On macOS, users can simply select an image and hit the spacebar key to get a quick look without having to open the file using an application. Unfortunately, this isn’t not a feature available on Windows 10 , but there’s an app that you can install to get the same experience. The Microsoft Store app is called QuickLook , and just like the macOS feature, it offers a way to open a quick preview of an image in File Explorer....
To install KB5031455 and KB5027397 for Windows 11, open Settings > Windows Update, turn on the “Get the latest updates as soon as they’re available” option, click “Check for updates,” and “Restart now.” To download and install the KB5031455 package manually, open the Microsoft Update Catalog website, download the update, and double-click the file to install. UPDATED 11/4/2023: On Windows 11, you can now install the October 31, 2023 update (KB5031455) to enable the new features and improvements part of version 23H2 on your computer....
Zorin OS is a Windows-friendly Linux alternative for hardware that doesn’t support Windows 11. It looks familiar, runs well on older hardware, and includes built-in tools to ease the transition. You can install it by creating a USB installer, backing up your files, and performing a clean setup. Zorin OS is a suitable alternative for those Windows 10 devices that are not compatible with Windows 11 , and in this guide, I’ll share with you the most important details and the process to upgrade your computer to this flavor of Linux....
On Windows 11 , you can preview files and images without having to open them with their corresponding app, and in this guide, you will learn how. If you ever use macOS, you know you can select a file and press the “spacebar” key to preview it, but this is not a feature on Windows 11. However, you can add a similar feature using the Peek tool available with PowerToys....
To remove the File Explorer Gallery on Windows 11 from the Registry key “CLSID,” create the “{e88865ea-0e1c-4e20-9aa6-edcd0212c87c}” key, then create a “System.IsPinnedToNamespaceTree” DWORD, and set it to “0.” On Windows 11 , you can remove the Gallery page from File Explorer, and in this guide, I will show you the steps to complete this configuration. “Gallery” is a new page that Microsoft introduced in File Explorer as part of the Windows 11 23H2 release....
As you probably already know, Microsoft has removed temporarily the Windows RT 8.1 update from the Windows Store due an undisclosed issue that is affecting a limited number of users. Basically this is the reason many users are not able to find the update in the Store. Now the software giant hasn’t officially stated which was the real problem that made them pull out the new bits, but if you tried to update your Surface RT to Windows RT 8....
To reset Windows 10 keeping files, open Settings > Update & Security > Recovery , click “Get started” for “Reset this PC,” choose “Keep my files,” select the “cloud” or “local” reinstall, click “Next,” and “Reset.” Although you can keep your files while resetting Windows 10, the process will delete settings and apps because that’s one of the points of resetting, since these elements could be causing problems. UPDATED 12/5/2024: If your device isn’t working correctly, it’s performing slower than usual, or you’re experiencing problems with battery life or apps, resetting it to the factory default settings may help you resolve these issues....
To see what’s taking up space on Windows 10, open Settings > Storage , click “Show more categories,” and review the storage usage. You can also use the WinDirStat app, which scans your computer and shows exactly what files are taking up the most space. UPDATED 10/29/2024: On Windows 10 , when your computer’s hard drive begins to fill up, the system offers built-in tools to help you analyze and manage storage from the Settings app....
On Windows 10, if you have multiple output and input devices, you can decide which one each app should use by default. For instance, you can set an app to use the built-in microphone in a webcam and another to use the standalone microphone. Or you can set a particular app to output sound on the main speakers, and another through the headphones. Whatever the reason it might be, Windows 10 allows you to change the default output and input settings from the Advanced sound options page....
If you use your Xbox One on a regular basis, it makes no sense to have to find the remote controls to turn on your TV and audio receiver before you can start playing your favorite game or watching TV shows. Thankfully, Xbox One is equipped to handle turning on your TV and audio receiver on your behalf automatically when you turn on the console. You only need to know where to find the settings....
On Windows 10, you’ve always been able to copy text and images to the clipboard and paste content on virtually any application, but it’s been a very limited experience. However, the ability to sync your content is not enabled by default. If you want to access your clipboard history across devices, you must enable the option manually in the new Clipboard settings page. In this guide , you’ll learn the steps to sync your clipboard history across all your computers connected with the same Microsoft account....
