Add a Shutdown Timer to the Desktop
A shutdown timer allows you to delay the shutdown of your computer in the event that you need to leave it on while it completes a particular function. Read more...
Windows 10 Tutorials
Using the Task Scheduler
This guide looks at how the new scheduler works and how we can modify its use. Read more...
Installation and Restore Windows 10
When Windows 10 first launched into its "free for a year" offer, there were plenty of horror stories of people getting unstable systems after upgrading from Windows 7 and Windows 8.1, or from people who couldn't get the new OS installed at all. Read more...
Manage Disk Partitions in Windows 10
Disk partitioning is the creation of one or more separate regions on a PC hard disk (hard drive) and all modern drives need at least one partition to begin storing files. Read more...
Connecting and Managing Your Desktop and Devices
One of the biggest stories about Windows 10 has been a long time coming. The early promise was that the operating system would provide a consistent look and feel across all your computers and devices. Read more...
Working on Dual Monitors
With a second monitor and the required connectors on your PC, setting up Windows 10 to display over two screens is easier than ever. Read more...
Limiting Data Usage when Tethering
If you are out and about with your Windows 10 laptop and need access to the Internet, you have the option of connecting through your smartphone, using a tethered connection. Read more...
Power management on desktop systems
Power-management features in Windows 10 can be broadly divided into two groups. Features in the first group apply universally to all Windows devices, even those that are permanently tethered to AC power. Read more...
Securing Your Computer
In this tutorial, we focus on the tools and techniques you can use in Windows 10 to make sure your computer is as secure as possible for you and your family. Read more...
Remote Desktop
Remote Assistance is the Windows Remote Desktop feature, and this is much more common in the workplace. It needs to be activated on each PC. Read more...
Backing Up Your Files with File History
Creating a robust system isn't just about creating a backup image of Windows 10. Your PC would be pretty useless if all your files were lost, so having a reliable file backup routine is essential. Read more...
Windows 10 Networking Essentials
Before you can connect to the internet or a local area network, your Windows 10 device needs a network adapter, properly installed with working drivers. Read more...
Removing Malware from a PC
Sometimes you will need manual file access to a PC to remove malware. This is because the "fix" might come in the form of detailed instructions from a security website. Read more...
Troubleshooting Update problems
In our experience, Windows Update is generally reliable, but problems can and do occur. These problems fall into a handful of categories: updates that cause stability problems. Read more...
User Account Management
You might have noticed a common theme running through the section on Windows security in this tutorial. Read more...
