Rufus is a free and lightweight tool designed to create a bootable USB flash drive to install Windows 10 on your computer. In previous versions, you had to provide the Windows 10 ISO to make a bootable media. However, you can now download the ISO file and prepare the bootable media within the experience, similar to the Microsoft Media Creation Tool . However, unlike the Microsoft solution, Rufus creates a USB installation media and does it faster....

To enable new features in the Windows 11 August 2025 Update (build 26100.4770, KB5062660), use the ViVeTool command-line tool. After extracting the tool, run the command vivetool /enable /id:57048216 in Command Prompt as an administrator. This unlocks features Microsoft is rolling out gradually in version 24H2. The Windows 11 August 2025 Security Update for version 24H2 is rolling out on August 12, 2025, and you can manually enable the new features and improvements....

The Windows 11 September 2025 Update (build 26100.6584, KB5065426) is rolling out for version 24H2 on September 9, 2025, with new features and security fixes. Since Microsoft enables changes gradually, you can manually unlock the new features by installing the update and running the ViVeTool command vivetool /enable /id:57048218 in Command Prompt as an administrator. This gives you access to Recall improvements, Lock screen widgets, File Explorer AI actions, and more....

On Windows 11 , the “Previous Versions” feature allows you to recover files from File Explorer, and in this guide, you will learn how. The “Previous Versions” feature works by creating copies of files (and folders) automatically every time a shadow copy is created manually or automatically, which happens every time a restore point or a File History copy is created. If you want to be able to recover lost or accidentally deleted files, you can enable the feature by setting up File History, System Restore, or Shadow copies....

Microsoft Edge now allows to stop notification requests from websites to reduce distractions while browsing the web. When you browse the internet, many websites can request to enable notifications or access the microphone or camera. Although some of these notifications can be valuable to stay on top of meeting alerts from a calendar service or updates from your media subscriptions, the constant requests can be distracting. As a result, the Chromium version of Microsoft Edge now includes the quiet notification requests feature to help reduce distraction....

To play Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, Battlefield 6, and other modern games on Windows 10, TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot must be enabled as part of the game’s anti-cheat requirements. On UEFI-based systems, you can enable these features through your PC’s firmware settings under the “Security” or “Boot” menu. If your system uses legacy BIOS, you have to convert the drive from MBR to GPT, switch to UEFI mode, and then enable TPM and Secure Boot before launching the game....

On Google Chrome 96 and higher, you can enable the “Windows 11 Style Menus” flag to get a first preview of the new visual improvements that Google is working to match the design of its browser with the design trend of Windows 11 . The new visual update includes rounded corners and new shadow effects for context and other menus. However, at the time of this writing, the menus do not include semi-transparent materials....

The Windows Package Manager (winget) command-line tool includes the “export” and “import” options to create a list of apps installed on your computer to a JSON file, which you can then use to install those apps on a new setup or another device in bulk. On Windows 11 as well as Windows 10 , winget is a tool to save you time and frustration by automating the process of searching, downloading, installing, upgrading, and configuring software on your computer....

Threads is the social network that the Instagram team from Meta has created to compete with Twitter, and in this guide, you will learn how to get started with the platform. Also, Threads doesn’t have all the same equivalent features you will find on Twitter, but things like direct messages and the ability to delete the account without deleting your Instagram account are coming. Whether you’re looking for a Twitter alternative or want to try out Threads, this guide includes the instructions to create and share posts, follow and unfollow accounts, make your account private or public, control notifications, and change settings....

The ability to link Skype with a Microsoft account has been around for quite some time. The link was meant to simplify the sign in process, offer better integration with Outlook to merge your contacts, and now you can even use your Skype ID to sign in to other services , such as Xbox Live, Office , OneDrive , and others. The problem is that even after linking both accounts, you can still access your Skype account using your legacy sign-in information, which is less secure than using a Microsoft account that implements better security and two-factor authentication....

