Quick Links Microsoftannouncedthat System Image Backups will be deprecated inWindows 10’s Fall Creators Update. Instead, Microsoft recommends you use a third-party tool to create full system images of your PC. These can be very large, depending on how many files are on the drive. They also can’t be restored on another PC without some work. Just backing up your personal files will get you a smaller backup, and Windows can create it faster....

But you don’t need to back up all the files on your PC. That would just waste space and make your backups take longer to complete. You cannot create a backup and delete the original. If you do, it’s no longer really a backup. You still have just one copy of your data—you just moved it to a different place. you’re able to use the tools integrated into Windows or download a third-party backup tool....

Quick Links Most laptop touchpads make it possible to perform a middle-click, but not all do. The Basics To left-punch a touchpad, you hit the pad with one finger. To right-click, you snag the pad with two fingers. To middle-click, you nudge the pad with three fingers. That’s the ideal situation, anyway. Related:How to Add a Middle Click to Your Mac’s Trackpad The below instructions are for Windows. On a Mac, you canuse the MiddleClick applicationto enable middle-click with your MacBook’s touchpad....

Quick Links Reinstalling Windowsisn’t as simple as just clicking through an installer. This checklist will walk you through reinstalling Windows and ensure you won’t forget anything. If you haven’t created any backups yet, now is a good time to start. it’s possible for you to generally just download your installed programs again. This ensures your bookmarks and other data can be accessed afterwards. Mozilla Firefox and Microsoft Edge have similar sync features....

Here are some that are worth learning to use. Why Use Command Prompt (CMD) Commands? There are some things you’re free to only do from the command line even in Windows. Hannah Stryker / How-To Geek And obviously, we can’t possibly cover all the useful commands that these tools offer. They’re also the same in both Windows 10 and Windows 11. To use the command, just typeipconfigat the Command Prompt....

Still think it’s hard? Here’s a detailed how-to, but first let’s get to know Hamachi. Hamachi is a VPN client. It creates a Virtual Private internet over a public internet like the Internet. You then create a virtual web connection by name, assigning it a password. We’ll start by downloading LogMeIn Hamachi from the link at the end of the article. Get it installed then fire it up. Once you start it, it will tell you to tap the Power On button so press it....

Here’s how to find it and set up your VPN server. Related:What Is a VPN, and Why Would I Need One? This trick works on Windows 7, 8, and 10. The server uses the point-to-point tunneling protocol (PPTP.) This is a known issue that has not yet been fixed through updates. We’ll keep this post up to date if the issue gets formally fixed. Next, grab the user accounts that can connect remotely....

Today we’ll cover how to enable it from Windows 10 and earlier versions. Remote Desktop allows you to take remote control over another networked PC. The client is included in all editions of Windows—Home, Professional, Enterprise, and so on. The server part is only available on Professional and Enterprise versions. For many of us, this is the easiest way to do things. Modern versions of Windows all support this level of authentication, so it’s best to leave it enabled....

Its similar to SSH for accessing remote terminals on other operating systems. PowerShell is locked-down by default, so youll have to enable PowerShell Remoting before using it. On that PC, you’ll need to open PowerShell with administrative privileges. In Windows 10, press Windows+X and then choose PowerShell (Admin) from the Power User menu. In Windows 7 or 8, hit Start, and then key in “powershell.” Right-tap the result and choose “Run as administrator....

Quick Links Have you ever wanted to monitor whos logging into your system and when? The Audit logon events setting tracks both local logins and internet logins. Each logon event specifies the user account that logged on and the time the login took place. you might also see when users logged off. This should work on Windows 7, 8, and Windows 10. We’re going to cover Windows 10 in this article....

launch the “controls” tab, then click “Desktop Icons controls.” go for the icons you want on your desktop, then click “OK” and “Apply.” Most Windows 10 desktops only include theRecycle Binicon. Jason Fitzpatrick / How-to Geek Right-click any empty space on your desktop and choose the “Personalize” option. On Windows 10, switch to the “Themes” tab on the left-hand side. Scroll down and go for the “Desktop icon controls” link....

It’s simple to use and has a large selection of popular freeware and open source applications. Using Ninite Go tothe Ninite siteand pick the software apps you want to install. After you made your choices, choose the Get Your Ninite button at the bottom of the list. Download the Ninite installer file. Then double click to launch it. A progress screen is displayed while it downloads and installs your selected programs....

Note: You will need to install VirtualBox on a 64-bit Windows System that supports hardware virtualization. For best results double-check the Host computer supports Hardware Virtualization. Installation is straight-forward choosing the defaults. During the installation select Yes to the warning about online grid Interfaces. You’ll be prompted to approve the install of the equipment software, click Install. Setup Your New VM Now that we have VirtualBox installed it’s time to create our VM for Vail....