Latest articles tagged “how tos”

Latest articles tagged “how tos”

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How to make an Elevated Program Shortcut without a UAC Prompt in Windows
How to make an Elevated Program Shortcut without a UAC Prompt in Windows
by Pete Daniel on 16 February 2015 · 7267 views
Loading up a program and always having to tap the “Run as administrator” UAC confirmation is a bit annoying at times. Certain Windows applications require administration level access and this is confirmed individually. However, it is possible ... Read more
How to fix problems with Wi-Fi access in Windows
How to fix problems with Wi-Fi access in Windows
by Pete Daniel on 11 February 2015 · 1842 views
Wireless internet access provides a great convenience in the home, but when there are problems with your wireless internet access then you're in trouble. Here are a few of the problems that crop up with Wi-Fi access and what you can do about them. ... Read more
How to fix the most common home Wi-Fi network errors
How to fix the most common home Wi-Fi network errors
by Pete Daniel on 11 February 2015 · 1864 views
Wireless networking can be a pain to deal with. The issues can be many and are often confounding. Here we explain how to fix the most common home Wi-Fi network problem with easy solutions and some excellent Pro tips. ... Read more
PC improvement tips for National Clean Out Your Computer Day (or any other day)
PC improvement tips for National Clean Out Your Computer Day (or any other day)
by Pete Daniel on 9 February 2015 · 17571 views
National Clean Out Your Computer Day is a good reminder to computer owners to improve the performance of their PC. Here is our guide to cleaning up your PC to improve its performance via software and hardware changes that will get it running well. ... Read more
How to Open the Command Prompt at Boot in Windows 10
How to Open the Command Prompt at Boot in Windows 10
by Chrisanna Lazaridou on 8 February 2015 · 25240 views
Here are two ways to open the Command Prompt at boot in Windows 10. ... Read more
How to modify the Quick Actions in Window 10 Action Center
How to modify the Quick Actions in Window 10 Action Center
by Mihai Neacsu on 4 February 2015 · 2612 views
The Quick Actions shortcuts in the Actions Center can be configured to your liking. Here's how. ... Read more
How to change the taskbar search box to a search icon in Windows 10
How to change the taskbar search box to a search icon in Windows 10
by Mihai Neacsu on 4 February 2015 · 3987 views
The January build of Windows 10 Technical Preview introduced a search box instead of the icon/button previously used for searching. Here's how to transform this search box back into a button. ... Read more
How to test Windows 10, 8, 7 for Free, Legally
How to test Windows 10, 8, 7 for Free, Legally
by Mihai Neacsu on 1 February 2015 · 132830 views
In this tutorial we'll show you how to download a legal copy of Windows (XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10) and run it in a virtual machine under Windows, Linux, or Mac. ... Read more
How to install Windows 10 Technical Preview on Oracle VirtualBox
How to install Windows 10 Technical Preview on Oracle VirtualBox
by Pete Daniel on 29 January 2015 · 9033 views
Want to give the latest Windows 10 a go? Trying using a virtual machine to install the newest build. One such choice for visualization is the Oracle VM VirtualBox software. Here we explain how to install VirtualBox and Windows 10 Technical Preview. ... Read more
Get an Improved Chrome Download Notification When File Downloads Finish
Get an Improved Chrome Download Notification When File Downloads Finish
by Pete Daniel on 28 January 2015 · 2125 views
Download Notifier Extension is a great way for Chrome to do a little more in this regard. It displays a proper notification when a file completes its download. A useful button can be tapped that will open up file manager to access the download direct ... Read more
7 OneDrive Tips and Tricks to do more with Microsoft's Cloud Service
7 OneDrive Tips and Tricks to do more with Microsoft's Cloud Service
by Pete Daniel on 28 January 2015 · 8060 views
Continuing our tips series on cloud storage services which has included 7 Dropbox Tricks To Help You Get More Out Of Their Cloud Service and 7 Tips To Get The Most Out Of Google Drive, here are our best ideas on getting the most out of the OneDrive. ... Read more
The Crucial Actions to take when using a new Windows PC for the first time - Part 2
The Crucial Actions to take when using a new Windows PC for the first time - Part 2
by Pete Daniel on 27 January 2015 · 4777 views
This article is the second part of our guide on what actions to take when using a new PC for the first time. It includes software for working with Microsoft Office files, system maintenance utilities, backup utilities, and a few other little extras. ... Read more
The Crucial Actions to take when using a new Windows PC for the first time - Part 1
The Crucial Actions to take when using a new Windows PC for the first time - Part 1
by Pete Daniel on 27 January 2015 · 16883 views
So you've bought that new PC and turned it on for the first time. Now what? This is the dilemma facing many confused PC owners who want to know what software to install to protect the latest PC technology from outside factors that could damage it. ... Read more
Discover Hidden Login screen, Calendar and Clock in Windows 10 Build 9926
Discover Hidden Login screen, Calendar and Clock in Windows 10 Build 9926
by Pete Daniel on 26 January 2015 · 6078 views
Microsoft are busy putting the finishing touches to the new Windows 10. New builds as being released as technical previews for users to install. Among the interesting new look and updated features are a few that are initially hidden away from users.. ... Read more
How to Run a Program as Administrator in Windows 8 or 10 and Why
How to Run a Program as Administrator in Windows 8 or 10 and Why
by Pete Daniel on 25 January 2015 · 4519 views
Windows 8 and 10, like other Windows operating systems since Vista onward, include the User Access Control (UAC) which sets limits individual user rights. Here we explain how to run a program with administrator rights using various methods. ... Read more
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