Many Windows users don’t know that they can run multiple copies, or instances, of the same app on their PC without having to install the app twice. Whether it’s opening multiple File Explorer windows to copy your data between folders, comparing two word documents side-by-side, or maintaining separate personal and work Web browser windows, opening multiple instances of the same app is not only easy, it can also give your productivity a huge boost. Here’s how to do it.
How to Bring Back the My Computer Icon in Windows 8
From Windows 95 to Windows 7, the “My Computer” icon adorned the desktops of hundreds of millions of PCs worldwide, but Microsoft decided to hide it by default in Windows 8 and up. Here’s how to get it back.
How to Delete iPhone Backups in iTunes for OS X and Windows
By default, iTunes on your Mac or PC makes a backup of your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch every time you sync. These backups are an important step in keeping your iOS data safe, but they can take up a lot of space on your computer’s drive. Here’s how to view, manage, and delete unneeded iOS device backups in iTunes for OS X and Windows.
Microsoft Wants Your Vote On How Virtual Desktops Will Work in Windows 10
Windows 10 will feature a new and powerful virtual desktop feature when it launches later this year, and Microsoft is soliciting user feedback to decide exactly how it will work.
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How to Change a Drive Letter in Windows 8
Windows relies on drive letters to distinguish between the various physical and logical storage volumes on your PC. Here’s how to change those drive letters to suit your needs, along with some warnings about the potential problems that can happen when doing so.
How to Use the Windows Print Screen Key with Your Mac in Boot Camp
When it comes to taking screenshots in Windows, the Print Screen key is crucial. Most Windows-based keyboards have a Print Screen key, so it’s usually not an issue. But what if you’re running Windows on a Mac via Boot Camp? Apple’s compact keyboards don’t have a Print Screen key so, absent third party software, how do you take screenshots when booted into Windows on your Mac?
Where to Find the Windows Wallpaper Location on Your PC
Each new version of Windows, including each new Windows 10 preview build, introduces beautiful new wallpaper images. Here’s where you can find these high resolution images on your PC, so you can use them as your wallpaper on other devices or older versions of Windows.
Quickly Launch and Manage Apps with the Windows Taskbar Shortcut
The goal of efficient and safe computing is to keep your hands on the keyboard as much as possible, thereby avoiding frequent reaches for the mouse or trackpad that can contribute to repetitive stress injuries. With that in mind, we’ll show you how to launch, minimize, and manage your most frequently accessed Windows programs without ever having to take your hands off the keyboard.
How to Fix an Incorrect Windows Clock
Sometimes a user’s Windows clock can go awry and display the incorrect date or time, usually due to hardware issues, a temporary loss of Internet connectivity, or online synchronization problems. If your Windows clock is wrong, but you’re currently able to connect to the Internet, you can easily set the correct time by re-synchronizing your PC with an online time server. Here’s how to do it.
How to Stay Up to Date and Get the Latest Windows 10 Technical Preview Builds
The Windows 10 Technical Preview gives consumers and businesses unprecedented access to Microsoft’s upcoming operating system and an opportunity to provide valuable feedback before it launches next year. But this access is only valuable if you’re running the latest Windows 10 builds. Here’s how to check for and install the latest Windows 10 Technical Preview builds so that you’ve always got the latest changes to play with.