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Titanfall 2 weapon and mod list: Get to know your pilot's arsenal

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Get to know your pilot's weapons and mods in Titanfall 2

What are all pilot weapons in Titanfall 2?

The Titan part of Titanfall 2 is only half the battle. When you're not stomping around in a giant killing machine, you're probably running around lightly as a pilot, trying to rack up a high enough score to call down a Titan.

Here are the weapons and mods available to you as a pilot in Titanfall 2.

Tactical mods

Phase Shift

There are seven tactical mods in total that drastically change your pilot's appearance and playstyle. You can only have one of these mods enabled at once.

Cloak

Cloak

You become nearly invisible for a short period of time. Other players can see a slight outline of your body, and firing any weapons will remove the cloak.

Pulse Blade

Pulse Blade Toss a throwing knife that sticks into any surface. It emits a sonar pulse that shows enemies within a medium range.

Grapple

Grapple Shoot a grappling hook that can attach to pretty much every surface. Use it to quickly swing or propel yourself around the map.

Stim

Stim Get a short, significant boost to your speed while your health is rapidly replenished.

A-Wall

A-Wall Toss down a disc that puts up a pilot-sized shield that blocks incoming shots and raises the damage of outgoing shots.

Phase Shift

Phase Shift Enter an alternate dimension for a short time where you're impervious to damage. You also cannot interact with Titans or other game items while in this alternate dimension.

Holo Pilot

Holo Pilot An exact replica of you is deployed from your position, and it will copy your actions while alive.

Grenades

Firestar

You have a selection of six different grenades in Titanfall 2; each one delivers a different effect that will help you with your playstyle.

Frag Grenade

Your standard grenade that explodes and sprays steel fragments. Hold down the fire button to cook the grenade.

Arc Grenade

When this grenade goes off, it scrambles the HUD and view of Titans and stuns enemy pilots.

Firestar

Toss a throwing star that happens to be on fire. Good aim is required.

Gravity Star

When thrown, this grenade creates a miniature black hole that sucks in enemies and any projectiles before it explodes.

Electric Smoke Grenade

This dual-purpose tool blocks sight and also fries any Titans or pilots who dare enter the smoke.

Satchel

You get two packs of explosives to toss down; make sure you clear the area before remotely detonating them, as the explosive radius is quite wide.

Assault rifles

Flatline

There are four assault rifles available to unlock and use. Each rifle is geared toward a different playstyle.

R-201 Carbine

This full-auto rifle is accurate and has a high fire rate.

  • Damage: 55
  • Accuracy: 90
  • Range: 65
  • Fire rate: 80
  • Magazine size: 24

Hemlok BF-R

The Hemlok fires a three-round burst and packs quite a punch.

  • Damage: 75
  • Accuracy: 80
  • Range: 65
  • Fire rate: 80
  • Magazine size: 24

G2A5

If precision is your thing, the G2A5 is your gun — it is a semi-automatic rifle that delivers high damage and good accuracy.

  • Damage: 90
  • Accuracy: 85
  • Range: 65
  • Fire rate: 33
  • Magazine size: 14

V-47 Flatline

This full-auto rifle delivers significant damage and has a larger magazine, but has the lowest accuracy of all assault rifles.

  • Damage: 70
  • Accuracy: 45
  • Range: 65
  • Fire rate: 60
  • Magazine size: 30

Submachine guns

Volt

There are four submachine guns available to unlock and use. Each one is a bit different from the last, so you can find one that matches your playstyle.

CAR

This gun has a high rate of fire and excellent accuracy. If you like to run and gun, check out the CAR.

  • Damage: 40
  • Accuracy: 85
  • Range: 40
  • Fire rate: 70
  • Magazine size: 30

Alternator

Low range, high damage and moderate accuracy make up this twin-barrel SMG.

  • Damage: 75
  • Accuracy: 50
  • Range: 40
  • Fire rate: 60
  • Magazine size: 20

Volt

Shoot electrified bolts rather than bullets, which gives this gun excellent accuracy, low recoil, and a large magazine.

  • Damage: 35
  • Accuracy: 90
  • Range: 40
  • Fire rate: 38
  • Magazine size: 33

R-97

This SMG has the highest fire rate, largest magazine, but suffers from low accuracy and low damage.

  • Damage: 35
  • Accuracy: 22
  • Range: 40
  • Fire rate: 100
  • Magazine size: 40

LMGs

X-55 Devotion

There are three light machine guns to unlock and use. Each one has a different design that is best used by a specific type of player.

Spitfire

Your standard LMG with medium stats across the board.

  • Damage: 50
  • Accuracy: 39
  • Range: 75
  • Fire rate: 47
  • Magazine size: 80

L-STAR

This gun shoots energy projectiles rather than bullets but still suffers from low accuracy. It also has a small magazine.

  • Damage: 45
  • Accuracy: 34
  • Range: 75
  • Fire rate: 45
  • Magazine size: 35

X-55 Devotion

A unique gun, in that it starts with a very low rate of fire, but ramps up speed the longer you hold down the trigger. It has high damage, great range, and a medium-sized magazine.

  • Damage: 85
  • Accuracy: 50
  • Range: 75
  • Fire rate: 50
  • Magazine size: 55

Sniper rifles

Kraber-AP

You have three sniper rifles ready for use, each one a bit different to suit different playstyles.

Kraber-AP Sniper

This rifles delivers the most damage and has the highest range, but suffers from a small magazine and low rate of fire.

  • Damage: 100
  • Accuracy: 60
  • Range: 100
  • Fire rate: 15
  • Magazine size: 4

D-2 Double Take

This rifle fires two bullets at once. It has a high range, decent accuracy, and relatively high damage.

  • Damage: 83
  • Accuracy: 76
  • Range: 100
  • Fire rate: 20
  • Magazine size: 12

Longbow-DMR

If you love semi-auto sniper rifles, this is your gun. High damage, high accuracy, and high range make up for the small magazine.

  • Damage: 90
  • Accuracy: 84
  • Range: 100
  • Fire rate: 30
  • Magazine size: 6

Shotguns

Mastiff

You have two shotguns to choose from in Titanfall 2. Both have small magazines and similar stats.

EVA-8 Auto

Although it has a drum magazine, you only get six rounds from this automatic shotgun.

  • Damage: 70
  • Accuracy: 30
  • Range: 20
  • Fire rate: 34
  • Magazine size: 6

Mastiff

This semi-auto shotgun has high accuracy but a tiny magazine.

  • Damage: 80
  • Accuracy: 89
  • Range: 20
  • Fire rate: 15
  • Magazine size: 4

Grenadiers

Softball

Grenadiers are seriously underrated. They deliver high damage to a small area, perfect for removing enemy pilots from the map.

Sidewinder SMR

Launch a bunch of small missiles at a relatively high rate of fire. Decent damage and range make this a viable option.

  • Damage: 53
  • Accuracy: 39
  • Range: 68
  • Fire rate: 48
  • Magazine size: 20

EPG-1

Top accuracy, top range, and high damage make this single-fire launcher a lethal choice.

  • Damage: 83
  • Accuracy: 100
  • Range: 100
  • Fire rate: 17
  • Magazine size: 5

R-6P Softball

Get sticky with this launcher that shoots grenades covered in adhesive.

  • Damage: 71
  • Accuracy: 64
  • Range: 66
  • Fire rate: 19
  • Magazine size: 6

EM-4 Cold War

If you love covering the map in explosions, the EM-4 is for you — it fires four grenades at a time, but suffers from low accuracy.

  • Damage: 75
  • Accuracy: 25
  • Range: 55
  • Fire rate: 44
  • Magazine size: 12

Sidearms

RE-45 Auto

These pistols are reserved strictly for pilot engagement — taking on a Titan with one of these six pistols will place you in a world of hurt.

RE-45 Auto

The first pistol available to you has a full-auto rate of fire and a sizeable magazine.

  • Damage: 36
  • Accuracy: 44
  • Range: 30
  • Fire rate: 69
  • Magazine size: 20

Hammond P2016

Enjoy high damage and accuracy from this semi-auto pistol.

  • Damage: 80
  • Accuracy: 84
  • Range: 40
  • Fire rate: 41
  • Magazine size: 12

Wingman Elite

Get a scope on this pistol to help guide your high-damage bullets — decent range enables cross-map sniping.

  • Damage: 91
  • Accuracy: 25
  • Range: 60
  • Fire rate: 27
  • Magazine size: 6

SA-3 Mozambique

Having a small shotgun in your hand is never a bad idea. Fire three rounds at once from the triple-barrel setup.

  • Damage: 57
  • Accuracy: 44
  • Range: 40
  • Fire rate: 27
  • Magazine size: 4

B3 Wingman

This six-shot revolver delivers a punch but is hampered by its low rate of fire.

  • Damage: 88
  • Accuracy: 36
  • Range: 40
  • Fire rate: 27
  • Magazine size: 6

Anti-Titan

Charge Rifle

Anti-Titan weapons are, as the name implies, intended for pilot engagement of Titans. Don't expect any glorious explosions — these are more intended to chip away at an enemy Titan while your pals deliver the big damage from their own mechanized killing machines. If you're in a pinch, these weapons can hurt enemy pilots.

Charge Rifle

Hold down the trigger to power up a beam that does decent damage to a Titan. Fire from across the map, as it has a high range.

  • Damage: 88
  • Accuracy: 93
  • Range: 96
  • Fire rate: 15
  • Magazine size: 0

MGL Mag Launcher

It only has a six-round magazine, but it quickly fires magnetic grenades that will ruin a Titan's day.

