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Tips and tutorials for the Microsoft Windows operating system. Learn how to change settings, customize, fix problems, edit files, and much more.
99How to open CMD in a folder as administrator on Windows 11
This step-by-step tutorial will show you how to open Terminal, Command Prompt, or PowerShell in a specific folder as administrator on Windows 11.
November 14, 2024
How to burn any video file to a playable DVD
These step-by-step tutorials will show you how to burn any video file to a playable DVD on Windows 10 and 11.
November 5, 2024
How to hide files and folders on Windows 10 and 11
These step-by-step tutorials will show you how to hide files and folders on Windows 10 and 11 and how to view and unhide hidden files and folders.
November 1, 2024
Windows 10 or 11 start menu button not working? (6 solutions)
Windows 10 or 11 start menu button not working? Here are a few solutions you can try to fix the problem.
October 31, 2024
Windows 10 or 11 taskbar icons missing? Try this solution!
Are Windows 10 or 11 taskbar icons suddenly missing? Here's a simple solution you can try to fix the problem.
October 30, 2024
Remove the PowerShell update message in Terminal & PowerShell
This tutorial teaches you how to remove the 'Install the latest PowerShell for new features and improvements!' message in Terminal or PowerShell in Windows 11.
October 7, 2024
How to keep your laptop on with the lid closed on Windows 11
This step-by-step tutorial will show you how to keep your laptop on with the lid closed on Windows 11.
August 7, 2024
How to change the thumbnail of a folder in Windows 11
This step-by-step tutorial will show you how to change the thumbnail of a folder in Windows 11.
August 7, 2024
How to repair or reset the Settings app in Windows 11
This step-by-step tutorial will show you how to repair or reset the Settings app in Windows 11.
August 3, 2024
How to make the Windows 11 clock show seconds
This step-by-step tutorial will show you how to make the Windows 11 system tray clock show seconds.
June 21, 2024
Enhance your productivity in Notepad++ with these helpful tips, tricks, and step-by-step tutorials.
March 28, 2024
How to open a ZIP, RAR or 7Z file on Windows 11
This step-by-step tutorial will show you how to open a ZIP, RAR, or 7Z file on Windows 11 without using an extra program like WinRAR, WinZip, or 7-Zip.
February 16, 2024
How to customize the Windows 11 taskbar (step-by-step guides)
These step-by-step tutorials will show you how to customize the Windows 11 taskbar.
December 21, 2023
How to change text size on Windows 11 (step by step)
This step-by-step tutorial will show you how to change text size on your Windows 11 PC.
October 3, 2023
How to show all icons in the system tray on Windows 11
This step-by-step tutorial will show you how to show all icons in the system tray on Windows 11.
October 3, 2023
How to burn a CD or DVD on Windows 11 (step by step)
This step-by-step tutorial will show you how to burn a CD or DVD on Windows 11.
September 16, 2023
How to copy music from your CD to your PC on Windows 11
This step-by-step tutorial will show you how to copy music from your CD to your PC in Windows 11.
September 13, 2023
How to reset audio settings in Windows 11 (step by step)
This step-by-step tutorial will show you how to reset audio settings in Windows 11.
June 18, 2023
How to get 'Tool Options' back in GIMP (step by step)
GIMP Tool Options gone? This step-by-step tutorial will show you how to get 'Tool Options' back in GIMP.
April 22, 2023
How to automatically open a website on startup on Windows 11
This step-by-step tutorial will show you how to automatically open a website on startup on Windows 11.
April 3, 2023
How to find Chrome and Edge bookmarks in File Explorer
These step-by-step tutorials will show you how to find Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge bookmarks in File Explorer on Windows 10 and 11.
December 10, 2022
How to disable startup programs in Windows 11 (step by step)
This step-by-step tutorial will show you how to disable startup programs in Windows 11.
November 26, 2022
How to create a RAR file in Windows 11 (step by step)
This step-by-step tutorial will show you how to create a RAR file with WinRAR on Windows 11.
October 30, 2022
How to create a password-protected ZIP file in Windows 11
This step-by-step tutorial will show you how to create a password-protected ZIP file in Windows 11.
August 9, 2022
How to make a ZIP file on Windows 11 (step by step)
This step-by-step tutorial will show you how to make a ZIP file on Windows 11.
August 7, 2022
How to delete temporary files in Windows 11 (step by step)
This step-by-step tutorial will show you how to delete temporary files in Windows 11.
August 7, 2022
How to hide the language bar in Windows 11 (step by step)
This step-by-step tutorial will show you how to hide the language bar in Windows 11 – even when you have two or more languages installed on your PC.
