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Tips and tricks for Windows 10 Desktop.

Learn the best tweaks and tricks,  hidden features, settings and more.

How to set Google as a default search engine for Microsoft Edge

January 24, 2017 |

How to change the default search engine in Microsoft Edge

Microsoft Edge for Windows 10 and Windows 10 Mobile uses Bing as a default search engine, and you can simply search the Internet by entering the phrase in the … Read More

How to add another user account in Windows 10

January 17, 2017 |

How to add a family member of someone else to your PC

Creating a secondary account for your Windows 10 PC is recommended when a member of your family or someone else have an access to your PC. By … Read More

How to reset Windows apps from the Settings menu

January 14, 2017 |

How to fix problems with apps not working right

In Windows 10 and Windows 10 Mobile*, Microsoft allows you to quickly reset an app and delete its data, preferences and sign-in details without needing to uninstall and reinstall that … Read More

How to change ‘Active Hours’ and install updates while not using the device

January 6, 2017 |

Automatically schedule restarts outside of active hours

As Windows 10 and Windows 10 Mobile automatically download and install cumulative updates, and you can’t prevent them from being installed, it’s a good idea to set ‘Active Hours’ so that your … Read More

How to download offline Maps in Windows 10

January 4, 2017 |

Get directions even without an Internet connection

In Windows 10 and Windows 10 Mobile you could use the ‘Maps’ app even without a connection to the Internet, get directions, explore specific areas in a country, and more. All you … Read More

How to Pause Updates on Windows 10 and Windows 10 Mobile

January 3, 2017 |

Creators Update will allow you to temporarily pause cumulative updates

Windows 10 and Windows 10 Mobile both receive monthly cumulative updates with security patches, bug fixes and performance improvements. Right now, these cumulative updates are mandatory – you can’t … Read More

How to use a Picture password or PIN to sign in to Windows 10

December 16, 2016 |

Use a favorite photo or a PIN to log into Windows and apps

By default, Windows 10 prompts you to enter an account password to log in. However, there are other ways to sign in to Windows, apps and … Read More

How to sync SMS with Skype between PC and Mobile

December 15, 2016 |

Connect Skype UWP across Windows 10 devices

Skype, the Universal Windows app for Windows 10, can replace your default SMS app on Mobile, and you can sync your SMS messages with the Windows 10 PC. To sync SMS across … Read More

How to add a Live Tile clock on the Start Screen

December 5, 2016 |

Pin Live Tiles with clocks without installing any app

There are many third-party clock apps for Windows 10 and Windows 10 Mobile, allowing you to pin a Live Tile with a clock on your Start Screen. However, most of … Read More

How to change the default apps in Windows 10

December 1, 2016 |

Choose default apps on Windows 10

Sometimes, you may have more than one application to open certain file types on your PC. Windows 10 occasionally asks you to choose an app to open a file by bringing up a … Read More

How to hide system app icons from the Windows 10’s Taskbar

November 25, 2016 |

Personalize your system tray in Windows 10

Having too many icons on the taskbar could be distracting, especially if you rely on the default settings and see system icons you don’t actually want to see. With Windows 10 … Read More

How to use Mouse Gestures in Windows 10 with Microsoft Edge

November 21, 2016 |

Start using mouse gestures with a new extension

With Windows 10 and the Microsoft Edge browser, you can finally use extensions and add some extra functionalities to the default Windows browser. All these extensions can be downloaded directly … Read More