Every time you try to access or edit the sensitive info related to your Microsoft account, you might need to enter the security code Microsoft sent to you for verifying your identity. If you set your PC as a trusted device associated with your Microsoft account, Microsoft won’t ask you to enter a security code […]
Windows 10 Fix: “Compressed (zipped) Folder” missing from Send To Menu
July 31, 2016 by No comments »Windows 10 comes with native support for zip files. In File Explorer, select and right-click on the folders or files you want to zip, select “Send To” -> “Compressed (zipped) folder” from the context menu. This will compress your selected folders/files into a single .zip file. However, the “Compressed (zipped) folder” might be missing from […]
3 Ways to Stop Automatic Driver Updates in Windows 10
July 29, 2016 by No comments »While plugging in a new device, Windows 10 automatically downloads and installs the device driver via Windows Update. Every time Windows 10 checks for OS updates, it will also update the device drivers. However, some drivers from Microsoft may not be fully compatible with the device driver you have installed and it might result in […]
3 Ways to Disable Windows Key Shortcuts (Hotkeys) in Windows 10
October 19, 2020 by No comments »Did you ever play a game in full-screen mode and accidentally press the Windows key? This might cause your game to minimize or exit full-screen mode. What to do if the Windows keyboard shortcuts conflict with some software shortcuts? In this tutorial we’ll show you 3 simple ways to disable Windows key shortcuts (hotkeys) in […]
How to Fix “Task Manager is Disabled or Greyed out” in Windows 10
July 27, 2016 by No comments »Unable to access Task Manager by pressing Ctrl+Shift+Esc? When you right-click on the taskbar, you might find that “Task Manager” option has been grayed out: Also when you press the Windows key + R and type taskmgr, you’ll receive the following error message: “Task Manager has been disabled by your administrator.” Task Manager is probably […]
3 Ways to Boot Windows Server 2012 into Safe Mode
July 24, 2016 by No comments »How can I get into Safe Mode on the new Windows operating systems such as Windows 8, Windows 10 and Server 2012? Starting from Windows 8, the system boots very quickly and the time to press F8 key to access Safe Mode is smaller than 200 milliseconds, so it’s almost impossible to enter into the […]
How to Change Windows 10 Login Background to Solid Color
July 21, 2016 by No comments »Rather than seeing a background image at the login screen, you can choose to disable the login screen background and see a single, flat-color background — just as Windows 8 used. Here is a simple registry tweak to turn off background image and change Windows 10 login screen to a custom solid color background. How […]
How to Change Background Image for Windows 10 Login Screen
July 21, 2016 by No comments »Every time you start Windows 10, you’ll be greeted with a lock screen. Once you click or swipe away the lock screen, you’ll get to the login screen where you have to select a user and enter password before accessing the desktop. It’s very easy to change the lock screen background, but Microsoft doesn’t provide […]
Tutorial: How to Restore iPhone from Encrypted iTunes Backup
July 12, 2016 by No comments »Lost your iPhone notes due to accidental deletion? How can I restore SMS messages from a backup previously made by iTunes? Or you need to restore iTunes backup to a new iPhone? In this tutorial we’ll walk you through the steps of restoring iPhone from encrypted iTunes backup. How to Restore iPhone from Encrypted iTunes […]
Recover Forgotten iPhone Backup Password on Windows
July 11, 2016 by No comments »Lost your iPhone backup password? How to unlock your iPhone backup if you forgot the password? The encrypted local backup will be unusable and unreadable without that password. In this tutorial we’ll show you 2 ways to recover forgotten iPhone backup password on Windows 10, 8 or 7. Method 1: Try Possible Passwords The most […]