Articles tagged: Windows 10
Avoiding Windows 10 Update Restarts at Inopportune Times – Simple Solutions Avoiding Hacks
Windows Update has been known to cause Windows restarts at inopportune times. I’ll outline the approach I recommend to keep restarts in control.
Using Disk Cleanup in Windows 10 – Including What to Clean Up
Disk Cleanup in Windows 10 is a handy tool for freeing up space on your hard drive. I’ll show you how it’s done, and what to clean up. It’s one of the first places I recommend people turn to when they’re running low on disk space.
How Important Is It to Seek Out and Take Updates?
We need updates, yet they can cause problems. How aggressively should you update your Windows 10 machine?
How Do I Tell If My Computer Meets Windows 10 Minimum Requirements?
It would be good to know if your computer meets Windows 10 minimum requirements before installation. I have a recommendation on how to proceed.
Customizing Windows 10 – Ask Leo! Live
I walk through my initial customizations of a Windows 10 Home machine, including Start menu, Task bar, Notification area, and more.
Focus Better with Multiple Desktops
Using multiple desktops can be a great way to organize your work, and keep you focused on the task at hand.
How To Keep Using Windows 7 Safely After Support Ends
Yes, it’ll be possible to keep using Windows 7 after it’s no longer supported. However, doing so safely will depend on you.
How Do I Know What Updates to Install?
Unless you have a specific reason not to, the best approach to taking updates is to take them all. I’ll review why, and how to protect yourself in case something goes wrong.
Will My Old Computer Run Windows 10?
There are several options to extend the life of an older machine, depending on its capabilities.
Is Windows 10 Still Free in 2020? Where to Get It and How To Install It
Officially Windows 10 is no longer free, but there remains at least one unofficial scenario that may allow you to upgrade for free.
When Does Windows 10 Support End?
The end-of-support date for Windows 10 is now based on the release date of the feature update you last installed.
What Windows Startup Programs Do I Need?
Windows startup is a complex process further complicated by the number of programs that add themselves to the list. Paring it down takes work.
Why is Windows 10 Using More and More RAM?
Software programs, like people, tend to get larger over time. I’ll look at how that happens and a few things you can do to compensate.
Where Can I Download Windows?
You can download Windows versions 7, 8.1, and 10 from legitimate sources. If you have a legal retail product key, this could be your replacement media.
How to Repair a Computer that Only Blue Screens
Blue screens on startup can be difficult to diagnose and recover from. If your machine only blue screens on start up, there are a number of things to try.
Open-Shell: Regain Your Start Menu in Windows and Much More
The single biggest complaint about Windows 8 and 10 is the tiled Start menu. Don’t like it? There’s an app for that.
How to Back Up Windows 10
How to back up Windows 10 using its own built-in tools in eight easy steps. Four bonus steps handle Microsoft’s plans to retire one of those tools.
Tip of the Day: Desktop Peek
For those with cluttered (or information-filled) desktops, Desktop Peek is a quick way to see what your running applications otherwise cover.
Microsoft, We Deserve Better
Updates to Windows seemingly can’t be trusted, and yet they’re forced on us. Something must change.
Should I Install the Latest Windows 10 Update?
My take on the latest Windows update and your options therein.
Should I Upgrade to Windows 8.1 Instead of Windows 10?
As Windows 8.1 is “between” Windows 7 and Windows 10, it’s tempting to think it’s a less jarring change. It’s not.
How Do I Reset Windows 10?
“Reset your PC” is an option within Windows to return Windows itself to its initial state. I’ll walk through the steps.
How Do I Move the Taskbar Back to the Bottom?
Occasionally, the Windows taskbar can end up on either side (or even the top of) your screen. I’ll show you how to move the taskbar bar back to the bottom.
How Do I Figure Out My Windows Edition?
The “edition” of Windows you’re running — Home, Pro, or others — defines some of the features made available. It’s not difficult to find out which edition you have.
How Do I Change the Default Mail Program in Windows?
The default mail program is used to send email at the request of other programs on your computer or links on web page. If you use a web interface, however, things get tricky.
How Do I Upgrade Windows from 32-bit to 64-bit?
If you have a 64-bit capable machine, you may want to upgrade from 32-bit Windows to 64. Unfortunately, the upgrade, while quite possible, isn’t easy.
How Do I Uninstall and Reinstall Internet Explorer in Windows 10?
Because Internet Explorer is really a component of Windows itself, uninstalling and reinstalling, while possible, is somewhat different than other applications and has different implications.
Tip of the Day: Sign in With a PIN (or Not)
Windows 10 introduced the ability to sign in using a PIN. It’s quick and easy to set up and use.
How Do I View the Contents of My Hidden D: Drive?
Partitions may be hidden for good reasons. Here’s how to peek inside.
How Should I Back Up My Computer Before an Operating System Upgrade or Reinstall?
Step one to an operating system upgrade? Create a full system image backup of up your entire machine! Step one to a reinstall? The same.
