I was having an issue on my computer lately where I had to frequently restart the Explorer process to get my computer back to work. And that got me thinking of the ways I can do that. Task Manager Right-click the Taskbar and choose Task Manager to open it. Or alternatively, simply press Ctrl+Shift+Esc. Find Windows Explorer in the Process list, and click the Restart button at … [Read more...] about 3 Ways to Restart Explorer Process in Windows 10
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How to Switch Between Windows 10 User Accounts the Easy Way
Windows 10 has the Fast User Switching feature built-in which makes it easy to switch user accounts without having to sign out all the time. If you have a shared computer in your house, it’s a good idea to create a user account for each person. With individual user accounts, each person can keep your files, apps, desktop, and settings the way they want. And there might be … [Read more...] about How to Switch Between Windows 10 User Accounts the Easy Way
How to Change the Default Folder Picture in Windows 10 File Explorer
Windows will automatically pick a folder’s default picture. But if you like to customize File Explorer and make it your own, here is how to set the picture you want. When you have a bunch of photos in a folder Windows chooses the default picture it displays when you have the view set to thumbnail view at Medium or larger. Typically, Windows will choose one of the first four … [Read more...] about How to Change the Default Folder Picture in Windows 10 File Explorer
Microsoft Confirms Windows 10 File Association Bug Introduced By Buggy Patch Tuesday Updates
Earlier this week, some Windows 10 users reported that they were unable to select certain apps as their default choices. The issue was affecting users running the latest Windows 10 October 2018 Update (rollout remains on pause) and the Windows 10 April 2018 Update. Microsoft has now confirmed the latest Windows 10 bug and has said that the company will make the solution … [Read more...] about Microsoft Confirms Windows 10 File Association Bug Introduced By Buggy Patch Tuesday Updates
Microsoft Released Windows 10 Build 17733 Improved Dark Mode File Explorer
Every week marks the launch of a new Windows Insider preview. This week, Microsoft released another Windows 10 Insider preview Build. the Build version is 1733. The Build 1733 does not have much new features to offer. If there is a single thing to mention about the Build, then it is the finalized look of the Dark Mode File Explorer. File Explorer dark mode was first … [Read more...] about Microsoft Released Windows 10 Build 17733 Improved Dark Mode File Explorer
Download File Association Fixer Tool For Windows 10
Are file associations broken on your Windows 10 PC? Are you unable to open a specific file type because of broken file association? Do you get an error while attempting to open a file type? Here is how to fix file associations with File Association Fixer Tool for Windows 10. Broken file associations are usually caused by incompatible programs, viruses, and other malicious … [Read more...] about Download File Association Fixer Tool For Windows 10
How To Stop Windows 10 From Automatically Resetting Apps
Most of the native apps in Windows 10 are set as default apps. For instance, the Edge is the default web browser and PDF reader, and Photos app is the default picture viewer in Windows 10. Like earlier versions, Windows 10 also allows you to change the default apps and programs. You can set your own program or app as the default for certain file types. The problem with … [Read more...] about How To Stop Windows 10 From Automatically Resetting Apps
How To Run The Windows 10 Laptop With Lid Closed
Many of us connect our laptops to large external monitors for better convenience and productivity. After connecting the laptop to an external monitor, users prefer to use an external keyboard and mouse. After connecting the laptop to an external screen and input device, many of us keep the laptop lid open even while using only the second screen (external monitor) as closing … [Read more...] about How To Run The Windows 10 Laptop With Lid Closed
How To Fix Legacy AMD GPU Underscan, Windows 10
My front desk computer in the shop has an Athlon 64 x 2 fitted with a Radeon HD 4550 graphics card, which today is considered a legacy GPU and although drivers are available for Windows 7 and 8, an HDMI connection to the monitor will cause an underscan. That is to say, the desktop won’t fill the entire display and is underscanned by around 15%. When using an HDMI/DVI adapter … [Read more...] about How To Fix Legacy AMD GPU Underscan, Windows 10
Schedule your computer to shut down, restart, sleep with Adios – Shutdown timer for Windows
Not everyone shuts down their computer whenever they are finished with whatever they used it for. It's a good way to lower power consumption and also prevent an unexpected shutdown in case of a blackout (power outage). Maybe you don't want the system running all night, in case you forgot to shut it and fell asleep. Or if you're downloading a large file and you want the … [Read more...] about Schedule your computer to shut down, restart, sleep with Adios – Shutdown timer for Windows