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Learn how to securely wipe your Windows 10 hard drive with our step-by-step guide. Ensure your data is irrecoverable before selling or recycling your device. Continue Reading How to Wipe a Hard Drive in Windows 10

To stop pop-ups on Windows 10, first work out where they come from. For Windows and app pop-ups, select Start > Settings > System >… Continue Reading How to Stop Pop-Ups on Windows 10

Check CPU temperature in Windows 10 with a free app like Core Temp or HWiNFO, or in the BIOS. Includes normal temperature ranges and how to cool down a hot CPU. Continue Reading How to Check CPU Temperature in Windows 10

To split the screen in Windows 10, drag a window by its title bar to the left or right edge of the screen until an… Continue Reading How to Split Screen in Windows 10

To check your RAM in Windows 10, press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager, select the Performance tab, then select Memory. You’ll… Continue Reading How to Check RAM in Windows 10 (Size, Speed, Type, Slots)

To turn off automatic updates in Windows 10 for a while, select Start > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update > Advanced options.… Continue Reading How to Turn Off Automatic Updates in Windows 10

To turn on Bluetooth in Windows 10, select Start > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices, then switch Bluetooth to On. To connect… Continue Reading How to Turn On Bluetooth in Windows 10 (and Connect a Device)

To change the date format in Windows 10, select Start > Settings > Time & Language > Region. Under Regional format data, select Change data… Continue Reading How to Change the Date Format in Windows 10

To enable Hyper-V in Windows 10, open Control Panel > Programs > Turn Windows features on or off, check Hyper-V, select OK, and restart. Hyper-V… Continue Reading How to Enable Hyper-V in Windows 10

Sign out of Windows 10 from Start > your picture > Sign out, or switch to a local account in Settings to stop using a Microsoft account. Continue Reading How to Sign Out of a Microsoft Account in Windows 10

To use emojis on Windows 10, click where you want to type and press Windows logo key + period (.) or Windows logo key +… Continue Reading How to Use Emojis on Windows 10 (Emoji Keyboard)

To scan for malware in Windows 10, select Start > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Security > Virus & threat protection, and then… Continue Reading How to Scan for and Remove Malware in Windows 10

To search for files in Windows 10, open File Explorer, select the folder or This PC on the left, and type part of the file… Continue Reading How to Search for Files in Windows 10

To change the keyboard language in Windows 10, press Windows logo key + Spacebar to switch between the keyboards you’ve added. To add one, select… Continue Reading How to Change the Keyboard Language in Windows 10

To forget a Wi-Fi network in Windows 10, open Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi > Manage known networks, select the network, and choose Forget. Continue Reading How to Forget a Wi-Fi Network on Windows 10

On the sign-in screen, hold Shift and click Power > Restart, then go to Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Startup Settings and press 4. Plus what to do if Windows will not start. Continue Reading How to Boot into Safe Mode in Windows 10 Without Logging In

To turn off OneDrive in Windows 10, select the OneDrive cloud icon on the taskbar, then the gear icon > Settings > Account > Unlink… Continue Reading How to Turn Off OneDrive in Windows 10

To change the lock screen in Windows 10, go to Start > Settings > Personalization > Lock screen. Under Background, choose Windows spotlight, Picture, or… Continue Reading How to Change the Lock Screen in Windows 10

To run Disk Cleanup in Windows 10, select Start, type disk cleanup, and open Disk Cleanup. Choose drive C:, select OK, check the types of… Continue Reading How to Run Disk Cleanup in Windows 10

Windows 10 can’t show the admin password, but you can find which account is the administrator and reset its password online, with security questions or from another admin. Continue Reading How to Find the Administrator Password on Windows 10

To install a font in Windows 10, download the font file, then right-click the .ttf or .otf file and select Install. To install it for… Continue Reading How to Install Fonts in Windows 10 (and Remove Them)

To check your PC specs in Windows 10, select Start > Settings > System > About. Under Device specifications, you’ll see the processor, installed RAM,… Continue Reading How to Check Your PC Specs in Windows 10

To reference a cell on another sheet in Excel, type =, select the other sheet’s tab, select the cell and press Enter. The result looks like =Sheet2!B2. Continue Reading How to Reference a Cell from Another Sheet in Excel

