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Disk Cleanup has been one of the most useful tools that Windows has offered to delete temporary and system files to free up space when your device is running low in storage. However, starting with the Windows 10 October 2018 Update (version 1809) , Microsoft is deprecating the feature in favor of Storage sense. Storage sense is a modern take of Disk Cleanup available in the Settings app, which allows Windows 10 to free up space automatically by deleting files you don’t need, such as temporary files and those files in the recycle bin....

This week’s theme is all about our magnificent animal world. When you download this collection you will find a big selection of good quality images that will take your imagination directly to the wild life. Puppies and kitties are present by default, thus you won’t miss their cuteness, but you won’t miss the majestic rhino (part of the megafauna), the colorful and skilled Blue Kingfisher bird, a steady glance from a bald eagle, and lizards among others, either....

If you use a password to sign in to Windows 10 , you should add a PIN for quicker and more secure access to your account. If you’re running Windows 10, you probably sign in using a Microsoft account, but entering a long and complex password can be troublesome, when you can just use a PIN. A PIN is not only shorter and easier authentication method to login, but in many ways it’s more secure than a password....

Most people who has been relying on Windows for many years, it might take some get used to Windows 8′ new Metro style user interface, but one thing that many users are going miss is the Start menu that has been part of the operating system since Windows 95. Now with Windows 8, Microsoft introduced a new menu called the Start Screen, which in my personal opinion is great, all the live tiles with useful information about each individual application, the ability to group set of applications together (for example, for work, entertainment, reading, etc....

On Windows 11 (or 10), Microsoft Defender Antivirus is the default anti-malware solution to protect your computer and data against all sorts of threats, including viruses, spyware, ransomware, rootkits, and other types of malware and hackers. Although the antivirus offers robust real-time protection at the level of most sophisticated anti-malware solutions, sometimes, it can detect some files and applications as threats when you know they are not. However, if this ever happens, the default protection built into Windows 10 (and 11) includes an option to review and allow the file or application on your device....

Although Windows 8.1 is just an update, it might also feel like a new operating system to some users, because Microsoft has added, improved, and relocated many features. One of these changes includes how to personalize the Start screen. Before users needed to go to the PC Settings , but now these settings has been relocated to the Settings menu. This means that to change patterns, background, and accent colors on the Start screen in Windows 8....

To determine if the PC has an NPU on Windows 11, open Task Manager > Performance and check for the NPU chip. You can also check for “Neural processors” in the “Device Manager” to confirm the presence of an NPU. Alternatively, you can check the processor specification page on Intel, AMD, or Qualcomm page to confirm the AI chip support. UPDATED 12/20/2024: On Windows 11, you can quickly check if your computer includes an NPU (Neural Processing Unit) , and in this guide, I’ll outline the steps to complete this process....

Windows 10 20H2, October 2020 Update, is available starting October 20, and if you want to avoid problems the best way to upgrade is to perform a clean installation. An in-place upgrade using Windows Update is usually the recommended method, but when modifying an installation there’s always a chance of errors and other problems, which could result from custom configurations, apps and drivers compatibility issues, and other problems. A clean installation reduces the chances of issues, because you’ll be deleting everything on the hard drive and installing a fresh copy of Windows 10 version 20H2 ....

The Remove Windows AI script removes and disables nearly all AI features on Windows 11. It targets Copilot, Recall, app AI components, and system packages. Also, it includes options to revert changes or block AI components from reinstalling. On Windows 11 , the Remove Windows AI script offers a streamlined way to disable nearly all system-level AI features and remove their underlying components. This guide explains how the script works and how to use it....

Although, Microsoft promised to release the ISO files for each new release of Windows 10, users can only download the bits for build 10041 through Windows Update . The reason could be that Microsoft meant the ISO files will only be available when it releases a new build via the Slow ring. Even though, this should not be a problem, many users may want to make a clean install of the operating system, instead of using the Windows Update process....

