The
following table shows how to do some common actions on your PC by using a
mouse. Many of these actions have keyboard shortcuts, too.
Action
How to do it
Keyboard...
In
Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1, there are a couple of new places
to see your favorite photos: Start and the lock screen.
To save a desktop background from the Personalization
Gallery
If
you want to use a...
Setting up iCloud for Windows will
allow you to save/backup your photos, documents, and bookmarks on your PC to
your Apple devices.
Initial Preparations
Before you set up iCloud for Windows,
you'll need to...
If you want your PC to update Windows on
its own, without having to worry about it, turn on automatic updating. Having
your computer up-to-date with the latest updates can provide significant
benefits, such as improved...
Want to be in more control on how your computer uses its
power? A power plan is a collection of hardware and system settings (like display,
sleep, etc.) that manages how your PC uses power. The power plans you can use...
Is your PC’s battery getting low and you forgot your
charger? Or have you ever run out of battery power in the middle of an
important meeting or a long flight? Even with today’s advances in technology,
your laptop or...
You can copy and move files and folders in a variety of ways by using File Explorer:
* Select the items you want to copy or move, tap or click the Home tab, and tap or click Copy to copy them or Cut to move them. Then...
1. Windows 8 -Open Programs and Features by swiping in from the right edge of the screen, tapping Search (or if you're using a mouse, pointing to the upper-right corner of the screen, moving the mouse pointer down, and...
Disk Cleanup can minimize the number of useless files on your drives, which can help your PC run faster. It can delete temporary files and system files, empty the Recycle Bin, and remove many more items that you may no...
When you delete a file or folder on your PC, it is not permanently deleted. Instead, those files and folders go straight to the Recycle Bin for temporary storage. If you need to recover a deleted file, it can easily be...
Open an ELEVATED COMMAND PROMPT (right-click --> Run as administrator). In the elevated command prompt, type sfc /scannow and press Enter. (see screenshot)
Note: This may take a little time to finish...
Is your Hard Drive full? Are you getting a low disk warning? This article will help you free up some space on your computer so that you can continue using it while you find a solution to increasing hard...
Smart Board Projector shutting down? Projectors are very sensitive machines and because of this they require some extra care and maintenance. If you experience your Projector shutting down unexpectedly or shortly...