Tired of browsing through long paths? There is a way you can map a drive letter to a long path. This will save a lot of time with frequently accessed folders. For example, you can map a long path like D:DocumentsJohnLetters to the drive letter X. Thru Command Prompt Open a command prompt window. On … Read more
Windows Explorer, also known as the Windows Shell, is the graphical user interface (GUI) that renders the Windows Explorer file manager, desktop icons, taskbar, task switcher, and a few other elements.. When Windows Explorer becomes unresponsive and freezes, it’s often necessary to restart it—aside from waiting it out, which will often not work. While restarting … Read more
This minHour teaches you how to clear the Windows Run app’s command history in Windows 10, 8, and 7. Windows 10 Open the Start menu. Click the Start button (Windows logo) at the bottom-left corner of your screen or press the ⊞ Win keyboard key. Search for regedit in the search box. This will bring … Read more
A Windows Product Key is a unique key that comes with a purchase of Microsoft software. It can be used to help identify, install, and even potentially restore the software to your PC or Mac if you purchased a Microsoft product previously. Windows 10 uses a digital license that is tied to your Microsoft account. … Read more
This minHour teaches you how to upgrade your Windows 7 PC to Windows 8 using a DVD or by downloading the Microsoft Upgrade Assistant Tool. Using a Windows 8 DVD Insert the Windows 8 DVD into your Windows 7 PC. After a few moments, you should see a blue “Windows 8 Setup” window. If you … Read more
DirectX is Microsoft’s name for a family of application programming interfaces designed to speak to multimedia programs, such as music and video players. The DirectX family includes Direct3d, DirectMusic and DirectPlay and the “X” stands in for the name of the individual program. In addition to applications in the Windows operating system, Microsoft also uses … Read more
Autorun is a feature of Windows in which a predetermined action is taken when certain types of media such as a CD, DVD, or USB flash drive is inserted in a computer. Most commonly, autorun will launch or install a new program on the media. Disabling Autorun in Windows will help prevent accidental installation of … Read more
Microsoft Virtual PC allows you to use more than one operating system at once on a Windows PC. This is a great way to keep the computer’s main operating system (the “host”) safe. There are also many other uses. Steps Download Microsoft Virtual PC off Microsoft’s website[1]. Install the program. Note: You must be running … Read more
This article will show you how to clear Microsoft calculator using a keyboard shortcut. Hit the delete key to clear Microsoft calculator without having to use your mouse. Use the “Delete” key to delete the last entry. Pressing Delete leaves the rest of the calculation intact. Now the calculation is ready for a new entry … Read more
Prior to uninstalling PostgreSQL, you may need to review the installation procedure you performed and the related programs that are listed in “Add or Remove Programs” (For Windows XP SP3), Uninstall or change a program (for Windows Vista/7 Operating System), such as the pgAgent 3.0.1 or the MS Visual C++ 2008/2005. Read more details below. … Read more
MEGA Sync Client allows you to access, manage, and sync your files from your Windows desktop with your MEGA cloud drive. With the desktop app, you don’t need to use your web browser, navigate through your files online, and manually upload or download your files. The syncing of your files between your desktop and the … Read more
Although Windows 10 is no longer the newest version of Windows software, you may still want to run Windows 10. This wikiHow article will show you how to update to the latest version of Windows 10. Note: Security patches are supplied automatically at an ongoing rate via Windows Update. Eventually, old versions are discontinued in … Read more
When you cascade your open windows in Windows 10 or 8, each window’s title bar is visible, making it a cinch to find and navigate open apps. Windows 11 no longer has a cascade feature—its nearest equivalent is Snap Layouts, which lets you view your open windows in a custom layout. This minHour article will … Read more
This minHour teaches you how to set a Windows 10 application to always run as an Administrator. You must be logged in as an administrator to make this change. Applications in the Windows (Start) Menu Click the menu. It’s usually at the bottom-left corner of the screen. Right-click the application you want to always run as … Read more
Rainmeter is a desktop customization tool for Windows. You can completely change the “look and feel” of your desktop with Rainmeter. However, there is a short learning curve. This article will help you get started. Installing Rainmeter Download Rainmeter from https://www.rainmeter.net/. The Rainmeter application is simple enough to install. Just keep pressing “Next” when in … Read more
This minHour teaches you how to restore a previous version of your Windows computer’s operation. Keep in mind that you will need to have a restore point on your computer in order to use System Restore. If you want to restore a Mac, you’ll instead use Time Machine. Creating a Restore Point Open Start. Click … Read more
Have you downloaded a game, or a software and you can’t open it. Have you notice .iso on the end or the filename? This article will show you how. Get started at step number one below. Steps Download UltraISO at http://www.ezbsystems.com/ultraiso then install it. If you already have it, then move on to the next … Read more
This minHour teaches you how to create your own FTP server on a Windows 10 PC. As of the release of High Sierra, macOS no longer comes with FTP support. Installing the Software Press ⊞ Win+X on the keyboard. A black or gray menu will appear. Click Apps and Features. It’s at the top of … Read more
So you just bought a laptop with Windows Vista (or Windows 7) installed, and you hate Vista, one of your programs doesn’t work, or you just miss Windows XP. Here’s what you do to get back that old operating system that you miss so much. Steps Consider if you really want to downgrade. The most … Read more
Ditto is a free extension to your default Windows clipboard that saves the things you copy for later use. This minHour will show you how to install and use Ditto on your Windows computer, as well as how to use it to extend your clipboard. Steps Go to https://ditto-cp.sourceforge.io/. You can use any web browser … Read more