Members phkrause Posted February 13 Members Report Share Posted February 13 How to Factory Reset Windows If your Windows 10 or Windows 11 machine is on the fritz, it might be time to restore the computer to its out-of-the-box settings. Here’s how to factory reset your PC. https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/factory-reset-windows-10? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted February 13 Members Report Share Posted February 13 6 Easy Ways to Uninstall Programs in Windows Windows 10 and Windows 11 offer a few built-in ways to delete unwanted software, but several third-party programs can also rid your hard drive of unneeded applications. https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/how-to-uninstall-programs-in-windows-10? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted February 14 Members Report Share Posted February 14 How to Revive Windows With a Recovery Drive A recovery drive stores a copy of your Windows 10 or Windows 11 environment on an external source, like a DVD or USB drive. Here's how to create one before your PC fails. https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/revive-windows-10-with-a-recovery-drive? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted February 15 Members Report Share Posted February 15 Windows, macOS, Chrome OS, or Linux: Which Operating System Is Best? We break down the top desktop operating systems from Microsoft, Apple, Google, and Ubuntu to help you pick the one that's right for you. New for this update: Windows 11! https://www.pcmag.com/picks/windows-vs-macos-vs-chrome-os-vs-ubuntu-linux-which-operating-system-reigns? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted February 16 Members Report Share Posted February 16 Testing Auto HDR in Windows 11: A Better Way to Brighten Up Your Games? For years, brightness-boosting high-dynamic-range (HDR) tech has been bumpy in Windows. Has Microsoft smoothed the ride with its Auto HDR function? https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/testing-auto-hdr-in-windows-11-a-better-way-to-brighten-up-your-games? In Windows, HDR Can Make Games and Video Pop: Here's How to Get It Going High dynamic range (HDR) tech can boost brightness and color on your PC monitor to stunning effect. You may even have support for it and not know it! Here's everything you need to know about HDR in Windows 10 and 11. https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/in-windows-hdr-can-make-games-and-video-pop-heres-how-to-get-it-going? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted February 18 Members Report Share Posted February 18 Hacker Circulates Fake, Malware-Laden Windows 11 Installer The hacker created a look-alike Microsoft Windows site to trick users into downloading the malware. https://www.pcmag.com/news/hacker-circulates-fake-malware-laden-windows-11-installer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted February 20 Members Report Share Posted February 20 How to Recover Deleted Files in Windows Did you accidentally delete an important file? Did you also empty the Recycle Bin? Don't worry. Microsoft has its own file recovery tool available for Windows 10 and Windows 11. https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/how-to-recover-deleted-files-in-windows-10? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted February 20 Members Report Share Posted February 20 How Your Security Software Can Also Protect Your Identity Digital thieves are getting smarter, and so are the solutions to thwarting them. https://www.pcmag.com/news/how-your-security-software-can-also-protect-your-identity? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted February 21 Members Report Share Posted February 21 How to Capture Video Clips in Windows Windows has a built-in tool called Game Bar to help you record your screen during PC and Xbox gaming sessions. But this tool can also be used to record non-gaming apps and activity. https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/how-to-capture-video-clips-in-windows-10? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted February 22 Members Report Share Posted February 22 How to Back Up and Restore an Image File of Windows System Image Backups come in handy if your current Windows 10 or Windows 11 system ever fails. https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/how-to-back-up-and-restore-an-image-file-of-windows-10? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted February 24 Members Report Share Posted February 24 Microsoft Tests New Ways to Tell Users Their PC Shouldn't Be Running Windows 11 A new watermark warning has appeared in the latest builds of the OS. https://www.pcmag.com/news/microsoft-tests-new-ways-to-tell-users-their-pc-shouldnt-be-running-windows? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted February 25 Members Report Share Posted February 25 Installing Windows 11 Pro to Require Internet Connection, Microsoft Account Microsoft is changing the rules. https://www.pcmag.com/news/installing-windows-11-pro-to-require-internet-connection-microsoft-account? