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To change the UAC on Windows 10, open Control Panel > System and Security > Change User Account Control settings . Select the appropriate UAC setting, such as “Never notify,” to disable the feature. The options will vary depending on whether you use a Standard or Administrator account. On Windows 10, User Account Control (UAC) is a security feature that blocks apps from making unwanted system changes, helps users to prevent accidental settings changes, and stops malware from getting into your system without your knowledge....

To create a battery report on Windows 10, open Command Prompt (admin) , run the “powercfg /batteryreport” command, and check for the “design capacity” and “full charge capacity.” If the full charge capacity falls between 50 and 40 percent, it’s time to replace the battery. If you find yourself plugging your Windows 10 laptop into a power outlet every couple of hours while working, something is not working correctly....

Firefox now ships with a new privacy feature that block web trackers from collecting data about you when surfing the internet to stop targeting ads as well as malicious activities, and load websites faster. Content Blocking comes enabled by default, and while it’s a great security feature, depending on the level of tracking that you’re using, some websites may not work correctly. However, if Firefox is braking a good-known website, you can quickly whitelist the site to load it correctly....

To disable updates on Windows 10, open Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update , and click “Pause updates.” To turn off Windows 10 automatic updates, open Group Policy > Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows Update , open the “Configure Automatic Updates” policy and disable it. On Windows 11 Home, open the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Registry key, create a “WindowsUpdate” and “AU” keys, and then set the “NoAutoUpdate” DWORD to “1....

To turn off the Xbox Series X, S, or One startup sound, open Settings > General > Volume & audio output. Then open “Additional options” and check the “Mute startup sounds” option to disable the sound at startup. On Xbox Series X, S, and Xbox One, starting with the October 2022 update is possible to disable the sounds the console plays when turned on. The feature won’t improve performance, but it will help you prevent sudden loud audio when playing games in the middle of the night....

Although Windows 11 22H2 won’t be officially available until September 20, you can download the latest Insider preview ISO file using the “Windows Insider Preview Downloads” page or with the “UUP Dump” tool to perform a clean install or an in-place upgrade on a spare computer or virtual machine. “UUP Dump” is a tool that allows you to create a custom Windows 11 ISO file from any public preview. The tool is a collection of other tools and scripts to download the latest builds from the official Microsoft servers and create an unofficial ISO file you can use to install the operating system....

To download the Windows 11 24H2 ISO file after the release of Windows 11 25H2, you have to use the UUP Dump script to download the installation files and create a custom ISO file, which you can then use with the Rufus tool to create a bootable USB installer. UPDATED 10/21/2025: Once Windows 11 25H2 (2025 Update) has been released, you can still download the ISO file for Windows 11 24H2 to perform a clean install of the previous version of the operating system....

Microsoft brings back the redesigned “Open With” dialog on Windows 11 build 25151 , but it’s only available as a hidden feature. The new interface replaces the old design when right-clicking a file and selecting the “Choose another app” option from the “Open with” dialog. The updated interface follows the same style as the rest of Windows 11 with rounded corners and semi-transparent material. In the new interface, you can choose the app to open the file, or you can use the option to search the computer for another app....

Although Windows 11 22H2 became available on September 20 , the new version doesn’t include every feature previously intended for this release, such as tabs for File Explore, Taskbar Overflow, and Suggested actions. The reason is that Microsoft is reserving some of the features to test the first “moment” update scheduled to roll out as a preview in October and then to everyone in November. However, the new features are already available in version 22H2, but they are in a dormant state as they’re not completely ready yet....

Windows 11 build 23521 introduces an option to pin the Widgets dashboard on the screen, and in this guide, you will learn the steps to enable it. Although it’s unclear the reasoning for this change, the development team is testing a new option that allows you to pin the Widgets board on the desktop. The option technically allows the board to stay open while you work on other apps, but the option will keep the dashboard always on the top, meaning apps can’t overlap, and using the board in full-screen mode won’t let you access any of the applications....

