You may be wondering how to uninstall codecs in Windows 10. While it’s possible to uninstall codecs like any other software program, you’ll find it difficult to delete codecs manually. The trouble is, if you don’t know how to remove them, codecs could leave invalid references in your registry, causing a system crash. Thankfully, there’s …
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If you’ve been experiencing problems booting up your HP PC, you may be wondering how to change the boot order on your HP PC. Luckily, you’re not alone. Thousands of other people have experienced the same problem on their own PCs. Thankfully, there’s a simple solution – Windows Boot Genius. Read on to find out …
In a previous version of Windows, you could fine-tune your update preferences, which allowed you to choose when to download updates and when to install them. When Microsoft removed those options, many experienced users found ways to stop automatic downloads on Windows 10. Here are a few tips for turning off automatic updates on your …
To format a Linux hard drive in Windows 10 requires a little knowledge of how the system works. It is usually done by right-clicking the drive and selecting “Format”. To format a disk, you need a disk management utility or formatting utility. All operating systems have such software built in. If you don’t have the …
If you have ever accidentally changed your display settings and now your screen is not legible, you may be wondering how to restore them. It is not uncommon for the settings to change while you’re working on the display. In such a case, it may be necessary to run a Windows recovery mode. This can …
To find out how to add a calendar to your home screen in Windows 10, simply right-click on the calendar icon on your taskbar. You can then choose to pin the calendar to your taskbar. To unpin the calendar, simply click on its icon again. Once it has been pinned, you can easily access it …
The Taskbar is a small bar on the bottom of your screen that contains icons for open windows and programs. Depending on the operating system you’re using, the taskbar may have a different design than the rest of the system. In Windows 7, the Taskbar generally takes the form of a strip that runs along …
If you’ve connected a headset to your PC, the first step is to open the sound settings. Right-click the speaker icon in the taskbar to open the Sound settings window. From there, select the Recording tab, and click the mic icon. If it’s not already there, select the option to make it the default device. …
If you’ve noticed that your desktop icons have changed, or have been rearranged, you can reset your computer’s display settings. You can do this by restarting your computer, but make sure that you have a restore point or you’ll lose all your settings. In the meantime, you can try to restore tiles to the default …
Upgrading from Windows 7 to Windows 10 is a good idea if you’re looking for the most up-to-date operating system available. Despite the many problems associated with the previous version of Windows, the new operating system has many advantages. While you’ll be forced to pay Microsoft to upgrade, it’s a wise investment for your PC’s …