Game Mode is a new feature introduced since Windows 10 Creators Update, which can improve gaming performance by preventing any other programs from hogging CPU and GPU cycles. While playing game, you should enable Game Mode if you don’t wish to be bothered by Windows Update or you’ve got some CPU/RAM-intensive programs like Chrome running […]
How to Download and Use Offline Maps in Windows 10
October 25, 2017 by No comments »Windows 10 comes with a built-in Maps app that can help you get to where you need to go. If you would like to search for places and get directions even when Internet connectivity is not available, you should download maps for offline use. In this tutorial we’ll show you how to download and use […]
How to Change RDP Port for Windows Remote Desktop Connection
October 25, 2017 by No comments »By default, Windows uses TCP/IP port 3389 for remote desktop connection. Since this port is well known and it could pose a security risk, you’d better change remote desktop RDP port for your Windows computer as an added security measure. The following method works with Windows 10, 8, 7 and Windows Server. How to Change […]
Fix “We can’t sign into your account” in Windows 10
October 24, 2017 by No comments »When you try to sign in to Windows 10 account, you may receive a blue dialogue box saying: “We can’t sign into your account.This problem can often be fixed by signing out of your account and then signing back in. If you don’t sign out now, any files you create or changes you make will […]
How to Access Safe Mode Command Prompt in Windows 10 / 8
October 23, 2017 by No comments »Safe Mode Command Prompt is a special boot mode that lets you start Windows with the minimum of drivers and services possible. This is really useful for troubleshooting when you can’t load Windows (for example, user profile is corrupted or broken). In this tutorial we’ll show you how to access Safe Mode Command Prompt in […]
Disable / Enable Control Panel in Windows 10 / 8 / 7
October 23, 2017 by No comments »How to prevent others from accessing the Control Panel? Control Panel exposes lots of system settings to users that you may not want to mess up. In this tutorial we’ll show you 2 simple ways to disable or enable Control Panel in Windows 10 / 8 / 7. Tips: The Settings app is supposed to […]
Restrict Windows 10 from Collecting Diagnostic and Usage Data
October 20, 2017 by No comments »By default, Windows 10 will automatically collect diagnostic and usage Data by using the built-in Telemetry feature. According to Microsoft, it helps to improve the quality of Windows. If you’re worry about this automatic data collection for privacy concern, here are simple ways to restrict / disable Telemetry from collecting diagnostic and usage data in […]
How to Turn On / Off Developer Mode in Windows 10
October 18, 2017 by No comments »By default, Windows 10 allows you to only get and run certified apps from Windows Store. Developer mode makes it possible for developers to test their own apps before submitting them to the Store. In this tutorial we’ll show you 2 simple ways to turn on / off developer mode in Windows 10. Method 1: […]
How to Recover or Change HomeGroup Password in Windows 10
October 17, 2017 by No comments »Forgot or misplaced your HomeGroup password? If your computer is already part of a HomeGroup, you can view or reset the password without using third-party software. In this tutorial we’ll walk you through how to recover or change HomeGroup password in Windows 10. Part 1: Recover HomeGroup Password in Windows 10 Open File Explorer (previously […]
How to Import EFS Certificate into Windows 10, 8 and 7
October 17, 2017 by No comments »If you lost access to your EFS encrypted files, you’ll not be able to open them unless you have a backup of the EFS certificate to decrypt the data. In this tutorial we’ll show you 2 simple ways to import EFS certificate into Windows 10, 8 and 7, so you can regain access to your […]