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Move your Windows 10 libraries to a separate drive or partition
Physically separating programs and data protects them both and makes for easier backupsAnswer Line
If error messages appear when your PC boots, try this
Error messages on your PC are always annoying and worrying, even if nothing actually appears to be wrong. Here's how to stop a message that comes up every time you boot.Hassle-Free PC
How to use Cortana with Netflix, Uber, and other Windows Store apps
The fun and convenience of Microsoft's Cortana digital assistant isn't just for Windows 10 functions—it's integrated with a host of third-party apps in the Windows Store.
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How to make Windows 10 faster: 5 ways to speed up your PC
Want Windows 10 to run faster? Take a few minutes to try out these tips, and your machine will be zippier and less prone to performance and system issues.Hassle-Free PC
Try deep linking, a powerful way to customize Windows 10’s Start menu
Pin all kinds of specific app content to Windows 10's Start menu, not just an app's home screen.Answer Line
5 ways to troubleshoot Windows 10 update problems
Windows 10 automatically updates itself…unless it doesn't. When you hit a wall, it's time for some detective work.Answer Line
Why upgrading to Windows 10 is less alarming than it used to be
Windows 10's been out for six months now, and most of the big bugs have been squashed. It just might be time to make the leap.Hassle-Free PC
How to turn your Android phone and Windows 10 PC into a dynamic duo with Cortana
Cortana has some great tricks up its sleeve—including a few new ones—that make it a great companion for any Windows 10 user on Android.
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How to banish the Windows 10 upgrade prompts in Windows 7 and Windows 8.1
Are you a Windows 7 or 8.1 user tired of seeing Microsoft's incessant taskbar pop-ups prompting you to upgrade to Windows 10? Here's how to banish them forever.Answer Line
When you can’t create the Windows 10 Recovery Drive, try these three fixes
If you're running Windows 10, you need to create a Windows 10 Recovery Drive. But sometimes, instead of a bootable flash drive, you get the error message "We can't create a recovery drive on this PC." Try these workarounds.Answer Line
Three ways to fix Windows 10 password problems
Windows 10 would like you to use your Microsoft account to log in, but you can change to another password, or set up a PIN or a local account.How-To
How to get Windows 10 to stop asking you for feedback
Microsoft wants to know if you really like Windows 10. In fact, it won't stop asking. Here's how to put an end to that.Hassle-Free PC
2 easy ways to remotely access files on your PC
Need a file from your computer, but forgot to throw it into Dropbox? Having a back-up plan for remote access can help.
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Tell Windows that your browser mail is your default mail
Click a mailto link in a webpage or a local document, and up comes your email client of choice…unless your preferred email client is a website. Here's how to fix that.How-To
How to use Microsoft Edge’s casting feature to beam media to your TV
Microsoft's Windows 10 November update included a great feature to send media from one device to another.Answer Line
Windows taskbar icons: How to clean up the clutter
There's only so much space in the Windows taskbar, so here's how to use it wisely.
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How to turn on Windows 10’s Find My Device feature
The Windows 10 November update has a lot of nice little updates in it including the ability to turn on a smartphone-style Find My Device feature.Hassle-Free PC
How to add any website to Windows 10’s Start menu
Chromebooks aren't the only PCs that can treat web pages as apps. You can do it in Windows 10 too.Answer Line
9 ways to keep your Windows computer safe
Evil people roam the Internet. Here's an overview of what you need to do to protect yourself.Hassle-Free PC
How to reclaim 20GB of hard drive space after the Windows 10 November update
Need some extra space on your PC's internal drive after installing the November update? Here's how to make room.How-To
How to save Windows Store apps to external storage in Windows 10
The Window 10 November update brings lots of little tweaks to Microsoft's operating system including the ability to save your apps to external storage.Answer Line
Windows’ thumbs.db files: What they are, and what to do when they get in your way
Windows loves to create thumbs.db files, but they can cause problems, especially on a network. Here's what you can do about them.Answer Line
How to enlarge display text in Windows
A high-resolution screen can result in very tiny text—sometimes too tiny to read easily. Here's how to fix that.Answer Line
How to remove Bing from Edge or Internet Explorer
