Windows
How to Add Google Drive to File Explorer
How to Add Google Drive to File Explorer – By How-To Geek How-To Geek
Adding Google Drive to File Explorer lets you access your cloud files without having to open a web browser. You can then manage your cloud files act as if they’re your local files. Here’s how to set that up on your Windows PC.
Do You Really Need Antivirus Software on Your Windows or Mac Computer?
Do You Really Need Antivirus Software on Your Windows or Mac Computer? – By Sydney Butler online-tech-tips.com
Do you still need third-party antivirus software on modern systems? There are tradeoffs, so make sure you know what you’re getting into before clicking that download button.
How to Use Windows Security to Keep Your PC Protected
How to Use Windows Security to Keep Your PC Protected – By David Nield WIRED
For many years, Windows users had to rely on a third-party security tool to keep viruses and malware at bay, but now Microsoft’s operating system comes with its own package, in the form of Windows Security.
Half a Dozen Uses for OneDrive
Half a Dozen Uses for OneDrive – By Ask Leo! YouTube
Install Windows 11 From a USB Drive
How to Install Windows 11 From a USB Drive – By Marshall Gunnell How-To Geek
You can install Windows 11 on a supported device by downloading and using the ISO file that’s available on Microsoft’s official website. To do this, you’re going to need a flash drive and meet certain requirements.
Two Finger Tap for Right Click in Windows
How to enable Two Finger Tap for Right Click in Windows 11/10 – By Anand Khanse. thewindowsclub.com
If you are looking for ways to enable two-finger tap for right-click on Windows 11/10, then this post will help you. One of the most basic features that we use on a Windows OS is to right-click anywhere on the desktop or a file/folder to open the context menu and choose the desired option. But what if the right click of your mouse is not responding, or you want some other settings to open the context menu? In either case, you can enable the, Tap with two fingers to right-click option to fulfill your need. So, here’s how you can enable this feature on Windows 11/10.
How to Really Shut Down Windows
You’re Shutting Down Wrong: How to Really Shut Down Windows – By Benj Edwards How-To Geek
Sometimes you need to shut down your Windows 10 or 11 PC, but thanks to something called “Fast Startup,” you might not be shutting it down all the way, with a fresh OS reload on the next power-up. Here’s how to make sure your PC really shuts down completely.
Microsoft PowerToys, Find my mouse
Microsoft PowerToys 0.56.1 now has 140 FancyZones, Find my mouse on shake, and more – By Steven Parker neowin.net
Microsoft released PowerToys 0.56.1 today, moving on from the multiple 0.55.x releases at the beginning of February. Earlier today it was made known via Twitter that a significant step toward full native ARM64 compatibility was made, and that is disclosed in the release notes as “We removed the last .NET Framework dependency”, but that’s not the only advancement, PowerToys now has a full “What’s New” page where you can review the below changelog any time you open the app.
How to Add a Printer on Windows 11
How to Add a Printer on Windows 11 – By Nick Lewis How-To Geek
Whether you have a wired printer connected via USB, a wireless printer on your Wi-Fi network, or a Bluetooth printer, printer setup is easy on Windows 11. Windows can automatically install printer drivers, too.
How to Enter the BIOS on Windows 10
How to Enter the BIOS on Windows 10 – By Nick Lewis How-To Geek
The BIOS, or UEFI, is a powerful tool for configuring your PC’s hardware such as your RAM, CPU, motherboard, and more. It also has options that can increase the security of your PC. Here are a few different ways to access the BIOS.
Windows 11 VS Windows 10
Windows 11 VS Windows 10: What’s the Difference? – by Sharron Bennet
Windows 11 is the new face of the Microsoft operating system, and it started its phased rollout in October 2021. According to Microsoft, it will stop its support on Microsoft 10 after 2025, so there’s still enough time for you to enjoy the good ol’ Win10 OS you love. And if you already have Windows 10 and you’re ready for an update, you can get Windows 11 for free. Before that, however, what should you expect in this new OS offered by Microsoft? Most importantly, how does Windows 11 compare to its predecessor?
Run a Full Scan Using Windows Defender
How Do I Run a Full Scan Using Windows Defender? – By Ask Leo! YouTube VIDEO
A full scan scans things a more common “quick scan” bypasses. Here’s how to run one using Windows Security.
Why Is Windows Called Windows?
Why Is Windows Called Windows?– By Benj Edwards How-To Geek
You’ve probably heard the name a million times: “Microsoft Windows.” But how did the operating system get that way, and why isn’t it named after something else—like doors or ceilings? We’ll explain.
– Windows Defender vs third-party antivirus
Windows Defender vs third-party antivirus – By K.G. Orphanides trustedreviews.com
Microsoft Defender – formerly known as Windows Defender – now covers a broad range of home, enterprise and cloud security and antivirus solutions. Let’s take a look at the consumer version of Defender built into Windows 10 and Windows 11 and how its features compare and differ to most third part anti-virus solutions.
Microsoft PowerToys
Microsoft PowerToys 0.55.0 introduces three new utilities for File Explorer and Mouse – By Steven Parker neowin.net
Microsoft released PowerToys 0.55.0 today, marking already the third release of the year. In the release notes the firm added that the v0.55 release cycle is a continuation toward getting PowerToys ARM64 ready, fix some top issues and introduce new utilities.