Do you need remote access to your home or work computer? Remote Desktop Connection is a nice feature included with every Windows installation, which makes it easy to access your computer remotely from another computer. By default, Remote Desktop is disabled for security reasons. In this tutorial we’ll show you how to set up and […]
2 Ways to Repair Corrupt or Missing System Files in Windows 10 / 8
February 22, 2016 by No comments »Did you accidentally deleted a vital system file? Windows failed to load because of missing or corrupt system files? In this tutorial we’ll show you how to repair corrupt or missing system files using the Windows built-in command line utility – SFC (System File Checker). SFC is built into Windows 10/8/7/Vista that can scan your […]
Enable / Disable Lock Workstation Feature in Windows 10 / 8 / 7 and Vista
February 2, 2016 by No comments »In previous post we’ve covered 3 ways to lock a Windows computer. If you are unable to lock your Windows system or want to disable the computer lock option completely, here’s how you can enable / disable lock workstation feature in Windows 10, 8, 7 and Vista. When the lock feature is disabled, you will […]
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. […]