  • Damage: 60
  • Accuracy: 35
  • Range: 25
  • Fire rate: 50
  • Magazine size: 6

LG-97 Thunderbolt

This enormous launcher lets loose a large ball of electricity that almost always finds its target.

  • Damage: 68
  • Accuracy: 100
  • Range: 80
  • Fire rate: 12
  • Magazine size: 1

Archer

The Archer is the final anti-Titan weapon you unlock and for good reason. It locks on to Titans, delivers high damage, and has a high range.

  • Damage: 95
  • Accuracy: 90
  • Range: 90
  • Fire rate: 15
  • Magazine size: 1

Your favorite

Which pilot weapon do you enjoy most? Let us know in the comments section!

Don't have Titanfall 2 yet? It's never too late.

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How to set up a guest account on Windows 10

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Windows 10 no longer offers a Guest account to share your PC, but you can create a restricted account to emulate that kind of functionality.

The concept of a guest account isn't a bad one: a locked-down account that you can let other people use on your PC to access the internet, run apps, and not much more — all while keeping your files, settings, and everything else safe (in theory). But when Microsoft rolled out Windows 10, the Guest account disappeared.

You can enable it in a number of ways, but there's no Guest account to use. In fact, if you manage to turn on the account, it won't even show up on the sign-in screen.

However, the elements needed to create a guest account are still present in Windows 10, which makes it possible to create your very own restricted account to let guests use your PC. It just take a bit of user assembly.

In this Windows 10 guide, we'll walk you through the steps to use Command Prompt to create a guest account on your PC.

How to create a guest account

  1. Open Start.
  2. Search for Command Prompt.
  3. Right-click the result and select Run as administrator.
  4. Type the following command to create a new account and press Enter:

    net user Visitor /add /active:yes

    Keep in mind that we're using the Visitor as the name of the account, because Guest is a reserved name on Windows 10 and you can't use it. However, you're free to name the account anything you like. Just keep it short, you don't want to go crazy on the name.

  5. Type the following command to create a password for the newly created account and press Enter:

    net user Visitor *

  6. You don't need a password for this account, as such simply press Enter twice to create an empty password.

  7. Type the following command to remove the new user account from the default Users group and press Enter:

    net localgroup users Visitor /delete

  8. Type the following command to add the new user account to the Guests user group and press Enter:

    net localgroup guests Visitor /add

  9. Close Command Prompt to complete the task.

Using the steps mentioned above, you're creating a traditional standard account, but removing it from the Users and adding it to the Guests user group is what gives the account all the same permissions you would find in the old Guest account.

Once you completed the steps, you only need to sign out of your current account, and in the Sign in screen, select the Visitor account and click the Sign in button — no password required.

Now with the new restricted account created, you can now safely share your computer with guests. They will be able to access the internet and use certain applications, but they won't be able to change settings, install programs, and or access your files.

If you no longer need the account, you can go to Settings > Accounts > Family & other people, select the Visitor account and click the Remove button to delete the account.

Do you think Microsoft should bring back the original Guest account to Windows 10? Tell us in the comments below.

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Best pilot loadouts in Titanfall 2

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Best pilot loadouts in Titanfall 2

What loadout should I use in Titanfall 2?

Titanfall 2 is a twitch shooter that mixes giant robots with small pilots for all kinds of insane fun. At any one moment, you might see four or five Titans battling it out while the other pilots run around trying not to get stepped on. To better your chances of survival as a pilot, here are some of the best loadouts you can choose depending on how you like to play.

Titan's bane

Running around at the start of a match gives you the feeling that things are balanced, but as soon as the first Titans start dropping, you as a pilot will feel very vulnerable. Even though you're seriously outsized, you can still wreak havoc with this loadout.

The A-Wall raises the damage of outgoing shots from your Charge Rifle and blocks incoming damage from enemy Titans. Make sure you take the Charge Hack mod for the Charge Rifle, as it does more damage faster — you should be able to kill low- and medium-health Titans before your A-Wall disappears.

This is an especially potent loadout for playing Last Titan Standing — if you manage to escape your Titan before it explodes, you can do some serious damage to the remaining Titans.

Titan's Bane

  • Tactical: A-Wall
  • Grenade: Arc Grenade
  • Primary: Softball
  • Secondary: Charge Rifle with Charge Hack mod
  • Kit 1: Power Cell
  • Kit 2: Low Profile or Wallhang

Moving target

Titanfall 2 is a twitch shooter, meaning it rewards players who want to run and gun. If this is your way to play, this loadout will help you reach the top of the leaderboard.

The Stim mod gives you a wicked speed boost while healing you, and the Alternator SMG with Gunrunner mod lets you deal quite a bit of damage without slowing down. If you're being pursued, toss a Gravity Star behind you to stop any chase. Wallhang will help you get out of tricky situations and the Fast Regen kit means you can use Stim more often.

Keep moving while you shoot and enjoy a high-adrenaline gaming session.

Moving Target

  • Tactical: Stim
  • Grenade: Gravity Star
  • Primary: Alternator with Gunrunner mod
  • Secondary: MGL Mag Launcher
  • Kit 1: Fast Regen
  • Kit 2: Wallhang

Invisible threat

Many people choose first-person shooters for the opportunity to get on the good side of a long rifle with a powerful scope. Titanfall 2 gives these players a fighting chance thanks to the Cloak, which turns you invisible for a set amount of time or until you start shooting. The Cloak in conjunction with the Power Cell kit means you can be invisible more often.

Take the Kraber-AP sniper rifle, as it hits for the most damage; you won't mind the slow reload as long as you keep your distance. The Kill Report kit shows you where enemies are dying so you can better position yourself, and the Wingman Elite sidearm has great range and high damage when your sniper rifle is out of ammo.

Keep your distance, pick your shots, and you'll be rewarded with a deeply satisfying style of play.

Invisible Threat

  • Tactical: Cloak
  • Grenade: Electric Smoke Grenade
  • Primary: Kraber-AP
  • Secondary: Wingman Elite
  • Kit 1: Power Cell
  • Kit 2: Kill Report

Close-range killer

This loadout is all about using the Pulse Blade to see where enemies are and positioning yourself to cut off their route. The Mastiff shotgun delivers a one-shot kill pretty much all of the time when in range, and the Firestar is an efficient close-range weapon.

If your shotgun is out of ammo, pull out the RE-45 sidearm — it has a 20-round magazine and is full auto, so you can just hold down the trigger and watch enemies disappear in front of you.

Take the Power Cell kit so you can use your Pulse Blade more often, and grab Kill Report for a better idea of where the action is taking place on the map. If you love setting traps and delivering a lot of close-range damage, this is your loadout.

Close-range Killer

  • Tactical: Pulse Blade
  • Grenade: Firestar
  • Primary: Mastiff
  • Secondary: RE-45 Auto
  • Kit 1: Power Cell
  • Kit 2: Kill Report

Multi-purpose tool

This loadout is essentially built around the Hemlok assault rifle, which is a great weapon no matter the situation you're in. It fires a three-round burst that hits for a lot of damage — use it effectively for eliminating long-distance targets or spam the fire button up close to let loose a lot of lead in a short amount of time.

The Grapple mod gives you the ability to move around the map how you want and it makes it easier to jump onto enemy Titans for a rodeo. The Phase Embark mod lets you hop into your Titan no matter where you are — this lets you call down a Titan in a strategic position without having to worry about reaching it once the dome shield wears off.

The Archer secondary weapon is a great anti-Titan tool, meaning you aren't just limited to hurting pilots. If you aren't sure where you stand when it comes to Titanfall 2, or if you like to be able to contribute to any situation, this should be your loadout of choice.

Multi-purpose Tool

  • Tactical: Grapple
  • Grenade: Frag Grenade
  • Primary: Hemlok with Gunrunner mod
  • Secondary: Archer
  • Kit 1: Phase Embark
  • Kit 2: Wallhang

How do you play?

What is your favorite loadout in Titanfall 2? Let us know in the comments section.

Don't have Titanfall 2 yet? You can grab it now and get in on the action!

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How to mirror Oculus Home on your desktop

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How to mirror Oculus Home on your desktop

How can I see Oculus Home in my Rift and on my desktop?

When you launch the Oculus app from your desktop, you normally have to don the head-mounted display in order to see Oculus Home. Not anymore!

A clever member of the Oculus subreddit, NeoZeroo, created a neat little program called HomeUnhider that unhides Oculus Home on your desktop. Use your keyboard and mouse in Oculus Home while your Rift sits next to you — here's all you need to know!

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How to enable or disable the new OneDrive activity center on Windows 10

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OneDrive includes a new activity center that aligns with the design of Windows 10. If you don't like it, here's how to turn it off. And if you aren't seeing it, here's how to turn it on!

Microsoft released an update for its OneDrive app (version 17.3.6720.1207), and among the fixes and improvements, the sync client also received a new activity center.

You'll see the new activity center when you click the OneDrive icon in the Taskbar. It'll show you a preview of the most recent synced files, a button to access the OneDrive folder on your computer, and a button to access the cloud storage client settings.

If you've used Dropbox the new activity center will look familiar.

OneDrive new activity center (left), Dropbox activity center (right)

How to enable the new OneDrive activity center

If you're running the latest version of OneDrive (17.3.6720.1207), but you don't see the new flyout, then you can use this Registry tweak to enable it on your computer.

