Microsoft Windows has a secret emergency restart button
Is nothing working on your Windows 10 or Windows 11 computer? Is an application hanging, or is your PC unresponsive? Most people will reach for the hallowed Ctrl + Alt + Del […]
Category: Windows
Tip: Uninstall View creates a list of all installed Windows programs
Uninstall View is a great free tool that’s actually used to uninstall programs (hence the name). But since it first offers a complete list of all your installed software, complete with detailed […]
How to resize Windows 11’s taskbar
Remember the good old days when you could resize the Windows taskbar by simply grabbing it with your mouse and dragging it to the desired position? That option is completely removed in […]
Shutdown or energy-saving mode: Which is better for the PC?
Deciding whether to shut down or sleep a computer has been a long-debated question in the annals of PC history. Some users argue that restarting the computer too often can damage the […]
How to switch off Windows’ search history
In the new Windows 11, when you search for anything using the taskbar you might’ve come across some rather annoying ads and suggestions. While Microsoft uses this feature to try and recommend […]
How to save a website as an app
Question: Someone told me that you can turn an ordinary website into a Windows program. In other words, it should behave like an application and you should be able to create a […]
Use virtual desktops in Windows 10 and 11 to stay more organized
It took Microsoft a long time to integrate virtual desktop functions into its operating system. While virtual desktops had been established under Linux and macOS for years, they only made their way […]
Everything: Smart free software lets you search faster in Windows
Are you tired of the Windows search function? Sure, it’s okay and it’s able to find most things when the indexing hasn’t gotten stuck sorting for a needle in a haystack. But […]
Microsoft PC Manager: Keep track of your computer’s health
Do you usually use CCleaner or a similar tool to keep Windows tidy, clean, and trim? We’ve recommended this particular program in the past, but it’s become increasingly intrusive and tedious and […]
How to turn off Sticky Keys in Windows
Windows has plenty of buried features—and a few are tied to keyboard shortcuts that most users stumble across accidentally. For example, take Sticky Keys, which is an accessibility feature. It lets you […]
