Give your personal computer a personal name. Do you want to change the default computer name? It was simple pretty straightforward in Windows, but the latest iteration, Windows 11, made it even simpler. The option to rename the computer has now been added to the main computer “Settings” screen in the “System” tab. Besides “Settings”, … Read more
Save yourself the surprise when another browser pops up instead of Chrome when you click on a link. Every Windows PC comes with default apps to cover all of your basic needs. Additionally, default apps often have a very light footprint and give you the best overall performance for your machine compared to their third-party … Read more
Use the Emoji keyboard in Windows 11 to find Emojis, GIFs, symbols, and more. Emojis are an integral part of our routine online communication. Any post in preparation would either end with an emoji or contain them in the sentence. Emojis have not only improved the way and intensity with which we express our emotions … Read more
Increase your productivity by dividing the screen into multiple sections so that you can open up to four or six windows simultaneously in Windows 11. Do you often work in multiple applications simultaneously? Switching between them can be confusing, time consuming, and even a nightmare when an app isn’t performing well. Fortunately, Windows 11 has … Read more
Easily change the resolving IP address of a domain in the hosts file on Windows 11 A hosts file is a text file that stores information used to map servers or host names to IP addresses. Even though DNS is now primarily used for IP resolution, Windows still stores the hosts file. Occasionally you may … Read more
Prepare your Windows 10 PC for Windows 11 by enabling Secure Boot in BIOS as it is a requirement to get the new version of Windows. With the announcement of Windows 11, Microsoft introduced a new set of minimum requirements that your PC must meet in order to get the update. While most of the … Read more
Windows 11, like the previous version, allows you to change the color and size of the mouse pointer. Many users opt for this because the default cursor may be too small or the color of the pointer is not easily identifiable. The good news is, the process is still as easy as it used to … Read more
Here are the minimum system requirements for Windows 11 and how to check if your PC can update to Windows 11. It’s always a good idea to check the minimum requirements for the next upgrade to the operating system you’ve been checking out, so you don’t run into installation issues or lose your perfectly functioning … Read more
Can’t find the “Rename” option in the new Windows 11 File Explorer menu? Here’s a quick guide to help you rename a file and understand the basic new Windows 11 changes. Windows 11 comes with a refreshed interface, a focused taskbar, redesigned settings, among other major and minor changes. While there is a mixed response … Read more