Category: Windows

This tutorial instructs students and new users on changing Windows 10 themes for personalization. Windows 10 offers predefined and custom themes to alter background, color, sound and cursor aesthetics. Users can further access countless free and paid themes via the Windows Store, or adjust individual settings rather than changing the full theme.

This guide helps new users and students check a folder’s size on Windows 10. It explains that the Windows File Explorer presents file sizes but not the sizes of folders. The guide describes two methods to view folder size: opening the folder and viewing its properties or hovering the mouse over the folder for a…

The tutorial guides students and new users on how to locate their documents in Windows 10 using two methods. The first way is to search using the search box on the taskbar, while the second is through File Explorer. Windows 10’s built-in search feature enables users to find documents either in specific folders or across…

This tutorial outlines the processes to install a local or a network/wireless scanner on Windows 10. It describes simple installation steps that involve plugging the scanner into your computer for automatic driver installation. If this fails, the tutorial provides manual steps from the ‘Printers & scanners’ setting. Moreover, it discusses the addition of wireless or…

This tutorial instructs Windows 10 users on managing zipped files – compressed files that use less storage and transfer swiftly. Files can be added to zipped/unzipped folders with the drag-and-drop function. To compress a file, simply select it, then choose ‘Send to’ > ‘Compressed (zipped) folder’. To extract files, open the zipped folder and drag…

This tutorial teaches how to disable unnecessary auto-startup programs in Windows 10 to improve performance. Essential steps involve navigating to the Startup Apps area, selecting the program to be disabled, and setting it to ‘Off’. This process helps save system resources and hastens machine boot-up.

The tutorial provides guidance on sharing files in Windows 10 for students and new users. It features three ways to file sharing: OneDrive, Email, and File Explorer. For OneDrive and Email, users can share a link or send directly by entering recipients’ email addresses. To share over a network, a specific sharing procedure for workgroup…

The tutorial guides on finding a forgotten Wi-Fi password in Windows 10, using a connected Windows computer. It involves navigating to the network settings and selecting the connected Wi-Fi network. The password is displayed upon selecting ‘Show characters’ in the ‘Security’ tab. The method can be applied to all Windows 10 PCs.

This tutorial offers tips for improving the performance of Windows 10, especially if a PC is running slowly. Key steps include ensuring the latest version of Windows 10 is installed, updating Windows to get the latest device drivers and features, adjusting Windows appearance to maximize performance, and utilizing built-in virus protection to remove unwanted software.…