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Copying and Moving Files on Your PCNo matter how careful you are in using your PC, your files won’t always be where you want them. You may be diligent in keeping them organised, but there will always be files that end up in the wrong place, and times when files need organising differently to make everything easier to find. In essence, …
Categories: Basics
Operating Systems: 7, 8, 10
Reference: C536
Configuration: 7 Essential Steps to Optimise Your PCBefore the days of the GUI (graphical user interface), PC users had to work in a text-based environment to carry out tasks and troubleshoot problems. Even though the DOS environment is long gone, many users still prefer to use this type of interface for quickly performing tasks. Referred to as the command prompt in Windows, …
Categories: Optimisation
Operating Systems: XP
Reference: C6
Command Prompt: Power UseEven Windows 10 still shows traces of its roots in MS-DOS. With each new version of Windows, Microsoft has taken steps to hide the DOS Command Prompt interface from users, but there are some tasks that you can only perform, or can perform much faster, from the Command Prompt. Knowing how to use the Command …
Categories: Troubleshooting
Operating Systems: 7, 8, 10
Reference: C600
Create a Photo Montage in Windows 10If you use a digital camera or smartphone to take pictures of a family occasion or a holiday, what better way to bring that experience to life than to turn those photos into a mini movie? Using the Photos app in Windows 10, it’s now possible to do exactly that. In fact, the app can …
Categories: Multimedia
Operating Systems: 10
Reference: C601
Compatibility Mode for Older ProgramsIf you have upgraded from Windows XP to Windows 8 or Windows 7 you will probably find that some of your older programs are not working any longer. Many users come across this problem when they want to install their favourite programs on their new Windows operating system. Usually, Windows 8/7 refuses installation and reports …
Categories: Installation & Setup, Optimisation
Operating Systems: 7, 8
Reference: C650
Computer Management Console ConfigurationWindows has many tools that you can use to configure and manage your system. Each of these tools seems to be hidden in a different part of the system and you need to open each one individually to configure a different aspect of your system. The Computer Management Console in Windows 8.1/8/7/Vista/XP brings together the …
Categories: Optimisation, Tips & Tricks
Operating Systems: XP, Vista, 7, 8
Reference: C670
Context Menu Tools: Faster Access in WindowsIf you right-click on a file, a window or practically any other object, Windows will open a context (pop-up) menu. Depending on what you’ve clicked on, you may be given access to frequently-used functions or settings. However, by default there aren’t many preset entries in the Windows Explorer pop-up menu. You’ll soon find that you …
Categories: Optimisation
Operating Systems: 7, 8
Reference: C700
Context Menu Tools to Work More EfficientlyThe right mouse button is one of the most important hardware features on your PC, since it gives access to the Windows pop-up menu, also called the context menu. Right-click on a file, a blank space, or another object and Windows displays a menu of options tailored to the thing you clicked on. In Explorer …
Categories: Optimisation
Operating Systems: 7, 8, 10
Reference: C701
Control Panel Options for Troubleshooting The Control Panel is the central management console for Windows. From here you can configure and repair practically every aspect of Windows. The Control Panel will also help you analyse errors on your system. For example, when Windows isn’t working properly, or is throwing up error messages, you can quickly find the cause of …
Categories: Troubleshooting
Operating Systems: Vista, 7, 8, 10
Reference: C750
Crash Recovery After a System Disaster When your Windows system suffers a serious crash, it can leave your PC completely dead, with the operating system refusing to load, or even wipe out important data from your hard drive. The first thing to remember is don’t panic. By taking a step-by-step approach, you can get your system back up and running …
Categories: Hardware
Operating Systems: Vista, 7, 8, 10
Reference: C800
Crash Recovery to Restore a Failed SystemA serious system crash is every Windows user’s worst nightmare, since it can leave your operating system refusing to load and wipe important data from your hard drive. The first thing to remember is don’t panic. By taking a step-by-step approach, you can get your system back up and running in no time and restore …
Categories: Troubleshooting
Operating Systems: 7, 8, 10
Reference: C801
Checklist: Quickly Solve USB Hardware ErrorsEasily Solve Your USB Problems If nothing happens when you connect a USB device, or if a USB device won’twork with your Windows system despite the setup process running properly, you need to perform a time-consuming search for possible causes of error. Use this checklist whenever you encounter USB errors so that you can pin-point …
Categories: Checklists
Operating Systems: 7, 8, 10
Reference: CL
Checklist: Printer & File Shares Correctly ConfiguredCorrectly Configure Your File and Printer Shares. The file and printer sharing feature of Windows allows other users of your network to access folders and printers on your PC. The following checklist helps you to perfectly set up file and printer sharing on your home network. …
Categories: Checklists
Operating Systems: 7, 8, 10
Reference: CL
Checklist: Become a Windows Explorer Power UserFind hidden folders, prevent Windows Explorer from crashing, change file types, automatically re-open the last folder you had open at re-boot and reset Windows Explorer to resolve persistent problems – find out how with this checklist. …
Categories: Checklists
Operating Systems: 98, me, 2000, XP, Vista, 7
Reference: CL1
Checklist: Boost the Performance of Internet ExplorerIf you find that Internet Explorer is slowing down when you connect to the Internet, there are three quick checks that you can perform in order to get things moving again. View the full article to find out how. …
Categories: Checklists
Operating Systems: XP, Vista, 7
Reference: CL2
Checklist: Remove Anti-virus Software Stuck on Your PCExpensive commercial anti-virus packages often promise to give your PC a premium level of security, and keep Windows safe. However, they also bury their way deep into your system and can often get in the way of using Windows normally, and even cause major problems when they conflict with other software on your system. Some …
Categories: Checklists
Operating Systems: XP, Vista, 7
Reference: CL3
Checklist: Disable Windows Services for a Faster PCServices are Windows components that run in the background of your system, similar to the background applications that are placed on your PC when you install new software. Like background applications, some services will not be required on your PC, and you can boost performance by turning them off. …
Categories: Checklists
Operating Systems: XP, Vista, 7
Reference: CL4
Checklist: An overview of all the file endingsIf you come across an unknown file type then you’ll need to know which program it belongs to. Use the table below to find the answer. …
Categories: Checklists
Operating Systems: XP, Vista, 7
Reference: CL500
Checklist: Important Functions in the Task ManagerThe Task Manager is the central place to find out about all of the processes running on your PC. To access the Task Manager, simply press Ctrl + Alt + Del and if prompted, click Start. The two most important tasks that you can perform from the Task Manager are the monitoring of running processes …
Categories: Checklists
Operating Systems: XP, Vista, 7
Reference: CL600
Checklist: Fix it – the Support Center from MicrosoftThe same errors and problems often occur for many different Windows users. Microsoft collects these together into its Knowledge Base, where you can often find the solution to any problem you are having. For example, when Automatic Updates no longer work, you cannot print out or if you cannot connect to a network. …
Categories: Checklists
Operating Systems: XP, Vista, 7
Reference: CL610