Important: As always, this is a friendly reminder warning you know that editing the registry is risky, and it can cause irreversible damage to your installation if you don't do it correctly. It's recommended to make a full backup of your computer before proceeding.

  1. Use the Windows key + R keyboard shortcut to open the Run command.
  2. Type regedit, and click OK to open the registry.
  3. Browse the following path:

    HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\OneDrive

  4. On the right side, right-click, select New, and click on DWORD (32-bit) Value.

  5. Name the DWORD TeamSiteSyncPreview and press Enter.
  6. Double-click the newly created DWORD and change the value from 0 to 1.
  7. Click OK.

  8. Close the Registry to complete the task.

This Registry tweaks should take effect immediately as you click the OneDrive icon in the Taskbar system notification area.

How to disable the new OneDrive activity center

If you don't like the new flyout and prefer the old experience, there is also a Registry entry you can add to your PC to disable it.

  1. Use the Windows key + R keyboard shortcut to open the Run command.
  2. Type regedit, and click OK to open the registry.
  3. Browse the following path:

    HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\OneDrive

  4. On the right side, right-click, select New, and click on DWORD (32-bit) Value.
  5. Name the DWORD ForceLegacyFlyout and press Enter.
  6. Double-click the newly created DWORD and change the value from 0 to 1.
  7. Click OK.

  8. Close the Registry to complete the task.

Do you like the new OneDrive activity center on Windows 10? Tell us in the comments below.

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How to use a different account to sign in to the Store on Windows 10

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The Store in Windows 10 makes it easy to switch Microsoft accounts for purchases or to install apps from another account, and in this guide, we'll show you how to do it.

The Windows Store on Windows 10 opens up access to a whole world of apps, games, music, movies, and more. Purchases from it are automatically available on up to nine devices — provided they're all signed into the same account. Thankfully, if you want to share apps and media between devices (say, for a family), it's easy enough to switch accounts in the Windows Store to download and install them!

In this Windows 10 guide, we'll walk you through the steps to use a different Microsoft account in the Store.

How to sign in to the Windows 10 Store using a different account

  1. Open the Store.
  2. Click the user icon next to the search box in the top-right.
  3. Click the user account currently signed in.

  4. Select the account and click Sign out.

  5. Click the user icon next to the search box in the top-right.
  6. Click on Sign in.

  7. If your account isn't available in the list, click Microsoft account.

  8. Enter your alternate account information you want to use in the Store and click Sign in to complete the task.

Once you completed the steps, you'll be able to make purchases in the Windows Store with the payment option associated with the new Microsoft account.

If you're switching accounts because you're trying to install an app on a computer that is not associated with your Microsoft account, you can do the following:

  1. Open the Store.
  2. Click the user icon next to the search box in the top-right.
  3. Click on My Library.

  4. Click the Install (downward arrow) button next to the app to complete the task.

And don't worry, the app won't uninstall when switching accounts back.

If you're using a local account, it's worth pointing out that recent changes allow users with a local account to download free apps and games from the Store without a Microsoft account. However, you'll still need to use these steps to add an account to buy apps, games, and other digital entertainment content.

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How to send a digital Xbox gift card

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Need a last minute gift for your favorite gamer? How about sending them a digital Xbox gift card? We'll show you how.

Microsoft actually makes it really easy to send gift cards to your friends and family and has a range of monetary values you can do it in. It's perfect all year round for your favorite gamers, because what's better than free money to buy the latest games with?!

If you're wanting to share the gift of games, here's how you do it.

  1. Head on over to Microsoft's digital gift card portal.
  2. Select your desired design, in this case we're going Xbox.

    Xbox Gift card

  3. Choose the amount you want to spend. You can choose between $10, $15, $25, $50, $75 and $100.

    Xbox gift card

  4. Fill out the recipients name and email address.
  5. Add any personal message you want them to see.
  6. Select the date you want the gift card to be delivered to them.

That's all there is to it. Your recipient will receive a code to redeem either on their PC or Xbox One console that will credit them that amount to spend on whatever they want from the store!

Beginner's guide to Behemoths in Battlefield 1

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Beginner's guide to Behemoths in Battlefield 1

How do behemoths work in Battlefield 1?

Behemoths are an interesting new feature of the Battlefield series. They only enter play when one team or the other has fallen behind in Conquest or Operations, and they are a clever way to even out mismatched teams.

Let's take a look at where each Behemoth spawns, how to use each Behemoth most effectively, and how to remove Behemoths from the battlefield as quickly as possible.

What triggers a Behemoth?

Behemoths enter the game in Conquest and Operations modes when a team has fallen behind. Behemoths last until the round ends or the opposing team manages to completely deplete its health bar.

In Conquest, if the difference in tickets meets or exceeds 100, the losing team will receive a Behemoth.

In Operations, if the attacking team fails to take a sector, they will receive a Behemoth on their next attempt at taking the sector.

Airship L30

Airship L30

The Airship L30 is a giant zeppelin filled with containers of hydrogen gas that let if float lazily over the battlefield. Players can run along the top of the zeppelin, but there are two mounted guns that can be used to protect against this type of attack.

There are also three seats with Becker Type M2 cannons that fire at enemies on the ground or in the air. The final seat, the pilot, lets a player move the zeppelin around the map while dropping bombs. Altitude cannot be changed, and the pilot has no repair function.

Anyone who spawns on the Airship L30 is automatically given a parachute. Players can exit any seat whenever they want, but only the seats on top of the zeppelin will let you exit and run around atop the frame.

Gondolas on the bottom of the zeppelin

Maps where the Airship L30 spawns

The Airship L30 has a chance to spawn on these maps:

  • Monte Grappa
  • St. Quentin Scar
  • Ballroom Blitz

How to attack the Airship L30

This Behemoth has small gondolas mounted on the bottom of it that house the gunner and pilot seats. These gondolas can be individually destroyed by gunfire, effectively lowering the zeppelin's lethality.

Stationary anti-aircraft guns on the ground should be immediately focused on the Airship L30. While the main frame is easiest to hit, you should focus on the gondolas first.

Using stationary AA against the zeppelin

Any pilots on your team should also immediately focus their fire on the zeppelin. Once the gondolas are gone, you'll have a much easier time attacking without any reprisal. The gondolas will eventually come back if enough time passes, so focus again on them if they return.

Sections of the airship will catch fire as they are destroyed. Start at one end of the frame and work your way along it to deal the most damage. Try not to hit spots that are already on fire, as you can't destroy the same section twice.

The aftermath

When an Airship L30 loses all of its health, it will catch fire and fall to the ground. Anyone beneath the zeppelin will die, and most buildings will be destroyed. The burned-out frame will remain on the ground for the rest of the match and can significantly change a battle if it lands in the wrong (or right) place.

Armored train

Armored train

If you see train tracks in the map you're playing on, you'll probably at some point hear a loud whistle — that's the Armored train, a fearsome vehicle with a wide assortment of armament.

The conductor takes the seat at the front of the train and has access to a 57mm cannon. When firing the cannon, the view switches to a third-person camera that shows the trajectory of the shell. The conductor can also spot enemies using binoculars when not moving the train back and forth and sounding the whistle.

The other seat in the front of the train has another 57mm cannon, but when fired, the camera doesn't switch to the overhead artillery view. In the rear cars there are four seats — two have an 8mm HMG, one has a 37mm anti-aircraft cannon, and the last is a 20mm cannon that faces the sides and rear of the train. All seats have 360-degree views other than the rear cannon.

Choo choo!

Maps where the Armored train appears

The Armored train has a chance to spawn on these maps:

  • Suez
  • Amiens
  • Giant's Shadow
  • Argonne Forest
  • Sinai Desert

How to attack the Armored train

The Armored train's path can always be predicted thanks to those iron rails lying on the ground, so set explosive traps wherever you can. Use AT mines (conductors can't see them), AT rockets, dynamite, HE mortars, heavy grenades, and any other explosives to chip away at the train's health. Any stationary artillery on the map should also be directed at the train.

View from inside the conductor's area

Turrets atop the train can be destroyed with concentrated fire — focus on these first to lower the train's firepower. You can also destroy the engine with enough damage, but it will eventually start working again as long as the rest of the train still has health. If the train is temporarily disabled, load the tracks with explosives for when it starts running again. The conductor will most likely try to escape the area and will run over your trap in the process.

The aftermath

When its health bar is depleted, the Armored train will explode and derail. Its smoking hulk will stay on the tracks, but it doesn't cause quite as much havoc as a falling zeppelin.

Dreadnought

Dreadnought

The Dreadnought is an enormous battleship that is available on maps that incorporate large bodies of water. These ships have devastating cannons and are relatively hard to hit due to their position on the open sea.

There are only four seats on the Dreadnought. The first is reserved for the ship's captain who has the ability to move the ship around and to fire the front cannons. These cannons are incredibly powerful and will level most buildings in one shot. If you're on land and hear an incoming salvo, run for your life. The rear seat also has access to two cannons of the same size — timing the shots with the captain's turrets will ensure devastation on the battlefield.

The two other seats have access to anti-aircraft cannons — ensure these are always manned, as aircraft will likely be the Dreadnought's downfall.

Firing a salvo

Maps where the Dreadnought spawns

Maps with large bodies of water will likely see the Dreadnought at some point. They include:

  • Empire's Edge
  • Fao Fortress

How to attack the Dreadnought

Due to the usual distance that smart Dreadnought captains keep between themselves and shore, the other team will have to depend on aircraft and boats to deal damage. Any available torpedo boats should immediately set out for the Dreadnought, and bombers and fighters should also focus their attack on the turrets and anti-aircraft guns.

