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How to find and open the Control Panel on Windows 10
The article provides instructions on how to access the Control Panel in Windows 10, highlighting that while methods used in previous versions aren’t usable, Control Panel can be accessed by using the search box or the Run command. For more frequent access, users can pin the Control Panel to the taskbar, start menu, or make…
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How to Stop, Pause or Postpone Updates in Windows 10
The article details how to pause or postpone Windows 10 updates without compromising system security. Windows automatically applies updates for performance and security enhancements, usually requiring restarts. However, users can pause updates for 7 days or schedule them for a specific date. They can also schedule a convenient restart time for installed updates.
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How to create a Wireless (Wi-Fi) Hotspot on Windows 10
The article provides a guide on turning a Windows 10 laptop into a Wi-Fi hotspot, allowing other devices to share its internet connection. The process involves accessing the laptop’s network settings, choosing a network to share, and enabling the feature. This setup can be useful in remote locations or when using a wired connection. It…
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How to free up Drive space in Windows 10
The article provides insights on how to free up disk space on a Windows 10 computer by using the in-built Disk Cleanup and Storage Sense tools. The steps for using Disk Cleanup are outlined, which include deleting temporary and system files. The article also details setting up Storage Sense to automate disk cleanup processes. It…
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How to find which version of Windows on your Computer
The article provides instructions for determining the version of Windows installed on a PC. Users can discover basic system information using the command ‘winver’ in the run program. More details, including system type, build number, product ID, and more, can be accessed through the start menu by following Settings > System > About. Additional system…
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How to turn Windows Defender Firewall On or Off in Windows 10
The article guides users through the process of enabling or disabling Windows Defender, a free anti-malware software bundled with Windows 10. Despite other active firewall software, users are advised to enable Windows Defender to enhance security against unauthorized access and protect data. Selecting relevant network profiles and settings are the primary steps to operate it.
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How to Access External USB Flash Drives from VirtualBox on Ubuntu Linux
The tutorial teaches students and new users to install and use VirtualBox on Windows and Ubuntu Linux systems. Then it guides them on how to mount an external USB drive on a VirtualBox guest machine. For flawless performance, installing the guest additions tool is mandatory. After installation and certain command executions, users can mount the…
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Using balenaEtcher: Create a Bootable Ubuntu Drive Fast
The post guides students and new users on creating a bootable Ubuntu Linux USB drive for the OS installation using balenaEtcher, a free, open-source program for flashing images. By downloading balenaEtcher and the desired Ubuntu ISO image, users can create a USB bootable drive, allowing their computer to boot from it. The process requires a…
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How to install Windows 10 on VirtualBox
The tutorial guides students and new users on installing Windows 10 Pro onto VirtualBox, a virtualization software. The process involves creating a guest machine on VirtualBox, installing Windows 10 Pro from a DVD or ISO image, and finally configuring Windows 10 settings post-installation. Users are reminded to install VirtualBox guest additions software upon logging into…
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Using OpenSSH Client on Windows 10: A Step-by-Step Guide
Microsoft has added the OpenSSH client to Windows 10, albeit as a beta feature. Though not enabled by default, users can install it to connect to SSH servers without third-party clients. However, the built-in Windows 10 SSH client supports only ed25519 keys and might not align with all SSH server settings.
Tag: Windows 10
Windows 10 is a major release of Microsoft’s Windows NT operating system.