On Windows 10, you can add multiple display languages, or change your default language to anything you want to suit your preference for apps, websites, and features like Settings and File Explorer. In this guide , you’ll learn the easy steps to install additional languages, set one as your new default, and change its settings on Windows 10 with the experience available starting with version 1803 (April 2018 Update) ....

On Windows 11 , the Photos app now supports background blur for images, and in this guide, you will learn the steps to use the feature. The background blur feature in the Photos app makes the subject on the photo stand out, similar to the picture taken with your phone using portrait mode. The option is available when editing an image, and it detects the subject and finds the background automatically....

UPDATED 8/4/2023: On the new Outlook app for Windows 11 (and 10), you can change the theme to make the experience a little more personal, and in this guide, you will learn how. Microsoft has introduced a new version of the Outlook app that replaces the Mail and Calendar experience and the classic desktop version of Outlook with a design based on the web experience. However, one of the biggest differences with this version is that the new desktop variant includes offline support, and you can add third-party email services, such as Gmail ....

To change the power button action on Windows 11 (24H2 or higher), open Settings > System > Power , and choose the “Sleep,” “Hibernate,” “Shutdown,” “Display Off,” or “Do Nothing” action in the “Power button controls” settings. On Windows 11 (23H2 and older), open Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power > Choose what the power button does , choose the action, and click “Save changes.” UPDATED 9/24/2024: On Windows 11 , you can choose the exact action when pressing the power button on your laptop or desktop computer, and in this guide, I will explain the steps to complete this configuration....

To change your profile picture on Microsoft Edge, open profile settings, choose “Edit,” click “Change picture,” click the “Change photo” option in your Microsoft account, and upload the new image. UPDATED 1/8/2024: On Microsoft Edge, you can change the profile picture in two ways, and in this guide, you will learn the steps to complete this configuration. On the default browser for Windows 11 or 10, there are two ways to create a profile....

On Windows 10, the chkdsk (Check Disk) is a legacy command-line tool designed to scan the integrity of the file system to repair logical errors with a traditional mechanical hard drive (HDD) or Solid-State Drive (SSD). The tool also works to fix bad sectors if data did not commit correctly or there is a physical problem with the storage. The only caveat using the tool is that you won’t get the scan results when running the chkdsk /r c: command....

If you use an Outlook work account, it’s now possible to add your personal Google Calendar, and even your personal calendar on Outlook.com, to help you better understand your availability when scheduling events at work. In this guide , you’ll learn the steps to add a Google Calendar to your Outlook on the web work account connected to a Microsoft 365 subscription . Add Google Calendar to Outlook web To add Google Calendar account to Outlook web, use these steps:...

To create a Dev Drive on Windows 11, open Settings > System > Storage > Advanced storage settings , click on “Disks & volumes,” click on “Create Dev Drive,” choose “Create new VHD,” click on “Next,” configure the Dev Drive with a minimum of 50GB, click “Create,” select “GPT (GUID Partition Table),” click “Initialize,” configure volume settings, and click on “Format.” It’s also possible to set up a physical hard drive as a Dev Drive....

To delete files older than 30 days on Windows 10, use the “ForFiles” command. The command is: ForFiles /p “C:\path\to\folder” /s /d -30 /c “cmd /c del /q @file” . Change “30” to the number of days you want and the folder path. On Windows 10, you can use Command Prompt and Task Scheduler to automatically delete files older than a certain number of days to free up space and keep your files organized....

AutoPlay is a feature in Microsoft Windows that allows you choose which application to use for different types of media you insert or connect in your computer. There are two methods to disable or turn off AutoPlay in Windows 7. Choose a method and follow the steps: First method, the easy one: 1- Click Start and in the search box “Search programs and files” type “autoplay” and under “Control Panel” title select AutoPlay ....

To turn off File Explorer notifications on Windows 10, open the “Folder Options” settings and clear the “Show sync provider notifications” option. Alternatively, from the Registry, set the “ShowSyncProviderNotifications” key to “1” on the “HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced” path. On Windows 10 , File Explorer is another application that offers notifications to help you discover new features. For example, when a new version of the operating system rolls out, File Explorer may show a banner promoting the changes, and on other occasions, the app may show a banner to promote OneDrive as a backup solution....

To disable Modern Standby on Windows 11 (or 10), open Command Prompt (admin), and run the reg add HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Power /v PlatformAoAcOverride /t REG_DWORD /d 0 command. It’s also possible to complete this configuration through the Registry Editor available on Windows. On Windows 11 (and 10), Modern Standby (S0) is an energy-saving mode that improves battery life and wake-up times on devices. If you must disable it, this guide will show you the steps to complete this configuration....

To turn off the news feed on Widgets, open the dashboard (Windows key + W), click on “Settings,” open the “Show or hide feeds” setting, and turn off “My Feed.” On Windows 11 , you can now remove the news feed from the Widgets board, and in this guide, I’ll outline the steps to complete this process. Although the Widgets experience can provide quick access to information and perform small tasks, it mainly provides curated news from the new MSN news network, which usually only provides marketing-optimized, political, and unwanted content....

Of course that the simplest way to get Windows working is by purchasing a brand new PC. And if you are thinking to do a clean install just because Windows 8 came preinstalled with a bunch of useless utilities, programs, and other crapware, you should consider using the new Windows 8 feature called “Remove everything and reinstall Windows”. This feature will erase everything on your hard drive and it will reinstall a fresh copy of the operating system without the need of going through this process....

If you need to perform a clean installation of Windows 10 , rollback to a previous version because you’re not ready for version 1809 (October 2018 Update) , or your device is having problems with the new version, it’s still possible to download the ISO file for Windows 10 version 1803 to rollback. Typically, when a new version of Windows 10 launches, Microsoft also updates the Media Creation Tool and Update Assistant to upgrade devices to the latest release....

To download the Windows 11 ISO file, open the Microsoft download page, choose the ISO download option, click “Download,” choose language, click “Confirm,” and click “Download” again. You can also use the Media Creation Tool or the Rufus third-party tool. You can download the Windows 11 22H2 ISO file (current release in 2022) in multiple ways, including from the Microsoft support website. Also, you can download the ISO file using the Media Creation Tool....

Although Windows 11 (and 10) allows you to install Linux distributions like Ubuntu, Mint, Kali, and Fedora through the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) or a virtual machine, there are scenarios where a full Linux installation is necessary to utilize the hardware’s full capabilities for optimal performance. If you don’t have a separate device for installing Linux, you can configure your existing system to run both Linux and Windows in a dual-boot setup....

To switch to the dark mode on Windows 11, open Settings > Personalization > Colors and choose the “Dark” option. Another way is to open the “Personalization” settings and choose one of the dark themes to enable the Dark Mode. You can also use the dark high-contrast mode and third-party tool to turn on dark color mode automatically. On Windows 11 , you can enable “Dark Mode” through the “Personalization” settings....

Google is working on a new version of its Chrome web browser that completely overhauls the user interface. The change is expected to arrive with version 58, and it uses new elements part of Material Design Refresh (a.k.a Material Design 2) to updates the look and feel of the browser for all platforms, including for Windows 10, Android, and Mac. In this new interface, you’ll notice that Chrome is using more curves in the elements, such as in tabs and address bar....

Starting with build 20175 available in the Dev Channel, Windows 10 includes a new Disk Management tool inside the Settings app meant to replace the legacy tool to manage disks and volumes. The new “Manage Disks and Volumes” settings page allows you to view all the drives connected to the computer, and you can create, resize, format, and change letters for partitions. In this guide , you’ll learn the steps to enable the new Disk Management tool in the Settings app for the latest preview of Windows 10 ....