Free up storage space on your File History drive, when it is full If File History complains that its backup drive is full, and it can no longer back up your files, open the Control Panel, and go to “System and Security -> File History.” More details about using the File History from the Control Panel can be found here: Working with File History from the Control Panel: What you can and can’t do!...

What is the use of VHD (Virtual Hard Disk)? A Virtual Hard Disk or VHD file is a virtual hard drive image that stores all the data from a hard disk partition or file system, all in a single file. VHD files are usually created and used by virtual machine software such as VirtualBox or Microsoft’s virtualization solution Hyper-V. Additionally, the old Windows Backup tool from Windows 7, which is still present in Windows 10, also saves system images as VHD files....

1. How to open CMD during Windows Setup using the Shift + F10 keyboard shortcut In our opinion, this is the best method of opening Command Prompt at boot, and that’s why we’re showing it first. You can do it immediately after UEFI/BIOS POST, and it works no matter what Windows version you have installed on your PC. It even works if you don’t have Windows or any other operating system installed on your computer....

How to rename multiple files in a folder with a keyboard shortcut First, open File Explorer and browse to the folder containing the files you wish to rename. Select the first file and then press F2 on your keyboard. This rename shortcut key can be used both to speed up the renaming process or to change the names for a batch of files in one go, depending on the desired results....

Turn Off or Turn On Dark Mode in Microsoft Edge By default, Microsoft Edge uses the Dark Mode settings from Windows 10. However, you can also set its appearance independently of the operating system. To do that, open Microsoft Edge, and click or tap the “Settings and more” button in the top right corner. Alternatively, you can press ALT + F on the keyboard. In the menu that appears, go to Settings....

What is Airplane Mode on an iPhone? The iPhone Airplane Mode is a key feature designed to quickly cut off wireless connections by disabling some of the radios that transmit signals from your device. This includes cellular signals and Wi-Fi by default, but you can also configure Airplane Mode to disable Bluetooth when you turn it on. By comparison, the Airplane Mode on Android disables Bluetooth as well by default. When you turn on Airplane Mode on your iPhone, you can still use your iOS device....

NOTE: Before going through this tutorial, make sure that you have enabled the Remote Desktop Connection on the Windows computer to which you will be connecting. To find out how to do this, read this guide: How to enable Remote Desktop Connections in all versions of Windows. Also, because the steps described in this tutorial are similar in Windows 10, Windows 7 and Windows 8.1, most of the screenshots we use are taken in Windows 10....

NOTE: The Clock app is identical on both operating systems, so the Windows 11 and Windows 10 Timer are the same. Because of this, I used Windows 11 for most of the screenshots featured in this guide. How to access the Timer for Windows To get to the Windows 11 or Windows 10 Timer, you first need to open the Clock app. Type clock in the taskbar Search bar in Windows 10 or in the Search window in Windows 11 (use the magnifying glass icon on the taskbar to open it)....

How to use version history in Excel to recover previous versions of your files If you use a modern version of Microsoft Excel on your Windows computer, your data might be stored on OneDrive, OneDrive for Business, or a SharePoint Server. In that case, you start by opening the XLS or XLSX file for which you want to recover the older version. Then, in Excel, click or tap File in the top-left corner....

Windows 10: Groups of tiles or folder of tiles? The groups of tiles on the Start Menu behave similarly to the folders containing files in Explorer. You can move them together in the same way you can move folders. The Windows 10 May 2019 Update introduces a new right-click option to “Unpin group from Start” which acts similarly to deleting a folder. The major difference is that a group of tiles and shortcuts cannot exist without at least one tile or shortcut inside it....

The process for removing a nasty virus infection Even if you’re having problems because of a nasty malware infection, that doesn’t mean you cannot do anything to recover your data and clean your computer. The steps involved are many and, if not done correctly, can lead to losing your personal data, but they can be performed by just about anyone who pays attention to our instructions. First, let’s start by sharing a diagram with the flow of the process that you need to go through....

realme 12 Pro: Who is it good for? The realme 12 Pro 5G is an excellent choice if you: Want an elegant mid-range Android smartphone Are looking for a smartphone with good cameras Need a large battery and fast charging Pros and cons These are the things I like most about the realme 12 Pro smartphone: Stylish design with vegan leather Good main and telephoto cameras, especially in daylight 67W fast charging and a large battery Bright AMOLED screen Competitive price Certification for protection against dust or water...

ASUS ROG Swift PG43U: Who is it good for? The monitor is an excellent choice for: Console gamers who want a BIG gaming monitor to use from their couch Gamers who play fast-paced games and want a fast monitor with excellent refresh rate, fast response time, and G-Sync Those of you who own high-end computers with top-notch graphics cards that can handle gaming in 4K resolutions Gamers who want to see how great games can look in HDR 1000...

Unboxing The Edimax BR-6428nS V3 Wireless Router The packaging used for the Edimax BR-6428nS V3 wireless router is similar to that of other Edimax devices. On the front of the box you can see a picture of the device, as well as some of its specifications. On the back side of the package you learn that this device can be set to run as a router, access point, range extender, Wi-Fi Bridge and wireless Internet service provider (WISP)....

Microsoft Comfort Curve 3000 - Unboxing and Specifications The Microsoft Comfort Curve 3000 comes in a red and white box, somewhat typical to Microsoft’s keyboards. The packaging is very similar to that of the Microsoft Sculpt Comfort keyboard that we have reviewed some time ago. Since I didn’t have a proper photo camera around, I used my smartphone’s camera to shoot the pictures below, so please excuse the poor image quality....

Unboxing The Logitech G502 Proteus Core The Proteus Core ships in a sleek and quite beautifully designed cardboard box, as do most of Logitech’s peripherals. The front side of the box, which is also a magnetic cover, shows a picture of the mouse itself along with the included weights. On the bottom side of the cover you’ll find the full name of the mouse along with its tagline - G502 Proteus Core Tunable Gaming Mouse....

Samsung Galaxy SmartTag2: Who is it good for? This smart tracker is a good choice for: People who want to track their items or pet(s) Users who already have devices from the Samsung Galaxy line-up Pros and cons The Samsung Galaxy SmartTag2 has the following strengths: It’s easy to attach to objects Excellent SmartThings app with useful automation features IP-67-rated water and dust resistance Replaceable battery Long battery life As for downsides:...

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra: who is it good for? The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra is an excellent choice for: Graphic designers, painters, or sketchers who want the best tools for their trade Users in search of the best Android tablet People who enjoy watching videos or listening to music while they are traveling and can afford this fantastic tablet Travelers who want to pack lightly and don’t want to carry a laptop but still need to work while on the road...

What is Hands-Free Mode in Windows 8.1? This feature is designed for tablet or hybrid devices that have a touch screen and a camera. Hands-Free Mode uses the camera on your Windows 8.1 device to monitor your hand movements and perform basic navigation inside Windows 8.1 apps that provide support for this feature. With Hands-Free Mode you can navigate back and forward inside Windows 8.1 apps without touching the screen on your device....

The problem: Windows is regularly showing annoying Welcome messages If you’re using Windows 10, once every couple of months, after signing in, you may see a Welcome screen blocking your access to the desktop. If you choose Remind me in 3 days or Remind me later, you’ll soon be annoyed again. The only solution is to go through the whole process, which buys you some time until the Welcome screen pops up again a few months later, forcing you to do it all again....