What is the best alternative to Windows Encrypted File System (EFS)? Need to secure your folder before sharing it with your friends? To prevent your sensitive data from being exposed or stolen, you can encrypt your folders/files with this software – Lock My Folders. It provides automatic, real-time(on-the-fly) and transparent encryption for individual folder/file in […]
Restore Missing “Pin to Start” Context Menu in Windows 10
November 26, 2018 by No comments »Can’t pin or unpin any app to the Start Menu? The “Pin to Start” option doesn’t show up after the latest Windows 10 update? If you are facing this problem, here is the tutorial to restore missing “Pin to Start” context menu in Windows 10. Fix: “Pin to Start” Missing from Context Menu in Windows […]
How can I disable specific Control Panel applets in Windows
November 23, 2018 by No comments »Control Panel exposes lots of crucial settings that you might not want somebody else to mess with. In previous post we’ve covered a way to hide specific Control Panel items using GPO, but that can’t prevent others from opening the hidden Control Panel item using Command Prompt. Here we’ll show you another way to disable […]
4 Ways to Change Time Zone in Windows 10
November 20, 2018 by No comments »If your computer shows the wrong time, it’s probably because Windows fails to update the time zone based on your physical location, especially when you’re traveling overseas. In this tutorial we’ll show you 4 simple ways to change time zone in Windows 10. Method 1: Change Time Zone in Windows 10 from Settings Open the […]
3 Ways to Prevent Windows 10 from Syncing Passwords
November 16, 2018 by No comments »By default, Windows 10 will automatically sync your settings (including desktop themes, passwords, language preferences) across all your devices you sign into with the same Microsoft account. For security and privacy concern, you can selectively turn off password synchronization. In this tutorial we’ll show you 3 ways to prevent Windows 10 from syncing passwords. Method […]
3 Steps to Change Default Web Browser to Firefox or Chrome in Windows 10
November 15, 2018 by No comments »When you click a hyperlink from any app, it will open up the web page in whatever default browser you have set. Microsoft Edge is the default web browser on Windows 10. If you want to change default web browser to something else like Chrome or Firefox, follow the steps below. 3 Steps to Change […]
3 Ways to Change Workgroup Name in Windows 10
November 13, 2018 by No comments »If your PC is part of a home network, you can see other computers in the same workgroup and access the resources (like files and printers) being shared by others. In this tutorial we’ll show you 3 ways to change workgroup name in Windows 10, if you need to join an existing workgroup or create […]
3 Ways to Turn off Advertising ID for Relevant Ads in Windows 10
November 12, 2018 by No comments »By default, Microsoft generates a unique advertising ID for each account to track your activity in Windows Apps to target you with relevant ads. If you want to stop personalized ads from appearing on apps in your Windows 10 PC, here are 3 ways to turn off Advertising ID for your Windows account. Method 1: […]
How to Disable or Enable Touch Screen on Windows 10 PC
November 9, 2018 by No comments »Many Windows 10 laptops and tablets ship with a touch screen. If you want to turn off touch screen function to prevent accidental input, you can disable it completely. In this tutorial we’ll show you how to disable or enable touch screen on Windows 10 PC, using Device Manager or PowerShell command line. Method 1: […]