In Microsoft Edge, the home button is not shown by default. Thus, in this tutorial, I will show you how to add "Home" button to the address bar of Microsoft Edge in Windows 10.
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How to Toggle Between the Desktop mode and Tablet Mode in Windows 10
This tutorial show you how to toggle between the desktop mode and tablet mode in Windows 10 Anniversary Update (Version 1607) manually.
How to remove the Windows.old folder in Windows 10
If you upgraded to Windows 10 from Windows 8.1 or from Windows 7, some files used by your previous version of Windows will be left in the Windows.old folder. Windows.old folder can take up quite a bit of disk space.
How to perform a clean installation of Windows 10 Enterprise: Step-by-Step Tutorial with Screenshots
This article I will show you a step-by-step tutorial of how to clean install Windows 10 Enterprise with local account on your computer. This article will focus on the installation of Windows 10 Enterprise on Hyper-V's Virtual Machine.
How To Install Windows 10 Technical Preview For Enterprise With Local Account
This Step-by-Step guide demonstrates how to clean install Windows 10 Technical Preview for Enterprise with local account.
How to add Libraries to the navigation pane of File Explorer in Windows 8.1
In Windows 8.1, if you sign in with a Microsoft Account, you discovered that the libraries have disappeared from navigation pane of File Explorer (see Figure 1 below) . Thus, in this tutorial, I will show you how to add Libraries to the navigation pane of File Explorer in Windows 8.1 tablet or PC.
How to disable the "Test mode" message in Windows 8.1?
When you start your Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 computer, you receive the following message in the lower-right corner of the desktop, depending on your version of Windows.
How to view the size of installed Apps in Windows 8.1?
In Windows 8/8.1, you cannot see how large your Windows Store apps from the Control Panel (Add/Remove Programs). Thus, in this tutorial, I will show you how to view the size of installed Windows Store apps on your Windows 8.1 tablet or PC.
How to change network location from Private to Public in Windows 8.1?
The first time that you connect to a new network, Windows asks you to choose a network location. This automatically sets the appropriate firewall and security settings for the type of network that you connect to. If you connect to networks in different locations, choosing a network location can help ensure that your computer is always set to an appropriate security level.
How to add a site to the Compatibility View list?
Sometimes websites don't look like you expect them to images might not appear, menus might be out of place, and text could be jumbled together. This might be caused by a compatibility problem between Internet Explorer 11 (IE11) and the site you're on. Sometimes this can be fixed by adding the site to your Compatibility View list.
How to activate "God Mode" in Windows 8.1
"God Mode" is actually pretty handy for power users. It is the feature that allows you to pull all of your PC's control panels into one standard class view folder. This tutorial will guide you to activate "God Mode" in Windows 8.1.
How to show estimated data usage in Windows 8.1
This small tutorial will guide you from where you can show Estimate Data Usage in Windows 8.1.
How to turn on automatic app updates in Windows 8.1
App publishers sometimes update their apps to add new features and fix problems. The Windows Store can automatically install app updates when they become available.
How to enable the Hands-Free Mode in Windows 8.1?
The Hands-Free mode was designed specifically for use while cooking because it allows you to view the app’s recipes in an easy-to-read format. If your computer or tablet is equipped with a camera, Hands-Free mode will allow you to look through recipes without touching the screen by waving your hand in front of the camera.
How to switch to "Reading View" mode in Internet Explorer 11 on Windows 8.1
The modern Internet Explorer 11 on Windows 8.1 provides a reading view for a more streamlined, book-like reading experience of webpages, without the distraction of unrelated or other secondary content on the page.
Eight ways to save time with Windows 7
1. Send an email straight from your desktop
If there’s someone you often send mail to, you can add a shortcut to your desktop to create a new email. Make a new shortcut and type in mailto: followed by your recipient’s email address, for example mailto:windowsvista@futurenet.co.uk. Click Next, give the shortcut a meaningful name and then click Finish. The new shortcut will appear on your desktop, and double-clicking it will open up a blank email in your default email editor with the recipient’s address already filled in.
2. Quickly check your network connection status from your desktop
You can create a shortcut to quickly check the status of your internet connection, saving you the effort of clicking through a number of windows and folders. Go to Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Manage network connections. Right-click on the connection you want to check the status of and select Create Shortcut. This will place a shortcut on your desktop, and when you double-click it you will be taken directly to the status page of your connection.
3. Create shortcuts to your favourite web sites
You can save time by having shortcuts to frequently visited web sites on your desktop. Browse to the page that you want quick access to, and then drag and drop the small icon on the left of the address bar to your desktop. Now all you need to do is double-click the shortcut to go straight to the page.
4. Get all your breaking news in one place with RSS feeds
If you have a number of news sites that you check regularly you can save time by subscribing to their RSS feed (click on the orange RSS icon on the web site). This sends their latest headlines directly to your RSS reader (such as Microsoft Outlook or Internet Explorer), allowing you to keep up to date with all your favourite sites in one place. The RSS feed for this web site is http://www.windowsvistamagazine.com/UK/rss/RssHandler2.axd?nodeId=0&list=&types
5. Use Start Search
Use the Start Search to quickly launch programs rather than trawling through your computer to get them. Below are some handy phrases to type into the search to bring up the application straight away. Depending on what you have installed on your computer you may be able to find other phrases to launch your programs with, so it is worth experimenting.
