Windows
Change the Desktop Background on Windows 10
Learn how to change the background of the desktop screen on a Windows 10 computer. Commonly known as wallpaper. Instructions 1. Right-click on the desktop background. Select the option “Personalize”2. Choose a stock image or select browse to pick an image file stored on your computer.3. Navigate...
Find the Control Panel on Windows 7/10
Learn how to access the Control Panel on Windows 7 and 10. Instructions 1. On Windows 7 or 10, hit the start button located in the bottom left corner.Windows 7Windows 102. Search for “control panel”. Hit Enter to select the top result or click on it.Windows 7Windows 103. The Control panel will open
Zip and Unzip a File/Folder on a Windows Computer
Learn how to zip/unzip a file so that you can gain all of the documents in one folder instead of downloading each individual file.When you want to zip/unzip a file so you can gain all of the documents in one folder instead of downloading each individual file, this is a tutorial to help you do jus...
Adding Language in Keyboard on Windows 10
Learn how to change the keyboard language through the Control Panel in a Windows operating system. Users will be able to type in another language’s characters. Instructions 1. Click the Start button on the lower left hand corner of your desktop screen, and then type in the Control Panel.2. After ...
Adding Language in Keyboard on Windows 7
Learn how to change the keyboard language through the Control Panel in a Windows 7 operating system. Users will be able to type in another language’s characters. Instructions 1. Click the Start button on the lower left-hand corner of your desktop screen, and then choose Control Panel.2. After the...
Hide/Show File Extension on Windows
Learn how to show or hide file extensions on Windows (applicable for Windows 7 & 10) Instructions 1. Click on the Start menu.2. Click on Control Panel.3. In the Category drop down list, select either Large icons or Small icons to change the view in order to get to the Folder Options setting.4. Op...
Set the Date and Time on Your Computer (Windows 10)
Learn how to set your system time and date on Windows 10. Instructions 1. Press the Windows key on your keyboard and select Settings.2. Type “Date and Time”3. Type “Date and Time” from the shortcut menu on the Taskbar.4. Select “Additional date, time & regional settings”5. Select “Change Date and...
Securely Encrypt a USB Flash Drive Using Windows 10
Encrypting a portable USB flash drive is a great way to prevent sensitive data from falling into the wrong hands via data breaches and security incidents. Learn how to securely encrypt a USB flash drive within Windows so that the data stored on it cannot be read or accessed without entering a sec...
Fix a Black Screen on Windows 10
Review the following if your screen in Windows 10 shows nothing but a black screen. Instructions
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