This minHour teaches you how to magnify the text, images and other objects on your Windows PC display. If you just want to zoom in on a webpage or photo, you can use an easy keyboard shortcut, your scroll-wheel mouse, or a touch-screen gesture. If you need to zoom in on the entire screen, you … Read more
Windows 10 in S mode will run only apps that you’ve downloaded from the Microsoft Store, which is a feature designed towards security and performance. If you want to run or install an app not from the Microsoft Store, you’ll need to exit this mode. This minHour will teach you how to turn off S … Read more
If your Windows Vista computer stops working unexpectedly due to a system error or virus, or you want to completely wipe the hard drive and restore your computer to its original factory settings, you can reset your computer using any one of several methods. You can either perform a system restore, restore the contents of … Read more
This minHour teaches you different ways to open files on your Windows PC. If you have the app you used to create the file, you can open the file from within the app. You can also browse to the file using the Windows File Explorer or from the Documents folder. Using the Windows File Explorer … Read more
This minHour teaches you how to temporarily remove the Windows activation notifications and watermark from an unactivated version of Windows. You can do this by changing a value in the Services menu, or by editing the Windows Registry. Keep in mind that the only way to permanently remove Windows activation notifications is by activating Windows. … Read more
The Windows taskbar provides quick access to programs and applications running on your computer. It also provides links to the Start menu, notifications area, and the calendar and clock. Some users find it easier to navigate their desktop by positioning the taskbar at the top, left, or right of the screen. Here we will cover … Read more
If you recently upgraded to a new version of Windows, you may have noticed a huge folder called Windows.old on your hard drive. This folder contains a copy of the previous version of Windows in case you need to roll back your upgrade. Windows.old is automatically deleted 10 days after the upgrade (or 28 days … Read more
This minHour teaches you how to use a USB flash drive to install a version of the Windows operating system onto a Windows computer. Using a USB flash drive is useful when your computer doesn’t have a CD drive or when you don’t have an operating system installation disc. Creating the Installation Flash Drive for … Read more
If you want your XAMPP modules (e.g., Apache, PHP, and MySQL) to launch automatically with Windows, you’ll need to add the XAMPP Control Panel to your Startup folder. This minHour teaches you how to make the XAMPP Control Panel start automatically when you boot Windows, and how to select which XAMPP modules open automatically. You … Read more
This minHour article teaches you how to keep Windows up to date using the Windows Update Tool. Though most updates are installed automatically in Windows 10, you can run the update tool to check for new updates and install optional new features. Updating Windows 10 Click the Start button. It’s usually at the bottom-left corner … Read more
Desktop backgrounds are a great way to personalize your Windows environment. You can showcase your favorite movie, music group, or your family. New features even allow you to rotate between different desktop backgrounds to help you switch things up. However, sometimes we go overboard and have way too many files cluttering up our desktop background … Read more
If you’ve forgotten the password to a computer that runs Windows 10, or you simply want to change your password, one of the easiest solutions is to change your password directly from your Windows 10 lock screen. This article will walk you through this process step by step. Reaching the Windows 10 Lock Screen Turn … Read more
This minHour teaches you how to find a Windows activation key on your computer using your computer’s PowerShell application, or by using a third-party app called ProduKey. If, however, you received Windows 10 as a free upgrade from 8 or 7, you will not find a license key. These methods will only work if you … Read more
Do you think someone has been sneaking on your computer? Are you just curious how often you log on? Find out how to see when your computer was accessed below. Steps If you just want the basics, Start > Run or press the Windows Key +R. Then type cmd and press Enter. That will bring … Read more
Want to hide files in a secret locked folder in Windows 10 or 11? Encrypting a folder allows you to lock the folder to anyone who doesn’t have an encryption key. We’ll show you how to encrypt files in Windows 10 or 11 Pro or Enterprise editions in File Manager, and how to use AxCrypt … Read more
Sooner or later, you are bound to start experiencing technical problems. This may include slow shutdown, frequent reboots, blue screen errors, and boot failure amongst others problems. These are often as a result of incomplete software installation and uninstalls, virus infection, improper PC shut down, and software crashes. Once you’ve exhausted all other troubleshooting steps, … Read more
This minHour teaches you how to reallocate RAM as dedicated Video RAM (VRAM) on Windows laptops with integrated Intel graphics. You can use the Registry Editor to change the amount of Dedicated Video RAM on your computer. Checking Your Video RAM Click the Windows Start button. The Windows Start menu has the Windows logo. By … Read more
This minHour teaches you how to give yourself administrator privileges on a Windows computer. In order to do this, the computer in question must currently be logged into an administrator account. If this is the case, you can enable a hidden “Administrator” account that you can then use to give yourself administrator privileges at any … Read more
This minHour teaches you how to stop sharing your files and/or internet connection on your Windows PC. Network File Sharing Press ⊞ Win+S. This opens the Windows search bar. Use this method to prevent other people on your network from accessing the files on your computer. Type control panel. A list of results will appear. … Read more
When it comes to computers, the folder is the backbone of organization. Folders help you separate, label, and move files with ease. Before you can utilize this basic function of a computer, though, you have to know how to create one. Using File Explorer Open File Explorer File Explorer is an application built in to … Read more