Microsoft uses file associations to set default programs for opening different file types on all its operating systems. As a result, when you open a file, be it text, image, or document, on your ...

Many a time, you need to change the ownership of a file or folder to another user. There can be many reasons to do that — transferring files to another user, an old account is removed, and all files ...

Sharing your PC with other members in the house makes it obvious to have separate user accounts. The good thing is you don’t need a Microsoft account to add a new user profile in Windows. Now if you ...

The sudo command lets users elevate their privileges to run admin tasks. But it's far from perfect. These tips can help.

Ever searched for a file in Windows and come up empty? Or waited way too long for results? You’re not alone. Many users find Windows Search frustrating and it really boils down to its default settings ...

To enable compact overlay in the Files app, click the tab actions menu icon and choose "Enter Compact Overlay." The Files app ...

Press Win + R , type "services.msc" and press Enter. Scroll down to Windows Update in the list of services. Right-click it, ...

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 ...

You can format an external drive quickly and easily in Windows, without the need of any third-party tools. But before you format your USB drive, you need to consider which file system to use. File ...

Windows 10 has been trudging towards its demise for the better part of a year, but some users aren’t ready to see it go — and one is suing. The suit is a last-minute effort to keep Windows 10 support ...

ADB not working or detecting your device on Windows? If Android can't connect via Android Debug Bridge (ADB), fixing this ...