To enable Resume on Windows 11, open Settings > Apps > Resume , and turn on “Resume” and “OneDrive.” To disable the feature, open Settings > Apps > Resume , and turn off “Resume.” On Windows 11 , you can enable Resume, and I will show you how in this guide. The Resume feature is a simple integration that allows you to resume documents from your OneDrive account on your computer that you started editing on your iPhone or Android phone....

To enable System Protection on Windows 11, open Settings > System > System Protection , choose the drive and select “Turn on system protection” on the “Configure” page. To enable the feature with commands, open PowerShell (admin) and run the “Enable-ComputerRestore -Drive “C:\”” command. On Windows 11 , you can enable “System Protection” in at least two ways, and in this guide, you will learn how. “System Protection” (also known as “System Restore”) is a feature that you must enable manually to allow Windows 11 to create restore points automatically during specific events (system and driver updates, configuration changes, and app installs) to protect the current setup....

Although Google Chrome includes the open-source Hunspell for checking spelling, if you’re a Windows 10 user, you can now switch to the Windows Spellcheck, which is also available for Microsoft Edge and other Chromium-based browsers. While there’s nothing wrong with the default spell checker on Google Chrome , the Windows Spellcheck supports some extra features, including support for additional languages and dialects, acronyms, improved support for links, and shared custom dictionary....

Many Firefox users got really excited to hear that Mozilla made available a new Firefox (Metro) Nightly version specially designed to take advantage of Windows 8 chromeless UI. But many users are reporting in different websites and in forums that the new Metro style version of Firefox is not working when they trying to launch the Nightly tile from the Start screen, and instead the default version of the browser launches....

On Windows 10, if you’re using Chrome , and you can hear the video audio, but the video shows a green screen, it’s likely that the browser is having problems with hardware acceleration or the graphics driver. If this is happening on your computer, you can troubleshoot and fix this problem in at least three different ways, including disabling hardware acceleration, changing graphics settings on Windows 10 , or updating the graphics driver....

UPDATED 2/19/2025: On Windows 11 , formatting internal or external hard drives is straightforward and essential for various scenarios. When connecting a new hard drive, it’s recommended to erase all data and apply a compatible file system, enabling the operating system to read and write data efficiently. If you’re retiring a storage drive, formatting ensures your files are erased, preventing unauthorized access. Additionally, the ability to format a drive on Windows 11 can help fix errors and other logical issues....

The Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription costs $15 every month, but there is a trick you can use to get up to 36 months for only $180 (or even less), bringing the cost down to $5 per month. This is possible because Microsoft wants to lure users to the service, so the company has a promotion that allows you to bring any prepaid time you have left on Xbox Live Gold to the Game Pass service at the same rate....

UPDATED 9/13/2024: On Windows 10, PowerShell 7.4.5 is the next major refresh of the Microsoft command-line shell and scripting language designed for advanced users and administrators to automate tasks and change settings. Version 7.4.5 was released on November 8, 2021 , and it brings some new improvements, such as support for automatic updates through the Microsoft Update. The ability to update the app is enabled automatically, no matter how you install it, but you can always disable the functionality....

If you require the use of Linux such as Ubuntu , Debian, or Red Hat to do your work from home or office, you no longer need to switch to Windows 10 or the web to connect with your colleagues as Slack now has an native app for Linux. The app is available in beta, but anyone can download and install Slack to access all the same features available with the app on Windows 10, including workspace to chat and collaborate in real-time....

To install WSL on Windows 11, open PowerShell or Command Prompt (admin) , run the “ wsl –install” command, and restart the computer to set up the Windows Subsystem for Linux alongside the Ubuntu Linux distribution. To install WSL with a specific distro, run the “wsl –install -d DISTRO-NAME” command. To install WSL from the Microsoft Store , enable the “Virtual Machine Platform” feature and then download the WSL app from the Store....