With Windows 10, things have changed a bit and some new users may be confused about some of these changes. The confusion comes from the new look and feel of the new Windows 10 operating system. The traditional way many used to is somehow buried deep and hidden from the average users. Now there are new ways to do things and we’re going to show you here. To do any administrative task in Windows requires administrative rights....

This is useful for things like understanding how varied student grades are in a classroom, or measuring how widely the temperature of something is fluctuating over time. It can especially help you understand the differences between two datasets that may share the same average. Like two classrooms of students that have the same basic overall average grade, but with a few students that may be doing far worse (or far better) in one classroom and not the other....

The new Windows 11 comes with many cool features and a refreshing new graphical interface, including a centered Start menu and taskbar, rounded corners windows, themes, and colors that make any Windows device stand out. One thing you can do with Windows 11 is you can change and switch language preferences. You can use Windows 11 desktop and applications in dozens of languages around the world. The translations into other languages may be incomplete and some applications may not provide full support, but the list of languages Windows 11 supports is growing....

Windows 10 comes with predefined desktop themes that one can use to change the look of Windows’ background, color, sound, and mouse cursor. There are themes for different seasons and styles. If you want to make your PC look different, then use Windows predefined themes to change it. You can also you custom themes. If you are a new user looking for a computer to start learning on, the easiest place to start is Windows 10....

The OneDrive app lets you sync files and folders on your computer with Microsoft cloud, allowing you to access them anywhere on your mobile devices and other computers using the service. By default, your important folders (your Desktop, Documents, and Pictures folders) on your device will be backed up automatically to Microsoft cloud online. Since the OneDrive app syncs bidirectionally, you may not want all the folders in your OneDrive online account downloaded and synced to your PC....

Microsoft uses the activity history data to provide you with personalized experiences, and relevant suggestions (such as anticipating what your needs might be based on your activity history). Windows users can store their activity history on the local device or send it to Microsoft if they are logged in with their Microsoft accounts. If you’ve signed in to your device with a work or school account and turned on the setting to send Microsoft your activity history, Microsoft uses your activity history data to enable cross-device experiences....

Some users will want to perform a clean install of Windows 11. Sometimes, upgrading a computer might bring other issues from Windows 10, and doing a clean install is one way to make sure you’re starting over. Microsoft has released a tool (Media Creation Tool) to help you create a bootable CD/DVD or USB flash drive to install Windows 11 from. If you want to perform a reinstall or clean install of Windows 11 on a new or used PC, download the media creation tool to make a bootable USB or DVD....

This article will outline the basics of a pivot table. Go here if you want to learn more about VLOOKUP. Also, be sure to check out the alternative to VLOOKUP, a function called INDEX-MATCH. Create a Pivot Table in Excel What is pivot table? Simply put, a pivot table is one of the built-in functions that you can use to quickly create a summary table based on a large set of data in Excel....

Some ways to access Windows Sleep Mode include using an option in the Power User Menu, running a command in a Command Prompt, and making a desktop shortcut. We’ll explain how to use all these methods on your computer. Note: This guide uses screenshots from a Windows 10 PC. However, the steps for Windows 11 should be similar. Use Power User Menu to Enter Sleep Mode Power User Menu is a quick way to put your PC in sleep mode....

If you use Windows 11 with a tablet device, starting with Windows 11 build 25197, users can use the newly redesigned taskbar to make them feel more confident and comfortable using their device as a tablet. The taskbar will automatically transition to this optimized version when you disconnect or fold back the keyboard on your 2-in-1 device. This feature will not work with laptops and desktop PCs and works only if the device is in tablet mode....

This is especially true if your PC is using the newer, UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) menu as a BIOS replacement. Rather than pressing the keyboard repeatedly when your PC first starts up, you can enter BIOS directly. Here’s how to enter the BIOS in Windows 10 and older operating systems. BIOS, UEFI BIOS, Legacy + UEFI: Which BIOS Do You Have? Older PCs only had one type of low-level firmware responsible for PC start-ups—the BIOS....

On Linux systems, including Ubuntu the tar command creates, maintains, and extracts files that are archived in tar format. “Tar” stands for tape archive. If you’re a student or new user looking for a Linux system to start learning on, the easiest place to start is Ubuntu Linux OS. It’s a great Linux operating system for beginners. Ubuntu is an open-source Linux operating system that runs on desktops, laptops, servers, and other devices....

Thankfully, there are still some advanced methods that you can use to hunt down files you just can’t remember the location of. These methods will require you to kick in your memory receptors a little bit, but with these search tools, the whole task of finding your lost files will become a lot less daunting. Getting Started With Finding Lost Files On Windows 10 We will be using a number of advanced Windows 10 search tools to track down your files, coupled with step-by-step questions you can follow....

Microsoft 365 apps like Word, Outlook, and Teams will throw out a “Trusted platform module has malfunctioned” warning during authentication if they run into issues communicating with the TPM (Trusted Platform Module) chipset on your PC. You may also see error codes like 80090030, 80090016, and 80284001 accompany it. Work through the instructions below to fix the “Trusted platform module has malfunctioned” error on a Windows 10 or 11 PC....

The troubleshooter may display the error if your computer’s network device driver is corrupt or outdated. Your network adapter’s power management settings can also cause this error. The problem is easy to fix, and we’re confident the solutions listed below should get you reconnected to the internet in no time. Enable the Network Adapter The Network troubleshooter may malfunction if your PC’s network adapter is disabled or turned off. Here’s how to check your network adapter status: Update your network driver if you keep getting the “Windows could not find a driver for your network adapter” error....

If your Windows PC suffers from a bad system config info BSOD error, you’ll need to troubleshoot the problem. The first step is understanding what might cause this error, with anything from corrupt system files to outdated drivers causing it to crash your PC. To fix this BSOD error, here’s what you’ll need to do. What Causes the Bad System Config Info BSOD in Windows 10? Unfortunately, there isn’t a clear cause of a bad system config info BSOD (or Windows stop code 0x00000074) in Windows 10....

BSODs can pop up at any time, and they can be difficult to troubleshoot, with complex names like “unexpected kernel mode trap” that, for most users, is impossible to decipher. An APC Index Mismatch BSOD error is just as problematic, but it usually points to a problem with your drivers or hardware. Here’s how to fix it. What Causes an APC Index Mismatch BSOD on Windows 10? An APC Index Mismatch (or apc_index_mismatch) BSOD error on Windows 10 is usually caused by a faulty or corrupt system driver....

Before you start troubleshooting Bluetooth device issues in Windows, please make sure and confirm that the device has Bluetooth capabilities. Some Windows 11 machines don’t have Bluetooth adapters and won’t pair with other Bluetooth-enabled devices. The first rule when troubleshooting a Bluetooth issue in Windows is to make sure the computer’s Bluetooth adapter (built-in or external) is attached and working, and Windows can recognize it. If you’re using a laptop with a physical Bluetooth switch on the body, make sure it’s switched on....

In this article, we will be taking a look at the top sources for free cloud storage. We will briefly explain the functionality of each provider, but ultimately all of these providers are highly rated and trusted. The main focus here will be their free storage offering. Google Drive – 15GB Free Per Account Google Drive is a great opportunity for anybody that already has an existing Google email address....

It is a fast and secure way to manage a remote Linux box at any time. You can then ignore complicated commands used by pros. Ajenti takes away the complexity of managing system configuration files on Linux systems. For new users and students, this tool can be very useful. It also allows you to manage user accounts, system settings, aliases, and services all via a single web interface. This brief tutorial is going to show students and new users how to install Ajenti on Ubuntu 16....