Posts about Microsoft Windows

4 Best Video Creation Software (Movie Maker Replacements)

Posted on August 18, 2019 by Judy Sanhz 1 Comment

It's been over two years since Windows Movie Maker was discontinued. But, there are various alternatives you can choose from, and that is also free. Which one is the best for you will depend on your tech needs. Take a look at the following Windows Movie Maker alternatives and see which one is a good fit for you. All the options on this list are free, so you don't have to … [Read more...] about 4 Best Video Creation Software (Movie Maker Replacements)

How to Check Windows 10 Build Version

Posted on August 14, 2019 by Kat Armstrong Leave a Comment

If you are using Windows 10, you already know that Microsoft now downloads updates automatically when it feels your PC needs them, and gives you notice popups telling you that you need to restart to install these updates. Quite often, this happens in the middle of our being busy. We click the “Remind me Later” button and forget about it. If we do this too often, though, we can q … [Read more...] about How to Check Windows 10 Build Version

What to Do When the Left Click Mouse Button Won’t Work in Windows 10

Posted on August 13, 2019 by Judy Sanhz Leave a Comment

The left button on your mouse has stopped working for some reason. Instead of throwing it out and buying a new one, you can try the following tips to try and fix it. You never know, one of these tips might save you the money you would have spent on that new mouse. The following tips will cover from the most basic fixes to one that will require that you uninstall any new … [Read more...] about What to Do When the Left Click Mouse Button Won’t Work in Windows 10

Windows: Create Folders From Command Line

Posted on August 13, 2019 by Mitch Bartlett 1 Comment

The command line is still a powerful thing to use in Microsoft Windows. You may need to learn how to create a directory from the command line if you're writing a script, or want a simpler way to create multiple folders. Here's how it's done. … [Read more...] about Windows: Create Folders From Command Line

How to Enable Blue Light Filter in Windows 10 to Reduce Eye Strain

Posted on August 8, 2019 by Kat Armstrong 2 Comments

Enabling a blue light filter on your computer has been shown to reduce eye strain. Newer versions of Microsoft Windows 10 has a feature built in that allows you to turn off blue light. You can use a third-party application for Windows 8, and 7. Eye strain is no joke. If you spend a lot of time on your computer or laptop like me, you know exactly what I am talking about. Your … [Read more...] about How to Enable Blue Light Filter in Windows 10 to Reduce Eye Strain

Fix Windows 10 Search Not Working

Posted on July 6, 2019 by Mona Leave a Comment

Windows 10 is the latest OS from Microsoft. It’s filled with features, but sometimes this can cause some problem. For instance, some users have reported the file search will stop in windows 10. It can be problematic for you, so that’s why it can be helpful to have some useful tips that will help you to fix the search issue in Windows 10. What can you do if the file search sto … [Read more...] about Fix Windows 10 Search Not Working

Change Screen Brightness in Windows 10

Posted on July 3, 2019 by Mona Leave a Comment

In the last couple of decades, not only did our computers change but the way we use them as well. At the same time our apps, programs, and operating system became brighter and more colorful, and our screens got more nits and higher contrasts, not to mention the size. Thankfully, we can change screen brightness in Windows 10 easily. This way we can see the contents of the screen … [Read more...] about Change Screen Brightness in Windows 10

Why IMAP Email Is Better than POP

Posted on July 2, 2019 by Mona Leave a Comment

If you have ever set up an email account like Thunderbird, Outlook in MS Office, or an email app on your smartphone, you have likely chosen between IMAP and POP in settings. IMAP stands for Internet Message Access Protocol and POP is stands for Post Office Protocol. Both of these protocols are used to process the transfer of the emails between a mail client and an email server … [Read more...] about Why IMAP Email Is Better than POP

Easily Reset Password in Windows 7

Posted on July 1, 2019 by Mona Leave a Comment

Passwords are a good way to protect your privacy, but they can be a problem for forgetful people. Forgetting your Login password to Windows 7 can might be scary, but don't worry. Retrieving a forgotten password for the OS is easy. Here are a few of the ways you can reset or retrieve your password. … [Read more...] about Easily Reset Password in Windows 7

Microsoft Windows History

Posted on June 30, 2019 by Mona Leave a Comment

Microsoft's operating system is so common that we presume that anyone saying that they work on a PC are using Windows in one form or another. It's difficult to imagine life without Windows OS as a vast majority of personal computers currently run various versions of it. It has enjoyed great success as the most popular system in the world, but this success was not attained … [Read more...] about Microsoft Windows History