Is there a way to check battery health in Windows 10? How to troubleshoot laptop battery drain issues? There is a hidden tool available in Windows 10/8 that can examine your laptop’s battery usage / health, and give you a detailed report for energy efficiency and battery life problems. Part 1: Generate a Battery Report […]
Set Windows 10 Touch Keyboard to Pop up Automatically in Desktop Mode
March 13, 2017 by No comments »Windows 10 touch keyboard not popping up automatically? If you use Windows 10 on a tablet, it will default to the touch-friendly tablet mode. When you tap inside a text field, the touch keyboard will pop up automatically. However, if you switch to desktop mode, the touch keyboard won’t display automatically even if there is […]
How to See Currently Logged in Users in Windows 10 / 8 / 7
March 11, 2017 by No comments »How can I get a list of users currently logged on? If you’re wondering how to find out how many users are currently logged into your Windows 10 computer, there are several ways to view who’s logged on. In this tutorial we’ll explain 2 methods to get a list of currently logged in users in […]
Change Sync Frequency of Email Checking in Windows 10 Mail App
March 10, 2017 by No comments »How often does Windows 10 Mail app check for new messages? By default, the Mail app in Windows 10 will check new mails based on your usage. But this will cause a delay if you don’t use the Mail app on a regular basis. In order to make email syncing more frequently, you have to […]
Replay Windows 10 Picture Password If You Forgot Gestures
March 8, 2017 by No comments »What to do if you forgot Windows 10 picture password? Picture password is a more convenient way for tablet users to log into Windows 10. It lets you choose a picture and draw three gestures to create a password to unlock your computer. If you forgot your gestures, you can replay the picture password that […]
How Do I Know If I Use A Microsoft Account in Windows 10 / 8
August 15, 2017 by No comments »How do I know if I have a Microsoft account in Windows 10? In Windows 10/8, users are encouraged to use a Microsoft account (Hotmail, Live, Outlook.com, etc) to log into the system, but you can continue using a traditional local account. It’s a little confusing and you may not know which type of Windows […]
2 Ways to Disable Cortana Web Search in Windows 10
February 27, 2017 by No comments »Can I disable Web search results but keep Cortana on Windows 10 Anniversary Update? Since Windows 10 Anniversary Update (build 1607) there is no longer option in Cortana to disable Web search. Luckily you can still disable Cortana Web search in Windows 10 using a registry hack or local group policy. Method 1: Disable Cortana […]
How to Run DirectX Diagnostic Tool in Windows 10
February 27, 2017 by No comments »How to check what version of DirectX your PC is using? If you are concerned with video game performance, or you are trying to fix some problems with any 3D application, you can run DirectX Diagnostic Tool to perform basic diagnostic tests. In this article we’ll show you 3 simple ways to run DirectX Diagnostic […]