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 […]
2 Ways to Backup or Export EFS Certificate in Windows 10 / 8 / 7
October 16, 2017 by No comments »When you encrypts a folder or file with EFS, Windows will create a EFS certificate and store it locally, so you can transparently access encrypted files without being prompted for certificate / password. In the event of a system failure or your EFS certificate is corrupted or lost, you’ll be unable to access EFS encrypted […]
Enable or Disable Folder Options in Windows 10 / 8 / 7
October 12, 2017 by No comments »Folder Options is missing from Windows Explorer? How can I remove Folder Options from Control Panel? In this tutorial we’ll show you 2 easy ways to enable or disable Folder Options in Windows 10, 8 and 7. Method 1: Enable / Disable Folder Options Using Group Policy Press WIN + R keys to bring up […]
How to Find Unsigned Drivers in Windows 10 / 8 / 7
October 10, 2017 by No comments »Device drivers are critical system files that include a digital signature. When a signed driver has been tampered with or corrupted, the signature becomes invalid and the driver is then unsigned. Unsigned drivers can cause system instability. In this tutorial we’ll show you how to quickly find unsigned drivers in Windows 10 / 8 / […]
How to Disable F1 Key from Opening Help in Windows 10 / 8 / 7
October 10, 2017 by No comments »How can I stop F1 key from opening Windows Help when gaming? In Windows 8 and 7, pressing F1 key opens Windows Help and Support by default. If you’re using Windows 10, pressing F1 will open a browser window and search for “how to get help in windows 10” on Bing. It can be really […]