Although the hardware can always be replaced, one thing you may not be able to afford is your files, or your organization’s data, getting compromised. And this is when BitLocker can help. On Windows 10, BitLocker is a security feature that protects your files using data encryption to prevent unauthorized access from hackers and prying eyes. BitLocker provides encryption for full drives and portable drives, and while it’s a feature that has been around for years, on Windows 10, it can even protect individual files with data loss protection....

However, if you like the more traditional experience, Windows 11 is also adding an option to roll back to classic compact view. In this guide, you will learn the steps to switch back to the classic layout of File Explorer on Windows 11. Enable File Explorer Compact view on Windows 11 To use the classic compact view on File Explorer: Once you complete the steps, File Explorer will switch to the classic layout....

This is great! But by default this option is disabled. Well, in this brief article we are going to learn how to enable PDF support in Google Chrome 6. Note: It should not be necessary to restart Google Chrome after you enable plugins. Enjoy viewing PDF files in the web with not extra software necessary! TIP: Sometimes it could be hard to remember website URLs, location settings, etc. So, now it would be a good time to bookmark the chrome://plugins page in the case you need to come back in the future....

It is not a new idea since similar features are already available in other browsers through extensions like The Great Suspender for Chrome. However, Microsoft has built one inside the Chromium version of Microsoft Edge, starting with version 88 and higher releases. In this guide, you will learn the steps to enable, configure, and disable the Sleeping Tabs feature in the Chromium version of Microsoft Edge to reduce resource usage on Windows 10....

If you want to get hands-on with the new feature, you can use a third-party tool called “ViveTool” created by Rafael Rivera and Lucas on GitHub, to enable the option on your computer. This guide will teach you the steps to turn on this new feature on Windows 11. Enable Widgets settings on Windows 11 To enable the new Widgets settings on Windows 11, use these steps: Once you complete the steps, the next time you click the profile menu, the Widgets settings will open with the newly available options....

When you see a system error E203 (in my case was error E203 0000080F 80073CF6, but your message can vary depending on the situation), it means that a software update didn’t install successfully. You can try to resolve this issue in three different ways, you can try to do an offline system update or reset your Xbox One keeping you games and apps or removing everything. In this guide, you’ll learn the steps to troubleshoot and the error E203 on your Xbox One console....

Usually, issues like these can happen because of unwanted configuration changes, driver compatibility, or bugs as a result of system changes with the new version. Other times, there are many factors that can cause Wi-Fi problems. For instance, the network adapter driver may got damaged during the upgrade process. You didn’t have the latest driver installed, which happened to work with the previous version, but it does not with Windows 10 20H2 (in this case)....

The new update includes a redesigned Start menu, Taskbar badge notifications for apps, and an improved version of Cortana that now works even above the Lock screen. In addition, the new Windows Ink experience brings greater support for active pen, and it’ll get you access to the new Sticky Notes, Sketchpad, and Sketch Screen. And the Settings app gets overhaul with a lot of changes and new features as well....

The behavior is odd, but it has to do with the initial installation design. When you install Teams for the first time, the app may also install the “Teams Machine-Wide Installer,” which won’t be removed if you uninstall the app. This means that to permanently remove Microsoft Teams, you also have to uninstall the Teams Machine-Wide Installer. In this guide, you’ll learn the proper steps to uninstall Microsoft Teams from Windows 10....

Depending on how you have initially obtained the operating system, there are a lot of options to help on Windows 10. You can use the “Tips” app to learn new features, or the “Get Help” app to chat with a virtual assistant to get answers to common questions. You can use the “Troubleshoot” settings, which offer many automated tools to resolve a long list of common problems, such as problems connecting online, printing, updating Windows 10, and much more....

If you just landed on this tutorial I would recommend you to read the following articles before proceeding: How to install Windows 7 – What to do before start [Part 1] How to install Windows 7 – What to do before start [Part 2] How to install Windows 7 – What to do before start [Part 3] Process to install Windows 7 Now diving into the Windows 7 installation process, the safest way is by starting a clean installation using the Windows 7 DVD or a USB bootable drive....

On Windows 11, you typically use one of the two account types, the “Administrator” or “Standard User.” The Administrator type belongs to the “Administrators” and “Users” groups, and it offers unrestricted access, meaning that users can change global settings, install apps, and run elevated commands. The Standard User type belongs only to the “Users” group, which means limited access to the device. The user can still run applications and change settings, but they can’t change global settings, install apps, or run elevated commands....

Although Windows provides us with a default view to sort files and folders, these settings are far from perfect. As such I’ll show you a few ways in which you can organize pictures and jump your latest acquisitions to the top of the list for faster access. Windows by default sorts images files in folders alphabetically and with an ascending order, meaning that if you download new images you’ll have to look through out tons of pictures and waste a lot of time....

The minimal install option is available through the setup process, and it allows you to proceed with an installation that only includes the most necessary elements, including the desktop environment, core system tools, and web browser, reducing the installation footprint, removing clutter, and making the system a little lighter. In this guide, you’ll learn the steps to perform a minimal install of Ubuntu 19.10 (or a later release) on your device....

Almost all mobile devices in the market today offer the ability to recover a device to its factory defaults settings in case things aren’t working as expected, with a single press of a button, that way people don’t have to deal scary errors or other issues such as the device unable to boot correctly. Following this approach, Windows 8 now also offers the same ability with two features called “Refresh your PC without affecting your files” and “Remove everything and reinstall Windows” (which we will talk about in a later tutorial)....

Although it’s recommended to use a fingerprint reader on Windows 10, since it provides a more convenient and secure sign-in mechanism than a password, there are a still many reasons why you may to disable the feature. For example, you may want to delete all your fingerprints to reset the feature when it’s not working correctly. You want to continue signing in with a traditional password, or you no longer have such peripheral attached to the computer....

This isn’t a new program, it was previously known as Bing Rewards, but the company changed its name to “Microsoft Rewards”. This allows the company to expand the programs to other products, such as Microsoft Edge. How the Microsoft Rewards program works? Getting rewarded with the program is a straightforward and automatic process. If you’re using Bing and Microsoft Edge, and you’re signed in with your Microsoft account, you’re all set and already earning points....

However, if you do not like the default view, you can use the Start settings page to hide the all apps list from the menu for a more compact and personal design. In this guide, you’ll learn the steps to show or hide the app list in the Windows 10 Start menu. How to control Start menu app list on Windows 10 To show or hide the app list in the Start menu, use these steps: When turning off the option, the Start menu will only display the tiles section....

Starting with Windows 10 version 1903, May 2019 Update, the Settings app is getting updated to include new options to customize the pointer with any color you feel is appropriate. In this guide, you’ll learn the step to change the mouse pointer color with the settings available with the first major update of 2019 for Windows 10. How to change the pointer color using Settings To use the mouse pointer with a custom color on Windows 10, use these steps: Once you’ve completed the steps, the mouse pointer will use the color you specified....

Although, Surface mini should be the highlight of the event, there are solid rumors about Microsoft planning to also unveil a new Surface Pro tablet. (Stay tune for updates!) Surface mini Tomorrow is the big day, as Microsoft is highly likely to reveal to the world the newest member of the Surface family, and the company will tout the device as the best note-taking tablet, because of the digital inking technology it will deliver....