How to switch between fast and slow rings on the Windows 10 Insider Preview
You might not even know that you can change how quickly you get updates to the Windows 10 Insider Preview, nor which speed you're currently getting them at.Fortunately, changing between the "fast" and...
View ArticleMirror your Windows Phone to the big screen with the low-cost Amazon Fire TV...
The Android powered Amazon Fire TV Stick might not be the first device on your radar, but it can be very useful to Windows Phone owners at a pretty low price.If you enjoy mirroring your Windows Phone...
View ArticleHow to enable full-screen Start menu in Windows 10 Insider Preview desktop mode
When Windows 10 Insider Preview build 10122 was released, one noticeable change was the removal of the toggle to expand the Start menu. According to Microsoft, people usually pick the appropriate size...
View ArticleHow to manage wireless network connections in Windows 10
In this how-to guide, we will go through the new "Network & Internet" Settings to learn how to manage wireless connections in your Windows 10 PC. In Windows 10, Microsoft is adding a huge number of...
View ArticleHow to install Windows 10 apps to an external drive
While we are used to installing apps inside the Windows installation drive, the fact is that lately we see more devices with limited local storage. However, things started to change when in Windows...
View ArticleHow to download offline maps in Windows 10 Mobile
When visiting a new country, you might not always have internet connection right away. Fortunately, Windows 10 Mobile (and Windows Phone 8.1) lets you pre-download maps if you need directions even when...
View ArticleHow to manage file storage more efficiently in Windows 10
We recently got a look at how Microsoft is making it easier for Windows 10 devices with limited storage to deal with app installations by changing a simple option in Storage settings to install new...
View ArticleHow to remove the 'Get Windows 10' app from your PC and cancel your upgrade...
Starting on June 1st, 2015, millions of PCs and tablets around the world will begin to see the Windows 10 upgrade notification icon in the system tray, on all qualifying devices. That's because...
View Article5 Settings tips to make your Windows 10 experience more enjoyable
In Windows 10, Microsoft is changing a lot of things. While the focus on this new release is to bring some of the operating system familiarity back to users, the company is also adding new features...
View ArticleFarming Simulator 15 Guide: How to make unlimited easy money
Farming Simulator 15, a realistic simulation game, recently arrived on Xbox One after launching on Windows and Xbox 360. Players manage a farm, performing numerous real-life tasks like planting and...
View ArticleHow to turn off Cortana and stop personal data gathering in Windows 10
Perhaps one of the biggest features in Windows 10 is the arrival of Cortana, Microsoft's answer to Apple's Siri and Google Now. Cortana is the "world's first" digital assistant capable of helping users...
View ArticleHow to watch the Xbox Briefing at E3 2015 on your Xbox, Windows or Windows Phone
Starting Monday at 9:30 am PDT (12:30 pm EDT, 16:30 GMT), Microsoft is set to kick off E3 with their massive Xbox Briefing. So how do you watch the darn thing? Glad you asked.What Time?Don't have time...
View ArticleHow to stream Xbox One games to Windows 10 PCs
Back in January, Microsoft first revealed that it was working on a new streaming feature that will allow Xbox One owners to streaming games directly to Windows 10.After months of work and a few weeks...
View ArticleHow to remove Quick access from File Explorer in Windows 10
In Windows 10, Microsoft is adding a number of changes to File Explorer. Besides the new icons, a few new user interface tweaks, and listing new drives outside of "This PC", the company is replacing...
View ArticleGot a blue screen of death installing Windows 10 Mobile? Here's the fix!
During the install process of Windows 10 Mobile build 10149 something bizarre happened to my Lumia 830. Something I've never seen before on any Windows Phone that's come across my desk.The BSOD (blue...
View ArticleHow to create desktop shortcuts to specific settings in Windows 10
Microsoft is packing many new features into Windows 10, and it's bringing back a familiar user interface that moves away from being a touch-first operating system to something that adapts to different...
View ArticleHow to prepare your PC for the Windows 10 upgrade
On July 29, Microsoft's goal of having Windows 10 running on a billion devices in the next three years begins.It's been a long ride, but at the end of July, millions of users around the world will...
View ArticleHow to add quick access to Settings pages to the right-click desktop menu in...
In Windows 10, for some reason, I find that the quickest way to access the Settings app is by right-clicking on the desktop and selecting "Display settings" or "Personalize", even though once I access...
View ArticleHow to optimize battery life in Windows 10 devices using built-in settings
Nowadays, people are no longer attached to a desktop to do work. They use all kind of devices, and most of them are mobile, such as smartphones, tablet, and laptops. Now, one of the biggest problems...
View ArticleHow to create a Windows 10 USB installation media with UEFI support
Windows 10 is just around the corner, and a lot of users are now ready to upgrade free to the latest and greatest. However, there will be users who are still skeptical about Windows 10 and those who...
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