Windows 10

Having a set of programs to start up automatically during the initial log-in process is a convenient way to increase work efficiency. If you use certain applications frequently, chances are that Windows 10 is already configured to execute or open the apps without having to do it manually. However, there are times when start-up programs might be more frustrating than … [Read more...] about Setting Default Apps on Start-up Windows 10

There are some things that we want to capture while using our computer. It might be a game or some settings or something memorable that we want to keep. Sometimes we may want to share and the only way to do that is via taking screenshots of the screen or recording the screens of our laptops. I have curated a list of applications that you can use on your computer for screenshots … [Read more...] about Apps For Screenshots or Video On Windows 10

Maximising performance is particularly important for older or budget computers. One way to get a little extra performance out of your computer is to disable some minor graphical settings. One option you can disable is “Animations in the taskbar”. This option is intended to cover taskbar animations. Some example animations are the loading bar when downloading a file in a … [Read more...] about Windows 10: How to Disable Animations in the Taskbar

If your internet connection has a download cap set by your ISP, then you’re probably keeping an eye on your monthly internet usage to make sure that you don’t go over your limit. One way to help reduce the amount of data that your computer uses is to configure your network connection to be a “Metered connection” on your computer. A metered connection is a connection that has a … [Read more...] about Windows 10: Enable/Disable Download over Metered Connection

Since you're usually out and about, you typically work from your laptop since you're able to take it without wherever you go. But, when you're home, you have the opportunity to connect it to a bigger monitor. This makes working a lot easier if you have easily view info on two different windows without having to squint.  You could use your laptop when the lid semi-closed, but … [Read more...] about Keep a Windows Laptop Awake With the Lid Closed

When using your computer, you’ll likely spend a fair amount of time looking at, or near your mouse cursor. It’s important that you like how your cursor looks and that it’s large enough for you to see. If you don’t like how the default cursor looks it can be changed. You can choose a different default mouse cursor or import your own. This guide will walk you through the process … [Read more...] about Windows 10: How to Change Mouse Icon

Thanks to Microsoft PowerShell, you can solve various administration tasks. You can also figure out things, such as knowing how many USB devices are installed on your computer. Since there is a lot you can do with PowerShell, it's a program that you're going to be opening a lot. You could go at it the long way. But, keep reading to discover all the different ways you can … [Read more...] about 7 Ways to Open PowerShell in Windows 10

A number of Internet Service Providers (ISPs) provide internet packages that have data caps. Going over your data cap often incurs a high fee. Windows includes a feature called “Metered Connections” which is designed to reduce the data usage of your computer to help you stay under your data cap. This guide will walk you through what a metered connection does and doesn’t do and … [Read more...] about Windows 10: How to Configure a Metered Connection

One of the graphical options for Windows 10 is called “Font Smoothing”. Font smoothing is a technique to reduce the appearance of sharp or jagged edges on text. It applies an anti-aliasing filter to blur the pixelated edges of the text in such a way that the jagged edges appear smooth. This technique requires extra processing and so disabling it can increase performance. This … [Read more...] about Windows 10: Disable Smooth Edges For Fonts