August 6, 2022
How to open a JSON file on Windows 10 and 11 (step by step)
This step-by-step tutorial will show you how to open a JSON file on Windows 10 and 11.
July 30, 2022
How to make File Explorer stop grouping files by date
This step-by-step tutorial will show you how to make File Explorer stop grouping files by date in Windows 11.
June 4, 2022
How to enable DNS over HTTPS in Windows 11 (step by step)
This step-by-step tutorial will show you how to enable DNS over HTTPS in Windows 11. DNS over HTTPS improves privacy and security by encrypting your DNS requests.
May 24, 2022
Fix: The file is too large for the destination file system
Trying to copy a file to a USB flash drive but get the following error message: 'The file is too large for the destination file system'? Here's a solution.
January 31, 2022
How to change a username on Windows 10 & 11 without account
This step-by-step tutorial will show you how to change your username on Windows 10 and 11 without a Microsoft account. The steps work for local user accounts.
September 18, 2021
How to change the mouse pointer size and color in Windows 10 & 11
This step-by-step tutorial will show you how to change the mouse cursor size and color in Windows 10 and 11.
September 11, 2021
How to remove 'Cast to Device' from the Windows context menu
This step-by-step tutorial will show you how to remove 'Cast to Device' from the context menu in Windows 10 or 11 File Explorer.
April 16, 2021
How to create a desktop shortcut to open multiple web pages
This step-by-step tutorial will show you how to create a single desktop shortcut to open multiple web pages on Windows 10 and 11.
April 14, 2021
How to make your web browser open on startup (step by step)
This step-by-step tutorial will show you how to make Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Firefox, Brave, or another web browser open on startup on Windows 10 and 11.
February 21, 2021
How to make Chrome and Edge always open in full screen
This step-by-step tutorial will show you how to make Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge always open in full screen or maximized on Windows 10 and 11.
February 19, 2021
How to make your web browser always open in private mode
This step-by-step tutorial will show you how to make Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Firefox, and Brave always open in private browsing mode on Windows 10 and 11.
February 4, 2021
How to locate the screenshots folder in Windows 10 and 11
Can't find the screenshots folder in Windows 10 or 11? This step-by-step tutorial will show you how to locate the folder.
January 16, 2021
How to copy text from an image (step by step)
This step-by-step tutorial will show you how to copy text from an image on a computer.
January 13, 2021
AOMEI Backupper cannot find the system partition (solution)
This step-by-step tutorial will show you what to do when AOMEI Backupper cannot find the system partition when creating a system image backup on Windows 10 or 11.
January 7, 2021
How to resize multiple photos at once in Windows 10 and 11
These step-by-step tutorials will show you how to resize multiple photos at once in Windows 10 or 11, with or without extra software.
January 6, 2021
How to change where screenshots are saved in Windows 10 & 11
This step-by-step tutorial will show you how to change where screenshots are saved in Windows 10 and 11.
December 28, 2020
How to make File Explorer open 'This PC' in Windows 10 & 11
This step-by-step tutorial will show you how to make File Explorer open to 'This PC' by default in Windows 10 and 11 (instead of 'Quick access' or 'Home').
December 25, 2020
How to disable a Microsoft account in Windows calendar
This step-by-step tutorial will show you how to disable a Microsoft account in the Windows Calendar app in Windows 10 and 11.
December 25, 2020
How to turn off calendar notifications in Windows 10 and 11
This step-by-step tutorial will show you how to turn off calendar notifications and reminders in Windows 10 and 11 (e.g., birthdays, holidays, events, etc.).
December 25, 2020
How to fix 'The Audio Service is not running' in Windows 10
This step-by-step tutorial will show you how to fix the 'The Audio Service is not running' problem in Windows 10.
December 25, 2020
Fix: Problem Ejecting USB Mass Storage Device on Windows
Do you have a problem ejecting a USB in Windows 10 or 11? Do you get the 'This device is currently in use' message? Here are 6 solutions to solve this problem.
December 25, 2020
How to remove DTS Audio Control Panel icon from system tray
This step-by-step tutorial will show you how to remove the DTS Audio Control Panel icon from the system tray in Windows 10.
December 25, 2020
How to remove calendar notifications from Windows lock screen
These step-by-step tutorials will show you how to remove calendar notifications or reminders from the Windows 10 and 11 lock screen.
December 25, 2020
Windows 10 or 11 Mail: 'Account already exists' (solutions)
This tutorial will teach you step by step how to solve the 'Account already exists' problem in the Windows 10 or 11 Mail app.
