If you’re using Windows 10, then you’re probably wondering how to adjust the screen brightness on your computer. Thankfully, the task is easy, and most users can do it themselves in a matter of minutes. To adjust the screen brightness on your PC, first open the Action Center, which is found in the bottom-right corner …
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The Preview pane is an unnecessary feature in Windows File Explorer. If you’d like to hide it completely, you can use the Group Policy Editor to do it. To find the settings, type “preview” in the Windows search bar. Once there, select the View tab. Then, click the Options icon. This will reveal a list …
There are two ways to temporarily disable applications on your PC. The first is to right-click on the Taskbar, and then choose the Startup tab. A list of applications will appear, and you can choose to disable them or leave them running. Once you’ve disabled the applications that require your attention, you can restart your …
You may have asked yourself: Where Can I buy a Windows 7 license? There are several places that offer this software, including Newegg and Staples. Newegg sells refurbished PCs that are far too old for most people to use. Besides, you’ll have the peace of mind knowing that the underlying Windows license is legitimate. Buying …
If you need to view encrypted files on Windows 7, you need to know how to decrypt them first. Encrypted files are made secret and only the owner of the file can open them. In order to decrypt them, you must import the encryption keys and certificates into your computer. Double-click the encrypted file in …
To change your screen resolution in Windows 7 without a monitor, start by right-clicking anywhere on the desktop. From the menu, choose Display Settings. Click on “Display resolution” to see all of the resolution options. Click the desired resolution and click the “Keep” button to make it permanent, or click “Revert” to go back to …
If you’ve never created a profile before, you might be wondering how to do it. Windows 7 has a feature called User Accounts, which allows you to manage multiple users on your PC. To do so, simply type “user account” in the start menu and select the results. Next, click on “User Accounts.” Type in …
You may have read about VMware’s new operating system, Windows 10. VMware Workstation 15.5, for example, can be installed on Windows 10. All you need to do is start up your virtual machine, press any key to boot into Windows, and select the language, time, and input methods. VMware will then install the rest of …
To uninstall a problematic driver, open the device manager in the control panel and click on the “drivers” tab. Then click “Uninstall Device.” Unchecking the box will not remove the driver, as it will leave the files on your hard drive. Moreover, you can backup your drivers before uninstalling them. If you have a lot …
Having a hard time connecting to the internet? Then you might have encountered the error “network adapter is missing.” Luckily, there are several ways to fix this issue. You can either do it manually or use the built-in Windows 10 feature to solve the issue automatically. If you are not sure how to proceed, read …