How to Change Product Key in Windows 10
Windows 10 requires activation to verify you’re running a genuine copy. For that purpose, a special product key is used to verify that a licensed copy of Windows 10 isn’t being used on more devices than it is allowed by Microsoft. Continue reading “How to Change Product Key in Windows 10”
Restore Syntax Highlight, Deleting Items for Search in File Explorer in Windows 10 version 1909
In Windows 10 version 1909 has changed how the search box in File Explorer behaves. If you are unhappy with its new design and features, you can try to disable the modern search box and restore the classic one. Continue reading “Restore Classic Search in File Explorer in Windows 10 Version 1909”
How to Fix Slow Shutdown in Windows 10
If you have experienced slow shutdowns in Windows 10, you should know that the operating system has a hidden option to speed it up. With a few Registry edits, you can speed up the shutdown process significantly.
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How to Hide Search, Cortana, and Task View Buttons from Taskbar in Windows 10
Windows 10 comes with an updated taskbar experience that includes a search box, a Cortana icon, and a Task View button enabled on the taskbar. They look like any other regular pinned app, but have no context menu. It is possible to hide or show them. By hiding these controls, you will extra space for running app buttons.
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How to Replace PowerShell with Command Prompt in Start Button Win+X Menu in Windows 10.
The Win+X Power User Menu is a new feature of recent Windows releases. It was first introduced in Windows 8, and is available in Windows 10. In Windows 8.1 and Windows 10, you can simply right click on the Start button to show it. Or, as it obvious from the title, you can press Win +X on the keyboard to open it even faster, from any app.
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How to Free Up Disk Space After Upgrading Windows 10
If you installed Windows 10 over a previous Windows version like Windows 8 or Windows 7, or you upgraded the OS to the latest feature update available, you may notice that free disk space on your system drive was considerably reduced.
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How to make File Explorer open to This PC instead of Quick Access in Windows 10.
In Windows 10, the File Explorer opens at the Quick Access folder by default. You can change this new behavior of the File Explorer and make it open This PC instead of Quick Access.
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How to Install Windows 10 Version 1909 Without Microsoft Account
Windows version 1909, the latest Windows 10 version as of today, forces the user to install it using a Microsoft Account. The changes to OOBE include the removal of the “Offline account” feature. Here is make Windows 10 version 1909 offer you the offline account option and install it with a local account. Continue reading “Install Windows 10 Version 1909 Without Microsoft Account”
How to Navigate Apps by Alphabet in Windows 10 Start menu
Windows 10 Start provides a new way to navigate your installed apps. With a single click you can activate the navigation by alphabet! This method is very fast and convenient.
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How to Prevent Access to Registry Editor in Windows 10
Registry Editor is an essential tool for system administrators, geeks and regular users who want to change the Windows operating system’s hidden settings which are not available via its user interface. You might want to prevent users from accessing Windows Registry, and from making its modifications. In this case, you can enable a group policy. Continue reading “Prevent Access to Registry Editor in Windows 10”
