Like its predecessors, Windows 10 features a large number of visual animations that Microsoft hopes will improve the overall look and feel of the operating system, but some users prefer a simpler experience that may also seem snappier. Here’s how to turn off some or all Windows 10 animations for a cleaner experience.
How to Scan & Fix Hard Drives with CHKDSK in Windows 10
Millions of Windows 10 users still have mechanical hard drives in their PCs. To keep them healthy and to help investigate any unusual behavior, try the venerable CHKDSK command. Here’s how to use it in Microsoft’s latest operating system.
How to Skip the Windows 10 Login Screen and Log Into Your User Account Automatically
Windows 10 requires users to enter their password when logging into their user account, which provides enhanced security but may not be necessary for all users. Here’s how to disable this requirement and configure your account to bypass the Windows 10 login screen.
How to Organize and Remove Apps from the Windows 10 Start Menu ‘All Apps’ List
The new ‘All Apps’ list in the Windows 10 Start Menu may remind you of the ‘All Programs’ list in earlier versions of Windows, but it functions quite differently. Here’s how to organize and manage your All Apps application shortcuts, as well as how to remove apps from this list without needing to uninstall them.
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Windows 10: How to Quickly Scan a File or Folder with Windows Defender
The latest builds of Windows 10 introduce the ability to quickly scan an individual file or folder with Windows Defender. Here’s how it works.
SpotBright is a Free App That Automatically Downloads Windows Spotlight Images
Love the Windows Spotlight images featured on your Windows 10 lock screen, but don’t want to bother with finding and downloading the images manually? Here’s a free universal Windows app that will do the work for you.
How to Find Windows Spotlight Lock Screen Images in Windows 10
Windows 10 includes a new feature called Windows Spotlight, which automatically downloads and rotates a series of gorgeous images from Bing as your lock screen background. Here’s how to find these images hidden on your PC, and how to convert and save them for personal use.
How to Restrict Apps to Specific CPU Cores with Processor Affinity
Today’s PCs are typically powered by monster CPUs packing four or more cores, and Windows generally does a good job of divvying all of that power up between your apps. But sometimes you want just a bit more control over which processor-hungry apps should be tamed, and that’s where something called processor affinity comes in. Here’s how to restrict specific apps to individual CPU cores for better system-wide responsiveness and, for older apps, stability.
How to Remove Recycle Bin from the Windows 10 Desktop
Tired of having the Recycle Bin take up space on your desktop? Or maybe you prefer a desktop with no icons at all. Here’s how to remove the Recycle Bin icon from the Windows 10 desktop without affecting its functionality.
How to Rename Your PC in Windows 10
Windows 10 will generate and assign a unique name for your computer when you first set up your PC or perform a clean install of Windows. But this random name likely won’t be helpful for your workflow, especially if you’re working with multiple networked PCs. Luckily, you can solve this problem by renaming your Windows 10 PC to a more useful custom name. Here’s how to do it.