Windows 11: How to stream your Xbox Game Pass games using xCloud By Alex Wawro published 17 September 21 A step-by-step guide to streaming your Xbox Game Pass games to Windows 11.
How to change the refresh rate on your monitor By Millie Davis-Williams published 16 September 21 If you don’t know how to change the refresh rate on your monitor, you’re missing out on both better performance while gaming and a longer lasting battery life for your machine.
How to turn on Windows 10 Dark Mode automatically By Robert Irvine published 6 September 21 Discover how to turn on dark mode automatically in Windows 10, at your preferred time of day or night.
How to enable Enhanced Search Mode in Windows 10 By Robert Irvine published 1 September 21 Make your Windows 10 searches more comprehensive and accurate by enabling Enhanced search mode. Here's how to use the feature.
How to find your Windows 10 product key By Kenneth Seward Jr. published 31 August 21 Learn how to find your Windows 10 product key when you need to reinstall or upgrade the operating system.
How to watch Star Wars in ASCII on Windows 10 By Robert Irvine published 27 August 21 Here's how to watch Star Wars: Episode IV in ASCII on your Windows 10 PC, using an old-school Telnet trick.
How to create a Kill Switch in Windows 10 By Robert Irvine published 26 August 21 Discover how to create a 'kill switch' in Windows, so you can cut your internet connection instantly when something goes wrong.
How to change Command Prompt color in Windows 10 By Alex Wawro published 25 August 21 You can do a lot to change up the look of your Windows Command Prompt — here's how.
How to keep your PC awake without touching it By Robert Irvine published 24 August 21 Need to stop your PC and monitor going to sleep? Here's how to keep your computer awake without touching it, using Microsoft PowerToys.
How to download Snip & Sketch By Nicole Ortiz, Alan Martin published 17 August 21 Snip & Sketch is a brilliant free tool for capturing screenshots. Here’s how to download it for Windows, with some alternatives for Android, iOS and macOS.
How to batch rename multiple files in Windows 10 By James Archer published 13 August 21 Save time and effort with our guide on how to batch rename multiple files in one go in Windows 10.
How to use System Restore in Windows 10 By Robert Irvine published 13 August 21 System Restore helps you fix problems with your PC by restoring it to a full working state. Here's how to use the feature.
How to check Windows 11 compatibility if PC Health Check doesn’t work By James Archer published 10 August 21 Microsoft’s PC Health Check tool isn’t the only way to find out if your system meets the Windows 11 compatibility requirements. Here’s how to use WhyNotWin11.
How to share a printer in Windows 10 By James Archer published 9 August 21 Here’s how to share a printer in Windows 10, so anyone else who shares your network can print directly from it too.
How to hide desktop icons in Windows 10 By Rory Mellon published 5 August 21 Want to clean up your cluttered desktop? Here's how to hide your desktop icons on Windows 10 in just a few clicks.
How to disable the Windows key By Robert Irvine published 5 August 21 Keep pressing the Windows key accidentally while gaming? Here's how to disable the key to stop it interrupting your activities.
How to turn off Windows Defender By Billy Givens published 3 August 21 Windows Defender (aka Microsoft Defender) is an excellent free antivirus program, but sometimes you need to turn it off in Windows 10. Here's how.
How to uninstall Microsoft Edge By Robert Irvine published 2 August 21 Don't want Edge on your Windows 10 PC? Here's how to uninstall Microsoft's web browser and stop it being reinstalled.
How to remove the Windows 10 news and weather widget By Robert Irvine published 29 July 21 Here's how to disable or customize the "News and interests" news and weather widget in the Windows 10 taskbar.
How to check laptop battery health in Windows 10 By Alex Wawro published 28 July 21 Keep tabs on the health of the battery in your Windows 10 laptop by following our helpful guide.
How to change mouse cursor in Windows 10 By Millie Davis-Williams published 26 July 21 If you don’t have the right mouse cursor, using your PC can be difficult. We’ll show you how to change your mouse cursor in Windows 10 in a few simple steps.
How to check your PC specs in Windows 10 By Robert Irvine published 20 July 21 Need to know more about the inner workings of your computer? Here are the easiest ways to check your PC specs.
How to rotate the screen in Windows 10 By James Archer published 20 July 21 Read our guide on how to rotate the screen in Windows 10 and you’ll learn how to quickly change the display orientation of your laptop or desktop monitor.
How to reinstall Windows 10 By Rory Mellon published 14 July 21 If you need to reinstall Windows 10 on your device then our easy-to-follow walkthrough will guide you through the process.
How to fix a stuck Windows update By Rory Mellon published 9 July 21 If a Windows update has become stuck, here's a guide to getting it underway again.
How to speed up Windows 10 By Rory Mellon published 8 July 21 If Windows 10 is running slow on your device, then follow these steps to make it faster.
How to factory reset on Windows 10 By Rory Mellon published 25 June 21 If you need to factory reset on Windows 10, our how-to guide breaks the process down into simple steps.
How to install Windows 10 By Rory Mellon published 24 June 21 If you need to install the Windows 10 operating system, this step-by-step guide will guide you through the process
How to encrypt files on Windows 10 By Jill Scharr, Henry T. Casey published 26 May 21 Microsoft's Windows operating system and Office suite have some built-in file-encryption features. Here's how to use them.
How to post on Instagram from PC or Mac By Alan Martin published 5 April 21 Although Facebook doesn’t make it obvious, there is a way to upload photos to Instagram from a PC or Mac.