No matter the reason, if you’re having difficulty reading text on your Windows PC due to a small screen or blurry vision, there are various ways to make the text larger. You can zoom in on the entire screen, a specific window, or a web page to make it easier to read. Read on to … Read more
The “Default gateway is not available” error message in Windows highlights a problem with your Internet connection. It means your device cannot communicate properly with the default gateway, thus impacting your ability to go online. The error usually pops up as you’re troubleshooting the network adapter. This guide provides effective solutions to help you resolve … Read more
Sticky Notes is a built-in Windows app that helps users jot down quick bits of information, such as text or links, and also supports adding images. Notes can be synced across devices, including phones and other Windows PCs. If you have encountered issues with the app not opening or functioning correctly, this tutorial offers troubleshooting … Read more
If you’ve ever meddled with the registry to customize and change advanced settings on your Windows 10 or 11 PC, you may have come across the warning to “Back up registry before making any changes.” Obviously, the backup gives you a chance to restore previous settings if something goes wrong, which may lead to you … Read more
When stepping away from your PC, it is recommended that you lock your computer, not only to conserve battery life, but also to safeguard privacy. The most common method is pressing Ctrl + Alt + Del on your keyboard, then selecting “Lock.” However, there are numerous other ways to lock your PC. Good to know: … Read more
While Windows driver updates are meant to be helpful, sometimes they just cause chaos with your hardware instead. You can turn off automatic driver updates in Windows using several different methods. Note: some methods use the Group Policy Editor. This is not available in the Windows Home edition, only Professional and higher. However, there is … Read more
Using your computer for extended periods of time gradually eats up its resources and eventually slows it down. Restarting your PC can help it perform at optimal levels again, as it clears the computer’s memory, while also terminating any background processes or software that may be running. This guide demonstrates how to restart Windows through … Read more
Windows has a fully functional backup tool, File History, that saves copies of your files and folders to a usable external drive, allowing you access to your data if it’s accidentally deleted or corrupted. This guide details how to create a backup of your data using the Windows File History tool, then later restore it … Read more
The first time a user logs in on a Windows computer, a user profile is created and stored on the local hard disk. This profile contains all settings, from wallpaper to email details and network connections. If you’ve created multiple user profiles on your PC over time, this tutorial shows how to delete a user … Read more
Have you experienced your folders suddenly reverting to read-only on your Windows PC? This can be super frustrating, but there are several solutions you can implement to fix the problem. Let’s explore simple and effective ways to solve folders reverting to read-only in Windows. Good to know: learn how to view hidden files and folders … Read more