Category: Windows 10
How to Update Windows 10
Microsoft has a “set it and forget it” approach with Windows 10, favoring automatic updates over user control. This has its pros and cons, but thankfully it’s just as reliable as the old system with a little tinkering. However, Windows 10 is a little more work than that. Here’s how to stay in control of those “timely” […]
Dysfunctional USB Port
Dysfunctional USB Port If your USB port stops working, it’s not necessary that it’s broken. Below are some solutions that can fix this issue: Method 1: Restart the PC Restarting the PC is the answer to many problems, and it is a common solution to USB port problem as well. Method 2: Uninstall USB port driver Uninstalling the driver of […]
Keyboard issues
If your keyboard is making noise and won’t type repeated words properly, then there is no problem with the keyboard. You must have enabled toggle keys and filter keys in Windows settings that cause such a problem. To disable them: Open the Control Panel and click on Ease of Access. Here click on Change how your keyboard works button. Now uncheck […]
PC not using a portion of RAM
Sometimes your PC may not use a portion of RAM. For example, You may have 4GB of RAM, but your PC only uses 2GB when you check it from the Task Manager. This is usually a Windows setting issue. Note: If only a few MBs (200-400MB) of RAM isn’t being utilized, then it’s probably being used by […]
Alt+Tab Between Virtual Desktops on Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10 provides multi desktop function or also known as virtual desktops. What this can is provide you with is more room for open windows. Now toggling between them is the key and if you’re like me, I like to use the keyboard shortcut command Alt+Tab to switch between screens instead of using my […]
4 Ways to Lock the Screen in Windows 7
Locking your Microsoft Windows 10 computer screen is important for protecting your data from wandering eyes. This is especially true in the workplace. Nobody you work with needs to see that photo from when you dressed as Ulala from Space Channel 5 for Halloween 2000. Most of us already lock our screens whenever we leave our cubicle […]
How to Delete a Saved Wi-Fi Network on Windows 10
Windows 10 saves a list of Wi-Fi networks you connect to along with their passphrases and other settings. If you want to stop your PC from connecting to a network automatically, you’ll need to make Windows “forget” the Wi-Fi network. The process was obvious in Windows 7, where you could just select “Manage Wireless Networks” […]