If you’ve never heard of your IP address, you might be wondering what the heck it is. An IP address is a number that your computer uses to identify itself on the internet. Think of it as a postal code for machines, so if one of them needs to find yours, they can do so …
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In order to run Windows 10 properly, your computer needs at least 20GB of free disk space. You also need to have at least a 1GHz processor and two GB of RAM (for 64-bit versions). If you don’t meet these requirements, your computer will run slowly and experience performance problems. Luckily, most computers are already …
If you want to open multiple folders on Windows 10, you have to know how to open them at once. This is a great time-saving feature. Just like Microsoft Outlook, you can open multiple folders from the same window. To do this, you need to enter the folder name inside double quotes. To open multiple …
Windows 7 Starter is the cheapest version of the operating system, and it is most suited for lightweight computing devices like netbooks. However, it lacks advanced features, such as Aero Glass and Peek. It also lacks support for streaming media and the ability to switch between users without having to log out of your current …
A secure boot is a technology that is designed to protect against malware and unauthorized software during system bootup. By default, the system loads drivers signed by Microsoft or by other authorized software developers. Disabling secure boot will allow the system to load any unapproved driver or operating system. To turn on secure boot, first …
If you have ever worked in IT, you are probably familiar with the administrative burden that comes with administering a computer system. Tasks such as renaming files can become time-consuming and tedious. But you don’t have to spend your days doing these tasks when you can automate them with a Windows script. It’s easy to …
If you haven’t backed up your system, but want to install Windows 10, you can easily do so by burning a Windows 10 installation DVD. Microsoft provides a free tool called the Media Creation Tool, which will help you create installation media. During the process, you will be asked to accept the Microsoft software license …
To make the switch from Windows to Linux Mint, you first need to back up your current Windows system. You can do this by using a flash drive. To do this, follow the instructions here. Once the Linux Mint install is complete, restart your computer. After the computer has reloaded, you’ll be able to switch …
When your schedule is running low, you may need to pause a Windows update to give yourself some breathing room. Windows Updates are essential to the stability and performance of your operating system, but they can be a pain if you need to restart your computer during the process. In addition to being a pain, …
Downgrading from Windows 10 to Windows 7 or 8.1 is easy if you follow a few steps. To get started, open the Settings app and click the gear-shaped settings button. Next, click on Update and Security, then click Recovery. Choose the option to go back to Windows 7 or 8.1. Select “OK” and follow the …