If you are unable to open a file downloaded from the internet, or received as an email attachment or getting an error while trying to open it, it’s likely because the file in question is blocked by Windows 10. When a file is blocked by Windows 10, you need to right-click on the file, click […]
Asterisk In Notepad Title Bar In Windows 10
The other day, while jotting down something in Notepad, I noticed something new. Notepad was showing an asterisk in the title bar just before the file name. For a moment, I wondered what the asterisk was doing in the title bar. A quick web search brought me to the official Windows team blog, which revealed […]
Pause, Resume Or Cancel Downloads In Google Chrome & Safari
While browsing the Internet, you might want to come across an app, video, music, or document that you want to download to your computer. And while downloading a file, you might want to pause or cancel the download for some reason. For instance, you might want to pause a download when you notice that the […]
Check If Installed Program Is 64-bit Or 32-bit In Windows 10
Most PC users are running a 64-bit version of Windows 10. If you are also running a 64-bit version of Windows 10, you might want to make sure that all installed programs are 64-bit for optimal performance. There are a few advantages of running a 64-bit version of a program on a 64-bit Windows 10 […]
Prevent Automatic Installation Of Chromium Edge In Windows 10
With Windows 10, Microsoft ships its brand-new web browser called Microsoft Edge. The UWP version of the web browser is developed from scratch and miles ahead of the old Internet Explorer in every department. Although Microsoft Edge is better than Internet Explorer and is at par with the browser market leader Chrome, it could not […]
4 Ways To Always Run Programs As An Administrator In Windows 10
Most of the classic desktop programs out there don’t need administrator rights to run. However, programs that are designed for advanced operations require administrative privileges to run. The popular Macrium Reflect program cannot be run without administrator rights, for example. Upon launching a program that requires administrator rights to run, you get the User Account […]
Is It Safe To Delete Files From Windows\Installer Folder In Windows 10?
If you are reading this article, chances are, you want to delete the huge Windows\Installer directory, but not sure if it’s safe to delete it. The Installer folder located in C:\Windows is a hidden system folder and can’t be seen without configuring the File Explorer to show protected operating system files and hidden files/folders. Depending […]
How To Safely Delete Windows10Upgrade Folder In Windows 10
A PC user recently asked us what’s the Windows10Upgrade folder located at the root of the Windows 10 installation folder and is it safe to delete it. What is Windows10Upgrade folder? Well, the Windows10Upgrade folder is not created when you install the Windows 10 operating system. Rather, it is created when you install and use […]
How To Change Laptop Lid Open Action In Windows 10
On most modern laptops, you don’t need to press the power button to turn them on. They automatically turn on upon opening the lid (built-in display). The feature makes sense as it helps you avoid manually pressing the power button to turn on the laptop. Besides that, it makes turning on the laptop a bit […]
3 Ways To Check Version Number Of Apps & Programs In Windows 10
When you want to troubleshoot an installed program or want to send feedback on an app installed from the Store, you might want to know the version of the app/program. The following are the three easy methods to know the version number of apps installed from Store as well classic programs installed outside the Store. […]
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