How To Use Multiple Desktops
I am sure you have seen people with two or three or more monitors on their computer. Well, maybe on a TV show. Two is easy with a laptop. Just plug a second one into the VGA port on an older laptop or the HDMI […]
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Windows 10 Quick Tips – Environment Variables
Environment Variables have been around since the DOS days. These variables are used by Windows, Apps, and various other programs to know where things are on your system. For example, it would be difficult for a file manager to know where the AppData folder is
How To Add A New Account To Windows 10
My system is getting a bit flaky so I’m torn between a reset, reinstall or wait for the next update. Sometimes you can clear up your problems by creating a new account. So here’s how to create a new account in Windows 10. Start typing
How To Find Safe Mode
Ever since Windows 95 we have been able to press F8 while the computer was starting and boot into Safe Mode. We could elect to boot with or without networking and even to boot to a DOS-like command prompt–C:\. Enter Windows 10 and the old
Windows 10 Quick Tips – Background Apps
Left to its own devices Windows will happily run all sorts of stuff in the background on your PC. A lot of the time you might not even realize it’s happening. One important thing to consider, however, is that all these background Apps use up
Windows 10 Updates Will Require More Disk Space
Past versions of Windows have required a nominal amount of disk space to run properly. The required storage amounts for the different editions of Windows was a tight fit, but with only a few programs it was doable. The new minimum space requirements beginning with
Windows 10 Quick Tips – Reliability Monitor
Windows keeps a record of everything and that includes information, warnings, and errors that occur while you are using the system. Wouldn’t it be nice to see all this information in one tidy graph? Well, you can and today’s Quick Tips article will show you
How To – Simple Upgrade To An SSD
I remember the days when I would turn on my computer and go make a pot of coffee. When the coffee was done, I would take a cup back to my desk and maybe it was ready for me to sign in. Then computers got
Windows 10 Quick Tips – Hide System Tray Icons
The Window Task Bar has an area which shows all the running background processes. It is known as the System Tray, or the newly named, Notification Area ( how hoity-toity). According to Bing, “hoit-toity” means haughty or snobbish, and that’s exactly how I respond to
What Is The Windows Registry?
One of the original developers of Windows NT hated bees. So the developer who was responsible for the registry snuck in as many bee references as he could. A registry file is called a “hive”, and registry data are stored in “cells”, which is what
Windows 1809 USB Quick Removal
I have been insistent for years about safe removal of USB drives. I remember a student or two when I was teaching college that pulled their flash drive out too quickly. It was the only device where all their college work was stored. They lost
Windows 10 Quick Tips – IE 11 Is Bad News
If you have stopped using Internet Explorer (any version), then good for you! I know there are some die-hards out there who are still hanging on to Windows XP for goodness sake, so anything is possible I guess. According to NetMarketShare, there is still a
How To Embed Your Phone Number In Word
Anyone in corporate America will tell you how Microsoft Word is used extensively to create a plethora of documents. It very often can be helpful to know exactly who created a document, especially since it could be a very long time since it was reviewed
How To – One Click Or Two
I know a few people who have problems double-clicking to open files or programs. There are a few ways to work around this issue. 1. Right-click You can right-click on the file or program in question and in the menu that opens click on Open.