10 Easy PowerShell Commands All Windows Users Should Know

PowerShell gives you all the control you need over your Windows PC, and it’s easy to learn. So ditch Command Prompt and use Windows PowerShell commands to automate those repetitive administrative tasks.  Learning PowerShell will also teach you how to handle most Linux administrative tasks inside the bash shell. PowerShell is similar to what you […]

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How to List All Windows Services using PowerShell or Command Line

The running applications you see on your screen are a fraction of what is happening in Windows. From managing device drivers to ensuring security, a bunch of background processes maintain a functioning Windows PC. For any system administrator overseeing multiple computers, it is important to be able to view the status of these critical services. […]

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How to Check Hard Drive Health in Windows 11/10

In any aging computer, the hard disk is usually the first thing to go. This is because unlike components like RAM or the processor, an HDD has more moving parts. If you wait for your hard drive to fail before you replace it, there is a good chance of losing all the data on it. […]

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How to Find Out What Graphics Card is in Your Windows 11 PC

Your new Windows 11 app or game has a list of minimum and recommended hardware requirements. You’ll find a graphics card in that list, but how do you know which card you have in your PC? There are several ways to identify your current graphics card. But before that, we need to take a moment […]

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What Does “Your location is currently in use” Mean on Windows?

You might have noticed a small round icon showing up in your Windows notification area. Hovering over this icon reveals a “Your location is currently in use” message. Here’s how to find out what app is using your location. The message accompanying the icon is pretty vague, and doesn’t give much insight into how exactly […]

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What Is the WinSxS Folder, Why Is It Huge, and How to Cleanup?

A Windows user’s pursuit of storage is never-ending. Clean up the PC in January, and your storage space will max out again before springtime. As you dig deeper to find what’s consuming that disk space, you’re likely to come across the WinSxS folder on your Windows computer. What Is the WinSxS folder? WinSxS (short for […]

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How to Move the Windows 11 Taskbar to Left or Right and Customize

If you’re one of the many people who are finally using Windows 11, you’re probably playing around with all of the new features that are available. One of the first features you may want to play around with is the ability to reposition the Windows 11 taskbar to the left or right, or how to […]

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How to Limit Battery Charge to a Certain Percentage in Windows 11/10

The latest Apple macOS versions detect whether you’re using the laptop on AC power for extended amounts of time. It automatically limits the maximum battery level to 80% to extend your battery life. Neither Windows 10 nor 11 have this feature at the time of writing, but if you want a similar option to make […]

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Headphones Not Working on Windows 11? 10 Fixes to Try

If you’re having issues using headphones on your Windows 11 computer, the recommendations in this tutorial will fix the problem. Before anything, verify that your computer isn’t set on mute. Press the volume button to unmute your PC and increase the audio output volume. Wired headphones or earphones malfunction if they have a loose connection. […]

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What Is the Windows Desktop.ini File and Can I Delete It?

Some people assume the Desktop.ini file is a virus or malware because it sometimes appears suddenly on their PC. Luckily, this isn’t the case, but if you’re wondering what Windows’ Desktop.ini file is, you’ve come to the right place.  In this article, we’ll cover what the Desktop.ini file is, how you can use it, and […]

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