It’s happened to all of us. You’re in a video call, and someone says “you sound quiet.” There are a surprising number of things that could be causing this in Windows 11. Let’s figure out what’s going on….
Windows 10 has a built-in Voice Recorder app, intended for creating simple recordings from a connected microphone. Microsoft is now overhauling the app for Windows 11, with a new name: Sound Recorder.
System Restore lets you restore key Windows system files and Registry settings to a known-good state. Windows automatically creates them in certain situations, but you may want to manually create them before installing hardwa…
Windows 11 sought to modernize more of the Windows interface. The Settings app — and most of the associated tools — were no exception. But what if you don’t want to have to go through countless pages to access a setting? …
The Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol, more commonly referred to as TCP/IP, is a key part of how your Windows PC communicates with other devices on the internet. But what happens when things go wrong? How do you…
Windows 11 allows you to hide the taskbar on your additional monitors while keeping it enabled on the primary monitor. You’ll have to tweak the settings to do that, and we’ll show you how.
Microsoft’s Antivirus software has come a long way since the days of Microsoft Security Essentials.? Microsoft Defender goes toe to toe with the best third-party antivirus available. Here’s how you can use it to scan your PC…
Windows’ Narrator feature reads on-screen text to help you navigate your PC. If you have this feature enabled, but you don’t use it, it’s easy to turn Narrator off on both Windows 10 and 11. We’ll show you two ways to do that…
If you’re trying to change the color of the taskbar in Windows 11, you might find that the option to “Show accent color on Start” is grayed out in the Settings app. We’ll show you how to fix it.
To perform certain tasks that require admin privileges, you can enter Task Manager as admin using a graphical option, a command-line option, as well as by creating a desktop shortcut. We’ll show you how to do that on both Win…
Windows 11 already sports a stylish design, but adding some personality to your PC might make you feel more at home. Luckily, it’s easy to personalize Windows 11 by adding color to the taskbar. Here’s how to do it….
Disappointed that the rafters aren’t shaking when you play your music? Both Windows 10 and Windows 11 offer an option to enhance your current bass levels. We’ll show you how to enable this option on your PC….
If you’re running multiple monitors on Windows 11, it’s easy to move an existing app window between two or more displays. We’ll show you how to do it using the mouse or a keyboard shortcut.
As a matter of good practice, you should always safely remove your USB drive on your Windows PC. Otherwise, the data on your USB may become corrupt. Not sure how to safely remove your USB? Here are five ways….
WaaSMedicAgent is responsible for repairing Windows Update when it breaks. Unfortunately, the Medic Agent itself can cause problems by having high RAM, high CPU, and high disk usage. Luckily, the WaaS MedicAgent can be disabl…
A mysterious executable that is causing high disk usage, high RAM consumption, and using your CPU can be alarming. But don’t worry — mousocoreworker.exe is a normal part of Windows 10 and Windows 11. Here’s what you need to…
Recording your screen is a good way to capture a process, or even just something fun or interesting. Windows 11 comes with a built-in solution for screen recording, but you can also use other applications….
Tired of the same old taskbar? Windows 10 lets you customize its appearance, including changing the taskbar color. The method isn’t obvious, but it’s easy with a trip to Settings. Here’s how to do it.
Microsoft makes it easy to download Windows 11installation media, such as an ISO file, directly from Microsoft’s website. It’s free and legal—you can activate Windows 11 later with your product key or a purchase. With the I…
If you need to perform certain?GPU-intensive tasks, like 3D modeling or playing top-tier games, it can be useful to know your Windows 11 PC’s VRAM amount. There’s an easy way to check this, and we’ll show you how….
Clearing out junk can be cathartic, but sometimes, we can get a little delete-happy and accidentally delete something we didn’t intend. Not to worry — it happens to everyone. In most cases, restoring the file is easy. Here’…
If you take a screenshot in Windows 10 or Windows 11, where will it end up? It depends on how you capture the screenshot, but there are a few obvious places you can look. We’ll help you figure it out.
If you take screenshots in Windows 10 or Windows 11 using a common built-in shortcut, you can move your Screenshots folder to a location of your choice. Here’s how to do it.
Windows 11 lets you create custom arrangements of apps in different workspaces (called “Virtual Desktops”) that you can switch between quickly using the Task View button. Here’s how to use them.
We’ll be honest: We love Notepad in Windows for taking occasional notes or light text file editing. But if you’re using it for anything else, it might be time to seek better alternatives. Here’s why—and what you should use …
