Category: Windows

The article provides a guide for changing or moving the Windows Updates SoftwareDistribution folder in Windows 11. This is useful when running low on storage space, as updates can fail to install due to space limitations. The guide instructs how to create a new folder in a larger partition, stop the Windows Updates service, and…

This text provides a guide on how to change a Microsoft account’s name from the online profile page. The user can manipulate his/her Microsoft account name at any time. The guide also shows how to navigate to the “edit name” section, enter the new name, confirm it, save it, and finally sign out, then again…

The post provides a guide on how to burn a CD or DVD on Windows 11. Although less popular due to cheaper, larger capacity thumb drives, burning a CD/DVD remains an option for content backup or transfer. The process involves inserting a blank disc into an optical drive and following the provided instructions to burn…

The content guides students and new users on removing the Microsoft Store icon from the Taskbar in Windows 11. This can be done by right-clicking the icon and selecting “Unpin from the taskbar”. The same process also allows the icon to be unpinned from the Start menu.

The post provides a detailed guide for students and new users on how to change the default location for location services in Windows 11. Information in the post includes ways to toggle the location services, the benefits of having it enabled, and a step-by-step tutorial on setting the default location. The utility of the service…

The post guides users on managing services in Windows 11. It discusses the different startup types, like automatic, automatic (delayed start), manual, and disabled. It further instructs on how to enable or disable services through the Services app and Command Prompt. The control of services helps optimize system performance and cater to individual usage needs.

This post guides students and new users on how to convert any document into a PDF file using Windows’ in-built Microsoft Print to PDF feature. Previously, Windows used Microsoft XPS printer, but has since adopted PDF. The process involves opening the desired document, selecting Print, then choosing Microsoft Print to PDF. The resulting PDF can…

The post provides a guide on how to use the Sticky Notes app on Windows 11. The tool permits users to create stick-on like reminders that can be inputted via typing or stylus drawing, synced across various devices, and interacted with Cortana for additional features such as setting reminders. Also, the post provides steps on…

This post instructs users on how to prevent Spotify from automatically starting up each time Windows 11 is booted. Users can achieve this either by altering Spotify’s autostart feature in the app’s advanced settings or through disabling Spotify in the Windows Task Manager’s startup tab.

The post guides users on how to use Windows Task Manager in Windows 11 to end stuck or runaway application processes, thereby improving system performance. It provides a step-by-step process to force quit apps which frees up resources thereby avoiding a complete system shutdown. The method is efficient and straightforward, aiding in managing system applications…