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 […]
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How to remove malware from your Windows PC
Beware the signs of a PC plagued by malware: slower-than-usual performance, a sudden spate of pop-ups, and other anomalous issues. Yes, out-of-the-ordinary behavior is sometimes the result of hardware conflicts, but your first […]
New patch now available for Windows 10 PCs stuck in update loop
New patch now available for Windows 10 PCs stuck in update loop
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 […]
Windows Sandbox: How to use Microsoft’s simple virtual Windows PC to secure your digital life
Microsoft may be positioning its easy-peasy Windows Sandbox within the Windows 10 May 2019 Update as a safe zone for testing untrusted applications, but it’s much more than that. Windows Sandbox, and sandboxing […]
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 […]
How to remove your login password from Windows 10
Eliminating your login password from your PC is a bad idea—unless you own a computer in your private home that no one but you will ever touch. In that case, why not remove […]
Windows 7 is dead: How to stay as safe as possible after the security updates stop
Windows 7 is one of the best things Microsoft ever released. The much-adored operating system wooed back users who reviled the disappointing Windows Vista, and it remained a comfortable refuge during the […]
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 […]
How to set up a VPN in Windows
VPN (virtual private network) technology lets a computer using a public internet connection join a private network by way of a secure “tunnel” between that machine and the network. This protects the […]