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How to Enable HDR in Windows 10
This guide will show you how to enable HDR in Windows 10. HDR is a way to get a brighter, more vibrant picture in certain videos, games and apps that support it. Note: Your monitor must support HDR to even see the option to enable this setting. If it is not listed in Settings, then the monitor selected does not support it.…
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How to Use Snipping Tool in Windows 10
Looking for a quick way to take a screenshot of a specific part of your Windows 10 computer? The built-in snipping tool is a great way to do that quickly. This guide will show you how to use the snipping tool in Windows 10. Here is how to access and use the snipping tool: * In the Windows Search Bar type Snipping Tool and…
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How to set up Parental Controls in Windows 10
Looking to control your kids PC usage? This guide will show you how to set up parental controls in Windows 10. Parental Controls in Windows 10 can be used to restrict screen time, block websites, control what game ratings your child has access to, and prevent making purchases in the Microsoft store without your approval.…
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How to Manually Add a Program to Startup on Windows 10
Looking to get a program to start up with your PC that is not found in your list of Startup programs? This can easily be changed to get that specific program up and running when you start up your PC. Here is how you add a program to your Windows startup so that it can open as soon as you log in: * Open the Start Menu to…
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How to set a Home Page in Microsoft Edge
This guide will show you how to set up a home page in Microsoft Edge web browser. 1. Click the three dots at the top of Microsoft Edge, then click on Settings. 2. Click Start, home and new tabs from the Settings menu. 3. To set a specific page, click the option for Open these pages. 4. From the additional options that…
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How to tell which version of Direct X is installed in Windows 10
This article details how to check which version of DirectX is installed on a Windows 10 computer * Click on the Windows start button, and then type dxdiag in the search box. * Click on dxdiag to open the DirectX Diagnostic Tool. * The DirectX the computer has installed is listed beside the DirectX version.
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How to reset Microsoft Edge to default settings
This guide will show you how to Microsoft Edge to its default settings. This will reset the startup page, new tab page, search engine, and pinned tabs. It will also disable all extensions and clear temporary data like cookies. Your favorites, history and saved passwords will not be cleared * Click the three dots at the top…
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How to enable Remote Desktop on a Windows 10 Pro computer
Working from home or just trying to access your PC away from home? Windows 10 does have a built in remote desktop feature, while there are plenty of third party software solutions out there for remote software, Windows 10 Pro users do have the remote desktop functionality built into the operating system. Remote desktop…
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How to enable Windows Sandbox on a Windows 10 Pro computer
Windows Sandbox is a newer lightweight desktop environment tailored for safely running applications in isolation similar to a virtual machine. This feature is not enabled by default but can easily be turned on for any Windows 10 Pro systems after the Windows 10 1903 build. Unfortunately, this feature is not in Windows 10…
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How to adjust the Virtual Memory size in Windows 10
If your Windows 10 computer is running low on virtual memory, you can adjust the size of paging file. If you're getting low on memory issues with Windows 10 or seem to notice slow performance while using your PC, this can be a good way to improve system performance. Here is how to adjust the virtual memory size in Windows…
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What to do when Windows 10 won’t stay in sleep mode
If you are having difficulties keeping your PC to sleep in Windows 10, try out these helpful tips and settings changes that way your PC does not turn on when you are not expecting it after putting it to sleep. Here is what you can try to get Windows 10 to remain in sleep mode: 1. Open the Power Options in Settings. You can…
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Some of the Most Useful Windows 10 Keyboard Shortcuts
The list below are some of the most widely used
keyboard shortcuts for Windows 10! These can help speed up your browsing, general computer use, or are just helpful reminders of quick ways to get actions done on your Windows 10 PC. Check them out: * Ctrl + C: Copy any selected text/images to your
clipboard (clipboard is…
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How to take Ownership of a File or Folder in Windows 10
Are you trying to accessing files transferred from another computer or getting a message stating you don’t have permission to access a file? Thankfully this can be corrected quite easily through Windows Properties to get you access to your files again. Here is how to take ownership of a file or folder in Windows 10: *…
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How to correct a System Extension Block Error in ESET on your Mac
If you are receiving a message that says "Your computer is not protected" as soon as you install ESET on a Mac, this can easily be fixed. This issue is a common issue when first installing ESET on MacOS 10.13 and later. It will also involve a Your computer is not protected notification. If you receive that message when you…
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How to fix "Your computer is not fully protected" warning from your ESET product on a Mac
Have you just updated your Mac OS software and now ESET is giving a "Your computer is not fully protected" warning? This can be easily fixed to get your ESET back up and running to its full potential quickly. To fix this error: 1. Click on
the Apple in the menu bar found at the top of the screen. 2. Select…
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How to Fix Facial Recognition / Camera Not Recognized in Windows 10
If you're experiencing issues with your camera for online applications or video chats, or built-in Windows 10 Camera software, there are quite a few methods to try to get your camera back up and running. Here are some methods to get the camera back working on your Windows 10 PC: Reset
Facial Recognition Sign in 1. Right…
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How to manually open the ESET Banking & Payment Protection secured browser
Do you have ESET Internet Security or Smart Security Premium and wish to make sure your online shopping or banking is protected? You can easily open up the secured Banking & Payment protection browser, a feature of ESET that will help keep you safe online for these websites. Banking & Payment protection is an additional…
