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How to Optimize Windows 10 for Maximum Gaming

The windows 10 operating system was released during the 2nd quarter of 2015 and upgrade from windows 7, 8 & 8.1 to windows 10 has been made available for all computers and smartphones.  However, the windows 10 operating system comes with lot of integrated features.


Gaming on windows 10 is pretty cool but most windows 10 users might be experiencing poor performance in gaming on windows 10 due to not having the minimum system requirement for the game.

[Guide] How to customize Windows 10 – Tips and Tricks

→Split Screen

Windows 10 has allegedly merged everything good about windows so far. It is a successful integration of the most applauded features of Windows 7 and 8. The OS is designed to function flawlessly across different devices. Here are some tweaks that can make you windows experience better:


  •   Open the window or the app page that you require to view in split screen.
  •   Move your mouse to the topmost [part of the open window.
  •   Click and hold the left click button and drag the page to the right/left corner of the screen.
  •   You will see that the window will automatically resize to take up half of the screen size an apt 50 %.
  •   Now click on the next window or app that you need on the other side of the screen and drag towards the opposite side of the open window.
  •   The window will automatically re adjust delivering you a split screen that will make your work a lot easier.
  •   You can use the black vertical line that will be bypassing through the center splitting the both screens to adjust the size of view for both sides.
  •   In an event the above steps do not work try using the shortcut key Windows Key + Left or Right Arrow. Please make sure that you do not use the shift key button.

Besides this there is an option that allows you to split screens into 4 different quadrants , all you have to do is to move your window to one side of the screen and then press the Windows Key + Up Arrow to move it to the upper quadrant or press Windows Key+ Down Arrow to move it to the lower quadrant.

How to Find Wi-Fi Password on Windows 10 PC/Laptop

Learn how to easily locate or find wifi password on windows 10 PC or Laptop.

Assuming you’ve been connected to an unknown wifi server, or you managed to get connected to a server which its password wasn’t exposed to you, and you wish to locate the password so you can connect your other wifi enabled gadgets, and then this guide would help.

Previously, I briefed you guys on how to locate saved wifi password on android, today’s stroll, I would walk you through the process on how to find wifi password on windows 10 PC/ Laptop.

How to Fix Unresponsive Windows 10 Taskbar and Start Menu

Learn how to easily fix a slow or unresponsive windows 10 taskbar or start menu within few seconds.

Windows 10 is the later version of Microsoft’s operating system, and it’s no doubt that this OS comes with pretty cool features, which also include, nice start menu and a better taskbar compared to their previous version of OS.

Recently, I got complaints from some users about their windows 10 taskbar and start menu being unresponsive, so I decided to find a way to resolve the matter, after forwarding a ticket to Microsoft’s forum.

In this guide, I would walk you through the process on how to easily fix a slow or unresponsive start menu or taskbar on windows 10.

How to Disable Background Apps in Windows 10

Windows 10 operating system is pretty cool, and it comes with load of featured apps. However, there are most built-in background apps in windows 10 that is battery consuming and also data consuming. Disabling those background apps would be quite helpful, at least, they would be inactive, whenever they’re not in use.



Some built-in background apps that windows 10 features includes, Groove Music, Maps, Get Office, Photos, Microsoft Edge, Xbox, Store, etc.

How to Create System Image Backups on Windows 10

Learn how to create and take system image backups on windows 10 with just few steps away

Creating system image of your computer is very much important, however it helps restore your computer back to normal whenever your PC’s operating system has crashed.

In this guide, I would walk you through the process on how to create system image backups on windows 10.

How to Turn on System Restore (Protection) on Windows 10

Enabling system restore on your windows PC is very important in the sense that, restore points will be created. Once restore point have been created, you can easily revert back to normal, or restore your computer whenever the operating system crashes.


Windows 10 is designed with new and more advanced interface, so the method for enabling system restore on other windows operating system might different from that of windows 10.

In this guide, I would walk you through the process on how to turn on system restore or protection on windows 10 alongside with restore point creation.

Samsung soon to unveil a 12-inch Windows 10 Tablet

According to the information leaked out of China, we’ll be expecting a 12-inch windows 10 tablet by Samsung and the launch is expected this year or the following. However, information on what the codename given to the tablet wasn’t revealed.


The Samsung windows tablet would run on windows 10 operating system from the box, and it would feature a Super AMOLED touchscreen, 4GB RAM component coupled with a 14nm Intel Core M processor. The tablet come with S-pen. Insiders leaked that the tablet would be .2mm thick and should probably weigh 600g.

How to Deactivate Automatic App Updates on Windows 10

Learn how to easily disable or deactivate automatic app updates on windows 10 PC.

