How to open the Task Manager in Windows 11 and Windows 10
Task Manager is a great tool that helps you manage how apps, processes, and services run on your Windows PC. Before working with the Task Manager, you should know how…
What is UAC (User Account Control), and why you should never turn it off
When Windows Vista was launched, User Account Control (UAC) was the most criticized and misunderstood feature. Even though it is essential for security, many people have chosen to disable it…
9 ways to open PowerShell in Windows (including as administrator)
Many IT professionals use PowerShell to manage Windows computers and devices and execute administrative tasks. Before using PowerShell in Windows 11 and 10, you must know how to start it.…
How to open Command Prompt (14 ways)
Geeks and IT professionals love the Command Prompt (CMD), and for a good reason: it allows you to do many administrative tasks with ease. We think that it is a…
18 ways to open Settings in Windows 11
The Windows 11 Settings app is the go-to place if you want to control how your operating system looks and works. While many of the methods to open Settings in…
7 ways to lock a Windows 11 PC
If you want to make sure others can’t access your data when you step away from your PC, it’s a good idea to learn how to lock the screen in…
What is Ctrl Alt Delete? What does Ctrl Alt Del do?
There’s a very slim chance that you have never heard of Ctrl Alt Delete. Most people encounter it, and many probably use it regularly. However, do you want to learn…
How to use the Windows 11 Start Menu
The Windows Start Menu has been completely redesigned in the latest version of the operating system. In Windows 11, Microsoft changed the Start Menu location to the middle of the…
How to install and use Windows 11 with a local account
Do you have Windows 10 Home, and do you want to use it without a Microsoft account? Do you want to install Windows 11 (Home or Pro) using a local…
5 ways to sign in to Windows 11
Most people sign into Windows 11 using a PIN code or a password. But there are other ways to log in to Windows 11, some faster than others, some more…