One of the quickest ways to access or open any program or file in Windows is to place a shortcut icon in the desktop. Another option is to pin the file or program into the Windows taskbar. Now, what if you prefer using keyboard sh...
In Windows 10, Outlook Mail is a new email client that replaces the Mail, People, Calendar app combo in Windows 8. It features an overhaul redesign which mimics the design of the desktop version of Outlook. In this article, I’ll s...
In Windows 10, Alarm & Clock is a new app that adds extra features to your system clock. It can create additional clocks as in Windows 7. But what I love is that it has a quick way to compare clocks in different time zone at a...
Windows 10 is coming out this summer and Microsoft is offering free copies to loyal partners who already own Windows OS. Some people who are already running Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 have received an email from the Redmond company...
Continuing our series of tips about the Start Menu in Windows 10, today I’ll show you how to customize the list of quick links in the Start Menu in the latest build 10130. The list of links in Start Menu in Windows 10 is where you...
You can add lots of separate website shortcuts to the Windows desktop. However, the shortcuts will take up lots of desktop space. Instead, consider merging multiple website pages into a single desktop shortcut by setting up a batc...
When saving or opening a file, you might sometimes open the “Save As” dialog box. That’s the window that includes folder shortcuts on the left as shown below. You can customize the Save As dialog box with the Pla...
Start Menu perhaps is the most discussed thing in Windows 10 because of its absence from Windows 8. Since the very early builds of Windows 10, Microsoft has tested many styles and functions for the Start Menu. At this time, it’s s...
Windows has a variety of services running that hog RAM. Sure, you can switch them off with the Task Manager. However, there are third-party software alternatives such as Easy Services Optimizer (ESO) that enable you to customize a...
There are third-party packages that enable you to magnify text and graphics. However, Windows already has its own utility that magnifies content. That’s the Magnifier tool which you can open in most versions of Windows. You ...
Windows includes a Win + L shortcut that locks your system. It effectively logs out of Windows. As an alternative to locking Windows with that hotkey, you can try out BlueLife KeyFreeze. With that you can lock your mouse and keybo...
A self-extracting archive enables people to extract archives without extra software such as 7-Zip. If you have lots of files to attach to an email, you can attach them as a self-extracting archive. You can set one up with the IExp...
As Windows 10 is approaching its release day in summer, Microsoft has pushed out new build for testers more frequently. In build 10122 released yesterday, one of some noticeable improvements is the New tab page for Microsof...
Most office suites probably don’t include options to create barcodes with. OpenOffice doesn’t have any built-in barcode options, but you can add the Barcode plug-in to it. Then you can quickly set up a barcode with the...
The BIOS is the Basic Input and Output System that is one of the most essential desktop programs. This is software that manages connections between your hardware devices. Motherboard manufacturers bring out BIOS updates, but you&#...