Windows 10 operating system comes with great features, and automatic app update is one of the nice features implemented by Microsoft to windows 10. However, automatic app updates also has its side effect on the system, such as, slowing down the PC and also consumes data.



The automatic app update is an in-built feature, and could be deactivated. In this guide, I would walk you guys through the process on how to disable automatic app updates on windows 10 computer.

How to Easily Play Xbox One Games on Windows 10

Learn how to easily launch Xbox One games and play on windows 10 PC.

Windows 10 OS as well as Xbox One console is owned by Microsoft, that is, this entails that Xbox applications can easily run on Microsoft’s Windows 10, because there is an already integrated section for that. However, gamers that couldn’t afford to get their own copy of Xbox One game console, can easily run the Xbox One games on their windows 10.


In this guide, I would walk you through the process on how to play Xbox One games on windows 10 computer.

How to fix iTunes not installing on Windows 10 – Simple Guide

Windows 10 as the latest operating system by Microsoft might be having some compatibility issue with some programs, especially, third party programs outside their software applications like Apple iTunes.


This should not discourage any windows 10 user because Microsoft built windows 10 to be the best so far, and as light as the operating system, it features great software components. However, the problem of the Apple’s iTunes not installing on windows 10 comes from Apple’s iTunes rendering the incorrect files for Windows 10.

How to Boot PC Running on Windows 10 into Safe Mode

Everyone who makes use of windows PC should know the benefits of booting their windows PC into safe mode.

Assuming you don’t know what the benefit of booting your windows PC into safe mode, I would briefly render few lines on how it helps your windows PC.


Safe mode option is an option that runs our windows operating system in a basic version, hereby making all automatic running app inactive. Via the option, you can easily clear virus from your windows PC, and also stop lagging of the computer.

In this guide, I would walk you through the process to boot your windows PC running on windows 10 into safe mode.

How to Enable GodMode in Windows 10– Tips & Tricks

Old fans of windows users might know of the trick known as “GodMode”. It’s a very useful trick in the sense that, enabling GodMode from your windows PC, lets you have access to all of the operating system's control panels via the use of a single hidden folder.


The good news is that, same trick also works on Windows 10. Stay calm as I walk you through the guide to enable GodMode in windows 10.

How to Fix “No Wi-Fi Available on Windows 10” Problem

Learn How to Fix “No Wi-Fi Available on Windows 10” Problem

Microsoft has unveiled the full build version of windows 10, and most of you are already experiencing windows 10 on your windows PC. If you’ve not yet upgraded to windows 10, you can simply go to Microsoft official website and do your upgrade.



The windows 10 operating system comes with loads of amazing features which includes cortana, and so many other great features which I already noted before. Read about windows 10 here.

Assuming you’ve already upgraded to windows 10, and you are facing the “No Wi-Fi Available on Windows 10” issue whenever you try to connect a Wi-Fi network, then you don’t need to panic. Stay calm as I walk you through this guide.

How to Locate Screen Saver Settings in Windows 10

Windows 10 is Microsoft’s latest operating system, and according to Microsoft, the full built of the operating system would be available, and the update would be pushed to Windows 7 and 8.1 users at no cost by July.



If you’re making use of the preview version of windows 10, you would notice that the screen saver settings in personalization window, unlike windows 7 and 8.1, it’s seen. The screen saver settings is hidden in the new settings app.

In this guide, I would brief you on how to find the screen saver settings from the settings app in windows 10.

How to retain a free Copy of Windows 10 for PC

Finally, Microsoft announced that the final build of windows 10 would be unveiled by July. However, the update would be pushed to only windows 7 & 8.1 users for free, if only they retain their copy.
Of course, retaining your copy have to undergo series of procedure, just a few series precisely. And retaining your free copy of windows 10 for PC, your computer should have the below requirements.


Requirements
1.       Just as noted above, your windows PC must run on either windows 7 or 8.1 (please 8 isn’t included), and users under windows 7 must have at least one service pack installed (you can easily get the service pack from Microsoft’s official website at no cost).

2.       If you’re running under windows 8, then you’re advised to upgrade to 8.1, and also make sure that as an 8.1 user, you should get the latest version which is KB3035583 from here.

NB: Make sure that you set or enable automatic windows update on your computer, so once Microsoft begins to push the final build of windows 10, your computer won’t be left out.

70 Important Full Forms of Run Commands for Windows

Run Commands is a very useful function to the PC. It is used to directly open an application or document whose path is known. Its function is said to be more or less like a single line, that is, the command line interface.

Today, I would provide you guys with over 70 important full forms of Run Commands for windows and there functions.



