A PC user recently asked us what’s the Windows10Upgrade folder located at the root of the Windows 10 installation folder and is it safe to delete it. What is Windows10Upgrade folder? Well, the Windows10Upgrade folder is not created when you install the Windows 10 operating system. Rather, it is created when you install and use […]
How To Change Laptop Lid Open Action In Windows 10
On most modern laptops, you don’t need to press the power button to turn them on. They automatically turn on upon opening the lid (built-in display). The feature makes sense as it helps you avoid manually pressing the power button to turn on the laptop. Besides that, it makes turning on the laptop a bit […]
3 Ways To Check Version Number Of Apps & Programs In Windows 10
When you want to troubleshoot an installed program or want to send feedback on an app installed from the Store, you might want to know the version of the app/program. The following are the three easy methods to know the version number of apps installed from Store as well classic programs installed outside the Store. […]
What Is Two Blue Arrows Icon On Files & Folders In Windows 10
Windows 10 operating system adds overlays on icons to indicate many things. For example, a single arrow overlay on icons indicates that they are file/folder/program shortcuts. Likewise, blue and yellow shield overlay on program icons indicates that programs require administrative rights to run. If two blue arrow icons are (pointing to each other) appearing on […]
2 Ways To Manually Restore Last Session In Google Chrome
All web browsers support session restore functionality, and Google Chrome is no exception. Google Chrome saves some information like open tabs and windows, the size of each window, and its position on the screen. If you have configured the Chrome browser to restore the last session upon launching the browser automatically, it automatically restores the […]
4 Ways To Format Drives In Windows 10
There are multiple ways to format a drive in Windows 10. You can format a drive either from File Explorer, Disk Management, Command Prompt, or PowerShell. Like earlier versions, Windows 10 also supports two types of formats: quick format and full. Quick vs full format The quick format, as its name indicates, completes the format […]
How To View Hidden System Files In Windows 10
The File Explorer in Windows 10 doesn’t show all files by default. The File Explorer hides many of the system files (operating system files) with default settings. For instance, the desktop.ini, hiberfile.sys, and pagefile.sys are hidden by default. While hiding operating system files is a good idea to make sure that users don’t delete them […]
How To Delete Pagefile.sys In Windows 10
PC users often ask what’s the purpose of the huge pagefile.sys file located at the root of the Windows installation drive and if it’s possible to delete it. To start with, page files work as a physical extension of RAM. Windows 10 moves infrequently or least used memory pages from the physical RAM to page […]
How To Turn On Tab Freeze To Reduce Chrome Memory Usage
Hundreds of millions of computer and smartphone users are using the Google Chrome browser because it’s fast, offers intuitive user interface, and has thousands of apps and extensions. Most Chrome users are happy with the browser. However, some users often complain about excessive resource usage by Chrome. The team behind Chrome has taken several measures […]
How To Change External Monitor Brightness In Windows 10
Windows 10 offers multiple options and settings to change the default settings of the second monitor. For instance, you can change the second monitor resolution with ease. However, there is no option to change the screen brightness of the second or third monitor connected to your laptop. If you are on a multi-monitor setup, you […]
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