If a captain foolishly moves the Dreadnought into shallow water, attack it with tanks, AT rocket guns, and whatever stationary artillery is available. This thing moves slow, so if it nears shore, you might be able to completely destroy it before it gets away.

A fiery Dreadnought from a torpedo boat

The Dreadnought has a bunch of sections that, when disabled, remove a substantial amount of health. Work your way along the ship while trying to not hit parts that are already on fire.

The aftermath

When the health bar is completely depleted, the Dreadnought will go up in flames and sink. Unlike the Armored train and the Airship L30, it can't really change the way the game is played after being destroyed.

Your favorite Behemoth

Do you prefer the zeppelin, the train, or the battleship? Let us know in the comments section!


How to use the Remote Desktop app to connect to a PC on Windows 10

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Are you trying to connect to your PC remotely? In this guide, we'll show you the steps to use the Remote Desktop app for a successful connection on Windows 10.

On Windows 10, Microsoft introduced a new Remote Desktop app, which you can download from the Windows Store, and it aims to make it easier for anyone to connect to another computer over a local network or an internet connection.

However, the app is just one piece of the puzzle. In order to successfully connect to other Windows devices remotely you must properly configure the computer you're trying to access and forward the correct port on your router.

In this Windows 10 guide, we'll walk you through the steps to configure your computer and network to allow remote connections, and the steps to use the Remote Desktop app to start a remote session.

How to allow remote connections on your PC

Using the Remote Desktop app is a straightforward process, but the setup you'll need will depend if you're trying to initiate a remote desktop connection over the local network or the internet.

How to enable remote connections on your PC

If you're trying to start a remote connection inside your local network, you only need to make sure the computer you're trying to access is configured to allow to handle remote desktop.

Important: Windows 10 Home doesn't include support for remote desktop connections, you can only enable this feature on Windows 10 Pro and business variants of the operating system.

To allow a remote PC to accept remote connections, do the following:

  1. Open Control Panel.
  2. Click on System and Security.
  3. Click on Allow remote access.
  4. Under Remote Desktop make sure to select Allow remote connections to this computer.

  5. Click OK.
  6. Click Apply.
  7. Click OK to complete the task.

After you completed the steps, your computer will allow remote desktop connections, and Windows 10 will even add the necessary rules in the firewall.

If you're setting up a remote desktop using an internet connection, you can continue with the steps below. If not you can skip to How to start a remote desktop connection.

How to set up remote access over the internet

If you're planning to access your computer remotely over the internet, in addition to configuring the system properties, you'll need to set up your local router to allow remote connections to past through. And you will need to know your public IP address to contact your device over the internet.

How to set a static IP address for your PC

Most computers inside a private network are assigned dynamic IP addresses, which can change at any time. If you'll be using remote desktop regularly, it's recommended to configure your computer with a static IP address, so you don't have to reconfigure the port forwarding settings every time your device gets a new IP address.

  1. Open Control Panel.
  2. Click on Network and Internet.
  3. Click on Network and Sharing Center.
  4. On the left page, click the Change adapter settings link.
  5. Right-click your network adapter and select Properties.
  6. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4).
  7. Click the Properties button.
  8. On the General tab, select the Use the following IP address.
  9. Enter a valid local IP address that is outside of the DHCP scope to prevent IP address conflicts in the network. For example, 10.1.2.150. (You can find this information in the DHCP settings section on your router).
  10. Enter a subnet mask for the network. On most home networks, the subnet mask usually is 255.255.255.0.
  11. Enter the default gateway information, which is the IP address of your router. For example, 10.1.2.1.
  12. Under "Use the following DNS server addresses", remember to enter the IP address of your DNS server, which in most cases is the IP address of your router. (If you can't connect to the internet, you may want to try using Google Public DNS addresses: 8.8.4.4 and 8.8.8.8.)

  13. Click OK.
  14. Click Close to complete the task.

Quick Tip: You can find your IP address information using the ipconfig command in Command Prompt.

How to find your public IP address

If you're trying to access your computer remotely over the internet, you'll need to know your public IP address in order to contact your device.

The easiest way to find your public IP address is by opening your web browser, and while in Bing.com or Google.com, do a search for "What's my IP". Your public IP address should be the first result.

Keep in mind that most internet providers offer dynamic public IP addresses for residential customers, which means that your public IP address may change from time to time.

Of course, there are many services out there that offer DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name System) services that can help you track when your public IP address changes, such as NoIP and DynDNS. Alternatively, you can contact your internet service provider to get a static IP address for an additional fee to your internet bill.

How to forward a port on a local router

To allow remote connections over the internet to a particular computer within a private network, you'll need to forward the TCP port 3389 on your router.

  1. Open Command Prompt.
  2. Type the following command and press Enter:

    ipconfig

  3. Note the IPv4 Address information, which is the address that identifies your computer on the local network. Also, note the Default Gateway, which is the IPv4 address of your router.

  4. Open your web browser.
  5. Type the IPv4 address of your router and press Enter.
  6. Sign in to your router with your username and password.
  7. Browse through the available settings and find the Port Forwarding section.
  8. Make sure Port Forwarding is enabled.
  9. Under the port forwarding list add the required information, including:

    • Service name: This mane is only for reference, you can use any name you want.
    • Port Range: Enter the TCP port number 3389.
    • Local IP: Enter the IPv4 address of your computer. For example, 10.1.2.150.
    • Local Port: Enter the same TCP port number 3389.
    • Protocol: Select TCP.
  10. Make sure to add the new rule to the router.

  11. Save the configuration to apply the new settings.

It's important to note that most routers their own interface; check your router's user manual to find out where to change the Port Forwarding settings.

How to start a remote desktop connection

Once your computer and network are configured properly to allow remote connections, starting a remote desktop session is a piece of cake.

  1. On the device you'll be using to connect to your computer remotely, open the Remote Desktop app. (If you don't have the app, you can get it from the Window Store.)
  2. Click the add (+) button in the top-right corner.
  3. Click the Desktop option.

  4. Enter the IP address (recommended) or the name of the PC you're trying to connect:

    • If you're trying to connect to a PC inside a private network, then enter the local IP address of the PC you're trying to connect.
    • If you're trying to connect to a PC over the internet, then enter the public IP address of the PC you're trying to connect.
  5. Click Add account.

  6. Enter the information to sign-in on the remote computer:

    • If the remote computer is using a Microsoft account, then enter that Microsoft account sign-in information.
    • If the remote computer is using a local account, then enter the local username and password to sign-in.
  7. Click the Save button.

  8. Click the Save button again to add the connection to your list.
  9. On the list of available connections, click the computer to which you want to connect to start a remote desktop connection.

  10. If you get a certificate warning from a trusted computer, check the Don't ask about this certificate again option.

  11. Click Connect to complete the task.

If everything is working correctly, you will now be connected remotely to your computer inside a private network or over the internet.

You can also click the gear button in the top right corner to access additional settings, including account and session settings, such as options to start a new connection in full-screen mode, change the size of the display, and keyboard options.

When you need to change settings for a particular connection, you can right-click the computer from the list, and click on Edit.

On Edit a Desktop, you can update the IP address and user account. If you click More, you'll be able to configure additional options, including display name for the connection, gateway information, and you can choose whether the audio from the remote computer plays on your device. Additionally, you will get the option to connect to an admin section and switch mouse buttons.

How to troubleshoot a remote desktop connection

In most cases, after everything has been configured, you'll be able to start a remote desktop connection without problems. However, if you can't connect, below you'll find some troubleshooting steps that may help you to resolve the connection issue.

While enabling remote connections to you computer also configures the Windows Firewall automatically, you want to make Remote Desktop is allowed to pass through the firewall. You can check this setting on Control Panel\System and Security\Windows Firewall\Allowed apps.

If you have a third-party firewall or antivirus, you may want to disable these applications to see if you can connect.

It's unlikely, but if you're trying to connect over the internet, it's possible that your internet service provider is blocking the port to allow remote desktop. If this is the case, you may want to contact your provider to see how you can open the specified port.

Stick to IP address and don't use computer name, as it could cause problems if not configured correctly. When adding a new computer to the list on Remote Desktop, make sure you enter the correct IP address: Local IP address to connect inside a private network or public IP address to connect over the internet.

Remote Desktop Connection vs. Remote Desktop app

If you've used remote desktop in the past, you may also be familiar with the Remote Desktop Connection utility built in Windows 10, and now you're probably wondering if there is any difference with the Microsoft Remote Desktop app you get from the Windows Store.

While both applications have the same functionality, the new Remote Desktop app offers an entirely new interface that matches the new app design language on Windows 10, and it's available across platforms, including Windows 10 PCs, Windows 10 Mobile, Android, iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

Remote Desktop Connection utility (left), Remote Desktop app (right)

You can also save your remote connections for faster access to a device, and you get options to quickly connect to Azure RemoteApp and Remote Resources.

In addition, unlike the Remote Desktop Connection utility, you can't manually adjust the connection speed experience and certain resources, but most of these features are handled automatically using the Remote Desktop app. And if you used remote desktop in the past, you'll notice that the image quality in the new app isn't the same as the old utility. However, it's good enough to remote in a PC and get your work done.

Wrapping things up

In this guide, we walked you through all the necessary steps to connect to your PC remotely inside a private network and through the internet. However, it's important to note that allowing remote desktop connections to your PC (in particular through the internet) carries its security risks.

