This minHour teaches you how to change the image that displays on the Windows login screen. If you’re using Windows 10, you can change the image by selecting a background for the lock screen and toggling a simple switch. If you’re using Windows 8.1, it’s not possible to change the image for the initial login … Read more
This minHour teaches you four ways to minimize all windows at once when you’re using Windows. Steps Press ⊞ Win+D. The ⊞ Win (Windows) key is near the bottom-left corner of the keyboard. This shortcut quickly hides all open windows and shows the desktop. Press ⊞ Win+M. The ⊞ Win (Windows) key is near the … Read more
Want to change the sound you hear when you boot up your older PC? We’ll show you how to replace the boring startup chime with something more dynamic in Windows 8, 7, and Windows XP. Windows 8, 7, and Vista Startup Sound Download the “Startup Sound Changer” program. This utility is created by Windows enthusiasts, … Read more
In most corporate environments, to accomplish certain tasks inexpensively and quickly, you need a domain. You can configure a Windows Server 2012 R2 server to host a domain, and when the configuration completes, the server is called a domain controller. A domain controller serves many purposes, but is used primarily for user logon management, organization … Read more
This procedure will guide you on upgrading your Windows XP machine to Vista without reformatting. Before Upgrading to Vista Back up your files. Run disk clean up and uninstall unnecessary application. Uninstall your antivirus, spyware protection, and third-party firewalls. Defragment your hard drive. Run the Windows Vista Upgrade Adviser to check if your PC is … Read more
This minHour teaches you how to diagnose and solve common shutdown problems on Windows computers, both by applying general fixes and by troubleshooting specific components of your computer’s software. General Fixes Make sure you don’t have any third-party antivirus programs installed. Any antivirus program other than Windows Defender is technically a third-party program. Having any … Read more
There’s nothing that proclaims ownership of your computer quite like having your name plastered across the login screen. Whether you’ve acquired an old computer and need to update the user name or you’re just bored and in need of a change, here are a couple of the easiest ways to change the registered name on … Read more
Chrome Remote Desktop is a remote desktop app that allows users to remotely control another computer. It is developed by Google and requires Google Chrome with Chrome Remote Desktop as an extension. It’s a good software to have, but if you’re concerned about your privacy and security, or you don’t use it, you may as … Read more
This minHour teaches you how to adjust the sensitivity of your PC’s mouse by changing your Windows mouse properties. Open your Windows Settings. Click Windows Start menu and select Settings. It’s usually at the bottom-left corner of the Start menu. View your Devices. Click Devices. You’ll see this icon near the top of the window. … Read more
This minHour teaches you how to see your current account’s username on a Windows computer. Using the Start Menu Open your computer’s Start menu. The Start menu button looks like four squares in the lower-left corner of your screen. Enter %USERNAME% into the search box. Click the search box on the Start menu, and enter … Read more
Windows 10 has a built-in app store, but it does not have as many apps available as Android. Luckily, there is a way to install Android apps on Windows. To do this, you first have to install a program called BlueStacks, and then install the apps through the program. BlueStacks is designed for games, but … Read more
You can use Windows PowerShell to write and run scripts that help you manage computers from a command line. This minHour will show you how to create scripts using Windows PowerShell on your PC. Steps Open Windows PowerShell ISE as an administrator. Here’s how you can open the app: Press to open the search bar. … Read more
Do you want to create an Instagram ad on your computer? Unfortunately, the “Promote” button on business account posts only works on mobile devices, but you may not have access to one. This minHour teaches you how to create an ad campaign from your web browser on Windows. If you want to promote an existing … Read more
This minHour teaches you how to reset a forgotten Windows password. You can do this by using the default, hidden administrator account, or you can use a password reset or installation disc on Windows Vista or Later if you have one. Opening the Admin Account Restart your computer. Open , click the icon, and then … Read more
This is a quick guide on how to download and install fonts on a Microsoft Windows PC. Steps Search for fonts on the Internet. There are many online font libraries, as well as individual sites that may have a small collection of fonts. Some will charge a flat rate, some will charge a monthly fee, … Read more
Face it-customizing an error message in Windows is cool, whether you’re an application programmer or just someone who wants to prank their co-worker. It doesn’t have to be hard, either. You don’t need to download any tricky software or tinker with system components and risk an actual error. If you want to create a Windows … Read more
While it’s generally not recommended to remove Windows Updates, sometimes they cause performance problems or privacy concerns. Microsoft will generally fix problematic updates in a timely fashion, but you can remove them manually if you’d like. You can remove individual updates using the Programs and Features window, or your can roll back your computer with … Read more
KeyTweak is a computer application that allows you to modify the inputs of keys. This helpful tool can make one key do a different thing than it’s supposed to as well as disable keys- useful changes that are good when a key stops working, when you’d like to disable a key for specific reasons, and … Read more
Microsoft Exchange is a server program that heightens communication efficiency, stability, cost-effectiveness, and protection for businesses. It allows users to link their contacts, calendars, and email inboxes from Windows applications on PC, to browsers, and to their phones. Before running Microsoft Exchange setup for installation, make sure you are using the main account that has … Read more
You use the administrator account of your computer and have friends who make use of other accounts on the same computer. You have installed VirtualBox on the PC. Problem is when your friends’ logon to their respective accounts to use VirtualBox they cannot see the virtual machine profiles that you created in the administrator account. … Read more