There is no doubt that Microsoft eagerly wants to replace the old Control Panel with the new Settings app, but only time will tell when Microsoft will complete migrating all tools and settings from the traditional Control Panel to the Settings app. The Control Panel allows you to access various system and admin tools with […]
Archives for November 2016
How To Use Skype Without An Account
Want to make a voice or video call on Skype but don’t want to create an account? Would you like to start a conversation on Skype without signing in to your account? If answered yes, you will be glad to know that Microsoft now allows you to use Skype without a Microsoft account. In fact, […]
Enable And Customize Virtual Touchpad In Windows 10
In 14965 and later builds of Windows 10, there is a new feature called virtual touchpad. The virtual touchpad is helpful for tablet or touch device users to control the content on the external display without having to connect a physical mouse or touchpad. The built-in virtual touchpad in Windows 10 When enabled, the virtual […]
How To Change Windows 10 Computer Name
If your PC came pre-installed with Windows 10, your PC likely has a weird computer name. As you probably know, one can view computer name by right-clicking on This PC (Computer icon) on desktop or File Explorer and then clicking Properties. It’s important to set a unique name for your computer, especially if your computer […]
Change Registered Owner And Organization Name In Windows 10
Windows 10 displays organization name as well as owner name to which it’s registered to in the About dialog. As you likely know, one can launch the About dialog by typing winver.exe in Start menu or taskbar search box or the Run command box. If a user has not provided the organization name and owner […]
How To Hide Windows Updates In Windows 10
Unlike previous versions of the Windows operating system, Windows 10 offers little control over Windows Updates. With default settings, Windows 10 automatically downloads and installs available updates. While it’s possible to defer and disable Windows Update in Windows 10 Pro, disabling Windows Update is not an easy job in Windows 10 Home. As said before, […]