6. Get the App Launcher sidebar gadget
There are a number of gadgets available from http://gallery.live.com/ that can help you speed up your computer use. The App Launcher gadget grants you fast access to files and folders by clicking on an icon that instantly launches them. It helps keep your desktop and Quick Launch free from clutter. ]
7. Install Launchy
Launchy is a powerful keystroke launcher, which is accessed by pressing Alt and Space bar. You can then type in the name of the application, file or web site you want to launch and press Enter. Launchy is intelligent enough to guess pretty accurately what you are looking for whilst you type, so by just typing goo then pressing Enter will open Google. You can download it for free at www.launchy.net
8. Use Task Scheduler to automate tasks
Save yourself a lot of time by using Task Scheduler to make Windows Vista automatically perform certain tasks. Type ‘Task Scheduler’ into Start Search and select what you want it to do, from defragmenting your hard drive to backing up your files, and when.
Source: http://www.windowsvistamagazine.com/UK/05582469249883870084/eight-ways-to-save-time-with-windows-vista.html
If there’s someone you often send mail to, you can add a shortcut to your desktop to create a new email. Make a new shortcut and type in mailto: followed by your recipient’s email address, for example mailto:windowsvista@futurenet.co.uk. Click Next, give the shortcut a meaningful name and then click Finish. The new shortcut will appear on your desktop, and double-clicking it will open up a blank email in your default email editor with the recipient’s address already filled in.
2. Quickly check your network connection status from your desktop
You can create a shortcut to quickly check the status of your internet connection, saving you the effort of clicking through a number of windows and folders. Go to Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Manage network connections. Right-click on the connection you want to check the status of and select Create Shortcut. This will place a shortcut on your desktop, and when you double-click it you will be taken directly to the status page of your connection.
3. Create shortcuts to your favourite web sites
You can save time by having shortcuts to frequently visited web sites on your desktop. Browse to the page that you want quick access to, and then drag and drop the small icon on the left of the address bar to your desktop. Now all you need to do is double-click the shortcut to go straight to the page.
4. Get all your breaking news in one place with RSS feeds
If you have a number of news sites that you check regularly you can save time by subscribing to their RSS feed (click on the orange RSS icon on the web site). This sends their latest headlines directly to your RSS reader (such as Microsoft Outlook or Internet Explorer), allowing you to keep up to date with all your favourite sites in one place. The RSS feed for this web site is http://www.windowsvistamagazine.com/UK/rss/RssHandler2.axd?nodeId=0&list=&types
5. Use Start Search
Use the Start Search to quickly launch programs rather than trawling through your computer to get them. Below are some handy phrases to type into the search to bring up the application straight away. Depending on what you have installed on your computer you may be able to find other phrases to launch your programs with, so it is worth experimenting.
- CMD = Command prompt
- DEV = Device Manager
- SYS = System Restore
- NETW = Connect to a Network Projector
- UPD = Windows Update
- PROG = Default Programs
- EVE = Event viewer
6. Get the App Launcher sidebar gadget
There are a number of gadgets available from http://gallery.live.com/ that can help you speed up your computer use. The App Launcher gadget grants you fast access to files and folders by clicking on an icon that instantly launches them. It helps keep your desktop and Quick Launch free from clutter. ]
7. Install Launchy
Launchy is a powerful keystroke launcher, which is accessed by pressing Alt and Space bar. You can then type in the name of the application, file or web site you want to launch and press Enter. Launchy is intelligent enough to guess pretty accurately what you are looking for whilst you type, so by just typing goo then pressing Enter will open Google. You can download it for free at www.launchy.net
8. Use Task Scheduler to automate tasks
Save yourself a lot of time by using Task Scheduler to make Windows Vista automatically perform certain tasks. Type ‘Task Scheduler’ into Start Search and select what you want it to do, from defragmenting your hard drive to backing up your files, and when.
Source: http://www.windowsvistamagazine.com/UK/05582469249883870084/eight-ways-to-save-time-with-windows-vista.html
How to enable Windows 8 delete file confirmation dialog
Every time you delete a file, Windows asks you "Are you sure you want to move this file to the Recycle Bin?". But you may find that in Windows 8, when you delete a file, you don't get prompted to confirm whether you want to delete it or not. If you press Shift+Delete then you will get prompted.
Windows Thin PC Installation Step by Step
Microsoft recently announced that Windows Thin PC (WinTPC) is now generally available to Software Assurance customers for download from the Microsoft Volume Licensing site. If you are not a Software Assurance (SA) customer but would still like to try out Windows Thin PC, you can download the WinTPC 90 day evaluation copy from the Windows Thin PC home page.
How to restore the default color scheme in Windows Vista?
This small tutorial will guide you from where you can restore the default color scheme in Windows Vista.
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