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted March 3 Members Report Share Posted March 3 The Best Apps in the Windows 11 Store in 2022 You'll be surprised by how much excellent software is now in Microsoft's store. These are the must-haves you should grab first. https://www.pcmag.com/picks/best-apps-in-the-windows-11-store? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted March 3 Members Report Share Posted March 3 Tricks for Managing the Start Menu in Windows 10 and Windows 11 Here's how to customize Microsoft's ever-evolving Windows Start Menu for easy access to favorite apps and most-used settings. https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/tricks-for-managing-windows-start-menu? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted March 5 Members Report Share Posted March 5 Microsoft Experiments With a Tablet-Optimized Taskbar for Windows 11 Swipe to transition from a tiny to a big taskbar for easier touch interactions and back again for more screen space. https://www.pcmag.com/news/microsoft-experiments-with-a-tablet-optimized-taskbar-for-windows-11? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted March 6 Members Report Share Posted March 6 How to Upgrade Your Ancient OS and Try Windows 10 or 11 for Free for 90 Days If you're ready to kick Windows 7 or 8.1 to the curb, you can take Windows 10 or 11 for a free, 90-day spin courtesy of Microsoft's Enterprise evaluation version of Windows. https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/how-to-try-windows-10-for-free-for-90-days? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted March 10 Members Report Share Posted March 10 How to Back Up and Restore Your Files in Windows The File History feature in Windows 10 and Windows 11 allows you to automatically back up important files and documents to an external location. You can then recover them in a pinch. https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/how-to-back-up-restore-your-documents-in-windows-10? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted March 10 Members Report Share Posted March 10 How to Connect Your Android Phone to Your Windows 11 PC Connecting the two lets you send answer text messages, see notifications, and instantly grab photos from your Android on your Windows 11 PC. We walk you through the simple process of getting started. https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/how-to-connect-your-android-phone-to-your-windows-11-pc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted March 11 Members Report Share Posted March 11 Save Your Stuff: How to Prepare for a Windows Fail by Creating a Restore Point Windows trouble? If you have a restore point ready, you may be able to eliminate the problem. https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/how-to-fix-windows-pc-problems-via-a-restore-point? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted March 12 Members Report Share Posted March 12 How to Retrieve Folders and Files With Windows Quick Access Windows 10 and Windows 11 offer a feature in File Explorer that gives you quick access to your most frequently used folders and recently used files. Let's check out how it works. https://www.pcmag.com/news/how-to-retrieve-folders-files-with-windows-10-quick-access? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted March 17 Members Report Share Posted March 17 12 Simple Tips to Speed Up Windows Learn how to make your Windows 10 and 11 PCs run faster without compromising their appearance or functionality. https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/12-tips-to-speed-up-windows-10-windows-11? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted March 18 Members Report Share Posted March 18 How to Control Battery Usage in Windows Do you often run low on power on your Windows 10 or Windows 11 laptop? A host of settings can extend your PC's battery life. https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/how-to-control-your-battery-usage-in-windows-10? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted March 19 Members Report Share Posted March 19 Get Ready for Faster Game Load Times With DirectStorage for Windows Now we just need to wait for software developers to incorporate the tech into their games. https://www.pcmag.com/news/get-ready-for-faster-game-load-times-with-directstorage-for-windows? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted March 20 Members Report Share Posted March 20 How to Run Android Apps in Windows 11 Want to run mobile apps in Windows? Here's how to install the Amazon Appstore and download Android apps on your Windows 11 PC. https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/how-to-run-android-apps-in-windows-11? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted March 21 Members Report Share Posted March 21 Microsoft Experiments With Ads in Windows 11 File Explorer A feature no Windows user wants in now available in the latest Insider Build. https://www.pcmag.com/news/microsoft-experiments-with-ads-in-windows-11-file-explorer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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