December 24, 2020
VirtualBox top menu missing? Here's how to get it back!
Is the VirtualBox top menu missing? This step-by-step tutorial will show you how to get it back.
December 24, 2020
How to use ALT codes on a laptop without Num Lock & number pad
This step-by-step tutorial will show you how to use ALT codes on a laptop without Num Lock and number pad.
December 6, 2020
How to turn on Num Lock on a laptop with Windows 10 and 11
This step-by-step tutorial will show you how to turn on Num Lock on a laptop with Windows 10 or 11 when your laptop doesn't have a Num Lock key.
December 5, 2020
How to clear cache in Windows 10 (step by step)
This step-by-step tutorial will show you how to clear the cache in Windows 10.
November 3, 2020
How to convert a JPG or PNG image to PDF in Windows 10 or 11
This step-by-step tutorial will show you how to convert a JPG or PNG image to PDF in Windows 10 or 11.
October 24, 2020
How to really defer updates in Windows 10 and 11 (step by step)
This step-by-step tutorial will show you how to defer updates in Windows 10 and 11 Home and Pro.
October 8, 2020
How to disable fast startup in Windows 10 and 11
This step-by-step tutorial will show you how to disable fast startup in Windows 10 and 11.
September 24, 2020
How to disable the touchpad when a mouse is connected
These step-by-step tutorials will show you how to disable the touchpad when a mouse is connected on a laptop with Windows 10 and 11.
September 19, 2020
How to fix 'VLC could not open the mpga audio encoder'
Here's a solution for when the VLC media player shows the following error: 'VLC could not open the mpga audio encoder' when converting a video.
September 16, 2020
How to rip an Audio CD in Windows 10 and 11 (4 ways)
These step-by-step tutorials will show you how to rip (copy) music from an audio CD to your Windows 10 or 11 PC.
September 10, 2020
How to fix Windows 10 stuck on boot screen in VirtualBox
This step-by-step tutorial will show you what to do when Windows 10 is stuck on the boot screen in VirtualBox.
September 4, 2020
How to fix missing desktop icons in Windows 10 and 11
Are desktop icons missing or disappeared in Windows 10 or 11? Here are several solutions you can try to fix the problem.
August 24, 2020
How to hide the Recycle Bin from the desktop in Windows 10 & 11
This step-by-step tutorial will show you how to hide the Recycle Bin icon from your desktop in Windows 10 and 11.
August 20, 2020
How to move a Hyper-V virtual machine in Windows 10
This step-by-step tutorial will show you how to move or relocate a Hyper-V virtual machine in Windows 10.
August 9, 2020
How to record your computer screen on Windows 10 and 11
These step-by-step tutorials will show you how to record your computer screen on Windows 10 and 11.
July 29, 2020
How to block a program from accessing the internet on Windows
This step-by-step tutorial will show you how to block a program from accessing the internet on Windows 10 and 11 with Windows Firewall.
July 17, 2020
How to pin a folder to the taskbar in Windows 10 and 11
This step-by-step tutorial will show you how to pin a folder to the taskbar in Windows 10 and 11.
June 18, 2020
Windows 10 or 11 not saving screenshots in Pictures folder
This step-by-step tutorial will show you what to do when Windows 10 or 11 isn't saving captured screenshots in the Pictures folder.
June 17, 2020
How to add a user to the Hyper-V administrators group
This step-by-step tutorial will show you how to add a user to the Hyper-V administrators group on Windows 10 and 11.
May 23, 2020
How to merge subtitles with any video permanently (6 ways)
These step-by-step tutorials will show you how to merge subtitles with any video permanently. This works for MP4, MKV, AVI, and other video files.
March 26, 2020
How to copy a DVD to your computer in Windows 10 and 11
This step-by-step tutorial will show you how to copy a DVD to your computer in Windows 10 and 11. The steps on this page also work for copy-protected DVDs.
March 19, 2020
How to pin a batch file to Windows 10 or 11 taskbar or start menu
This step-by-step tutorial will show you how to pin a batch (.bat) file to the taskbar or start menu in Windows 10 and 11.
December 11, 2019
How to block a website in Windows 10 and 11 (step by step)
This step-by-step tutorial will show you how to block a website in Windows 10 and 11 by adding a few lines to the Windows hosts file using Notepad.
December 3, 2019
How to copy a DVD to another DVD with only one drive (2 ways)
These step-by-step tutorials will show you how to copy a DVD to another blank DVD on a PC with only one drive.
October 16, 2019
Data security: Everything you need to know
This article explains everything you need to know about data security. What it is. The Importance of it. Types of data security measures.
