No matter what version of Windows you are running, you can find the lock option in the Start Menu (or Start Screen) that allows you to lock your computer. In this tutorial we’ll show you 2 ways to disable / remove the lock option from Windows 11, 10, 8 and 7 Start menu. Method 1: […]
How to Modify / Edit Hosts File in Windows 10 / 8
January 28, 2016 by No comments »The hosts file is basically a plain text file that is used to map host names to IP addresses. It is located deep down in the Windows folder: C:\Windows\System32\Drivers\etc. In this tutorial we’ll show you how to modify / edit the hosts file in Windows 10 or 8, and use it to block opening of […]
5 Quick Ways to Open Task Manager in Windows 10 / 8
January 28, 2016 by No comments »Task Manager is one of the most-used system utilities in Windows. We usually use it to check the overall performance of our computers or close a program that stops responding (hangs). There are multiple ways you can launch Task Manager. In this tutorial we’ll show you 5 quickest ways to open the Task Manager in […]
Enable / Disable Fast User Switching in Windows 11, 10, 8, 7 and Vista
November 24, 2023 by No comments »Fast user switching is disabled or missing on your Windows 10 system? Unable to switch to a different account as the “Switch user” option is greyed out? In this tutorial we’ll show you 2 ways to enable or disable Fast User Switching in Windows 11, 10, 8, 7 and Vista. Method 1: Using Local Group […]
5 Ways to Switch Users in Windows 10 without Log off
January 28, 2016 by No comments »Fast User Switching is a nice feature for Windows users to quickly switch to another user account, without having to log off or close all running programs of the currently logged-on user. In this tutorial we’ll show you 5 quick ways to switch between multiple user accounts in Windows 10. Note: Don’t restart or shutdown […]
How to Know Your Windows is 32-bit or 64-bit
January 23, 2016 by No comments »All versions of Windows are available in two different flavors: 32-bit and 64-bit. For most people, whether they use a 32-bit or 64-bit version of Windows doesn’t make a difference. But it’s necessary to find out your running Windows is 32-bit or 64-bit when performing certain tasks, such as install drivers for your new device. […]
Windows 10 Downgrade: Revert Back to Previous Windows 8 or 7
January 20, 2016 by No comments »Microsoft offers Windows 10 as a free upgrade for Windows 8 and Windows 7 users. You only have one month to decide if you want to keep Windows 10 or not after upgrading from Windows 8 or 7. If you find out some things don’t work properly or the new OS is not suitable for […]
3 Ways to Change Computer Name in Windows 10
January 19, 2016 by No comments »How can I change the name of my Windows 10 computer from Command Prompt? Whatever the reason you want to rename your computer, here’s our step-by-step tutorial on how to change computer name in Windows 10, from Control Panel, PC Settings and Command Prompt. Method 1: Change Computer Name from Control Panel To begin, you […]
2 Options to Rename “This PC” Back to “My Computer” in Windows 10
January 19, 2016 by No comments »If you’ve just upgraded to Windows 10, you might probably notice that the traditional shortcut “My Computer” is renamed to “This PC“. While this doesn’t seem like that big of a deal, you can change it back to “My Computer” to feel more comfortable with Windows 10. Here are 2 simple ways to rename “This […]