GParted is a Linux-based tool designed to create, delete, copy, resize, move, or label partitions with different file systems, such as ntfs, btrfs, ext2/3/4, f2fs, FAT16/32, hfs/hfs+, linux-swap, luks, lvm2 pv, nilfs2, reiserfs/4, udf, ufs, and xfs. Although Windows 10 includes its own partition manager that should be enough for most users, it lacks of some essential features, such as the ability to move partitions, which can come in handy when managing multiple partitions on a single drive....

Alright, you got your new Microsoft Band , no smartwatch, and now you’re eager to get started. But before you can actually start tracking your fitness activities with the wristband, you have to pair the device with your phone (Windows Phone, iPhone, or Android). The first thing you have to do after purchasing the Microsoft Band, is to install Microsoft Health app in your Windows Phone , iPhone , and Android ....

On Windows 10, the ability to put a computer to hibernate and sleep are great features to resume where you left off quickly and save battery. However, using these features can also cause the system to constantly wake up automatically at night or when you’re not using it. The system uses multiple power states, including sleep, hibernation, and hybrid. When you use any of these features, even though the computer isn’t functioning, it’s still able to wake up automatically to perform scheduled tasks, and peripherals (such as network card, mouse, keyboard, and others) can also switch the power state to fully functional....

To remove the Home page on Settings, open Group Policy > Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Control Panel , open “Settings Page Visibility,” check “Enabled,” set visibility to “hide:home,” and apply settings. To hide the Settings Home page with the Registry, open the “Explorer” key inside the “HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE,” create a “String Value” with the “SettingsPageVisibility” name and set it to “hide:home,” and restart the PC. On Windows 11 23H2 (and later versions), the Settings app includes a “Home” page with interactive cards, and you can always remove it if you prefer a more traditional experience....

To change the PC name on Windows 11, open Settings > System > About , click “Rename this PC,” confirm a new computer name, and restart the computer. On Command Prompt (admin), run the “hostname” command to check the current name and run the “WMIC computersystem where caption=’CURRENT-PC-NAME’ rename ‘NEWPCNAME’” to rename the device, and restart. Alternatively, you can use Nearby Sharing settings, Control Panel, and PowerShell to rename your PC on Windows 11....

To reset the Ethernet adapter on Windows 11, open Settings > Network & internet > Advanced network settings > Network reset and click “Reset now.” This reinstalls the adapter driver, resets Winsock, and restores default networking settings to fix most wired connectivity issues. After the reset, you may need to re-enter Wi-Fi passwords or reconfigure VPN software. On Windows 11 , you may occasionally lose internet or local network access and see errors like “Limited access” or “Unidentified Network....

“Dynamic lock” is a feature included in Windows 10 that locks your device when you step away from your desk, adding another layer of security, and it’s straightforward to set up. The feature is internally known as “Windows Goodbye,” and it automatically locks your desktop computer, laptop, or tablet when you step away based on the proximity of a Bluetooth-paired device, such as your phone or wearable. When enabled, if your Bluetooth device isn’t near your computer, Windows 10 will wait 30 seconds and then it will turn off the screen and lock the device....

To share files on Windows 11, open File Explorer , select the file or folder, and click “Share.” Then, select the sharing method, including email, Nearby Share, or application, and continue with the on-screen directions. To share files over the network, open the file or folder “Advanced Sharing” settings, enable sharing, and set the permissions. It’s also possible to configure network file sharing without a password on Windows 11. If you want to share a file or folder stored in the cloud, you can use the OneDrive file-sharing option from File Explorer or from your OneDrive web account....

According to the company , Threads is a new social media platform for sharing text updates and engaging in public conversations. Essentially, this is another Twitter since it describes everything that Twitter does. Although Threads is similar to Twitter, Threads doesn’t have a website. Instead, to access the service, you have to install the dedicated app available through the Google Play Store for Android devices and Apple AppStore for iPhone devices....

On Windows 10, sharing a folder in the network is a great way to share files with other users instead of emailing files back and forth or using a USB flash drive. However, the day may come when you need to stop sharing a folder for various reasons. Whatever the situation, Windows 10 includes at least three ways to quickly stop sharing folders using File Explorer, Computer Management, and Command Prompt....