Have you ever wondered how long your PC has been up and running? How can I find out when Windows was last restarted? In this tutorial we’ll show you 4 simple ways to check your computer uptime in Windows 10 / 8 / 7. This is useful when troubleshooting problems or checking the last boot […]
How to Turn off Windows Installer to Block MSI Package
November 20, 2019 by No comments »Is there a way to prevent users from installing .msi package? Windows Installer is a background service that manages installing and uninstalling MSI-based programs. To block MSI installer, you can turn off Windows Installer using group policy or registry tweak. Method 1: Disable Windows Installer Using GPO Open Local Group Policy Editor and expand Computer […]
How to Check GPU Usage in Windows 10 Using Task Manager
November 18, 2019 by No comments »The feature of GPU real-time monitoring is not available in Windows 8 / 7 / Vista and you have to use third-party software (like Process Explorer) to do the job. Since Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, Task Manager introduces the ability to track GPU usage and performance. In this tutorial we’ll show you how to […]
Easy Ways to Disable Touchpad on Windows 10 Laptop
November 13, 2019 by No comments »A laptop touchpad works like a built-in mouse which lets you scroll, select and click without plugging anything in. We think it’s very useful, but if you feel more productive with an external mouse, you can disable touchpad completely on your Windows 10 laptop to avoid accidental taps with your thumbs or palm. Method 1: […]
Enable or Disable Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) in Windows 10
November 11, 2019 by No comments »How do I prevent Windows Recovery Environment from being used by unauthorized users? Get the error message “Could not find the recovery environment” when you try to perform a factory reset? Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) can be used to diagnose and repair an unbootable Windows system. In this tutorial we’ll show you an easy way […]
Reduce Hibernation (Hiberfil.sys) File Size in Windows 10
November 1, 2019 by No comments »Hibernate mode uses the hiberfil.sys file to store the current state of all opened apps, files and drivers, and when the PC is turned back on, you’re back to where you left off. The default size of hiberfil.sys is approximately 40% of physical memory on the system. If you want to disable hibernate mode without […]
3 Ways to Limit Windows Defender CPU Usage in Windows 10
October 28, 2019 by No comments »Windows Defender service is using high CPU all the time? If you have real-time protection enabled, Windows Defender will do the scan in the background and this can cause high CPU usage. To prevent Windows Defender from using the CPU too much, you can use the following methods to limit Windows Defender CPU usage in […]
How to Remove Quick Access from Navigation Pane in Windows 10 File Explorer
October 21, 2019 by No comments »The Quick Access section is available at the left side of the navigation pane in File Explorer, which gives you an easy way to access your frequently used folders or files. But if you don’t like Quick Access or you’d prefer to see a traditional navigation pane, you can hide or remove it entirely. In […]