Use XLOOKUP across two sheets: =XLOOKUP(A2,Sheet2!A:A,Sheet2!C:C,”Not found”). Includes sheet names with spaces, returning several columns, two-criteria lookups and error fixes. Continue Reading How to Use XLOOKUP in Excel with Two Sheets

Learn to run Compatibility Mode in Windows 11 with our step-by-step guide, ensuring smooth operation of older software on your modern system. Continue Reading How to Run a Program in Compatibility Mode in Windows 11

Change what the Print Screen key does in Windows 11: open Settings > Accessibility > Keyboard and switch the Print Screen screen snipping option on or off. Continue Reading How to Change Print Screen Settings in Windows 11

Turn off SmartScreen on Windows 11 in Windows Security > App & browser control > Reputation-based protection, or bypass it for one trusted app with More info > Run anyway. Continue Reading How to Turn Off Microsoft Defender SmartScreen on Windows 11

To extract files on Windows 11, right-click the zipped folder in File Explorer, select Extract All, and follow the prompts. Also covers RAR, 7z and TAR. Continue Reading How to Extract Files on Windows 11

To add a fingerprint in Windows 11, go to Settings > Accounts > Sign-in options > Fingerprint recognition (Windows Hello), select Set up, and scan. Continue Reading How to Add a Fingerprint in Windows 11

Open Settings > System > Display > Advanced display to see your monitor name in Windows 11, or use Device Manager, PowerShell or the label. Continue Reading How to Check Your Monitor Model in Windows 11

Learn how to remove the “Recommended” section in Windows 11 with this step-by-step guide, streamlining your Start menu for a cleaner, personalized experience. Continue Reading How to Remove Recommended from the Start Menu in Windows 11

Discover how to easily share your screen on Windows 11 with our beginner-friendly, step-by-step guide. Perfect for enhancing your virtual meetings and collaborations. Continue Reading How to Share Your Screen on Windows 11

Move desktop files into a Documents folder with Cut and Paste, or hide every icon from the View menu. Nothing goes to the Recycle Bin in Windows 11. Continue Reading How to Clear Your Windows 11 Desktop Without Deleting Files

Discover how to easily find your domain name on Windows 11 with this step-by-step guide, ensuring seamless network management and connectivity. Continue Reading How to Find Your Domain Name in Windows 11

To make taskbar icons bigger in Windows 11, set Show smaller taskbar buttons to Never, or raise Scale in Settings > System > Display. Continue Reading How to Make Taskbar Icons Bigger in Windows 11

Change the Windows 11 lock screen name by editing your Microsoft account name online, or a local account name in Control Panel or netplwiz. Continue Reading How to Change the Name on the Windows 11 Lock Screen

To make Chrome the default browser in Windows 11, open Settings > Apps > Default apps, select Google Chrome, then select Set default. Continue Reading How to Set Chrome as the Default Browser in Windows 11

Sign in to a local account in Windows 11 from the sign-in screen, or switch from a Microsoft account in Settings > Accounts > Your info. Continue Reading How to Sign In to a Local Account in Windows 11

Learn how to effortlessly connect Bluetooth headphones to your Windows 11 laptop with our step-by-step guide, ensuring a seamless wireless audio experience. Continue Reading How to Connect Bluetooth Headphones to a Windows 11 Laptop

To run an SFC scan in Windows 11, open Command Prompt as administrator, run the DISM restore command, then type sfc /scannow and wait for 100%. Continue Reading How to Run an SFC Scan in Windows 11

Apple only licenses macOS for Apple hardware, so installing it on a Windows PC is not legitimate. Here are the safe ways to get Mac apps and iCloud on Windows 11. Continue Reading How to Install macOS on Windows 11 (and Better Alternatives)

Press the eject button on the front of the drive, or open File Explorer, select This PC, right-click the CD/DVD drive, and select Eject. Continue Reading How to Open the CD Drive on an HP Desktop in Windows 11

Discover how to enjoy Apple Music on Windows 11 with our complete guide. Learn to access your favorite tunes seamlessly on your PC. Continue Reading How to Listen to Apple Music on Windows 11

Learn how to reset your browser settings in Windows 11 effortlessly with our step-by-step guide. Restore default settings and enhance performance today! Continue Reading How to Reset Microsoft Edge Settings in Windows 11

To check RAM timings in Windows 11, open CPU-Z and select the Memory tab. Windows tools show memory speed, but not CL, tRCD, tRP or tRAS. Continue Reading How to Check RAM Timings in Windows 11