In today’s edition of Geek School, we’re going to teach you how to use the registry editor, what some of those keys actually mean, and generally help you understand it a little better. Over the years we’ve covered a lot of registry hacks, and while most people can handle the step-by-step instructions for how to
Windows can use multiple displays in several ways, extending or duplicating your primary monitor. You can even turn off your primary monitor. Here’s how to change secondary display settings with a simple keyboard shortcut. Using the Windows + P “Project” Menu To quickly change how Windows 10 handles multiple displays, press Windows + P. A
Dark mode is a lifesaver if looking at a bright screen affects your eyes. Windows 10 comes with a dark mode feature that you can customize with accent colors. We recommend enabling the dark mode in Windows 10 if you want to improve your battery life, want to reduce eyestrain, or simply like the dark aesthetics of
Windows 10 Microsoft is testing a “Linux” option to File Explorer’s sidebar. If you have the Windows Subsystem for Linux installed, you can easily access all your Linux files in a few clicks. This change appears in Windows 10 Insider build 19603. This feature will be extremely useful for anyone who uses the Windows Subsystem for Linux
Windows The Windows 10 “Creators” update (spring 2017) delivers a number of advancements and new benefits, but many believe the amount of ads are starting to get out of control. I previously wrote about how to disable Start Menu ads in earlier versions of Windows 10, but with the Creators Update you may notice ads on
Windows 10 Microsoft doesn’t typically publicize its hidden features the way Apple does, which can make it more difficult to know how to get the most out of the machine you use day in and day out. Even learning how to upgrade to Windows 10 for free can be tricky. You’ll want to do this ASAP, by
download Support for Windows 7 ended in January, which means Microsoft wants holdouts to upgrade to Windows 10 to keep devices running securely and smoothly. If you have an older PC or laptop still running Windows 7, you can purchase the Windows 10 Home operating system on Microsoft’s website for $139. But you don’t necessarily have to shell
Readers Epub is the ebook file format that is used for eBooks. Epub files come with .epub extension and you need a compatible software to open and read eBooks published using .epub file extension. There are several dedicated tablets designed to read Epub Giles but you don’t need to spend on these tablets if you
Managers lets you securely store all of your passwords, payment info, and other personal information in an encrypted database that only you can access with your master password. These managers can also generate strong new passwords and allow you to share passwords with other registered users under your plan. Most of them will automatically populate
A new focus on the desktop brings new keyboard shortcuts for desktop users, so rejoice! Here are all the new keyboard shortcuts you need to know in Windows 10. From window management with Snap and Task View to virtual desktops and the Command Prompt, there are lots of new goodies for keyboard users in Windows
