Is your Windows PC’s security firewall good enough? An explainer
The firewall is one of the most important security features in a computer environment. In the classic sense, a firewall is set up on an appliance, such as a computer that fulfills […]
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How to keep app volumes consistent in Windows 11
Whether you’re watching a feature film or a television show, you’ve probably noticed big fluctuations in volume levels, especially when a commercial break pops up and nearly shatters your eardrums. Fortunately, you […]
How to make Microsoft Windows services work for you
There is something mysterious about Windows services: Most users have heard of them, many have even looked at the list of services in Computer Management. But hardly anyone knows what the services […]
Should you encrypt your PC’s hard drive? The pros and cons explained
Encrypting your system’s hard drive is a great way to protect your laptop if it ever gets stolen. During the encryption process, readable data (aka plain text) is converted into unreadable character […]
How to block all access to your PC’s webcam
A webcam is indispensable for video conferencing. However, other applications can also access the camera, which means there’s a potential risk that a malicious intruder is in the system and watching your […]
How to use a video as your Windows desktop background
If you’re looking to make your desktop background more visually engaging, you should try embedding a video with the open source app Lively Wallpaper. This app comes with some free videos for […]
This hidden Windows feature protects you from dangerous web malware
Windows is generally pretty safe, but the internet is a dangerous place full of malware that’ll infect your devices if you aren’t careful. One thing you can do to stay safe is […]
Use Windows Pro’s whitelist tools to keep unwanted apps off your PC
Most users are familiar with Windows Defender (the antivirus tool built into Windows Security), which continuously monitors the system for suspicious software activity and also identifies and blocks dangerous intruders based on […]
How to troubleshoot a Windows ‘blue screen of death’
The notorious “Blue Screen of Death” — or BSOD for short — is the biggest disaster that can befall a Windows user. The system shuts down with a cryptic error message on […]
These Windows 11 registry hacks will turn you into a PC pro
Windows and most applications save their configuration in the registry database — or registry, for short. Whenever you change a setting, this affects the corresponding value in the registry, but there are […]
