Matt Jacobs

To set up Remote Desktop on Windows 10, go to Settings > System > Remote Desktop on the PC you want to connect to. Turn… Continue Reading How to Set Up Remote Desktop on Windows 10

To check drivers in Windows 10, right-click Start and select Device Manager. A device with a problem driver shows a yellow warning icon. Right-click it,… Continue Reading How to Check Drivers in Windows 10

To create a bootable Windows 10 USB drive, download Microsoft’s Media Creation Tool, run it, choose Create installation media (USB flash drive, DVD, or ISO… Continue Reading How to Create a Bootable Windows 10 USB Drive

To share a folder in Windows 10, right-click it in File Explorer and select Give access to > Specific people. Choose a person or Everyone,… Continue Reading How to Share Folders in Windows 10

Windows 10 doesn’t come with an app that plays DVD movies. To watch a DVD, install a DVD player app, such as Windows DVD Player… Continue Reading How to Play DVDs on Windows 10

To change the primary display in Windows 10, right-click the desktop and select Display settings. Under Rearrange your displays, select the monitor you want as… Continue Reading How to Change the Primary Display in Windows 10

To fix a microphone that isn’t working in Windows 10, first check that it’s plugged in and not muted. Then go to Settings > Privacy… Continue Reading How to Fix a Microphone Not Working in Windows 10

To disable a laptop keyboard in Windows 10, connect an external keyboard or have a mouse ready. Then right-click Start, open Device Manager, and expand… Continue Reading How to Disable a Laptop Keyboard in Windows 10

To clear recent files in Windows 10, open File Explorer, select View > Options, then select Clear next to Clear File Explorer history. Continue Reading How to Clear Recent Files in Windows 10

To mute your microphone in Windows 10, right-click the speaker icon on the taskbar and select Sounds. On the Recording tab, double-click your microphone, open… Continue Reading How to Mute Your Microphone in Windows 10

To merge two partitions in Windows 10, back up the files on the second partition, then open Disk Management, right-click that partition, and select Delete… Continue Reading How to Merge Partitions in Windows 10

Install Python in Windows 10 with the Python Install Manager from the Microsoft Store, python.org, or winget, then verify it and fix common PATH errors. Continue Reading How to Install Python in Windows 10

To change your cursor in Windows 10, go to Start > Settings > Ease of Access > Mouse pointer. Drag the Change pointer size slider… Continue Reading How to Change Your Cursor in Windows 10

To disable startup programs in Windows 10, press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager and select the Startup tab. Select a program… Continue Reading How to Disable Startup Programs in Windows 10

To set up a VPN on Windows 10, select Start > Settings > Network & Internet > VPN > Add a VPN connection. Choose Windows… Continue Reading How to Set Up a VPN on Windows 10

Sign in as an admin, open Settings, then Accounts, pick the user, select Change account type, and choose Administrator. Switching admins is covered too. Continue Reading How to Change the Administrator in Windows 10

To create a Windows 10 recovery USB, plug in an empty USB drive of at least 16 GB, type Recovery Drive in the search box,… Continue Reading How to Create a Windows 10 Recovery USB Drive

To play a music CD on Windows 10, insert it and open Windows Media Player. Select the CD in the left pane, then select Play.… Continue Reading How to Play a CD on Windows 10

To wake up Windows 10 from sleep, press any key on the keyboard, move or click the mouse, or press the power button briefly. On… Continue Reading How to Wake Up Windows 10 from Sleep

To find port numbers in Windows 10, open Command Prompt, type netstat -ano, and press Enter. The Local Address column shows each port after the… Continue Reading How to Find Port Numbers in Windows 10

To format a drive in Windows 10, open File Explorer, select This PC, right-click the drive, and select Format. Choose a file system, leave Quick… Continue Reading How to Format a Drive in Windows 10

To convert a JPG to PDF on Windows 10, open the picture in the Photos app, press Ctrl + P, choose Microsoft Print to PDF… Continue Reading How to Convert JPG to PDF on Windows 10

To change virtual memory in Windows 10, open System Properties (sysdm.cpl) > Advanced > Performance > Settings > Advanced > Change. Clear Automatically manage paging… Continue Reading How to Change Virtual Memory in Windows 10

To do a clean boot in Windows 10, open System Configuration (msconfig). On the Services tab, check Hide all Microsoft services and select Disable all.… Continue Reading How to Perform a Clean Boot in Windows 10

The quickest way to tell whether you have Windows 10 or Windows 11 is to press Windows + R, type winver, and press Enter. The… Continue Reading How to Tell if You Have Windows 10 or Windows 11

To update the BIOS in Windows 10, first check your PC model and current BIOS version in System Information. Then get the update for your… Continue Reading How to Update the BIOS in Windows 10 Safely

To turn off Copilot in Windows 10, uninstall the Copilot app. Go to Start > Settings > Apps > Apps & features, select Copilot, and… Continue Reading How to Turn Off Copilot in Windows 10

To access the Recycle Bin in Windows 10, double-click the Recycle Bin icon on your desktop. If the icon is missing, press Windows + R,… Continue Reading How to Access the Recycle Bin in Windows 10

To enable virtualization on Windows 10, first check Task Manager: open the Performance tab, select CPU, and look for Virtualization: Enabled. If it says Disabled,… Continue Reading How to Enable Virtualization on Windows 10

To safely eject an external hard drive in Windows 10, select the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon on the taskbar and choose Eject… Continue Reading How to Safely Eject an External Hard Drive in Windows 10