70 Important Full Forms of Run Commands for Windows

secpol.msc > Local Security Settings
control keyboard > Keyboard Properties
ipconfig/renew > Renew IP Configuration Settings
ipconfig/release > Cancels IP Configuration
ipconfig/flushdns > Removes the content of DNS cache
ipconfig/displaydns > Displays the DNS settings
ipconfig/all > Displays the IP configuration
inetcpl.cpl > Internet Properties
IExpress > IExpress .Cab file generator
mshearts > Hearts card game
Joy.cpl > Game Controllers
freecell > FreeCell card game
fonts > Windows fonts folder
control folders > Folder options
sigverif > Verification of signatures of file
Eventvwr.msc > Event Viewer
check > Mange the verification of drivers
drwtsn32 > Dr. Watson
control color > Display Appearance properties
control desktop > Display properties
diskpart > Partition manager
diskmgmt.msc > Disk Management
dfrg.msc > Disk Defragmenter
dxdiag > Display System Information
cleanmgr > Disk cleanup
directx.cpl > DirectX Control Panel
devmgmt.msc > Device Manager
ddeshare > DDE active sharing
compmgmt.msc > Computer Management
dcomcnfg > Service components
cmd > Command Prompt

How to Create Bootable USB Flash Drive for Windows 10

Windows 10 is a newly launched operating system for windows PC, and it's loaded with great features. With windows 10, there are lots of great functions you can achieve, the start up menu is really great and you can even perform over-the-air recovery on your PC with the operating system. Previously, I published an article that details the 5 important reasons you should download and install windows 10 on your computer. Today's stroll, I would guide you on how to create bootable USB flash drive for windows 10.



Requirements
» A Windows PC (Minimum of 5GB capacity for 32bit and 8GB capacity for 64bit)
» WinRaR or any Extracting/Achieving tools
» Download the Windows 10 IS0 image

Read also: The Master List of New Windows 10 Keyboard Shortcuts

Best tips: How to create a Windows Password Reset Disk

How to Create Bootable USB Flash Drive for Windows 10

» Firstly, open a prompt command windows and input “cmd” then hit OK.

5 Best Antivirus Software for PC Windows and Mac in 2015

The best 5 Anti-virus software that would be compatible both for Windows PC like the Windows 10, Windows 8.1, windows 8, Windows 7 and other windows PC and also Mac.


About Anti-virus Software
Anti-virus software is very useful programs in the computers that are used to eliminate or repair any form of suspicious attack or malicious attack from our computer. Anti-virus software can also be called anti-malware software.
The Key purpose for the development of Anti-virus software was to repair of remove viruses from our computer, but in recent days, anti-virus software can perform some other technical characters like, protecting us from malicious Browser helper objects, fraud tools, trojan horses, browser hijackers, worms, malicious LSPs, spy ware, phishing, spams, scams and other unauthorized activities.

Today's stroll, I would brief you guys about the 5 Best anti-virus software in 2015, which works on both windows PC and Mac.

1. Avast 2015

Avast are a well known anti-virus and also the first on our list. During the ember period (as of 2014), we made a quick test on Avast antivirus and it brought a great outcome.

Some Basic Features:

The Avast antivirus software provides us with home network security, such as, routers and wireless devices, from hacker attacks.

It also helps us to clean up our browser, by eradicating annoying browser extensions or tool bar and also restoring your hijacked browser searches.

The Avast antivirus software also helps us update our software easily which also helps improve overall security and good condition for our computer.

It also helps in terms of remote assistance.

Read also: 5 Best free Antivirus Software for Windows 8

2. Norton Security 2015


Norton Security software is popular antivirus software that is mostly used by internet users. Whenever it comes to web security, I rank Norton as the best.
Norton Security 2015 provides you with live updates, quick and full scan of your computer, backup function, and other security processes. I strongly advice those who spends over 50% of there time on the internet via there computer should go for Norton, because they would provide you with the best web security service.

The Master List of New Windows 10 Keyboard Shortcuts

Windows shortcuts are very useful operations in computing which invokes command to software. Apart from invoking commands to the computer software, it also makes tasks very easy and way much faster.

Today's stroll, I would briefly state the list of new windows 10 keyboard shortcuts. With time, the list provided would be updated, for now I was able to get information about the new shortcuts in windows 10.

Win + (Left, Right, Up or Down) - For snapping of windows. The Up or Down is to get into quadrants.

Alt + TAB (unchanged) - For Switching to recent windows. Holding the keys can also be used to display new task view, windows view and leaving the keys switches the app.

WIN + Tab- for Opening task views and letting it stay open.

WIN + CTRL + D- For creating new virtual desktop

WIN + CTRL + F4- For closing current virtual desktop

WIN + CTRL + Left or Right- for switching virtual desktop.

Read also: 5 Reasons You Should Download and Install Windows 10

The above keyboard shortcuts are the few ones I was able to gather. With time, I would gather more shortcuts and keep you guys updated. Hope this brief tips helps.
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