Posts under Windows category

How to make Microsoft Edge launch with Previous Tabs opened

Many a time, we close the Edge browser in a rush and forget that there were few critical pages which you should have bookmarked. While you can, it is difficult to get all of them. In this post, we will […]

How to delete downloaded Netflix Offline Content from Windows 10

Binge-watching is not as worse as you think, and Netflix has worked hard to make it a trend. The media-services provider allows you to download select TV shows and movies on the Netflix app to watch them offline. However, the […]

How to adjust Power Mode Level in Windows 10

Windows 10 PCs have four Power Mode levels namely, Battery Saver (while on battery power), Better battery (or Recommended), Better Performance, and Best performance. In this post, we will show you how to customize the Windows performance Power Slider for […]

Prevent Photos app from opening when connecting your Phone to Windows 10 PC

Whenever you connect your devices like Android Phone, iPhone, or iPad to a Windows 10 PC, the Photos app launches instantly. It does this to allow you to import all the media, but this is not the desired course of […]

How to block adults websites in Windows 10

Adult content is tough to lock, especially when there are so many of them. While there are many ways of doing it including Security and Antivirus solutions, today we are talking about DNS Services to Block Adult Sites. The only […]

How to disallow Standard Users from Changing BitLocker PIN/Password in Windows 10

By default in Windows 10, both administrators and standard users are allowed to change the BitLocker PIN or password for the operating system volume or the BitLocker password for fixed data volumes by default. If you do not want standard […]

How to find and tag People in Windows 10 Photos app

The Windows 10 Photos App allows its users to find and tag people. It is a useful way of keeping your photos organized. So, if you would like to know he process of finding and tagging people in Windows 10 […]

What is OOBE or Out-Of-Box Experience in Windows 10?

When you install Windows 10, it takes you through a setup process. Only when you complete all the steps, do you get to use Windows 10. Microsoft calls them OOBE or Out of Box experience in Windows. It is the […]

Windows has determined that the best driver for this device is already installed

Windows Update installs drivers which fit the best. However, they are not accurate every time. It is possible that an OEM driver or software can be better than what Microsoft has to offer. If you receive Windows has determined that […]

Check if Windows 10 last boot was from Fast Startup, Full Shutdown, or Hibernate

Windows 10 has three Startup Options, one is the Fast Startup (Hybrid), the Full Shutdown and the Hibernate mode. By default, the Hybrid Startup is selected. It does not fully shutdown the computer but keeps it in a standby mode […]

What is new in Windows 10 v1909 November Feature Update

Microsoft is prepping Windows 10 v1909 November Update, aka 19H2, and to those who are not tracking, it doesn’t roll out any major feature. For a change, Microsoft decided to step back and made sure to fix all problems with […]

System Restore encountered an error code 0x81000203 on Windows 10

Some reports mention that Windows users are facing error code 0x81000203 while performing a System Restore. This error is caused due to multiple factors like intervention from third-party software, lack of supporting services running on the computer and more. There was […]

Deny Write Access to Fixed Drives not Protected by BitLocker in Windows 10

You can set a policy that configures whether BitLocker protection is required for a computer to be able to write data to fixed data drives. All fixed data drives that are not BitLocker-protected will be mounted as Read-only. If the […]

How to reset App Volume and Device Preferences in Windows 10

Windows 10 allows you to control individual app volumes and the speakers or devices they use. You can choose to keep a lower volume preference for the browser, while the music of the player can be different. This means that […]

Restore Display view for files grouped by Date Modified in Downloads folder

The File Explorer allows users to group the files by Date, File size, Type, Size, or None. However, now, Windows 10 users have reported that their files in Downloads folder are grouped by Date modified, and they have been unable […]

Error 1067, The process terminated unexpectedly in Windows 10

Windows background Services enable Windows features to function properly. One of the errors occurring for Windows Services is Error 1067, The process terminated unexpectedly. This is an error that you might encounter when you are trying to start a service-based […]

Add Controlled Folder Access commands to Context Menu in Windows 10

When Controlled Folder Access is turned on, it helps you protect valuable data from malicious apps and threats, such as ransomware. It is part of the Windows Defender Exploit Guard. This post shows how to add Turn On or Off […]

How to change BitLocker Encryption method & Cipher Strength in Windows 10

Windows 10 uses XTS-AES 128 bit by default for operating system drives as well as fixed data drives – and AES-CBC 128 bit by default for removable data drives. In this post, we will show you how to set a […]

How to restore missing Default Power Plans in Windows 10

A Power Plan is a collection of hardware and system settings that manages how your computer uses power. Power plans can help you save energy, maximize system performance, or achieve a balance between the two. In this post, we will […]

How to create a shortcut for File History on Windows 10

File History is a useful feature in the Windows 10 operating system. This feature makes an automatic back up versions of important files on a computer to internal or external storage on a computer. These files can also be backed […]