How to disable a certain global shortcut key that conflicts with an application-specific hotkey? Sometimes or even frequently though, you may activate a hotkey accidentally? In this tutorial we’ll show you a simple way to disable specific Windows key shortcut in Windows 10, 8 and 7. How to Disable Specific Windows Key Shortcut in Windows? […]
2 Ways to Disable Snipping Tool in Windows 10
May 18, 2017 by No comments »How do you disable the snipping tool and don’t allow it to run? This tutorial will show you how to disable Snipping Tool in Windows 10 using Group Policy or Registry Editor. Method 1: Disable Snipping Tool in Windows 10 Using Group Policy Open the Local Group Policy Editor and navigate to: Computer Configuration -> […]
How to Prevent Windows 10 Apps from Running in the Background
May 15, 2017 by No comments »How to stop Windows 10 from automatically starting apps in the background? Windows 10 comes with many built-in apps that run in the background by default. Those apps can automatically update live tiles , send notification and stay up-to-date, even if you never use them. This will drain some battery power and consume system resources. […]
3 Different Ways to Turn Off Windows 10 / 8 / 7 Password
May 12, 2017 by No comments »Could I log in to Windows without a password? How can I disable password at login screen? Looking for a way to turn off Windows password because you’ve forgotten it? In this tutorial we’ll show you 3 different ways to turn off Windows 10 / 8 / 7 password. Turn Off Windows Password by Deleting […]
Restore Control Panel Missing from Win+X Menu in Windows 10
May 8, 2017 by No comments »Control Panel disappeared from Windows 10’s Win+X menu? In recent release of Windows 10 Creators Update (build 1703), the Control Panel shortcut in the Win+X menu was replaced with the Settings app. Luckily there is a simple way to restore the missing Control Panel shortcut to Win+X menu in Windows 10. How to Restore Control […]
Stop Mouse / Keyboard from Waking Computer in Windows 10
May 7, 2017 by No comments »By default, moving your mouse or pressing the keyboard will wake up your computer from sleep / hibernation mode. But, the slightest movement of the mouse or even a cat walking on the keyboard can cause Windows to wake up. That could be really annoying. In this tutorial we’ll show you how to stop mouse […]
2 Ways to Turn On or Off PIN Expiration in Windows 10
May 4, 2017 by No comments »Just like the local account, Windows 10 also allows you to set up expiration date for PIN login. A PIN usually contains only numbers, and this makes it easier for anyone with physical access to break into your computer. It’s good practice to enable PIN expiration policy to prompt users to change PIN regularly. In […]
Show or Disable Sign-in Background Picture in Windows 10
May 2, 2017 by No comments »By default, Windows 10 will show a flashy background picture on the sign-in screen, where you type your password. If you’d rather use a flat color instead of a background image, you can remove the sign-in background image easily. In this tutorial we’ll show you 2 simple ways to show or disable sign-in background picture […]