To create a backup using wbAdmin with Command Prompt on Windows 10, use the “wbAdmin start backup -backupTarget:G: -include:C: -allCritical -quiet” command. To includes all the drives in the backup, use the “wbAdmin start backup -backupTarget:G: -include:C:,D:,F: -allCritical -quiet” command. Also, to save the backup in the network, use the “wbAdmin start backup -backupTarget:\sharedFolder\folderName -user:username -password:userPassword -include:C: -allCritical -quiet” command. UPDATED 10/22/2023: On Windows 10 , it’s possible to create a full backup of your computer and files with Command Prompt using the wbAdmin tool, and in this tutorial, I’ll walk you through every step....

To create custom snap layouts on Windows 11, open PowerToys > FancyZones , enable and open the editor, click “Create new layout,” choose “Canvas,” design your own layout, and click “Save.” You can start using the custom layout with the “Shift” key and dragging the window into the zone. On Windows 11 , “Snap Layouts” is a feature (part of Snap Assist ) that provides a visual aid for snapping windows on the screen more efficiently by hovering over the maximize button or dragging a window to the top....

On Windows 11 , Storage Spaces is a feature designed to group drives to create a virtual drive with a larger capacity with different protection levels with the ability to extend the size by adding more drives. Storage Spaces offers five types of resiliency options, including “simple” (no resiliency), “two-way mirror,” “three-way mirror,” “parity,” and “dual parity.” This guide will help you to use Storage Spaces to create and manage a parity volume, which, similar to a RAID 5 level, requires at least three drives....

To disable Chrome’s hardware acceleration, Google Chrome > Settings > System and turn off the “Use hardware acceleration when available” toggle switch. You can turn on the toggle switch to re-enable the feature at any time. On Google Chrome , hardware acceleration is a feature that allows the browser to access the device’s graphics card to speed up certain processes, thus improving the overall user experience when surfing the internet on Windows 11 , 10, macOS, or Linux....

A couple of days ago Google unveiled a new way to display search results by integrating Google+ information into the mix, and by now many people may have noticed that their search result look different. Many Googlers may find this feature not really useful for everyday organic search, the results page now looks crowded and, as most online services are doing it today, this new personalized search is enabled by default....

To enable automatic backups for the Registry on Windows 11 (and 10), create the “EnablePeriodicBackup” DWORD in the Registry and set its value to “1,” then create a new task to use the Task Scheduler to run the “RegIdleBackup” task on a periodic schedule. UPDATED 12/17/2024: You can still enable the function to create automatic backups of the Registry on Windows 11 (and 10), and in this guide, I will explain this process....

On Windows 11 build 25295 , you can enable an early preview of Suggested actions settings that allow you to customize the suggestions you will receive when using this feature. For example, by default, when the Suggested actions feature is enabled and you select a specific type of content, the system will provide different quick actions. In the case you select a phone number, the flyout would suggest making the call with Microsoft Teams or other apps....

If you’re a Windows user there is a good chance that you use Google Chrome as your default web browser. Although it’s one of the most popular browsers for its extensibility, speed, and the ability to load web pages correctly, you may have experienced problems trying to access Microsoft websites. When using Google Chrome sometimes you may have noticed that you can’t access websites under the Microsoft domain, such as your Microsoft Account, Windows Store, Xbox and support sites....

On Windows 10, when using a Bluetooth mouse, you probably notice issues, such as stutter, lag, or freeze as you try to move the pointer around. If you step out of your computer, when you come back, you may even notice that the mouse will stop responding entirely. If you’re experiencing any of these connectivity problems using a Bluetooth mouse, it’s likely that your device is equipped with a wireless Bluetooth chip from Intel, and it’s set to save power....

This also means that in the future you to reinstall the operating system, you have to install Windows 8, go to the Store and download the update all over again. The real problem comes after users is upgraded to 8.1 and try to use the Refresh your PC or Remove everything recovery features. They will get the message: “Insert Media: Some files are missing…” and because Windows 8.1 is a new operating system and you don’t have the installation files, users will practically hit a dead end....