Posts about Microsoft Windows

Controlling what applications can use your webcam on Windows 10 is an easy task. It's also easy to either give or deny access to certain apps, so you're in total control. Knowing how to either give or deny access to your webcam is essential, because you'll know how to deny permission to misbehaving apps. When you discover what apps have access to your webcam, you can decide … [Read more...] about How to Find Apps Using Computer’s Webcam in Windows 10

When you come across a file you don't need anymore in Windows 10; you erase it. But, to get rid of those files permanently, you'll need to do something else than click on the delete option. When you wipe a file, it may disappear from your files, but it still accessible in the recycling bin. The following guide will show how you can empty the recycling bin on a schedule. That … [Read more...] about How to Empty Recycling in Windows 10 Automatically

It's no secret that maintenance is something that your computer needs. But, if you don't have much time Windows' 10 automatic maintenance is something you might be using, but not for long if it's giving you too many problems, right? There are other tools you can use to give your computer the maintenance it needs. It can be very annoying coming back from getting a cup of … [Read more...] about How to Turn Windows Automatic Maintenance On or Off

The ability to manage Group Policy on a domain via the Group Policy Management Console is not available on Microsoft Windows 10 or Windows 8 by default. You will need to install Remote Server Administration Tools first, then activate it. Here's how it's done. … [Read more...] about Windows 10: Install Group Policy Management Console

Q: Why do some file and folder names show up in with a two blue arrows in the upper-right corner of the icon in Microsoft Windows 10? … [Read more...] about Why Do Some Windows 10 Files and Folders Have Two Blue Arrow?

You may already have other things on your Windows 10 computer that's not working correctly, but the This PC icon (formerly known as "My Computer) can't be one of them. The This PC icon makes finding your files easier, so it's of no surprise you'll always need instant access. The reason you may not be able to find it is that it could be under the new name: This PC. The name … [Read more...] about Enable This PC Icon on Desktop for All Windows 10 Users

Even though you may do everything you can to take care of your computer, there will come a time when you need to turn to troubleshooting techniques. A technique that users turn to is called a Clean Boot. There are some downsides to performing a Clean Boot, but it might be worth it. After all, it could be the troubleshooting technique that could get your computer out of the … [Read more...] about What is a Windows Clean Boot and How to Perform One

If you're a Windows admin using a Microsoft Windows 10 or 8 computer, you may want to install Active Directory Users and Computers as well as other Active Directory applications. These tools are not installed by default, but here's how to get them. … [Read more...] about Windows 10 & 8: Install Active Directory Users and Computers