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How to Create a Password Reset Disk in Windows 10 Using a USB Drive

For Windows users, its login password is one of the most important things to remember. In case you forget it, there are third-party software tools that will help you reset your password. Another way to log back into your Windows 10 system is to use a password reset disk. You should set up this recovery tool in advance just in case you lose your password or can’t remember it. Calling Microsoft for support won’t be of use since they can’t help you log back in, so it is best for you to take precaution. Creating a Password Reset Disk Using USB Drive To begin, insert… Read more

7 Settings You Should Optimize After Installing Windows 10

Installing Windows 10 is nothing hard. The main work starts after installing the operating system. Most of us first install all the drivers and software that we need to use the system on a daily basis. Other than installing the software, there are a few Windows settings that you need to take a look at and manage for a better experience. Here are some of those settings. 1. Default Apps Windows 10 uses its own apps as the default apps for various things like browsing, emails, music, etc. When compared to third-party applications like Chrome, Thunderbird, VLC, etc.,… Read more

Windows 10 Update Deliberately Breaks Unsecure Bluetooth Connections

Usually, when things break after a Windows update, it’s an unexpected problem that’s later fixed. We recently saw the October update problems that caused delays into November. If you recently updated your Windows device and noticed that some of your Bluetooth devices have stopped working, this is due to a deliberate decision by Microsoft for the sake of their OS security. Why Was this Done? The reasoning behind this is because people are using “insecure” Bluetooth devices on their computers. These devices are using keys known amongt hackers, and as such, can be easily broken into. Windows is trying to impede these attacks by… Read more

9 Portable Apps for Windows that You Need in Your Pocket

By now the number of flash drives and USB sticks that you’ve accrued in your life is probably creeping into double figures, as they lie listlessly in your drawer while you figure out whether you should turn them into dedicated movie drives or something equally creative. So here’s an idea for you: you could fill one of your spare flash drives with portable apps which you can run directly from the disks and plug and play in whatever computer you like. Here are the best ones out there to get you started. 1. Search Everything The Windows search tool never really quite cuts it when… Read more

9 Portable Apps for Windows that You Need in Your Pocket

By now the number of flash drives and USB sticks that you’ve accrued in your life is probably creeping into double figures, as they lie listlessly in your drawer while you figure out whether you should turn them into dedicated movie drives or something equally creative. So here’s an idea for you: you could fill one of your spare flash drives with portable apps which you can run directly from the disks and plug and play in whatever computer you like. Here are the best ones out there to get you started. 1. Search Everything The Windows search tool never really quite cuts it when… Read more