You should always be aware that configuring remote desktop and opening ports on your router could allow malicious individuals to get unauthorized access to your device. Use this guide with caution, always use strong passwords, and disable the remote desktop and port forwarding on your router when they aren't needed.

Do you usually connect remotely to your computer? Tell us in the comments below.

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How to move your Xbox One games to a new Xbox One S

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Here's how to move your existing Xbox One installs to a new console!

Just got a new Xbox One! Awesome, that's great. But what about all of your games and saves and the rest of your library on your old Xbox One? You could redownload everything over your internet connection, but that's a painfully slow option. If you happen to have an external hard drive sitting around, you can use it to shuttle everything between the two consoles. Here's how!

Getting set up

Before getting started, you'll need to gather your two Xbox One consoles and a suitable external hard drive for the transfer process. The drive must be at least 256GB in size and support USB 3.0. If you're looking to pick up an external hard drive, we've got a few great recommendations!

If you're yet to use an external hard drive, simply plug a supported drive into your Xbox One and wait for it to be automatically detected. Follow the on-screen prompts, giving permission to format the drive and configure it to support games. By formatting the external hard drive, all data it previously stored will be erased.

If you've previously installed Xbox One games to an external hard drive, it will already be prepared for moving games between consoles. Keep in mind that if games are already stored on the hard drive, these can be plugged into a new console logged into the same Xbox account and used right away.

Transfer your games to an external hard drive

Once you've found and configured your hard drive, plug it into the old Xbox One. A notification should appear at the bottom of the screen, confirming the drive has been detected. To move games onto your external hard drive for transfer, follow the steps detailed below.

  1. Open Games & apps.
  2. Press the Menu button on your Xbox One controller when hovering over a game you want to move.
  3. Scroll down to Manage game.
  4. Navigate to Move all to transfer all related content over to the external hard drive. If you're looking to keep the content on the current console too, select Copy all instead.
  5. From the pop-up that appears, confirm the drive you're wanting to move content onto.

Your game will now begin shifting from your Xbox One to the external hard drive, with varying transfer times depending on the game's file size. Although smaller indie titles can be quickly moved between devices, larger triple-A titles can take upwards of 30 minutes to an hour. Still faster than waiting for them to download.

If you're looking to move a batch of Xbox One games at once, multiple games can be added to a queue using the same method. To see the progress of all game transfers, check the Queue tab of Games & apps. Once this is complete, your drive can be unplugged from the Xbox One console.

Transfer your games to your new Xbox One console

After transferring your games to an external hard drive, plug it into the new Xbox One you're transferring games onto. The drive will be recognized by your console, with stored games automatically appearing in your library.

You could play all of these games right off the external hard drive, but if you want to free up space on the drive or simply prefer the simplicity of using the internal drive in the Xbox One, here's how to transfer the games onto the new console:

  1. Open Games & apps.
  2. Find the game you're transferring from the external hard drive to your Xbox One.
  3. Press the Menu button on your Xbox One controller when hovering over a game you want to move.
  4. Scroll down to Manage game.
  5. Navigate to Move all to transfer all related content onto the Xbox's internal hard drive. If you want to keep the content on the external drive as well, select Copy all instead.
  6. From the pop-up that appears, confirm the drive you're wanting to move content onto.

With these steps, you should be set to move over to a new Xbox One console! Make sure to keep in mind that all game installations are tied to a physical disc or account license, so ensure either method is present before booting your transferred games.

Just got a new Xbox One or Xbox One S? Here's how to set it up and get gaming like a pro!

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Get to know your Xbox One in a few easy steps!

New Xbox One owners will find the console's basic functions easy to access, but unlocking the full power of the console can be a little more complex.

Beyond gaming, the Xbox One can augment your TV with voice commands, it can act as a media center, you can use it to create and edit clips from your favorite games, and there are tons of great apps available — even many of the same Windows Store apps as your Windows 10 PC.

Still, first you'll need to get yourself set up. So here's some of the most important things you should do first after opening that glossy box.

Make sure your Xbox Gamertag and Microsoft Account are set up properly

First things first, you'll need to set up an Xbox Gamertag that's connected to your Microsoft Account.

It's important to ensure that you have just one Microsoft Account across Xbox and Windows, particularly as these systems become more and more integrated. While setting up the Xbox One you'll be prompted to create a "Gamertag"— this is your identity on Xbox Live. You can only change this once for free, so pick a good one!

From Xbox 360

  • If you have an existing account from an Xbox 360, you can sign in with the same email address you used on that console.
  • If you don't remember your Xbox 360 account email, you can find it on the old console by going to the Guide Menu and selecting Account Management, your email will be listed under Windows Live ID.
  • If you don't have access to your Xbox 360, you might need to contact Xbox Live's support, or start afresh.

Note: If you somehow ended up with separate accounts for your Xbox 360 and Microsoft Account, you can move your Gamertag to your primary Microsoft account.

From Xbox One

  • If you're coming from an older Xbox One, just log in with your existing accounts and you'll be set to go

New Gamertag

  • If this is your first Xbox, you can create a new Gamertag connected to your Microsoft Account (if you use Windows 8 or Windows 10, you probably already have an account)
  • If you don't yet have a Microsoft Account, you'll have to create a new Microsoft Account. You can use an existing email address from another provider as the username, or create a new one via Microsoft.

Once your account is set up and integrated, you're ready to go!

Set up an Xbox Live Gold subscription

The Xbox One can be used offline, but many apps, services and features will require an online connection. By default, a new Xbox One user is signed up to a free Silver subscription, but by setting up a Gold subscription, you'll be able to access a ton of extra benefits. You can sign up to Xbox Live Gold any time from the main dashboard.

Xbox Live Gold subscriptions

  • If you already have Xbox Live Gold on your Xbox 360, it carries across to your Xbox One as well.
  • Xbox Live Gold is console-bound, in addition to account-bound, meaning that friends and family who use your Xbox also enjoy the benefits without setting up their own subscriptions.

Xbox Live Gold payments

  • You can also subscribe to Xbox Live via time cards sold by Microsoft and other retailers. These Xbox Live cards are often a little cheaper.
  • If you purchase a digital code for Xbox Live Gold from an external retailer, you can redeem the code online, after signing in with your Microsoft Account.
  • You can also redeem the code on your Xbox One by navigating to the store, hitting "Browse all games", and then by selecting "redeem code."
  • You can cancel your subscription at any time using the Microsoft Account services page.

Xbox Live Gold benefits

  • Xbox Live Gold members enjoy exclusive discounts, often up to 75% off. Xbox Live members are also treated to 4 free games per month, two Xbox One games and two backwards compatible Xbox 360 titles.
  • Xbox Live Gold members can access multiplayer games.
  • You can still use apps like YouTube and Netflix without Xbox Live Gold.

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Configure your network for open NAT

This step won't be necessary for the majority, but if you're having trouble connecting to your home network you might need to make some tweaks. Most domestic networking setups support the Xbox One out of the box, but here's a couple of tips to improve your experience if you have some networking knowledge.

  1. Open Settings.
  2. Select Network.
  3. If your NAT type is "strict" or "moderate", you'll need to open the following ports on your router:

    • 53 (UDP and TCP)
    • 80 (TCP)
    • 88 (UDP)
    • 500 (UDP)
    • 3074 (UDP and TCP)
    • 3544 (UDP)
    • 4500 (UDP)

      The steps to change port availability differ for every router, so please consult your router manufacturer' specific instructions.

  4. Enable your router's UPNP setting setting to further improve connectivity to Xbox Live.

Note: Sometimes, simply opening the ports isn't enough, you might have to set up your Xbox One with a static IP address to ensure that the ports remain open for that particular device. PortForwards.com has specific guides on configuring the open ports for your specific model of router, so feel free to consult them for more info.

Set up the Xbox app for PCs and mobile devices

Windows 10 comes with the Xbox app pre-installed, but there are also apps available for Windows 8.1, iOS and Android for use with your Xbox One.

  • You can find the Xbox app preinstalled on Windows 10 simply by typing "Xbox" into the Start Menu (or Cortana). The Windows 10 app gives you access to the store, your friends lists, Xbox to PC remote streaming, and much more. The app is also preinstalled on Windows 10 Mobile, with though with fewer features.
  • If you're on iOS, Android or Windows 8.1, you'll need to download the Xbox One Smartglass app. It comes with a lot of the features found in the Xbox app for Windows 10 devices.
  • Both SmartGlass and the Windows 10 Xbox app are useful for use as a TV or controller remote.

Create an Avatar and Gamerpic

Gaming is often a social experience, and the team at Microsoft gave us Xbox Avatars to help us feel visually represented on Xbox Live. Avatars are 3D cartoon characters you can customize and display on your Xbox Live profile. You can purchase props, licensed clothes and gaming accessories for your Avatar to stand out from the crowd, and then use your Avatar to pose for a unique profile picture.

Create and upload game clips and screenshots

You can create your own gaming memories using the Xbox One's GameDVR and UPLOAD Studio apps. These apps come preinstalled on your Xbox, and provide robust storage and editing tools.

  • You can access your clips by going to the Game DVR app in your apps list, or by saying "Xbox, go to Game DVR" to Kinect.
  • If you have Kinect, simply say "Xbox, take a screenshot" or "Xbox, record that" to create captures.
  • If you want to use the controller, double tap the home button while you're running a game to bring up the new guide. Sadly, this method seems to pause some games, making screenshotting difficult. Press Y to save a screenshot, press X to record the last 30 seconds of gameplay.

