With Windows 10, Microsoft ships its brand-new web browser called Microsoft Edge. The UWP version of the web browser is developed from scratch and miles ahead of the old Internet Explorer in every department. Although Microsoft Edge is better than Internet Explorer and is at par with the browser market leader Chrome, it could not […]
4 Ways To Always Run Programs As An Administrator In Windows 10
Most of the classic desktop programs out there don’t need administrator rights to run. However, programs that are designed for advanced operations require administrative privileges to run. The popular Macrium Reflect program cannot be run without administrator rights, for example. Upon launching a program that requires administrator rights to run, you get the User Account […]
Is It Safe To Delete Files From Windows\Installer Folder In Windows 10?
If you are reading this article, chances are, you want to delete the huge Windows\Installer directory, but not sure if it’s safe to delete it. The Installer folder located in C:\Windows is a hidden system folder and can’t be seen without configuring the File Explorer to show protected operating system files and hidden files/folders. Depending […]
How To Safely Delete Windows10Upgrade Folder In Windows 10
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 […]
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