Category: Windows

Article based on Windows 10/11, including improving device performance, hardening device security, adding and managing accounts, and more.

  • Change Windows 10 Default App Installation Location

    Change Windows 10 Default App Installation Location

    The article outlines how to change the default app installation location in Windows 10, which is set to Local Disk C: by default. Users can manually select installation paths during setup, and can also configure a permanent new location via Windows Settings, provided multiple drives are available. Don’t forget to click Apply to save changes.

  • Disable Recent Files in Windows 10 for Better Privacy

    Disable Recent Files in Windows 10 for Better Privacy

    This article outlines how to disable recent files in File Explorer on Windows 11 to enhance privacy and reduce clutter. Users can prevent unauthorized access to their documents by following simple steps in the ‘Folder Options’ settings. This customization promotes a more organized and secure workspace on shared or public computers.

  • How to Disable Windows 10 SmartScreen Filter

    How to Disable Windows 10 SmartScreen Filter

    This tutorial guides users on disabling or re-enabling the Windows 10 SmartScreen filter, a security feature implemented in the OS since Windows 8 to protect against malicious online programs. Disabling can be done through the Action Center, but users are cautioned that turning it off may compromise system security.

  • How to Change Your Windows 10 Computer Name

    How to Change Your Windows 10 Computer Name

    This tutorial explains how to change a Windows computer’s name in Windows 7, 8, and 10. Initially, a new name needs to be assigned when the computer is bought. To change the existing name, use keyboard command ‘Windows Logo Key + R’ to open a dialog box, type ‘sysdm.cpl’, and set the new name before…