    Note: This even works while playing an Xbox 360 game via backwards compatibility.

If you want to capture more of the Xbox One's 5-minute video recording buffer, you'll need to take slightly different steps:

  1. Open the new guide again by double tapping the home button, then navigate down to the "Snap" menu at the bottom.
  2. Select to snap the Game DVR app. You can do this with Kinect by saying "Xbox, snap Game DVR".

  3. From the Game DVR, you can set it to begin recording a new clip (which you can end manually again by snapping the app), capture the last 5 minutes of DVR recording, or use it as a shortcut for accessing all your captures.

Set up your Xbox One to stream media from your PC and mobile devices

You can use the Xbox One to stream content from your devices. On Windows 10 and Windows 10 Mobile, this is achieved simply by selecting the casting button seen in Windows 10 video apps, then selecting the Xbox One mapped to the same network. To access media content on a PC or server from your Xbox One requires a few settings tweaks in Windows.

  1. First, you need to open the Media Player app, accessed via the Games and Apps section at the bottom of the main dashboard.
  2. From here you can browse PC folders set up to share content over your home network.

  3. To set up a PC for media sharing, type "Media Streaming Options" into your Windows Start Menu.
  4. Find your Xbox One in the list, then tick to allow access.

  5. From here you can customize which Windows libraries you want to share, such as Documents, Pictures, Music and Videos.
  6. When you're done, hit next and follow the extra steps to create a Windows HomeGroup. Your folders should now be accessible via the Xbox One media player app.

Note: Apps like TubeCast and MyTube for Windows 10 and Windows Phone allow you to load YouTube videos directly to your Xbox One, avoiding the clunky keyboard of the native YouTube app. Be sure to try it out!

Calibrate Kinect

Kinect is no longer be bundled with the Xbox One, but if you're planning on using one from your old Xbox One or bought a new Kinect, you'll be able to use it to change channels, switch between apps, and as a full-body controller in some games. But first you'll need to calibrate it.

  1. Head to the Xbox settings via the Xbox Guide Menu, from here navigate to "Kinect & Devices", and then "Kinect".
  2. Select "Kinect does not hear me", or "I have moved Kinect" to calibrate the Kinect for positioning and voice commands.
  3. Be sure to turn up your speakers when calibrating Kinect, ideally your Kinect should be in a fixed location for the best experience. If you move it, you'll have to calibrate it again.

Set up your TV and OneGuide for use on Xbox One

Where are the games?

On Xbox One, games need to be installed either from physical discs or digital downloads from the store. Modern games tend to have quite large file sizes, so investing in an external storage drive might be something to consider.

Install a game from a disc

  1. Insert the disc into the Xbox One. The disc will show up below the main window on the dashboard home screen.
  2. Select the disc icon to begin installation.
  3. After installation is complete, select the Games Library from the bottom of the dashboard.
  4. Select the game to launch it.

Install a game from the Xbox Store

  1. Open the Store app.
  2. Select Browse all games
  3. Select the game you with to install.
  4. Select the Buy button to purchase the game.
  5. Enter your passkey if prompted.
  6. Select Confirm. Your Xbox will begin downloading the game. Note: You can check download progress by returning to the home screen and selecting Queue
  7. Once the game has finished downloading, select the Games Library from the bottom of the dashboard.
  8. Select the **game ** to launch it.

Note: Some games will enjoy improved load times if installed to an external USB 3.0 HDD/SSD with speeds faster than the Xbox One's internal 5400 RPM SATA II HDD, as USB 3.0 can exceed the data transfer of the Xbox One's comparatively slow SATA HDD.

Here are some other Windows Central Xbox Help guides!

If you have any specific Xbox One questions, either drop them in the comments below, post a message in our Xbox Forums or send a tweet to @JezCorden and I'll do my best to help!

How to enable and customize reading view in Edge for Windows 10

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How to enable and customize reading view in Edge for Windows 10

How do I use reading view in Edge?

You're almost always reading as you browse the internet, but when you want to concentrate on an article, ads and links can be annoying and distracting.

Microsoft's Edge browser has a built-in reading view that removes any unnecessary content with just one click, letting you focus on what's important. Here's how to enable, disable, and customize reading view in Edge for Windows 10.

How to enable and disable reading view

First thing: let's see how to enable and disable reading view on a webpage.

  1. Launch Edge from your Start menu, desktop, or taskbar.
  2. Navigate to a webpage that contains an article you'd like to read.

    Launch Edge. Navigate to an article.

  3. Click the reading view button — it is located near the top of the window and looks like an open book. If it is grayed-out, reading view is not available on this page.
  4. Click the reading view button again to return to the regular webpage.

    Click the reading view button to enable reading view. Click the button again to return to normal view.

How to change view style in reading view

Many people find reading black text on a white background to be a strain on the eyes. There are a few different viewing options when you jump into reading view that you and your eyes will appreciate.

  1. Launch Edge from your Start menu, desktop, or taskbar.
  2. Click the More button — it is located near the top-right corner of the window and looks like ...

    Launch Edge. Click the More button.

  3. Click Settings.
  4. Click the dropdown arrow beneath Reading view style. You might have to scroll down a bit in the menu to find it.

    Click Settings. Click the dropdown arrow.

  5. Click a view style. You can choose from:
    • Default
    • Light
    • Medium
    • Dark
  6. Click the More button again to close the menu. The next time you jump into reading view, the view style will be changed.

    Click a view style. Click the More button to exit the menu.

How to change the font size in reading view

One of the best features of reading view is the ability to change the font size — you can have a smaller font for when you're skimming through content and a larger font for when you're ready to read. Here's how to change the font size.

  1. Launch Edge from your Start menu, desktop, or taskbar.
  2. Click the More button — it is located near the top-right corner of the window and looks like ...

    Launch Edge. Navigate to an article.

  3. Click Settings.
  4. Click the dropdown arrow beneath Reading view font size. You might have to scroll down a bit in the menu to find it.

    Click Settings. Click the dropdown arrow.

  5. Click a font size. You can choose from:
    • Small
    • Medium
    • Large
    • Extra Large
  6. Click the More button again to close the menu. The next time you enter reading view, the font will be resized.

    Click a font size. Click the More button again to exit the menu.

You and reading view

How often do you use reading view in Edge? Have you customized it at all? Let us know in the comments section.

How to customize launch and tab options in Edge for Windows 10

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How to customize launch and tab options in Edge for Windows 10

How do I change what new tabs open with in Edge?

To help make Edge feel like your browser, you can customize what opens when you launch Edge, and you also customize what is shown when you create new tabs. Not only does this make your browser more personal, it can also boost productivity by removing the time it takes to get to sites you frequently visit.

Here's how to customize launch and tab options in Edge for Windows 10.

How to change what opens when you launch Edge

When you launch Edge, you can set it to open with a blank page, pages from your last browser session, and even specific pages you like to visit everyday. Here's how to change what happens when you launch Edge.

  1. Launch Edge from your Start menu, desktop, or taskbar.
  2. Click the More button — it is located near the top-right corner of the window and looks like ...
  3. Click Settings.

    Click the More button. Click Settings.

  4. Click the dropdown arrow beneath Open Microsoft Edge with.
  5. Click a launch option. You can choose from:

    • Start page: you'll be shown a feed with local weather and top news from around the world.
    • New tab page: a new tab will open.
    • Previous pages: pages from your previous session will be restored.
    • A specific page or pages: you can add a page or pages to open every time you launch Edge.

    Click the dropdown arrow. Click a launch option.

If you choose A specific page or pages as the Edge launch option, you can add a page or pages to open every time you launch Edge. Here's how to do it.

  1. Click the Enter a URL field.
  2. Type a URL.

    Click the Enter a URL field. Type a URL.

  3. Click the Save button. It looks like a floppy disk and is located next to the URL field.
  4. Click the More button to close the menu.

    Click the Save button. Click the More button.

How to add more than one website to open when you launch Edge

The page you added will now open each time you launch Edge. You can add more pages to the list if you aren't satisfied with the one page.

  1. Launch Edge from your Start menu, desktop, or taskbar.
  2. Click the More button — it is located near the top-right corner of the window and looks like ...
  3. Click Settings.

    Click the More button. Click Settings.

  4. Click Add new page.
  5. Type a URL.

    Click Add a new page. Type a URL.

  6. Click the Save button. It looks like a floppy disk and is located next to the URL field.
  7. Click the More button to close the menu.

    Click the Save button. Click the More button.

How to stop websites from opening when you launch Edge

If you're tired of seeing a page when you launch Edge, you can remove individual pages from the list.

  1. Launch Edge from your Start menu, desktop, or taskbar.
  2. Click the More button — it is located near the top-right corner of the window and looks like ...
  3. Click Settings.

    Click the More button. Click Settings.

  4. Click the X next to the URL you'd like to remove.
  5. Click the More button to close the menu.

    Click the X. Click the More button.

How to change what opens when you create a new tab in Edge

To boost productivity or to make Edge seem just a bit more like your own, you can customize what opens when you create a new tab. Here's how to do it.

  1. Launch Edge from your Start menu, desktop, or taskbar.
  2. Click the More button — it is located near the top-right corner of the window and looks like ...

    Launch Edge. Click the More button.

  3. Click Settings.
  4. Click the dropdown arrow beneath Open new tabs with.

    Click Settings. Click the dropdown arrow.