September 5, 2019
How to make BitLocker use AES 256-bit encryption in Windows 10
This step-by-step tutorial will show you how to make BitLocker use AES 256-bit encryption instead of AES 128-bit encryption in Windows 10.
August 22, 2019
How to merge multiple images into one PDF file in Windows 10 & 11
This step-by-step tutorial will show you how to merge multiple JPEG, PNG or GIF images into one PDF file in Windows 10 and 11 without using extra software.
August 21, 2019
How to erase a rewritable CD or DVD in Windows 10
This step-by-step tutorial will show you how to erase a rewritable CD or DVD in Windows 10 without using any third party software.
August 20, 2019
Fix: 'This folder is empty' on a USB drive on Windows 10 & 11
This step-by-step tutorial will show you what to do when you see 'This folder is empty' when opening a USB flash drive or external hard drive on Windows 10 or 11.
August 14, 2019
Fix: 'SFC unable to fix corrupt files' in Windows 10 and 11
This step-by-step tutorial will show you how to fix the 'sfc scannow found corrupt files unable to fix some of them' problem in Windows 10 and 11.
August 2, 2015
Fix: Thumbnails not showing in Windows 10 or 11 File Explorer
Are thumbnails for images and videos not showing in Windows 10 or 11 File Explorer? Here are a few solutions you can try to fix the problem.
August 2, 2015
How to burn a CD or DVD in Windows 10 (step by step)
This step-by-step tutorial will show you how to burn a CD or DVD in Windows 10.
August 2, 2015
How to delete the Windows.old folder in Windows 10 and 11
These step-by-step tutorials will show you how to delete the Windows.old folder in Windows 10 and 11 without using third-party software.
August 2, 2015
USB flash drive showing less space than actual? Here's a fix!
Is your USB flash drive showing less space than its actual disk space? This step-by-step tutorial will show you how to fix this problem on Windows 10 and 11.
August 2, 2015
Connected PC with HDMI cable to TV but no sound (3 solutions)
You've connected your PC with an HDMI cable to your TV, but there's no sound from your TV speakers while playing a movie or video. Solution!
January 2, 2014
Fix: 'Invalid Uninstall Control File' on Windows 10 and 11
This step-by-step tutorial will show you how to fix the 'Invalid Uninstall Control File' problem on Windows 10 and 11.
January 2, 2014
Fix: VirtualBox only showing 32-bit and no 64-bit versions
Is VirtualBox only showing 32-bit and no 64-bit versions of operating systems as options while creating a new virtual machine? Here's how to fix this problem.
January 2, 2014
How to convert SRT subtitles to SUB and IDX subtitles
This step-by-step tutorial will show you how to convert SRT subtitles to SUB and IDX subtitles in Windows 10 and 11.
January 2, 2014
How to convert video to audio in Windows 10 and 11
This step-by-step tutorial will show you how to convert video to audio in Windows 10 and 11 using VLC media player.
January 2, 2014
How to copy a CD to another CD with only one drive (2 ways)
These step-by-step tutorials will show you how to copy a CD to another blank CD on a PC with only one drive.
January 2, 2014
How to create a website shortcut on the desktop of your PC
This step-by-step tutorial will show you how to create a website shortcut on your computer's desktop in Windows 10 and 11.
January 2, 2014
How to create an ISO image file from a Windows 10 or 11 DVD
These step-by-step tutorials will show you how to create an ISO image file from a Windows 10 or 11 DVD.
January 2, 2014
How to fix connection problems with Google Chrome
This step-by-step tutorial will show you how to fix connection problems with Google Chrome in Windows 10 or 11.
January 2, 2014
How to open ZIP, RAR, 7Z, TAR and GZ files on Windows 10
These step-by-step tutorials will show you how to open RAR, ZIP, TAR, GZ, 7Z, and other compressed files on Windows 10 using free software and online tools.
January 2, 2014
How to play VIDEO_TS on Windows 10 and 11 (step by step)
This step-by-step tutorial will show you how to play VIDEO_TS folders and files on Windows 10 and 11.
January 2, 2014
How to remove a password from a PDF file using your browser
This step-by-step tutorial will show you how to remove a password from a PDF file using Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Firefox, or Brave.
January 2, 2014
How to remove hardcoded subtitles from MKV video files
This step-by-step tutorial will show you how to remove hardcoded subtitles from MKV video files without cropping and converting.
January 2, 2014
How to remove sound from a video (step by step)
These step-by-step tutorials will show you how to permanently remove sound from a video using VLC media player, Shotcut, HandBrake, Clipchamp, or Filmora.
January 2, 2014