When we open a document, say a Word file, Excel, or TXT file, an image file (PNG, JPG, etc.), audio video, etc., Windows automatically keeps track of such opened files. This helps to easily access or ...

After uninstalling a program, you can use the following effective ways to remove leftover files of the program on a Windows 11/10 computer: Check the Program Files or Program Files (x86) folder Check ...

You can take a screenshot of the entire screen in Windows using the Print key; the key combination Alt+Print captures an image of the currently open window. However, you can also set the Print key to ...

There are a lot of bad words one can rightfully say about Windows 11's underwhelming dark mode. Even though Microsoft is finally doing some work to improve it, there is one thing that drives me and ...

While rumors about Windows 12 are circulating the internet, as of October 2025, Windows 10 still accounts for 64% of the market share, making it the most popular and still widely used operating system ...

If Windows is your OS of choice, consider these open-source apps. There are tons of open-source apps for just about any task. These are all free to install and use on Windows. I've been using ...

The legacy Internet Options menu is now only relevant when using the Internet Explorer mode in Edge on Windows 11. However, if you still need it to access IE Mode settings, I'll show you multiple ways ...

There’s no doubt that dragging and dropping files using Windows Explorer is a super convenient way to copy and move files. But the sad truth is that these transfers are pathetically slow compared to ...

My favourite open-source tools help me save time, money, and hassle while making Windows smoother and easier to use every day. Being a Windows user since Windows 98, I have seen many upgrades to the ...

Here’s a closer look at some of the easiest bank accounts to open. Account details and annual percentage rates (APYs) are accurate as of August 1, 2025. *Earn up to 4.50% Annual Percentage Yield (APY) ...

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UK households are being told of the exact time you should open your windows tonight amid the heatwave. Temperatures are set to exceed 30C across the UK this week, with highs of 34C expected in some ...