How to Fix a Windows 10 PC That Won’t Sleep

Sleep mode-enabled PCs should enter sleep mode after the expiry of the specified time in settings. If this doesn’t happen, it’s a cause of concern as something is off with your system. You can follow a few methods to get around the issue when Windows 10 won’t sleep. These methods include ensuring sleep mode is […]

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What is USB Selective Suspend on Windows 10 and How to Disable It

Windows 10 has several built-in features that reduce power consumption. There’s a system-wide Battery Saver, a Power troubleshooter, USB selective suspend, and more. These features help to extend the battery life of your Windows PC. In this explainer, we’ll walk you through the intricacies behind “USB selective suspend,” what it does on your Windows computer, […]

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Fix “You’ll need a new app to open this ms-windows-store” Error in Windows

Do you repeatedly come across a “You’ll need a new app to open this ms-windows-store” error while attempting to use the Microsoft Store in Windows 10? While this usually happens due to a corrupt or missing Microsoft Store installation, an obsolete app cache and conflicting settings can also cause the issue.  Work your way through […]

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How to Lower CPU Usage on Windows 10

The Central Processing Unit (CPU) is at the core of any computing device and is responsible for fulfilling any instructions you give it. When those resources are strained, apps may lag or shut down, the cursor may move slowly, or the computer may begin to heat up.  Fortunately, there are quick ways to identify if […]

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Why Wuauserv Causes High CPU Usage and How to Fix It

Many Windows system processes are considered essential for running a safe and fully working PC. Wuauserv is arguably one of the most important—this service (also known as the Windows Update service) keeps your PC up-to-date with the latest feature releases and bug fixes. Just like ntoskrnl.exe and other important system services, wuauserv requires priority access […]

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Windows 10 Mail App Not Working? 10 Ways to Fix

Windows 10’s Mail app usually works fine but occasionally, you might encounter issues ranging from not being able to sync emails to the app crashing as soon as it’s opened. If you’re experiencing any issues with the Windows 10 Mail app not working on Windows 10, here are some methods to try and fix the […]

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How to Troubleshoot a “Power Surge on USB Port” Error on Windows 10

If you see a “power surge on USB port” notification appear when you’re using a USB device on Windows 10, don’t immediately panic. The word “surge” may seem troubling, but it doesn’t necessarily mean that your PC or laptop is damaged in some way (although you can’t rule it out). This error usually appears when […]

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Settings Dialog Won’t Open in Windows 10? 10 Ways to Fix

The Settings app is crucial to configuring and managing the various aspects of Windows 10. You need it for everything from uninstalling apps, tweaking device-related settings, to installing operating system updates.  Of course—you can still use the Control Panel in Windows 10. But Microsoft keeps phasing the program out in favor of the Settings app, […]

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How to Find Hidden Files and Folders on Windows

When you open a folder in Windows File Explorer, you expect to see the full contents — all the files, all the sub-folders. That isn’t necessarily true, however. If the folder you’re looking in contains hidden files or folders, Windows won’t show them unless you’ve enabled hidden file view in File Explorer.  If you want […]

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How to Analyze Memory Dump Files (.dmp) in Windows 10

If your Windows PC suffers a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) error, several things will happen. The most obvious is that your PC is forced to restart, as a BSOD is a result of Windows completely crashing. One less obvious result of a BSOD error, however, is the error log that is created that allows […]

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