Q: I have a Dell Optiplex 990 desktop computer running Windows 10 with two monitors and a wired mouse and keyboard. Although our house has wireless and we run another laptop and two HP printers via ...

There are lots of usability back steps with Windows 8. To say it’s superior means you’ve not used it for an extended time. 1. To shut down I now have to hover on the bottom right or hit Win+C to bring ...

I distinctly remember around 20 years ago pressing the start button on my beige Windows XP desktop and waiting three or four minutes for it to fully boot. I was always so excited to get on my PC and ...

To fix a Windows PC that won't turn on, first try ruling out a faulty power supply or outlet. You can also try checking for beep codes, display issues, unusual BIOS settings, or troubleshoot the PC in ...

You should restart your Windows computer periodically to retain your computer system's health and routine processes. If you don't restart often enough, your computer is more liable to freeze, slow ...

This solution requires you to restart Windows Explorer and see if the issue is resolved. If unresolved, continue with the next solution. Some programs install Shell ...

Believe it or not, there are very few programs required to be loaded at startup. Most can (and should) be started manually from the Start menu when, and if, you actually need them. So, often a simple ...

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