Tutorial: Run PowerShell Commands on Remote Computer
How can I run a PowerShell script from a remote computer? Are there any basic instructions for getting Powershell remoting to work through WinRM? In this tutorial we’ll walk you through the steps to...
View Article2 Ways to Uninstall or Install WordPad in Windows 10
WordPad has been part of Windows for over decades, but it hasn’t been updated in any real way at all. Starting with Windows 10 build 18963, WordPad has become an optional feature and you can uninstall...
View ArticleHow to Fix Secure Boot Violation on UEFI-Based Computer
When your computer boots from a Live CD or a installation disk, you may get a red square in the center of a black screen, with the following error message: “Secure Boot Violation. Invalid signature...
View ArticleEasy Ways to Enable Telnet Client in Windows 10 / 8 / 7
Telnet is not recognized as an internal or external command on Windows 10? Starting with Windows 7, telnet is not enabled by default and you have to install it manually. In this tutorial we’ll show you...
View Article2 Ways to Open Chrome in Guest Browsing Mode on Windows 10
Chrome browser can be started in guest mode so you don’t leave any traces like cookies, cache or browsing activities on the computer. This is useful when you need to use a public computer for private...
View ArticleThe Easy Way to Disable or Enable Guest Browsing Mode in Chrome
Chrome’s guest mode is a nice feature that lets you surf the web without leaving any browsing history or cookies on the computer. You can download files as usual in guest mode, but you cannot add...
View Article2 Ways to Disable First Sign-in Animation in Windows 10
When logging in to a new account in Windows 10, you’ll get a first sign-in animation that includes several messages like “Hi“, “We’re getting everything ready for you“, “This might take several...
View ArticleFix: Windows 10 Keeps Going to Sleep After 2 Minutes
Windows 10 keeps going to sleep after approximately 1-2 minutes idle? This problem may happen even if an affected user changes all the display and sleep settings to “Never”. To fix such sleep mode...
View Article3 Ways to Log off Another User in Windows 10
How do I sign out other user accounts without restarting the computer? When someone forgets to log out of a public or shared PC, their account still consumes RAM in the background. To free up the...
View Article3 Methods to Check Your Motherboard Model in Windows 10
Is there a way to identify the motherboard (mainboard) so I can update my BIOS or upgrade the RAM? How could I find my motherboard model without opening the case? In this tutorial we’ll show you 3...
View ArticleHow to Clear or Flush DNS Cache in Windows 10, 8, 7
Have you ever encountered the error DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN or ERR_NAME_NOT_RESOLVED when accessing a website? Your browser displays a 404 error or tell you “The site can’t be reached“? These...
View ArticleHow to Remove Quick Access from Navigation Pane in Windows 10 File Explorer
The Quick Access section is available at the left side of the navigation pane in File Explorer, which gives you an easy way to access your frequently used folders or files. But if you don’t like Quick...
View ArticleConfigure Chrome / Firefox / Edge to Automatically Clear Cookies on Exit
After surfing the Web, your cookies and browsing history can remain on your computer even after the browser is closed. This can pose a potential security and privacy risk. In this tutorial we’ll show...
View Article3 Ways to Limit Windows Defender CPU Usage in Windows 10
Windows Defender service is using high CPU all the time? If you have real-time protection enabled, Windows Defender will do the scan in the background and this can cause high CPU usage. To prevent...
View ArticleReduce Hibernation (Hiberfil.sys) File Size in Windows 10
Hibernate mode uses the hiberfil.sys file to store the current state of all opened apps, files and drivers, and when the PC is turned back on, you’re back to where you left off. The default size of...
View ArticleHow to Disable Taskbar Thumbnail & Live Preview in Windows 10
When you hover over an opened app in the taskbar, you will get a small thumbnail preview of the app’s window. Just like the below screenshot: If you then hover over the thumbnail preview of that app,...
View ArticleEnable or Disable Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) in Windows 10
How do I prevent Windows Recovery Environment from being used by unauthorized users? Get the error message “Could not find the recovery environment” when you try to perform a factory reset? Windows...
View ArticleEasy Ways to Disable Touchpad on Windows 10 Laptop
A laptop touchpad works like a built-in mouse which lets you scroll, select and click without plugging anything in. We think it’s very useful, but if you feel more productive with an external mouse,...
View ArticleHow to Check GPU Usage in Windows 10 Using Task Manager
The feature of GPU real-time monitoring is not available in Windows 8 / 7 / Vista and you have to use third-party software (like Process Explorer) to do the job. Since Windows 10 Fall Creators Update,...
View ArticleHow to Turn off Windows Installer to Block MSI Package
Is there a way to prevent users from installing .msi package? Windows Installer is a background service that manages installing and uninstalling MSI-based programs. To block MSI installer, you can turn...
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