Maybe you like Google. Or Yahoo. Or DuckDuckGo. But both Internet Explorer and Edge want you to search with Bing. Here's how to make Microsoft use your preferred search engine.Answer Line
How to stop Windows 10 from saving files to OneDrive
If you don't watch out, Windows 10 will put your documents, music, and photos into OneDrive. Here's how to get them back and stop this behavior.Hassle-Free PC
How to use a gorgeous Bing images slideshow on your Windows 10 lock screen
Windows Spotlight puts a Bing images slideshow on your lock screen, but right now only for Windows 10 Home. Here's how to get something similar in Windows 10 Pro.Answer Line
How to block the Windows 10 upgrade
It's nice of Microsoft to offer all of us a free upgrade to Windows 10. But it's not so nice when they insist upon it.How-To
How to upgrade from pirated Windows to legitimate Windows 10
Pirated Windows copies abound, and instead of fighting it, Microsoft is inviting pirates to come clean. Here's how to get a legitimate copy of Windows 10 now, and more on the one-click upgrade Microsoft plans for the near future.Answer Line
When a deleted Windows file won’t go away: 3 ways to move or erase it
Moving or erasing a file should be easy. But sometimes Windows just won't let go.How-To
How to disable Windows 10’s window animations to speed up responsiveness
Are Windows 10's animations killing your PC's performance? Here's how to turn them off.Answer Line
You can change drive letters, but know the risk of doing so
You can easily change drive D: into drive F:. But if Windows expects a file to be on drive D:, this is going to cause a problem.Hassle-Free PC
How to add tabs to File Explorer in Windows
The Clover 3 extension adds tabs to File Explorer in Windows to make file management easier.Hassle-Free PC
3 simple cures for lingering Skype headaches
Love Skype, but hate what it's become? Here are three tweaks that will help make it better.Hassle-Free PC
How to save specific Windows File Explorer searches for fast future queries
This tip will save you from constantly repeating your searches time and again.Answer Line
How to port bookmarks and favorites to Edge
Windows 10 has a whole new browser. But transferring your bookmarks (also called favorites) to the new Edge can be tricky.
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How to make Cortana search with Google instead of Bing in Windows 10
Windows 10's Cortana uses Bing for web searches by default with no official option to change it, but there are ways to get Cortana to embrace Google.Answer Line
When your Windows registry gets cluttered, here’s what’s worth doing about it
Your Windows registry may look like a big mess, especially if you install and uninstall a lot of software. But before you clean it, here's something else to consider.Hassle-Free PC
Don’t want a standing desk? Use Workrave as a break timer to remember to move around
Don't want a standing desk, but worried about the evils of sitting all day? Time yourself to make sure you take regular breaks.
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How to enable Windows 10’s ‘Hey Cortana’ voice commands
Loving Cortana, but can't figure out to get the voice activation feature running? Here's our guide.Answer Line
How to delete the windows.old folder clogging up your drive
It's a huge folder that appears on your SSD or hard drive after your Windows 10 upgrade, You can remove it, but do so carefully.How-To
How to set different wallpapers for multiple monitors in Windows 10
Assigning different wallpapers for each monitor was so easy in Windows 8. That's not the case with Windows 10.Hassle-Free PC
How to quickly jump to often-used Windows app subsections in Windows 10’s Start menu
Always jumping into Windows Update or another part of the Settings app in Windows 10? This trick makes getting there easier.
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How to turn off Windows 10’s keylogger (yes, it still has one)
Microsoft can track your keystrokes, your speech, and more. Here are the settings to turn it all off.Hassle-Free PC
How to customize Windows File Explorer’s details view
You spend a lot of time diving into the file system on a PC. Getting File Explorer organized just the way you like it is quick, easy, and worth it.
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How to track your favorite sports teams with Cortana in Windows 10
Want to know how badly the Jets are doing for this upcoming NFL season? Let Cortana deliver the bad news.
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20 must-know keyboard shortcuts for Windows 10
Want to know how to launch Cortana or open the Action Center without taking your hands off the keyboard? This list will show you how.How-To
How to stop Windows 10’s annoying Microsoft Office ads
Rather than upgrading to Office to stop Windows 10 from bleating about it all the time, take these steps instead.
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How to cure Windows 10’s worst headaches
These tips and tricks can help you overcome Windows 10's niggling hassles.How-To