Center the Windows 10 Taskbar
There is no doubt that Windows 11 is a feature-packed operating system but many PC users will not be able to upgrade to this super new operating system because their PC's do not meet the minimum upgrade requirements. The main stumbling blocks are the need for a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0 and UEFI […]
Shut Off Windows Tips and Tricks
When you start up your brand new Windows PC you will notice that Windows keeps an eye on what you are doing and offers suitable tips and tricks depending on what task you are doing. These tips can be an annoyance and may even affect the performance of your PC. To turn these off type […]
Can you switch off Windows 10 Update?
Can Windows Update be completely turned off. Unfortunately the answer is no. Microsoft now has already changed the way updates are delivered in Windows 10 and the result is that they are now downloaded automatically, whether you want them or not. You can, at least, delay the Windows restart that might be needed to a […]
Clean your PC with Windows own tools
If your disk is bloated with files you don't need, you may find your PC is gradually slowing down. So cleaning out all this junk could give you a performance boost. Windows 10 has a built in tool called Storage Sense which can help your PC stay in good shape performance wise. To use this […]
Secure data deletion and erasure
Today, organisations need to manage many different types of devices, including hard drives, SSDs, servers, tape backups, mobile devices, memory cards, and virtual environments. It’s now more important than ever to manage every bit of data securely and comply with regulations, especially at the end of the data life cycle. When data erasure operations are […]
The Windows 10 Hidden Game Bar
Using the Windows key-G command, you can pull up the new and improved Game Bar. This lets you switch your Windows PC into gaming mode which pools system resources to the game and turns off notifications and lets you record and broadcast your gaming. It also has added panels for controlling your audio. You can […]
What to do if you cannot access your PC's Hard Drive?
If Windows fails to load and you cannot even access your hard drive, try booting from a DOS-bootable USB drive, that you should have already created, to establish whether or not the drive is actually working properly. If this works, you should be able to view the contents of your hard drive and even reinstall […]
Pesky Windows Sound Problems
There could be a number of reasons for a lack of sound from your Windows PC. First make sure you've plugged your speakers into your PC, have turned the speakers on and have turned up the volume. And make sure you actually have a soundcard installed - either a separate card in a PCI slot […]
Should you clear caches and temp files from Windows 10?
Windows 10, stores large amounts of cache to make your system faster and more responsive compared to previous versions. This is very efficient if you have tons of free storage and free ram to work with, or a high performance CPU. Unless you have a considerable amount of free memory, you will eventually run into […]
Problems with your PC's DVD Drive not reading your disc
If you insert a DVD disc into your computers DVD drive and the light showing the disc is being read stubbornly stays on, that is probably as far as you will get, and the disc itself will not be read or actioned. The simplest explanation for a problem like this is that your DVD disc […]