  5. Click a new tab option. You can choose from:
    • Top sites and suggested content: the sites you visit most and current news stories will be displayed.
    • Top sites: the sites you visit most will be displayed as thumbnails.
    • A blank page: A blank page with an address bar will be displayed.
  6. Click the More button to close the menu.

    Click a new tab option. Click the More button.

How to customize your suggested content

If you choose tabs to open with Top sites and suggested content, you can customize the suggested content.

  1. Launch Edge from your Start menu, desktop, or taskbar.
  2. Click the New tab button (+) at the top of the window or use the Ctrl + T shortcut on your keyboard.

    Launch Edge. Click the New tab button.

  3. Click the Customize button. It looks like a gear and is located to the right of the window above top-site thumbnails.
  4. Click the dropdown arrow beneath Select language & content.

    Click the Customize button. Click the dropdown arrow.

  5. Click a country and language option.
  6. Click the switches beneath Information cards to toggle whether or not you want to see Weather, Sports, and Money information.

    Click a country and language option. Click the switches beneath Information cards.

  7. Click any favorite topics to see more related content in new tabs. You can click any selected topics again to deselect them.
  8. Click Save.

    Click any favorite topics. Click Save.

How to restore customized tabs to their default settings

Tired of what you're seeing in new tabs? You can completely reset what tabs open with to start fresh.

  1. Launch Edge from your Start menu, desktop, or taskbar.
  2. Click the New tab button (+) at the top of the window or use the Ctrl + T shortcut on your keyboard.
  3. Click the Customize button. It looks like a gear and is located to the right of the window above top-site thumbnails.

    Click the New tab button. Click the Customize button.

  4. Click Reset to default settings.
  5. Click Reset.

    Click Reset to default settings. Click Reset.

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How to force Windows 10 to set apps as default

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Is Settings not letting you set apps as default? In this guide, we'll show you the steps to get around this problem on Windows 10.

Windows 10 bundles a number of default apps, including Microsoft Edge, Groove Music, and Movies & TV as your default web browser, music, and video player — just to name a few. Although, if you prefer to have other apps as default, you can use the Settings app, sometimes the new configuration won't apply, or you may even get an error that won't let you set your own default programs.

Indeed, it's something that Microsoft has to spend more time trying to fix, but there is a workaround to this problem. You can simply use Control Panel to set your apps as default.

In this Windows 10 guide, we'll walk you through the easy steps to set default apps using Control Panel when the Settings app fails to apply your configurations.

How to set default apps on Windows 10 using Control Panel

Assuming that you have already tried to set a particular app as default, but the Settings app on Windows 10 isn't applying the changes or an error appears, do the following:

  1. Open Settings.
  2. Click on System.
  3. Click on Default apps.
  4. Click on Set defaults by app.

  5. Control Panel will open on Set Default Programs.
  6. On the left, select the app you want to set as default.
  7. On the right, click Set this program as default to have the app control by default all the file formats the app was designed to support.

  8. Click OK.
  9. Close Control Panel to complete the task.

If you only want to set an app a default for certain file types, you can follow the same steps, but on step 7 select the Choose defaults for this program, and the extension your app should handle.

How you ever encounter a problem trying to set an app as default on Windows 10? Tell us in the comments below.

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How to change download options in Edge for Windows 10

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How to change download options in Edge for Windows 10

How do I save files in Edge to a different folder?

Microsoft Edge has a few neat options when it comes to downloading files — choose where the files are saved, and change whether or not Edge asks you what you'd like to do with a file each time you try to download.

Here's how to change Edge's download options to best suit your needs.

How to choose where you save files downloaded in Edge

When you click a file to download in Edge, it will by default save to the Downloads folder. If you'd like to save files to a folder other than Downloads, you can change the path. Here's how to do it.

  1. Launch Edge from your Start menu, desktop, or taskbar.
  2. Click the More button — it is located near the top-right corner of the window and looks like "•••".

    Launch Edge. Click the More button.

  3. Click Settings.
  4. Click View advanced settings. You might have to scroll down a bit to find it.

    Click Settings. Click View advanced settings.

  5. Click Change.
  6. Click a new folder where you'd like to save files.

    Click Change. Click a new folder.

  7. Click Select Folder.
  8. Click the More button to close the menu.

    Click Select Folder. Click the More button.

How to enable and disable download queries

If you're downloading a lot of files to the same spot or you simply don't want to be asked where to save a file each time you click a download link, you can set Edge to not ask you what you'd like to do with a file. Here's how to do it.

  1. Launch Edge from your Start menu, desktop, or taskbar.
  2. Click the More button — it is located near the top-right corner of the window and looks like "•••".

    Launch Edge. Click the More button.

  3. Click Settings.
  4. Click View advanced settings. You might have to scroll down a bit to find it.

    Click Settings. Click View advanced settings.

  5. Click the switch beneath Ask me what to do with each download so that it turns grey. Click it again so that it turns blue to turn it back on.
  6. Click the More button to close the menu.

    Click the switch. Click the More button.

When download queries are disabled, the file will start downloading to your set folder as soon as you click the download link.

If you leave download queries enabled, a small frame will pop up at the bottom of Edge that asks if you'd like to Save, Save as, or Cancel.

Download options

  • Save: The file will be saved in whichever folder you set to hold your Edge downloads.
  • Save as: Choose where you'd like to save the file.
  • Cancel: Abandon the download.

Express or custom?

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What Surface Book storage size should you get: 128GB vs. 256GB vs. 512GB vs. 1TB?

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How much storage space do you need in your Surface Book?

How much storage do I need in my Surface Book?

The internal storage in Microsoft's Surface Book isn't designed to be upgraded after purchase, so choosing the right size when you buy is crucial. Don't do much other than browse the web? Save some money and go with 128GB. Looking at a device for multimedia editing? You'll want plenty of storage for your large files. If you're not quite sure where you stand, here's what to know when choosing storage for your Surface Book.

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How much storage do you actually get in a Surface Book?

The set amount of storage in a solid-state drive isn't exactly what you get when you first turn on your Surface Book. Windows 10 and its drivers and apps take up a good chunk of space — a good first step on the way to figuring out how much space you need is to figure out how much space you actually get.

The Surface Book, both regular and Performance Base models, have varying amounts of actual storage based on the configuration.

ProcessorSSD sizeAvailable storage
Core i5128GB99GB
Core i5256GB220GB
Core i7256GB218GB
Core i7512GB451GB
Core i71TB~920GB

As you can see, a bigger solid-state drive means you'll lose more storage space, but you will still have more actual storage. Base your decision on the available storage, rather than the total storage when making your purchase.

Price in relation to storage space

Surface Book with Performance Base

The next factor you want to look at is how much of a price difference there is between storage sizes.

The standard Surface Book model with an Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB of RAM, and a 128GB solid-state drive costs about $1299. If you double your storage space to 256GB, you're looking at paying $400 more. Want to go for 512GB? You'll pay $700 more than the 128GB option.

If you jump up to a Core i7 processor, you can expect to see a $500 difference between a 512GB solid-state drive and a 1TB solid-state drive in both the regular Surface Book and the Surface Book with Performance Base.

This might seem like quite a price jump when you consider you can pick up a great solid-state drive with 500GB for about $170, but certain limitations — like physical size — raise prices.

How will you use your Surface Book?

How you will use your Surface Book plays a crucial role in how much storage space you need.

Surface Book with Performance Base

Who should get the 128GB option?

Anyone who plans on using their Surface Book for web browsing, video streaming, word processing, and other light computing tasks shouldn't have a problem with a 128GB configuration. Also, if you don't think you'll be very mobile with your device — i.e. you'll be working at a desk most of the time — you can plug in an external drive to store your non-essential files.

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Who should get the 256GB and 512GB options?

The majority of people should consider the 256GB and 512GB options; you'll have enough room to hold the majority of photos, videos, and games you often need. Also, consider how long you'll keep your Surface Book in your arsenal. It will remain a great machine for quite some time to come, files add up over time, and you don't want to worry about waning space in its later years.

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Who should get the 1TB option?

If you do a lot of multimedia editing or you're a professional who requires top hardware, you'll no doubt want a larger storage option for easy access to your expanding library of large files. For many people, spending upwards of $3300 on the Surface Book with Performance Base with a 1TB solid-state drive is out of the question when there are cheaper ways to expand your storage post-purchase.

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How to increase storage space in your Surface Book

Maybe you've already purchased a Surface Book and find you underestimated the space you need, or maybe you'd like to save some money now on a configuration with a smaller solid-state drive. The Surface Book's internal storage isn't designed to be upgraded by the owner (the casing is glued shut and opening it will 100% void your warranty), but that doesn't mean you can't take some alternate routes to expand your available space.

For the stationary user, plugging in an external drive by USB is a good albeit slower option. You'll lose mobility of those files or just have to carry around an extra accessory, but if you're not going anywhere far it hardly matters.

Your Surface Book comes with 5GB of free OneDrive cloud storage, and you can always add more if you need it. You won't have to carry anything around with you, but your files will only be accessible when you have an internet connection. Grab 50GB of storage for about $2 a month, or get 1TB of storage and a subscription to Office 365 for about $7 a month.

BaseQi microSD storage

Another neat solution — and probably the best solution — is going the microSD route. There are a few microSD adapters you can pick up that sit flush when inserted in the slot and give you decent speeds depending on the card you choose. For more info, check out our handy guide to adding cheap and easy microSD storage.

