If you’ve ever needed to access a shared folder on a shared network, you’ll know how frustrating it can be. Usually, if you want to access a shared folder, you have to sign in with the same username and password as the one who shared it with you. Thankfully, Windows 10 makes it easy to …
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To delete the EFI system partition in Windows 10, you must run a command on the command prompt. Type diskpart into the command prompt and click the option to delete partition. This will show you all partitions and volumes on your hard drive. Once you have selected the EFI system partition, click the delete partition …
You may have already noticed that Windows 10 offers thousands of symbols. You can use these to customize the look of your documents, e-mails, and more. Symbols are similar to text content, which means that they can be formatted and changed to any color or font you desire. Here’s how to insert symbols into your …
The first step to troubleshoot a stuck system restore is to back up the System Restore point. This is especially important if your computer is running slowly. The system restore process can only be interrupted when certain services are not running. If the service is running, but the restore point is not, it will be …
If you have a keyboard problem, you may be wondering how to reset it. To do so, you should open the Device Manager and expand Keyboards. Then, right-click on the computer keyboard and select Uninstall Device. Confirm the action by clicking OK. Now, restart your computer to restore the keyboard’s settings. Resetting the keyboard will …
Even though Windows 7 is no longer supported by Microsoft, it is still a very popular operating system, and is used by more than a quarter of the computer market. Despite the fact that you can still operate a PC with Windows 7 and get a decent amount of work done, you should be aware …
If you want to run a performance test on your Windows 10 system, you can use the built-in Performance Monitor application. The application gives scores to CPU, GPU, Disk, and Memory. The report will be available in the left pane. Follow the instructions below to run a performance test on your Hard Drive. Once you …
In case you have forgotten your current IP address on Windows 10, you can reset it manually. First of all, you need to open the Network and Sharing Center and select Advanced. Next, select IPv4 settings and enter the new IP address. Once done, reboot your PC. This process can be repeated as often as …
Controlled folder access is a feature of Windows 10 that limits access to certain folders. This feature works by allowing you to define the executable files and apps that are permitted to access specific folders. When you enable this feature, you’ll see a grayed-out notification that you have to enable it. To turn this off, …
The Start menu in Windows 10 looks very different from the previous version. Instead of the long, narrow column that users have come to expect, it now occupies a much wider area. The good news is that it is still possible to rearrange your Start menu using File Explorer. Here are some tips that will …