-
Windows 10 Display Color Calibration Tips & Tricks
If you're not happy with how your monitor looks on your Windows 10 PC, you can use the built in calibration software to help you pick out some new settings for your monitor. The Windows 10 Display Color Calibration is a built-in tool that will walk you through step by step with various settings and changes that are…
-
How to create a Power Plan in Windows 10
Do you want to set up a way for your PC to go to sleep after just a few minutes when its on battery life to help preserve its battery life? Perhaps you are just looking to manage when the monitor/display turns off and not your whole PC. This article will show you how to create a custom power plan to manage the computers…
-
How to Uninstall Video Drivers in Windows 10
Video driver issues can cause a number of different problems on your system. Random black screens during use, stuttering or crashing during gaming, even not being able to wake your computer from sleep can be related to the video drivers. Basically, if it's a problem manifesting itself on your monitor, it could be related…
-
How to Check if Windows 10 is Activated
If you're unsure whether your copy of Windows 10 is activated or not, it's very easy to check. 1. First, click your Start Button then go to Settings. The Start Button will be located on your taskbar, typically on the bottom-left corner of your screen. You can click the gear icon or scroll through the list of programs to…
-
How to Set up Multiple Displays on Windows 10 Computers
We have an updated version of this article; Dual Monitor Setups for Laptops and Desktops Multi-display configurations are pretty common. Having more screen real-estate lets you improve productivity and workflow , and really it's just nice to have in general. Windows provides a simple and easy way to configure multiple…
-
How to Change Default Desktop Icons in Windows 10
This article will show how to change the default desktop icons in Windows 10. This can be used to add/remove such icons as This PC (My Computer) and Recycle Bin from the desktop. * Right-click on the Start button, typically found at the lower-left corner of the screen, then click on Settings. * In the Settings menu, then…
-
How to change text size in Windows 10
Looking to just change the text size of Windows 10 and not the overall size of all items on the PC? This guide will show how to change just the text size in Windows 10. NOTE: This requires Windows 10 version 1903 or later to be installed. * Right-click on the Start button, typically found at the lower-left corner of the…
-
How to Check Which Version of Windows 10 your PC is Running
This guide will show you how to check which version of Windows 10 is active and installed on your computer. To check this: 1. Right click on the Start button, typically found at the lower left corner of the screen, then click on Settings. 2. Click on System in the Windows Settings pop-up window. 3. Click on About on the…
-
How to Locate Data on an Old Hard Drive
Most people have to upgrade their computers or have had a computer stop working due to hardware failure. This article explains how to locate your pictures, documents, and other files off an old hard drive. * Get the hard drive out of the old computer. This step is simple for a desktop, though the difficulty can vary for…
-
How to Daisy Chain DisplayPort Monitors
This article will explain how to daisy chain multiple monitors with display port connections. Daisy chaining describes connecting devices one to another instead of each to the computer. * You will need a graphics card with DisplayPort 1.2 as well as monitors with DisplayPort output. The last monitor in the chain does not…
-
DVD is not Showing Up in Windows 10
An article on how to ensure DVDs you put into your system can be read and played in a Windows 10 system 1. Run Troubleshooting through the Control Panel. * Open the Control Panel. You can do this by clicking on the Type here to search, entering Control Panel, and selecting the top result. * Ensure the control panel is…
-
How to Change the Screen Orientation in Windows 10
If you're using a monitor vertically and you need to get it changed, or just want to experiment with how your screen can be set up, we will show you how to adjust the orientation of your display in Windows 10. The orientation of the screen can be changed between options for landscape, portrait, landscape (flipped), or…
-
How to create a desktop shortcut on Windows 10
This guide will show you how to create desktop shortcuts for programs or websites in Windows 10 through three different methods. Creating shortcuts from specific websites or programs * Right click anywhere on your desktop background and hover your cursor over New, and then choose Shortcut. * Type in a website that you want…
-
How to Fix a Boot Configuration Data File is Missing Error in Windows 10
This article explains how to fix a boot configuration data file is missing error: error code 0XC0000034. * Insert Windows 10 installation media DVD or USB flash drive. Boot to the media. For example, press F11 during boot up on a PowerSpec computer to select the installation media as the boot device. * At the Windows setup…
-
How to Check What Version of Office You Have
An article explaining how to check which version of Microsoft Office you have installed on Windows 10 1.) Open any Microsoft Office program that you have on your system. Word, Excel, and PowerPoint are the most-commonly installed software. 2.) On the top left corner of the Office program, click on File. 3.) Within File,…
-
Windows Features will not work in Control Panel in Windows 10
An article on how to fix issues with the Windows Features from the Control panel not working properly in Windows 10 computers Turning on Services * Hold down the Windows key and press R to bring up the Run * Type services.msc and press Enter to open the Services window. * Double-click on the Windows Modules Installer. * On…
-
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.…
-
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…
-
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.…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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.
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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: *…
-
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…