Right now the biggest SD card you can get is a 256GB SanDisk for around $140— it's not as fast as an internal SSD, but it's far cheaper. The capacity of microSD cards increases with each passing year, so you'll be able to upgrade your Surface Book's storage again in the future with larger cards, or opt for a bigger size when prices come down.

Your Surface Book storage

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How to reset the icon cache database on Windows 10

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Are icons on your desktop appearing blank or broken? Maybe it's time to rebuild the icon cache database on Windows 10, and here we show you how.

On Windows 10, those icons you see on files and apps are stored in the icon cache database to allow the operating system to display them quickly on the screen. The process of caching icons, instead of retrieving them from the source, helps to prevent your system from getting bogged down by the mere task of "showing icons".

However, as the database grows, the odds of icon cache database getting corrupted also grows. When this happens, icons on your desktop and throughout the operating system may not render correctly or even appear broken.

Although Windows 10 doesn't include an option to reset the database, you can still fix the problem using a few commands in Command Prompt.

In this Windows 10 guide, we'll walk you through the steps to rebuild the icon cache database on your computer when they appear blank or broken.

How to rebuild the icon cache database

To rebuild the icon cache database on Windows 10, close any application that you may be running, and then do the following:

  1. Open Start and do a search for Command Prompt.
  2. Right-click the result and select Run as administrator.
  3. Type the following command to navigate to the icon cache database location and press Enter:

    cd %homepath%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer

  4. Type the following command to verify the icon cache database files are at the location and press Enter:

    dir iconcache*

    The output of the dir command should list these database files:

    • iconcache_1280.db
    • iconcache_16.db
    • iconcache_1920.db
    • iconcache_256.db
    • iconcache_2560.db
    • iconcache_32.db
    • iconcache_48.db
    • iconcache_768.db
    • iconcache_96.db
    • iconcache_custom_stream.db
    • iconcache_exif.db
    • iconcache_idx.db
    • iconcache_sr.db
    • iconcache_wide.db
    • iconcache_wide_alternate.db

  5. Type the following command to stop File Explorer and press Enter:

    taskkill /f /im explorer.exe

    Important: Once you terminate File Explorer, your desktop background and taskbar will disappear, leaving a black screen — but it's OK, it's only temporarily. You need to close File Explorer to be able to delete the icon cache files. Otherwise, you won't be able to do it.

  6. Type the following command to delete the iconcache files and press Enter:

    del iconcache*

    Quick Tip: If you get access denied trying to remove the files, you're probably not running Command Prompt with as an administrator. Repeat these steps, but making sure Command Prompt starts with administrative privileges.

  7. Type the following command to verify that you successfully deleted the icon cache files and press Enter:

    dir iconcache*

    If you still see some iconcache files, then it's likely that some apps are still running, which will prevent you from deleting the database files. Make sure to close them all, and repeat the steps.

  8. Type the following command to start File Explorer and press Enter:

    explorer.exe

  9. Close Command Prompt to complete the task.

Once you completed the steps, Windows 10 will automatically recreate the database files with fresh new icons.

Keep in mind that these steps won't delete and recreate the thumbnails. However, you can always follow our guide to rebuild the thumbnails cache on Windows 10, if they're not working correctly on your PC.

While we're focusing this guide on Windows 10, you can use the same exact steps on Windows 8.1.

More Windows 10 resources

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How to create a shortcut to Windows Update in Windows 10

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How to create a shortcut to Windows Update in Windows 10

Where do I find Windows Update in Windows 10?

Windows 10 will keep itself updated on its own most of the time, but some people like to go into settings and tweak what gets updated and when. To make it easier to get to Windows Update, you can create a shortcut that takes you straight to where you want to go. Here's how to do it!

How to create a Windows Update shortcut in your Start menu

You can easily add a Windows Update shortcut to your Start menu if you'd like to keep your desktop uncluttered. Here's how to do it.

  1. Click the Start button.
  2. Click the Settings button. It looks like a small gear and is located above the power button.

    Click the Start button. Click the Settings button.

  3. Click Update & security.
  4. Right-click Windows Update.

    Click Update and security. Right-click Windows Update.

  5. Click Pin to Start.
  6. Click Yes.

    Click Pin to Start. Click Yes.

Windows Update will now show up as a tile in your Start menu.

How to create a Windows Update shortcut on your desktop

Placing a shortcut to Windows Update on your desktop is one of the quickest ways to get where you're going. Here's how to do it.

  1. Right-click an empty spot on your desktop.
  2. Click New.
  3. Click Shortcut.

    Click New. Click Shortcut.

  4. Type ms-settings:windowsupdate
  5. Click Next.

    Type ms-settings:windowsupdate and click Next.

  6. Type Windows Update or whatever you'd like to name the shortcut.
  7. Click Finish.

    Type Windows Update and click Finish.

You will now have a shortcut to Windows Update on your desktop. Just double-click it and you'll go right to the settings page.

How to change the desktop shortcut icon

Not satisfied with the standard gear icon the shortcut uses? Here's how to change it to something else.

  1. Right-click the Windows Update desktop shortcut.
  2. Click Properties.

    Right-click the Windows Update desktop shortcut. Click Properties.

  3. Click the Web Document tab at the top of the window.
  4. Click Change Icon.

    Click the Web Document tab. Click Change Icon.

  5. Click an icon.
  6. Click OK.

    Click an icon. Click OK.

  7. Click Apply.
  8. Click OK.

    Click Apply. Click OK.

Your shortcuts

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How to change the registered owner and organization info on Windows 10

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Here are the steps to have Windows 10 show the correct registered owner and organization information on your computer.

Windows 10 by default no longer lets users set their registered owner and organization information during installation. Instead, the operating system uses default information, such as your email address if you're using a Microsoft account, "user name" and "org name" when starting with a local account, or "Windows User" if you're installing an Insider preview build.

About Windows: Insider preview (left), Local account (middle), Microsoft account (right)

Typically, you'll only see this information on About Windows, but while there are still a lot of apps that look for these names to customize the experience on Windows 10, or your computer is part of an organization, it's a good idea to add the correct information.

In this Windows 10 guide, we'll walk you through the steps to change the registered owner and organization information on your PC using the Registry.

How to change registered owner and organization info using the Registry

Important: As always, this is a friendly reminder warning you know that editing the registry is risky, and it can cause irreversible damage to your installation if you don't do it correctly. It's recommended to make a full backup of your computer before proceeding.

  1. Use the Windows key + R keyboard shortcut to open the Run command.
  2. Type regedit, and click OK to open the Registry.
  3. Browse the following path:

    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion

  4. Inside the CurrentVersion (folder) key look for the RegisteredOwner String Value. If you don't have the string, you'll need to create it:

    1. Right-click on the CurrentVersion (folder) key, select New, and click on String Value.

    2. Name the new String Value RegisteredOwner and press Enter.
  5. Double-click the RegisteredOwner String Value and enter the registered owner information, which usually it's just your name.

  6. Click OK.
  7. Inside the CurrentVersion (folder) key look for the RegisteredOrganization String Value. If you don't have the string, you'll need to create it:

    1. Right-click on the CurrentVersion (folder) key, select New, and click on String Value.

    2. Name the new String Value RegisteredOrganization and press Enter.
  8. Double-click the RegisteredOrganization String Value and enter the organization name.

  9. Click OK.
  10. Close the Registry to complete the task.

Once you completed the steps, you can check the new information by using the Windows key + R keyboard shortcut and running the winver command to see About Windows with the new information.

More Windows 10 resources

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How to change priority of notifications in Windows 10

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How to change priority of notifications in Windows 10

How do I change which notification pop up in action center?

Not all apps on your Windows 10 PC are the same; some you care about a whole lot, and some you don't care about at all. To better personalize Windows 10, you can change which app notifications appear where in the action center.

How to enable and disable notifications from specific apps

Tired of seeing notifications from a certain app? Disable them completely. Can't figure out why you're not getting any notifications from another app? Make sure they're turned on. Here's how.

  1. Click the Start button.
  2. Click the Settings button.
  3. Click System.

    Click the Settings button. Click System.

  4. Click Notifications & actions.
  5. Click the switch next to an app in the list of senders to turn notifications on or off.

    Click Notifications and actions. Click the switch next to an app.

How to change priority of notifications

If you need to always see notifications from a certain app, you can change its priority. Here's how to do it.

  1. Click the Start button.
  2. Click the Settings button.
  3. Click System.

    Click the Settings button. Click System.

  4. Click Notifications & actions.
  5. Click an app from the list of senders. You might have to scroll down a bit to find it.

    Click Notifications and actions. Click an app.

  6. Click a priority option. There are three choices to choose from:
    • Normal — Will appear below high and top priority notifications.
    • High — Will appear above normal notifications in the action center
    • Top — Will appear at the top of the action center
  7. Click Confirm if you chose Top.

    Click a priority option. Click Confirm.

How to change how many notifications show in action center

The default number of notifications that will show in the action center from a single app is three. If that doesn't seem like enough, you can change how many show.

  1. Click the Start button.
  2. Click the Settings button.
  3. Click System.

    Click the Settings button. Click System.

  4. Click Notifications & actions.
  5. Click an app from the list of senders. You might have to scroll down a bit to find it.

    Click Notifications and actions. Click an app.

  6. Click the dropdown arrow beneath Number of notifications visible in action center.
  7. Click a number.

    Click the dropdown arrow. Click a number.

Your notifications

Do you take advantage of notifications in the Windows 10 action center, or do you have everything turned off? Let us know in the comments section!

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