How to enable Windows spotlight in Windows 10 to keep your lock screen awesome
Yesterday, those on Windows 10 received another cumulative OS update that included numerous security patches and other undeclared improvements. Following our detailed how-to on upgrading from Windows...
View ArticleHow to move the caret stick to the right in Windows 10 Mobile keyboard
The keyboard on Windows 10 Mobile features a caret stick that lets you move the cursor as you hold the nub and then drag it towards up, down, left, or right. You'll mostly need it to replace letters in...
View ArticleHow to select which OneDrive folders to sync in Windows 10
OneDrive is a free online storage that comes with your Microsoft account. Files you store online can be synced across all your Windows devices, as well as devices on other platforms such as Android,...
View ArticleHow to customize your Windows 10 experience
Windows 10 represents a major upgrade for Microsoft as well as for the millions of people who use the operating system every day. This new version makes a step back by bringing many of the familiarity...
View ArticleHow to download Windows Phone apps using this QR generator for Google Chrome
Earlier this year, I wrote a tip for those using Google Chrome as their primary web browser. Although Microsoft's Edge is getting extension support later this year, including the porting of Chrome...
View ArticleThis is how to easily generate a QR code in Microsoft Edge
Earlier, I wrote an article detailing how to generate a QR code for the Windows Store using a Chrome extension automatically. The controversy in that is, of course, not everyone likes to use Google...
View ArticleHow to send someone directions using Maps on Windows 10
The Maps app on Windows 10 is a pretty handy thing to have around. Long gone are the days where you'd have to crack open a web browser to use a routing service. The Maps app is also great for quickly...
View ArticleHow to automatically display the touch keyboard in Windows 10 desktop mode
Continuum is a awesome feature for Windows 10 that lets you change between desktop mode and tablet mode. You can use a keyboard and mouse when you choose, or you can optimize your screen for a great...
View ArticleHow to close an app in Tablet Mode on Windows 10
It's a simple thing you want to do, but it's not necessarily immediately obvious. You just want to close that fullscreen app in Tablet Mode on your Windows 10 device. In this beginners guide we'll show...
View ArticleHow to uninstall apps in Windows 10
As new users try out Windows 10 for the first time, some newbie questions might arise. An example would be how to uninstall apps on Windows 10? There are actually several ways to do it. Watch our...
View ArticleHow to fix pending or stuck apps in the Windows 10 Store
So you've been up and running on Windows 10, and everything has been going great. Then one day, you suddenly see a list of apps queued up in the Windows Store waiting to update and stuck in the...
View ArticleHow to fix sign-in error code 0x800488AB in the Xbox app for Windows 10
If you've been cursed by a sign-in error with the code 0x800488AB in the Xbox app for Windows 10, fear not, there is an easy fix.The error window will tell you to go to Xbox.com and sign in to fix an...
View ArticleHow to change the default music player in Windows 10
In Windows 10, Microsoft's own Groove Music is the default music player app when you first start using it. But, while it's not a bad app, music players are pretty personal and everyone has their own...
View ArticleHow to stream music using Groove on Windows 10
Music streaming is arguably the future of how we get most of our digital tunes. There's a bunch of choices for the Windows 10 user, one of which is Microsoft's own, built in, Groove Music...
View ArticleHow to track packages using Cortana in Windows 10
Microsoft's Cortana is one of the more interesting technologies found in Windows 10, but it can also be overwhelming. The natural instinct is to do simple web searches, but Cortana can do much more...
View ArticleHow to get rid of app shortcut arrows on the Windows 10 desktop
We all have pet peeves. Some are rational, others may appear irrational to others. I am not sure where this registry trick falls into, but shortcut arrows on the desktop drive me crazy. There is just...
View ArticleHow to enable wallpaper Slideshow in Windows 10 and make it work on battery too
We have already written a near volume on how to customize Windows 10 for the PC and laptop (link at the end). One of those is Slideshow, something I have never used until now. The concept is very...
View Article6 multitasking tips to be more productive on Windows 10
It can be overwhelming when you're working with a lot of apps and files, but Windows 10 can help. We'll show you five multitasking tips to help you become more productive on Windows 10. 1. SnapSnapping...
View ArticleHow to make text, apps, and other items bigger in Windows 10
You can make the text and other things like icons larger in Windows 10. You can choose to resize everything in one fell swoop or temporarily resize with the Magnifier. You can also just change the text...
View ArticleHow to check what Windows 10 build you are on in two easy steps
Many users of Windows 10 have a solid idea of which build they are on. In fact, most consumers likely do not know, and that is an OK thing. Windows 10 should be transparent, and users should not have...
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