diskpart that it'd be hard to go through and explain every single one, but there are some functions that are particularly…
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How to change the Playback Device & Sound Levels in Windows 10
If you're not getting any sound from your PC and you have speakers/headphones plugged in or perhaps even a monitor with speakers, the PC may be set to the wrong playback device, or the level of the volume may be too low. Here is how to change those settings to ensure your PC's sound is set to come out of the correct device…
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How to run an SFC scan in Windows 10
The System File Checker (SFC) is a tool you can use to scan for and attempt to repair corrupted Windows files. This is a catch-all type of tool you can run if you're having issues with Windows and having trouble tracking it down. Issues SFC might help with include crashing, Windows apps (Settings, the Start Menu, File…
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How to install and activate ESET Mobile Security
You have gotten a virus on your Android device before and want to make sure to protect it or you are just being proactive as you have a lot of personal information on your phone. No matter the reason, ESET has an antivirus called ESET Mobile Security that is built to protect your android devices from harmful apps. Not sure…
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How to Create and Restore from a System Image in Windows 10
Windows offers multiple options for backing up data on your system. Things like OneDrive and File History are designed to back up your personal data: documents, pictures, music files, etc... but they don't carry your software programs over. If you are looking for a backup that includes data as well as programs, System…
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How to uninstall a previous antivirus after ESET is installed: Windows 10
You installed ESET on your computer and now everything is just at a standstill. Even the simplest of tasks and clicks result in a 5 minute wait time. This must be ESET's fault right? Well, not entirely. A lot of prebuilt (like HP, Dell, etc) desktops and laptops come with a trial antivirus that sees ESET as a virus. So…
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How to Backup and Restore Data Using File History in Windows 10
Windows offers a few different ways to back up your files. The most common choice, especially for those who have an external hard drive, is to use File History. File History is the primary offline data backup tool for Windows 10. It allows you to automatically save data to a drive and restore from it. It has some…
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How to Perform a Clean Boot on Windows 10
Sometimes your computer may feel unusually slow, taking longer than normal to respond when you interact with it or try to open a program. One possible cause of this is too many background programs opening automatically when you start the computer. One way to check if this is your problem is to perform a clean boot. 1.…
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How to Change Monitor Refresh Rate in Windows 10
If you have just gotten a gaming monitor that can do 120/144Hz or more and it doesn't seem to be as responsive as expected, it may be that the refresh rate setting in Windows is set incorrectly. This can be changed very quickly through the Display settings on any Windows 10 PC. 1. Right click on any open space on the…
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How to Get into BIOS from Windows 10
Description: This article will show you how to get to your BIOS menu
from Windows 10. The BIOS has a variety of settings that can
help resolve some issues or even just improve performance for those familiar
with it. Users with new machines may have difficulty accessing BIOS because of how fast boot up times have gotten.…
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How to Clear the Print Queue in Windows 10
The
print queue shows what documents have been sent from the computer to the
printer and are trying to print. If you are experiencing issues with documents not printing in Windows, and you have already verified that you are using the correct printer, it may
be because there are documents pending or running into an error…
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How to Fix Network Connection Issues in Windows 10
If
you're experiencing issues visiting websites that normally work just fine, there are quite a few methods to try to get your PC back online. The first thing to check with any internet outage is to reboot your router/modem to make sure they aren't the issue. A simple reboot could fix the problem within a minute. If you…
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How to Upgrade a Windows 10 Home to Pro
Windows 10 is the latest version of the long line of Windows
operating systems. Much like Windows 8 and 7 before it, has both a Home and a Professional version. However, upgrading to Windows 10 Pro is easier
than ever compared to the previous operating systems, giving you the means to
do so without even requiring…
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How to Set Up Windows 10 with Offline Account
Since the release of Windows 8, Microsoft has been pushing the use of a Microsoft Live account for personal computers. While the live account offers some benefits, many users still prefer an offline, or Local, account. With the release of Windows 10 1909, it has become more difficult to opt out of using a Microsoft…
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How to Remove Scam Pop Ups in Windows
So you are browsing the web with Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, or Firefox and get a popup scam that says your computer is infected with a virus, malware, etc or that there are numerous other issues with your computer and gives a number to call. These are pages created as a scare tactic for you to call and allow a scammer…
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How to Disable Mouse Acceleration in Windows 10
If you are looking to optimize your mouse accuracy for the latest games on Windows 10, you may want to look into disabling Windows 10's built-in mouse acceleration feature. Without mouse acceleration your mouse will move an exact distance for each movement you make your mouse. This is very useful for users who play games…
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How to Perform a Clean Install of Windows 10
A "clean installation" of Windows 10 means wiping your
drive and doing a fresh reinstall of the operating system from
installation/recovery media. Like with resetting/refreshing Windows 10 (Click here if
you want to learn how to do that!), a clean install is a reliable way to
troubleshoot issues that are hard to track down…
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How to Reset/Refresh Windows 10
If you're having having issues with your computer that are hard to troubleshoot or track down, you may want to consider resetting or refreshing your system. If it's slow and you've already tried to clean it out, or if it's crashing and reinstalling all your drivers hasn't fixed it. Maybe you keep having issues downloading…
