Windows 8.1 Reaches End of Life in January 2023
Windows 8.1, the version of the OS before Windows 10, will reach its end of life in early 2023. While Windows 8 and 8.1 never reached the popularity of Windows XP or Windows 7, it’s important to know how this end of life affects devices still using this platform. Let’s look at what the Windows […]
A Beginner’s Guide to the Windows Task Manager
While you might have never used the Windows Task Manager or think it’s for advanced users only, this longtime Windows utility is helpful for everyone. Once you know where to look and what it can do, you’ll be a more experienced Windows user. Below is a basic overview of the Task Manager for those not […]
What to Do When Your Sound Doesn’t Work in Windows
Having the audio on your computer fail to work is a problem for many reasons. Whether you can’t hear your colleagues in a Microsoft Teams call, need to hear the sound of an error message going off, or just want to listen to music while you work, a lack of sound isn’t fun. Next time […]
What Is the Blue Screen of Death?
Most people have heard of the blue screen of death, and if you’ve used Windows, chances are that you’ve seen one yourself. While it’s hopefully not a common occurrence for you to deal with these, it’s useful to know what they are and what you can learn from them. Let’s take an introductory look at […]
How to Control Sounds in Windows
By default, Windows makes a lot of noises that can become pretty annoying. Whether you don’t want your computer chirping at you for every little error, or worry that the sounds will disturb someone working nearby, you can tweak and turn off these sounds. Let’s look at a few ways to manage sounds in Windows […]
5 Ways to Make the Windows Taskbar More Efficient
The Windows taskbar is an important tool for navigating around your computer, but you might not have taken the time to customize it. From removing unnecessary icons to making the taskbar behave differently, there are a lot of tricks that help you work more efficiently with it. Let’s look at some useful ways to improve […]
What Is the Windows Registry?
If you’re familiar with Windows, you’ve probably heard references to the Windows Registry before. This is an important part of the operating system, but what it doesn’t isn’t exactly clear. Let’s take a look at what the Windows Registry is and what you should know about it. What Is the Registry in Windows? The Windows […]
How to Record a Screencast in Windows
When you need to record some information or show someone what’s on your desktop, taking a screenshot on your computer is extremely useful. But sometimes a still image is not enough. If you want to create an instructional video, capture details about in-depth issues on your system, or record a presentation, you need to know […]
A Beginner’s Guide to Freeing Up Disk Space in Windows
Nearly every computer user will see a Low Disk Space message at some point. This is frustrating issue, especially if you’re using a laptop with a tiny solid-state drive. As it turns out, there are a few easy ways to free up a good amount of storage space in Windows that don’t take a lot […]
5 Unnecessary Windows Programs You Can Uninstall
Over time, software that was once vital to have on your PC becomes out of date. Perhaps the developers no longer support it, or it’s been superseded by other apps. Whatever the case, many people keep software installed that they don’t really need. In some cases, this can even be dangerous if these programs have […]