Going from Windows 7/8/8.1 to Windows 10 is a mostly painless experience and many are enjoying some of the new features present. You might have noticed immediately that much of the styling in actual windows is very bright and tends toward the lighter part of the spectrum. Opening a new Office document or File Explorer …
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Install Windows 10 On a Mac With Boot Camp
The bygone days of petty fighting between Mac and Windows are mostly gone and Macs now play nice with having Windows installed. If you’re a Mac user feeling slightly envious of all the buzz around the new Windows 10, you might be surprised to know that you can have the best of both worlds. It …
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Disable Recent Files And Folders In Quick Access In Windows 10
Many programs keep something of a running tab on associated files and folders. Things like recently played tracks in a music apps, recently viewed videos on a media player, and the like are often tracked for easy repeated access. For some, this is a great convenience and saves much time when trying to find commonly …
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Create a Bootable USB or DVD For Windows 10
Installing a new OS from a bootable DVD or USB has many advantages. You could also upgrade over the internet from your version of Windows 7 or 8/8.1 but that would only apply to that individual PC and there is a chance that the download could be disrupted. With a bootable device, you can ensure …
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Upgrade To Windows 10 Pro From Windows 10 Home
If you’ve been happily using the newly released Windows 10, you’re sure to have noticed quite a few new features that have been introduced. There are also many tweaks that make the Windows experience more familiar while pushing modern ideas as well. The vast majority of users will have upgraded from the Windows 7 or …
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Force Cortana To Use Google Search With Chrome and Firefox
Cortana is Microsoft’s digital assistant and a big part of the new Windows 10. As expected, Cortana uses the Bing search engine and the new Edge browser for results wherever she is used. It’s not surprising that Microsoft would like to push their own search engine instead of using their competition in the form of …
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