Many of us have been saved by tech support at one time or another, their abilities stretching from missing files to malware scares. However, the less experienced the user, the more unpredictable their problems are likely to be. Despite professionals being trained to tackle all manner of issues, there’s no defense against a user that’s […]
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Whether you arrived at Windows 10 through a dedicated upgrade or — in case you were not eligible for a free upgrade from Windows 7, 8, or 8.1 — purchased a shiny new Windows 10 license to upgrade to, eventually you will have to restore or reset Windows 10. There are now a whole host of ways to install Windows 10, and […]
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The Start Menu in Windows has had a storied history. Most users barely thought about its existence until it was taken away in Windows 8. Thankfully, Microsoft came to its senses and brought the beloved method of accessing our stuff in Windows 10, albeit with some pretty serious differences. One of those differences is a […]
Continue ReadingYour Windows 10 laptop touchpad has potential beyond being a poor mouse replacement. We’ll show you how to set it up to use smart touch gestures with up to four fingers. Read the full article: How to Get the Most Out of Your Touchpad in Windows 10 MakeUseOf
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Windows 10 is constantly receiving updates, some big and some small, usually without a hitch. But problems can happen: the download getting stuck, the update refusing to install, or the system being caught up in a restart loop. Error messages for failed updates are rarely helpful, which means it can be hard to find a specific solution. We’ve rounded […]
Continue ReadingOnce a month on Patch Tuesday, Microsoft releases cumulative updates to all Windows users. We’ll show you how to gather information about updates and which Windows Update settings you should be aware of. Read the full article: How to Find Out Every Last Thing About Windows Update MakeUseOf
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