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Windows 10: Effectively Use the Start Menu Microsoft has reintegrated the Start menu with Windows 10, something the majority of users seriously missed in Windows 8. That’s because the Start menu gives you immediate access to all of the programs and important settings on your PC. However, the Start menu’s default configuration isn’t perfect in practice but, thankfully, Microsoft provide you …

Categories: Basics
Operating Systems: 10
Reference: W694

Windows 10: Efficiency with Virtual Desktops Support for Virtual Desktop’s is a new feature in Windows 10. You can use it to better organise your screen when it is full of open program windows and icons. If you work with multiple applications at the same time, the Virtual Desktop feature can soon help you get control of a very cluttered …

Categories: Basics, Optimisation
Operating Systems: 10
Reference: W695

Windows 10: OneDrive Cloud Storage Do you carry your important files and documents around with you on a USB flash drive? If so, it’s time you switched to the free Microsoft OneDrive system. OneDrive gives you access to all of your important files, wherever you are in the world. All you need is a device that has an Internet …

Categories: Basics, Optimisation
Operating Systems: 10
Reference: W696

Windows 10: Perfect Photo Organisation Are you searching for a great photo from your last holiday, or are you annoyed that the amazing photo you took in the Alps has a huge blue line across it due to a problem with your camera? The solution is to use the Photos App in Windows 10, alongside a professional picture editing …

Categories: Basics, Office & Software Programs
Operating Systems: 10
Reference: W697

Windows 10: Install the Latest Microsoft UpdateThe first big update for Windows 10 has been released, with version number 1511 and is around 2 GB in size. It can be thought of as the first Service Pack for Microsoft’s latest Windows operating system. The update contains many new features, fixes errors and closes holes in the Windows 10 security. However, the …

Categories: Basics, Installation & Setup
Operating Systems: 10
Reference: W698

Windows 10: Safe ModeIf your Windows PC won’t boot or constantly crashes without explanation, then Safe Mode is often your last resort. Thanks to the minimal set of Windows drivers and services loaded, your system will almost always boot. Faulty drivers and settings are simply ignored and you can apply all of the troubleshooting steps you need to …

Categories: Basics, Hardware, Troubleshooting
Operating Systems: 10
Reference: W699

Web: Create a Professional-Looking Site For FreeCreating web pages for a site can be expensive. You might think that you need to purchase costly web design software and pay to host your site. This article will show you an alternative route. You already have the tools on your computer to create web pages. Notepad and Word are both capable of the …

Categories: Internet & Security
Operating Systems: XP, Vista, 7
Reference: W7

Windows 7: First Look at the Latest Version of WindowsThe relatively poor take-up of Windows Vista has meant that Microsoft is working at breakneck speed to get the next version of Windows, dubbed Windows 7, out. Vistas bloated feel, means it only runs well on fast machines with a high specification, this has also meant that Microsoft are not faring too well in the …

Categories: Basics
Operating Systems: 7
Reference: W70

WLAN: Perfect Setup in WindowsWLANs are becoming increasingly popular and are not just used in offices but also in many homes too. That’s no wonder, since it’s much more comfortable to work on the living room couch or in the garden rather than in your office. Many Internet providers offer devices with integrated WLAN routers so that nothing can …

Categories: Networks
Operating Systems: XP, Vista, 7
Reference: W700

WLAN Networking with WindowsHardly any household is without a WLAN these days. In addition to laptop computers, smartphones and tablet PCs also need wireless Internet to stay online. Unlike cabled devices, you can use your wireless devices anywhere in the house. And it is undoubtedly much easier to work from the lounge or the patio outside. Many Internet …

Categories: Internet & Security
Operating Systems: XP, Vista, 7, 8
Reference: W701

WLAN: Perfect SecurityWLANs are the most popular way to connect computers in the home. You can use them to surf the Web from your PC or mobile device, from the comfort of your sofa or even in your garden, and access shared data and printers on other PCs. Hardware manufacturers usually configure routers and access points so …

Categories: Internet & Security
Operating Systems: XP, Vista, 7, 8
Reference: W705

Windows 7: Essential Steps for an Error-free InstallationWindows 7 is Microsofts latest all-singing, all-dancing operating system, and addresses many of the criticisms of Windows Vista. If you are an XP user who decided not to upgrade to Vista, or a Vista user who is sick of the constant annoyances, then Windows 7 is for you. The latest Windows offering from Microsoft includes …

Categories: Installation & Setup
Operating Systems: 7
Reference: W71

Windows 7: Features for Free on Vista and XPWindows 7 is Microsofts latest, all-singing, all-dancing, consumer operating system. Although the new features promised by Windows 7 seem enticing, Windows 7 itself is an unknown quantity, which could cause massive incompatibility problems to the hardware and software currently installed on your PC (even if your PC is capable of running it). With the disaster …

Categories: Updates
Operating Systems: XP, Vista
Reference: W72

Windows 10: 24 Secret AppsWindows 10 allows you to run both traditional desktop programs, such as Word and Excel, as well as Apps that run in a special full screen mode on tablet systems. The system comes with several Apps pre-installed, such as the Weather App and the News App. But, there is a world of possibilities out there, …

Categories: Optimisation, Tips & Tricks
Operating Systems: 10
Reference: W720

Windows 10: The Anniversary Update Microsoft got a lot of things right with Windows 10, but there is always room for improvement. That’s where the Anniversary Update comes in. Not only does it make your system more secure, it introduces a whole host of new features – some welcome, and some not! In general, the Anniversary Update makes Windows …

Categories: Updates
Operating Systems:
Reference: W721

Windows 10: PC Control with Action CenterAre you a security conscious Windows user who always checks the latest updates are immediately applied to your system? If not, it doesn’t need to be a time-consuming process. Microsoft makes things easy in Windows 10 with the Action Center embedded into the taskbar, and the associated Security and Maintenance Center in the Control Panel. …

Categories: Basics, Optimisation
Operating Systems: 10
Reference: W722

Windows 10: Take Advantage of Built-in AppsWith Windows 10, Microsoft haven’t just produced a great operating system, they’ve also released a whole range of built-in Apps to help you accomplish all kinds of tasks. However, unless you go poking around on your system, you probably won’t notice all of this great extra software that is built-in. Each Windows 10 system contains …

Categories: Installation & Setup, Optimisation
Operating Systems: 10
Reference: W723

Windows 10: Disable Spy Features Windows 10 is constantly relaying your personal data and information about how you use your computer back to Microsoft servers. This isn’t just for troubleshooting purposes – Microsoft use it to target advertising to you as well. But Microsoft isn’t the only one spying on your computer. Other manufacturers can also use Windows 10 …

Categories: Basics, Internet & Security
Operating Systems: 10
Reference: W724

Windows 10: Network Problems DiagnosticsThere are lots of things that can go wrong with a home network, since it depends on multiple components: the physical connection, the protocols that are required for the connection to work and their correct configuration, as well as security layers like a firewall. All of this complexity makes looking for an error extremely difficult. …

Categories: Networks, Troubleshooting
Operating Systems: 10
Reference: W725

Windows 10: Optimal ConfigurationWhen you install Windows 10, Microsoft configures the operating system with the default settings. Apart from the fact that the desktop looks boring, Microsoft has set up the operating system with very conservative settings. These make it inconvenient to perform some tasks, and they can also slow down your computer’s speed. I’ve optimised the settings …

Categories: Optimisation
Operating Systems: 10
Reference: W726