To upgrade to Windows 11 from 10, open Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update , and click “Download and install.” Another way to upgrade is to download the Windows 11 ISO , open it in File Explorer , run Setup.exe , click “Next,” click “Accept,” and click “Install.” You can also download “Installation Assistant,” launch the tool, and click “Accept and install” to upgrade. Alternatively, you can enroll your computer in the Insider program to upgrade to Windows 11....
UPDATED 11/13: Windows 10 version 1809 (October 2018 Update) is available starting October 13, and while the best method to upgrade is to wait until you get it through Windows Update automatically, you can upgrade manually as soon as it’s available, and in this video tutorial, you’ll learn how to do it. To upgrade to the October 2018 Update skipping the queue, you can use the Media Creation Tool to perform an in-place upgrade, which is virtually the same as using Windows Update or Update Assistant, and during the process, your files, apps, and settings will not be affected....
To recover files with Robocopy on Windows 11 (or 10), open Command Prompt (admin) and run the robocopy “X:\source-path\folder” “C:\destination-path\folder” /MIR /R:0 /W:0 to mirror file structure and skip corrupted files. On Windows, you can use the “Robocopy” tool to recover files from a failing hard drive, and in this guide, I will outline the steps to complete this process. When a hard drive starts showing failing signs and data corruption appears, we tend to replace it, reinstall Windows 11 (or 10), and we hope that we can “copy and paste” our personal files from failing to the new drive, but it’s not always that easy....
On Windows 10, the ability to view all the installed apps using PowerShell can come in handy in many situations. However, perhaps the best use scenario is when you have to uninstall a Microsoft Store app that you can’t remove from Settings, and you want to find out its internal name to force the uninstall using PowerShell . Whatever the reason might be, there are many ways to use PowerShell to generate a list of apps installed on Windows 10 ....
To zip (compress) files, open PowerShell (admin) and run the Compress-Archive -Path C:\SOURCE\FILES* -CompressionLevel Optimal -DestinationPath C:\DESTINATION\ZIPPEDFILE.zip command. To unzip (extract) files, open PowerShell (admin) and run the Expand-Archive -Path C:\SOURCE\ZIPPED.zip -DestinationPath C:\DESTINATION\UNZIP command. You can also use PowerShell to add more files to the archival format or change the compression ratio. On Windows 10 (or 11), you can use a zip file to package and compress files and folders for easier sharing or to store files that you don’t use frequently....
I decided to write this article because, there are still many people that don’t realize that if they are using Windows 7 Home Premium, Ultimate, Professional or Enterprise, they don’t just have the most powerful operating system today, but they also have Windows 7 Media Center (MCE) , and this feature in Windows is frequently ignore. Media Center is a powerful piece of Microsoft software, very stable, that enables you to convert your computer screen or TV into an entertainment hub; where you are able to stream and enjoy, in a whole different way, your music, videos, movies, watch and record live TV (With the addition of TV tuner cards), Internet TV for free, Netflix; etc....
May has just arrived and so the new free games for Xbox Live Gold members. For the month of May, Microsoft is making available three games as part of the Games with Gold program. Including Castleford: Definitive Edition, Pool Nation FX, Mafia II, and F1 2013. Through the month of May, Xbox One owners with an Xbox Live Gold membership can download CastleStorm: Definitive Edition ($14.99 value) and Pool Nation FX ($13....
Microsoft has confirmed that update KB4524244 is causing issues for a number of devices, and as a result, the company is removing the update to prevent further problems. KB4524244 was available for Windows 10 version 1607, 1703, 1709, 1803, 1809, 1903 and 1909 as a standalone security update, as part of the February Patch Tuesday rollout , but shortly after the release users have been reporting problems trying to start certain computer brands (such as HP)....
For those happy families who were enjoying Xbox Live Family Gold pack, the days of paying only $99 per year for an Xbox subscription are counted. That’s right, Microsoft has reportedly discontinued its family gold pack to get all the Xbox benefits (online gaming and the rights to use the Xbox apps). Current members will be able to take advantage of the service until it expires, but for new families trying to get a subscription will have to opt to get a $59....
