2018-10-08 08:00
In the April 2018 Update of Windows 10, Microsoft deprecated (removed) the Homegroup feature. I call this out not because I liked this feature personally, but it was a semi-large featu… Read More
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This blog is for users of the Microsoft Windows Operating System, it contains tips, tricks and secrets for both beginner and expert users.
2018-10-06 01:00
As of a few days ago, Microsoft has started deploying the Windows 10 October 2018 Update (aka version 1809). This is part of a regular feature roll-out that the company does about ever… Read More
2018-05-03 02:56
Microsoft is making the Windows 10 Spring Creators Update [version 1803] available for download as of 4/30/2018. This update contains the latest Windows operating system features, impr… Read More
2018-01-15 09:00
In any organization, it is important to lock the computer when the user leaves it, this will prevent someone from abusing someone else’s network security access. By pressing the W… Read More
2018-01-13 05:07
If you are a Windows PowerShell scripter, then you might be excited about Microsoft announcing the release of PowerShell Core 6.0. For the first time in the scripting language’s… Read More
2018-01-09 05:27
You have probably already heard about the Meltdown and Spectre flaws in the Intel CPUs. The flaw has existed in the chips since 1995. This flaw also effects any OS that… Read More
2018-01-08 09:00
If you travel domestically or internationally with you Windows 10 computer. There are features and apps in the operating system that can be leveraged to make it easier being away from home o… Read More
2018-01-01 09:00
If you have a lot of windows open on the desktop and want to quickly bring them under control. Right-click the Taskbar and select:
Cascade windows (cascades stacks open windows)
Show windo… Read More
2017-12-25 09:00
One of the latest internet threats is some sites (legitimate and illegitimate) are Cryto-Mining Bitcoin (and possibly other crypto-currencies) in people's browser.
Some group… Read More
2017-12-17 04:43
Check out the new edition of my book called "Power User Guide: Windows 10 Secrets (2018 Edition): The Ultimate Windows Tips and Tricks Guide for Everyone".
It is now available f… Read More
2017-12-11 09:00
There are two ways to utilize the app window Snap feature:
The first way, is with the mouse, by grabbing the title bar of any application window and moving it to the extreme left or right s… Read More
2017-12-04 09:00
Have you been hearing all the hype about the Windows Mixed Reality headset? This is not a review of a single headset, but an overview the technology and what you need to know to get st… Read More
2017-11-29 09:00
If you're a Microsoft Windows IT professional and support Windows 10, then you should spend 5 minutes to watch this video. This will explain the changes that are being made to Windows Updat… Read More
2017-11-27 16:00
If you use Microsoft Edge, and want to change the default search engine (which is the Bing search engine). Follow the instructions below:
Open Microsoft Edge, and go to the sear… Read More
2017-11-25 21:59
On October 17, 2017, Microsoft released the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update. The video below from Microsoft gives an overview of the new features that are included in this update to the Oper… Read More
2017-11-24 19:56
Below is a list of taskbar keyboard shortcuts that work in Windows 10 (and previous versions of the operating system, such as Window 7 or even earlier):
Shift + Click a taskbar icon &ndash&hell…Read More
2017-01-02 09:00
Need to do some basic network exploration, use the one-liners below to see what device are on your network (Note: only setup for Class C, IPv4 networks).
Example 1: Less Detail
0..255|%{$a=… Read More
2016-12-19 09:00
Looking for PowerShell equivalents for older console network commands such as PING. The PING command is used for checking connectivity and to measure network latency between two devices.
Po… Read More
2016-12-12 09:00
Warning: Use this trick at your own risk, uninstalling the wrong hot fixes on your system can cause problems.
There are several ways to find the hotfixes from the GUI tools on your system… Read More
2016-12-07 04:49
Looking for PowerShell equivalents for older console network commands such as IPCONFIG. The IPCONFIG command is used for displaying IP address information (including the subnet mask, and gat… Read More
2016-04-23 12:30
If you have not heard, Microsoft is releasing a free Windows 10's Anniversary Update. This upgrade is supposed to be available in July of this year. This is not a small update, it'… Read More
2016-03-19 18:53
In a previous article I talked about a software tool for troubleshooting problems with a wireless network signal. This article focuses on the antenna and related technologies. I… Read More
2016-03-19 18:53
Have a WiFi network and not sure why you're not getting a good signal from the wireless access point (WAP) or router? There could be several possible problems, for example:
The WiFi d… Read More
2016-03-19 18:53
WinKey + X: Displays
the Power User menu, which grants quick access to administrator functions and tools such as the command
prompt, computer management console, and more.
