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With games now taking up dozens of gigabytes, and Windows updates needing more space than they used to, you may find your drive filling up more often....

11 Tips to Customize the Look and Feel of Windows For most of us, occasionally switching up the desktop wallpaper is about as adventurous as we get when it comes to customizing the appearance of Windows. But there are in fact a multitude of ways to transform the operating system to perfectly customize its look—either through Windows’ own settings or with the help of a third-party utility. These are some of our favorite changes and tweaks for Windows customization. Advertisement 1. Set a dyn...

Did you know you can switch your Xbox controller between its Bluetooth and Xbox Wireless signals at the tap of a button? No, I didn't either, until recently. Here's how to do it.

Need a Wi-Fi password? Maybe youre visiting a friends house, but theyre busy. Or your laptop is connected, but your phone is not. There are ways to wirelessly share passwords between devices, but if thats not an option, heres how to grab the Wi-Fi password from your already-connected devices. How to See Wi-Fi Password in Windows Windows makes this easy, as long as youre currently connected to the network in question. Open the Start menu and search for Network Status, then click the Change Ada...

May 11, 2021 09:38 EDT Remember there was a time before Windows 10 when starting up our computers meant hearing an iconic Windows Startup sound that all of us associated with Windows or looking at our desktop screens? You could be at a bar, and if the Windows Start chime played, you would always think that someone just started their computer. Well, sadly, the sound existed on Windows 7 and versions older than that. However, the best thing is that the chime wasn’t exactly removed. The new...

JC Torres - May 10, 2021, 2:47am CDT A lot of companies from all industries were hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. Some have been able to recover while others closed for good. Some were forced to shift their priorities and delay or completely scrap plans. Thanks to a global shortage in semiconductor components, tech companies are now being hit even more, one way or another. Those factors are reportedly behind Microsoft’s decision to indefinitely put Windows 10X on hold but...

Windows 10X May ‘Likely Never Arrive’, Microsoft Focussing on Windows 10: Report Windows 10X is reportedly on the back burner for now, and all the resources have been shifted to Windows 10 for now. By Tasneem Akolawala | Updated: 10 May 2021 19:05 IST Windows 10X is an operating system that was built for dual-screen devices Highlights Microsoft has reportedly shelved Windows 10X for now Windows 10 Sun Valley project is expected to ship later this year Win...

May 10th, 2021 Things at Microsoft seem to be a mixed bag at the moment. On one hand, you have the unbelievable success of Xbox Game Pass, along with surging sales for the Xbox Series X and Series S. The Surface lineup seems to be doing admirably, providing an Apple-like option for those who want a high-quality and minimalistic approach to a Windows laptop. But then, things like the Surface Duo seemed a bit unfinished at launch, and it still hasn’t been updated to Android 11. When the Surface...

May 9, 2021 09:22 EDT A driver is essentially software that ensures that your operating system ‘communicates’ effectively with the device. When a driver updates, it removes any bugs that existed in the previous version. However, sometimes a new update brings a new problem that’s worse than the previous one. Luckily, when such a thing happens in Windows 10, you can easily roll back drivers. This means that you can switch to the previous version working out for you without any hassle. ...

Windows 10 ‘Sun Valley’ Update Finally Redesigns Icons from Win 95 Days Alongside UI Overhaul: Report Microsoft is reportedly redesigning icons from the Windows 95 era to remove outdated designs like floppy disks. By Tasneem Akolawala | Updated: 7 May 2021 14:10 IST Photo Credit: WindowsLatest Highlights Microsoft may completely redesign Start Menu, Action Center Windows 95 icons including hibernation mode, globe may change Microsoft is working on a major ...