Autoplay, causes Windows to perform an action when a USB device is plugged in. With USB memory sticks, this is usually opening a File Explorer window. When you plug a USB device into your computer, you normally (probably) want to use it. But, that doesn’t necessarily mean you want to do so straight away, or that you want to open it in File Explorer. This guide will walk you t … [Read more...] about How to Turn Off AutoPlay For USB Devices
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What is Windows 10 N?
Windows 10 N, along with Windows 10 KN, is a special edition of Windows 10. Both versions work just like the regular ones, with one key difference – they don’t contain the default media programs that Windows normally ships with. … [Read more...] about What is Windows 10 N?
Windows 10: How to Rename Hard Drive
The name of a hard drive doesn’t actually mean anything to the computer - it's purely useful for the user. You can use a name to identify what the drive is for, who uses it or for any other purpose. You can also change it if you're no longer happy with it - maybe you’re reformatting it and plan to use it for something else, or maybe you just want a change. Whatever the reason, c … [Read more...] about Windows 10: How to Rename Hard Drive
Windows 10: A Tool to Compare Files in Two Folders
If you’re synchronising directories or backing up data, it’s a good idea to double-check that the copy you’ve made is actually identical to the original. It is possible for issues to occur where data doesn’t copy across perfectly, or some data doesn’t copy across at all. … [Read more...] about Windows 10: A Tool to Compare Files in Two Folders
How To Add New User Account To Windows 10
Windows 10 includes many great features that optimize the usability of your PC. One of those features allows you to add multiple accounts to a PC, so that each member of your family can customize their own desktop and organize their own files. You can even assign one account to be an administrator, so that children do not accidentally delete critical files. Creating multiple … [Read more...] about How To Add New User Account To Windows 10
Dual-Boot Windows 10 and Linux
Most people run Windows on their computers. It's easy to use and has a lot of software available. Linux, however, has a number of potential advantages for some users. It’s free and open-source, meaning you can see and edit the code your computer runs if you want to, and know how to. It also tends to be more lightweight than Windows, requiring less system resources to run well, m … [Read more...] about Dual-Boot Windows 10 and Linux
Windows 10: Change Default Audio Play Device
Setting up the wrong audio device can be quite unpleasant - thankfully, it's an easy mistake to fix if it does happen, and it can even be prevented pretty easily. Windows lets you configure a default audio output device, that way you know which of your connected speakers or audio devices will be prioritized. … [Read more...] about Windows 10: Change Default Audio Play Device
Windows 10: Enable/Disable Hibernation
Hibernation is a Windows feature that allows the computer to save the state of all running programs before shutting down fully. The computer can then resume from the saved state when it turns on again. Hibernation is designed to be a middle-ground between shutting down and going to sleep. The computer powers down as if it was shut down but saves its state as if it were asleep. … [Read more...] about Windows 10: Enable/Disable Hibernation
Windows 10: Create and Resize Drive Partitions
Hard drive partitions are an effective way to manage how data is stored on your hard drives. For example, you can use partitions to separate and encrypt important data, or to install a second operating system. There are many third-party tools that can be used to create and manage hard drive partitions, but Windows has a built-in tool that is perfectly functional. The process … [Read more...] about Windows 10: Create and Resize Drive Partitions
Fix: What to Do When the Windows Photo App Is Not Working
It's something that happens sooner or later. You open the app you need to use to only get an error message or have the app not open at all. The good news is that there some tips you can try to get the Windows Photo App up and running again. The following tips are also beginner-friendly, so even if you don't get along with technology, you'll still be able to use them. Also, … [Read more...] about Fix: What to Do When the Windows Photo App Is Not Working