Mauro Huculak

Explainer Windows 11 (and 10) include the AppData folder and "Local," "LocalLow," and "Roaming" subfolders, and in this guide, I will explain what you need to know about them and when to use them.

Testing... Windows 11 2024 Update comes with a tool for testing the different audio processing modes, and in this guide, I will explain how to use this feature.

New stuff These are the changes rolling out for the Settings app with the Windows 11 2024 Update.

Diagnostics On Windows 11, follow these steps to use the Windows Memory Diagnostic tool to scan the system memory and determine whether the system has a faulty module.

Security On Windows 11, it's now possible to remove the VBScript feature from the Settings app or use PowerShell commands; in this guide, I will show you how.

Pro tips! You can customize the Windows Terminal virtually any way you like, but if you use the app frequently, I recommend updating these five configurations.

New changes On Windows 11 version 24H2, the Taskbar is getting most of the changes in the System Tray and Quick Settings, and the Start menu now promotes apps from the Store.

Advanced scan Did your PC just get infected with a tough virus? Use the Microsoft Defender Offline scan option to remove it quickly.

Basic writing assistance Windows 11 and popular Microsoft apps include spell checker and autocorrect features that help you proof your writing, and in this guide, I'll outline steps to enable and configure them.

Going local... In this guide, I will explain how to switch to a local account from a Microsoft account on your Windows 11 or Windows 10 computer.

Fix it! On Windows 11 (and 10), if the Windows Security app isn't working, you can reset it in multiple ways to resolve the most common issues, and in this guide, I'll explain how.

Commands In this guide, I'll share how to adjust settings and perform common tasks on Microsoft Defender Antivirus using the PowerShell command on Windows 10.

The report! On Windows 11, you can use the PowerCfg command-line tool to create a battery report to determine the health of the battery and whether it is ready for replacement. In this guide, I'll show you how.

Memory specs On Windows 10, you can use these steps to determine all the most important specifications about the memory modules installed on your computer.

Hidden gems If you use Notepad on Windows 11, you should know about these features (and how to use them.)

Security app If you're new to the Windows Security app, here's everything you need to know.

Copy/Paste On Windows 11, you can use the Clipboard history to enhance your copy and paste experience, and in this guide, I will explain how to enable, configure, and get started with the feature.

For everyone Whether you like it or not, Microsoft has a new Outlook app, and this guide will help you get started.

Security On Windows 10, you can use these three ways to enable and configure 'Controlled folder access' on your device to protect your files and folders from malicious programs, such as ransomware.

Get it fixed! Try these troubleshooting steps if you're having issues getting your notes with the new Sticky Notes app.

Extra security If you have a Microsoft 365 subscription, you can download the Defender app to access additional security features not available on Windows 11 or 10.

Stop data training X (formerly Twitter), by default, uses your posts and activities to train its Grok AI chatbot, but you can opt out of this experience in at least two ways. Here's how.

For beginners Here are multiple easy ways to customize the appearance of Windows 10, such as desktop background, system colors, Taskbar, and Start menu, so that your experience reflects your personality.

Diagnostics These steps will help you get started with the SetupDiag tool, which can analyze and determine the cause of a Windows 10 upgrade or update installation failure.

Advanced clipboard On Windows 10, you can use these steps to enable, configure, and get started with new cloud-powered clipboard experience.