Eight steps to a backup strategy using Windows own built-in tools, plus four more to handle Microsoft’s plans to retire one of those tools.
Windows 10
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.
Tip of the Day: Log In to Windows 10 Using a Microsoft Account
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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.
Uninstalling and Reinstalling Internet Explorer in Windows 10
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Tip of The Day: Choose Command Prompt Over PowerShell
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How Do I View the Contents of My Hidden D: Drive?
Partitions may be hidden for good reasons. Here’s how to peek inside.
Tip of the Day: Get Classic Skype on Windows 10
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Tip of the Day: Turn On (or Off) Password After Sleep or Screensaver
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Tip of the Day: Install Acrobat Reader in Windows 10
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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.
Tip Of The Day: Executable Properties
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Tip of the Day: The PSTools Suite of Command Line Tools
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Tip of the Day: Yet Another Way to Open Control Panel
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Tip of the Day: Uninstall from the Windows 10 Start Menu
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Tip of the Day: Move, Copy, or Create Shortcut
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Tip of the Day: Master File Explorer Columns
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Tip of the Day: Use Device Manager to Update Drivers
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Tip of the Day: Force a Complete Shutdown in Windows 10
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Tip of the Day: Get Even More Info From Windows 10 Task Manager
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Tip of the Day: Access Device Manager Quickly
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Tip of the Day: View the Full Path in Windows File Explorer
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Tip of the Day: Search Within Settings
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Tip of the Day: Disable Screen Effects for Speed
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Tip of the Day: Turn Off or Control AutoPlay in Windows 10
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Tip of the Day: Quick Access to the Volume Mixer
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Tip of the Day: Large and Small Taskbar Icons
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Tip of the Day: Edit Elsewhere
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Tip of the Day: TAB Through Fields
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Tip of the Day: Where Does Save Save?
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Tip of the Day: a Solid-color Desktop
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Tip of the Day: Change the Output Audio Device
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Tip of the Day: Resize the Tiled Start Menu
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Tip of the Day: the Windows 10 Emoji Keyboard
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Tip of the Day: Use Jump Lists
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Tip of the Day: Hide the Taskbar
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Tip of the Day: System-Wide Printer Settings
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Tip of the Day: Problem Steps Recorder
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Tip of the Day: Reliability History
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Tip of the Day: Restart Explorer
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Tip of the Day: SendTo Notepad
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Tip of the Day: Log In Automatically
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Tip of the Day: Easily Examine ISO Files in Windows 10
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Tip of the Day: Create a Shortcut to Frequently Used Settings
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Tip of the Day: View the Windows 10 Product Key in Command Prompt
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Tip of the Day: View Remembered Wireless Networks in Command Prompt
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Tip of the Day: Snap to the Corner
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Tip of the Day: Add Another Clock
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