Windows 10 Articles
How to Fix a Reference By Pointer BSOD on Windows
Switch to safe mode and then follow these steps
How to Disable Secure Boot on Windows 10
Helpful with Linux or hardware installations
How to Use Linux Bash Shell on Windows 10
Commands for use with Ubuntu distribution
How to Use the Windows 10 Whiteboard App
Like the real thing without the smudge marks
Office workers across the globe have experienced stark changes to the way they work over the last 15 or so months. Almost overnight, the global pandemic forced employers to pivot […]
How to Fix an irql_not_less_or_equal BSOD
It has something to do with permissions
If your Windows PC suffers from a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) error, it means that a catastrophic error has occurred that forced Windows to stop working. While BSODs are […]
How to Remove News and Weather from the Windows 10 Taskbar
Because it's blurry, slow, and ugly
The News and Interests widget (a.k.a. the News and Weather widget) in Windows 10 allows you to check the current weather with a quick glance at the taskbar. It also […]
How to Set Different Wallpaper on Each Monitor in Windows 10
Give special candy to each eye
If you have a dual monitor setup, you can set a unique wallpaper on each monitor. In Windows 10, however, this may not be easy because the menu isn’t obvious. […]
What Is Easy Anti-Cheat on Windows 10 and Is It Safe?
Stop them from ruining your game
You’re getting messages about something called “Easy Anti-Cheat,” which you don’t remember installing. What does it do? Why is it on your computer? Is it a virus? You’re in the […]
How to Force Delete a File or Folder in Windows
Get rid of them for good
Trying to delete a stubborn file or folder from your Windows PC can be frustrating. For example, you could be pressing delete and thinking the file or folder is gone, […]
How to Fix “Your Windows 10 PC Did Not Start Correctly” Error
A list of helpful troubleshooting tips
It’s not so alarming when Windows fails to boot on your computer on the first try. It can be a sign of trouble when it happens repeatedly. A “Your PC […]
How to Fix Windows 10 Activation Errors
Warning: it could be a counterfeit
Most new computers and laptops you buy at the store or online usually come loaded with Windows 10. If you’re starting from scratch with a new build, you’ll need a […]
What is wudfhost.exe and Is It Safe?
Plus, how to troubleshoot problems
Booting up a Windows PC isn’t as simple as it seems—hundreds of services and system processes kick into action to load the essential components you’ll see and use, from your […]
What Is COM Surrogate (dllhost.exe) and Why Is It Running on My PC?
It's more mundane than you think
Looking through the list of processes on a Windows computer using Task Manager is a recipe for paranoia. There are plenty of strange-sounding programs running and usually no way for […]
What Is the AppData Folder in Windows 10
Comes in handy when troubleshooting problems
Every Windows PC contains the AppData folder. While most users may never need to access this folder, it can be useful if you want to reset the settings or want […]
How to Set Up Command Prompt and PowerShell Keyboard/Desktop Shortcuts
Something every Geek should know about
Command Prompt and PowerShell are two essential tools for a command-line user on Windows PCs. If you access these tools frequently, you can add the Command Prompt and PowerShell shortcuts […]
How To Fix “Your Computer Is Low on Memory” Error on Windows 10
This is why your computer is so slow
You’re just browsing the web, listening to some music and trying to get that Excel spreadsheet done when suddenly you get a popup that says “Your Computer Is Low on […]
13 Ways to Open Task Manager on Windows 10
A baker's dozen of different options
Whether it’s to improve performance or troubleshoot the myriad issues in Windows operating systems, the Task Manager is indispensable for any PC user. It makes identifying resource-intensive processes, managing startup […]
What is the Spooler Subsystem App and Is It Safe?
Plus what to do if it malfunctions
Virtually all system processes, apps, and services on the Windows operating system have their executable (.exe) files. For instance, SMSS.exe powers the Microsoft Management Console, MMC.exe powers the Microsoft Management […]
How to Fix “There Was a Problem Resetting Your PC” on Windows
First make sure it's plugged in
Resetting your PC is supposed to be the ultimate troubleshooting solution that fixes most system malfunctions on Windows. But what happens when your PC won’t reset? You can use other […]
How to Fix Two-Finger Scroll Not Working on Windows 10
Plus tweaks to make it feel natural
New Windows 10 laptops come with Precision Touchpad support, which includes two-finger scrolling that you can use to control the scrolling process, improve navigation speeds and enhance productivity. If you’re […]