Note: To add (o… Read More
2016-03-19 18:53
Did you know you can change the File Explorer's (formerly known as Windows Explorer) default behavior of opening the Libraries folder? Its just of matter of changing the shor… Read More
2015-10-08 14:00
This how-to video explains the Windows Hello feature, which offers a fast, secure, and password-free way to log in to Windows 10.
Note: the hardware on your computer needs to be supported b… Read More
2015-10-07 03:58
In this video you'll learn about Windows 10 and its Xbox integration with the console and the Xbox Live community.
Some of the tips that are covered are:
Stream your Xbox games to your PC… Read More
2015-10-01 14:10
This Windows 10 how-to video shows quick productivity tip for:
Start Menu
Action Center
Windows Store
Search in the taskbar
Cortana Read More
2015-09-27 03:12
I wanted to post some information about my new Windows 10 book that is now available for purchase. Below is all the details and links to the new book.
This is the forth book that I have pu… Read More
2015-09-22 00:24
The Windows Store is Microsoft's one-stop shop for all things Windows apps and media. The store offers free and paid apps, games, movies, TV shows, and the latest music.
This feature firs… Read More
2015-09-19 07:17
The Microsoft Edge browser, is the company's replacement for Internet Explorer. The Edge browser gets rid of a lot of legacy technologies that IE was hindered with. Microsoft had t… Read More
2015-09-16 14:17
Microsoft OneDrive is a built-in cloud storage service in Windows 10. This is a great feature if you want to store your files in the cloud so they’re accessible from a mobile device o… Read More
2015-09-14 13:54
Windows 10 has a new Start menu. If you used Windows 8 before all the concepts are similar just a little different, but you might learn something you didn't know. If you're a Windows 7 use… Read More
2015-09-06 16:33
One of the new features built-in to Windows 10 is called Cortana. This is Microsoft's digital personal assistant technology, similar to Apple's Siri or Google’s Google Now. … Read More
2015-08-01 00:01
When Microsoft releases a new version of Windows it can sometime take days or weeks before the users can receive the ability to get the update. This is because the company's servers are gett… Read More
2015-06-11 04:36
In a previous article, I talked about the Windows 10 Download Notifier for Windows 7 and 8.1. This application runs in the notification area in the taskbar, and performs two… Read More
2015-06-08 14:17
If you take advantage of the free upgrade to Windows 10 from Windows 7 or 8.1. This offer will be available after July 29, 2015, and will only be good for one year after that date. Mic… Read More
2015-06-04 13:39
Sometimes an application will create a file that has an "illegal" file name (that is, a name that's reserved by the operating system, such as CON, COM1, AUX, LPT1 or PRN). If this happens, y… Read More
2015-06-02 02:16
It seems like most people tried to bypass Windows 8 because the user interface was too dramatically different. Personally, I was a fan of the new interface, but I think I was in the min… Read More
2015-02-16 18:59
Microsoft Image Composite Editor (aka ICE) was one of the best free image stitching programs that I was aware of. For those not familiar with image stitching programs, they allow you t… Read More
2014-04-11 22:31
It seems like everyone (online and offline) is talking about the "Heartbleed" SSL bug. To over simplify how it works, a malicious user or program can make a call to a remote server and… Read More
2014-04-07 08:00
Note: This tool requires an understanding of IPv4 networking to utilize it.
If you have a small home or business network, and need a way to find all the devices that are attached to it, then… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Quick Access folders
The File Explorer has a new feature called ‘Quick Access’ list. This feature allows the user to pin their favorite folders to the top of the list for quick… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Microsoft has just released a new and very handy screen capture application, it's called Microsoft Snip. The app allows you to capture any window or area of your screen.
You can then annota… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
One of Cortana's many features is that you can use it to perform quick calculations, such as:
How many ounces are in a pound?
What’s the square root of 578?
1 USD to CAD (or 1 US Dol… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
In this Windows 10 how-to video, it explains how to get help from the operating system using the search box and Cortana Read More
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