Category: How-to
How to keep using Windows 10 in a virtual machine after support ends
On October 14, 23025, Microsoft will end support for Windows 10, meaning no more free security updates. Instead of disposing Windows 10, continue to use the system in a VM…
How to turn a USB flash drive into a secure login key for your PC
The extra layer of security you must have!…
Become a Windows 11 Expert: 30 of Our Favorite Tips and Tricks You Need to Know
Customize your Windows 11 experience, learn about the best new features, and squeeze the most out of Microsoft’s superb desktop OS with these hand-picked tips and pointers…
How to Stop Windows Apps From Launching at Startup
Too many startup apps can be a drag on your PC’s performance. Here’s how to prevent apps from automatically starting when you sign into Windows 10 or 11…
Why pay for Windows Pro’s advanced features when you can get them for free?
Some Windows Pro functions are also interesting for users of the Home edition. However, an expensive upgrade is not necessary because free programs offer the same features…
How to disable ‘Save As’ to OneDrive in Microsoft 365 apps
Microsoft 365 apps like Word and Excel offer direct access to OneDrive and SharePoint. If you don’t use OneDrive, you can hide these options…
How to troubleshoot and reset Windows Update
When Windows Update refuses to cooperate, here are three basic troubleshooting steps to take in Windows 10 or 11 to get things back on track…
15 ways to speed up Windows 11
Windows 11 is generally faster than Windows 10, but that doesn’t mean it couldn’t be better. Try these tips to speed up and stabilize your Windows 11 PC…
Is a hacker logged into your Google account? Here’s how to check
Make sure you recognize the devices with active access to your email, photos, and other files…
I made a ‘paranoid PC’ to dodge hackers. Its secret? An obscure Windows feature
Here’s how I set up a privacy- and security-hardened PC for surfing the web, in just a few minutes…
Microsoft Copilot tips: 9 ways to use Copilot right
The free version of Microsoft’s generative AI chatbot is available in a standalone app, in the Edge browser, and on the web…
How to use Gemini AI to write (and rewrite) in Google Docs and Gmail
Help Me Write is the generative AI writing tool built into Google Docs and Gmail. Here’s how to get the most out of it while avoiding its pitfalls…