This article covers taking ownership of a file and changing the permissions so that you can modify, delete, or move the file. It includes a video showing the process for this.
Installing Windows from Scratch
This article covers the process of installing Windows. It’s specifically targeting Windows 10, but also covers installation for Windows 7 and 8, as they use the same installer.
How to Use Restore from the USB Tools & Recovery Drive (Win10 2017 or Earlier)
Your Windows 8 or 10 system came with a restore utility built into the Tools thumb drive. It’s a great utility, but not entirely straightforward to use. This guide walks you through how to use it.
How to Switch to Internet Explorer from Microsoft Edge
This article explains what Microsoft Edge is and shows how to switch to Internet Explorer if you prefer it.
Problems Opening Programs in Windows 10
This article describes how to fix an issue with programs starting minimized in a newly upgraded copy of Windows 10.
Data Migration with Samsung SSDs
A short support guide on how to clone your drive to a new Samsung SSD using the free Samsung Data Migration Software. Useful for folks wanting to upgrade from a hard drive to a SSD, or for those with a small SSD who want to move to a larger one.
Sharing Made Easy With Windows HomeGroup
Networking two more more PCs can be one of the most frustrating tasks of ownership. For years, many users emailed documents back and forth to themselves because getting to computers networked together was so cumbersome.
Microsoft must have been listening to frustrated customers because they released a nifty feature called HomeGroup that allows a group of PC connected to a home network to share pictures, videos, documents, music and printers with other people in your HomeGroup.
Backup Options Included With Windows 7
Microsoft Windows includes a number of built in backup options, and there are a lot of free and commercial backup utilities available as well. Add in dozens of various online backup services, and it’s no wonder why many people are confused about which option best suits their their needs.
Save Time With Ninite App Installer
One of the most time consuming parts of purchasing a new computer is installing all your programs. It’s not always easy to remember what programs you had installed, but one trick I’ve used on Windows is to open Control Panel, click on Uninstall or Change a Program, maximize the windows and take a screenshot that shows a list of all installed programs.
Moving Windows 7/8 Libraries
Libraries in Windows 7 and Windows 8 are a great way to organize your data, but sometimes you will want to change the default location for the libraries. There are two methods to do so, both of which we will show in this article.
