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The reality is that even if you were to completely reinstall Windows 10 from scratch, it still comes with preinstalled apps and settings that make it run less efficiently than it could. This is what we refer to as “bloat”. Thankfully, there’s a powerful utility available on GitHub called Windows 10 Debloater. It provides a powerful set of scripts that you can tailor run using an easy-to-use user interface. In this article, we’ll look at the most important scripts you should run immediately using the Windows 10 Debloater app....

Step 1 Click the Windows Start Menu Orb and Type regedit into the search box. Press Enter. Step 2 Browse to the following registry key: Step 3 Right-Click the Keyboard Layout key and Select New > Binary Value. Rename the new binary value to the following: Step 4 Right-Click your new Scancode Map binary and Select Modify. Set the value to: To make sure this is accurate, it’s best to just copy the screenshot below....

Microsoft Edge (both original and new Chromium Edge versions) has a Reading View button built in. It’s in the search bar on the right-hand side. However, to get this type of ability with Chrome, you need to dig in a bit more. Here’s how to enable and use its experimental Reading mode. Note: To enable the Reader Mode you need to be running Chrome version 75 or above. You can find your version by hitting the Options button (three dots) in the upper-right corner of the browser....

Click the font box from the toolbar and click Add Fonts at the bottom on the list. In the Add fonts window, any font you click will be instantly added to your font menu. You can select all of them however I recommend only choosing the ones you will use otherwise you will end up scrolling superfluously through a large list each time you want to change fonts. Fonts can also be removed from your menu just as easily....

Why would you want to know your IP address, though? We live in a world where we are surrounded by multiple devices that need to talk to each other. Whether connecting two computers in a peer-to-peer fashion for sharing resources or accessing another device remotely, if you need to troubleshoot devices on a network, knowing your IP Address can help a lot. Finding the IP Address of a Windows 10 PC There are a few ways you can find your IP address....

In any case, when Windows 10 gives you a black screen and no error message, the only way to identify and resolve the issue is a good ol’ methodical troubleshooting. Let’s walk through it together. Resolving Black Screens During or After Windows 10 Installation Black screens are sometimes encountered when you install Windows 10 for the first time. This may happen during the Windows 10 install process or just after the Windows setup is complete....

Microsoft Surface Pro Power Cord Recall Why is Microsoft recalling the power cords for Surface Pro, Surface Pro 2, and 3? According to Microsoft’s Surface Pro Power Recall page: If your power cord looks like the one shown below, you should consider getting it replaced. This is the part that plugs into the power brick. Even if you don’t see damage to your AC power cord, Microsoft is asking all Surface Pro, Surface Pro 2 customers, and pre-March 15, 2015, Surface Pro 3 customers to order a free replacement AC power cord....

Because of this, you might want to start using it and import your Favorites from other browsers. The great thing is Microsoft makes it simple. Here’s how. Import Favorites into Microsoft Edge from Other Browsers Launch Edge and open the settings menu in the upper-right corner. Now, scroll down the menu and click on View favorite settings. Next, just click the browser(s) that you want to import your Favorites from and then the Import button....

To jailbreak your Apple TV you’ll need the following. PC or MacApple TV (2nd Generation)Micro USB cableSeas0nPass for Mac or PC by fireCoreLatest version of iTunes Note: In this example I’m jailbreaking my Apple TV (2nd Generation) with 5.0.2 firmware on a Windows 7 system. But the process is the same if you’re using a Mac. If your Apple TV is running a different firmware version, just download the appropriate Seas0nPass software, or update your Apple TV to the latest version....

Let’s get right to it. Google Picasa Web Albums scare me… A lot. Before I explain, you should probably get comfy and grab a cup of coffee. I’ve been thinking about this for several months now and with the release of Picasa for the Mac; I figure it’s time to sit down and get my thoughts on the site. First, I want everyone to know that I’m a huge fan of Google Picasa and even Picasa Web Albums (especially with the latest security updates for Picasa Web Albums....

Different Plans Some, but not all, of the features mentioned below, require a paid Slack account. Currently, the following account types are available through the service: A free version of Slack (the default) offers 10k searchable messages, 10 apps and integrations, one-to-one video calls, and two-factor authentication.For as little as $6.67 per person, per month, you can get a standard plan. Features include unlimited message archives, unlimited apps, group calls with screen sharing, guest accounts, and shared channels....

Getting the Perfect Screenshot Before getting started with Markup, it’s essential to know how to take screenshots on your mobile devices. The steps are slightly different, depending on the iPhone model. Face ID On late-generation iPhones that use Face ID, you create screenshots by following these directions: After you take a screenshot, you’ll see a thumbnail representing it temporarily at the bottom left of the display. Tap the thumbnail to open it or swipe left to dismiss it....

What Changed? This year, Apple rethought its Safari web browser on multiple devices, including iPhone, iPad, and Mac. The changes made in iOS 15 and iPhone were perhaps the most significant. In addition to moving the search bar to the bottom of the browser, it also added a customizable start page and advanced privacy protection. Safari on iPhone also now includes Tab Groups with syncing and web extensions. You can even do searches with your voice....

Move the Windows 11 Taskbar and Start Button to the Top of the Screen To get started, hit the keyboard shortcut Windows key + R to launch the Run dialog. Then type: regedit and hit Enter or click OK. When the Registry Editor opens up, head to the following path. In fact, to make things easy, copy and paste the following into the box at the top and hit Enter:...

For a free solution, check out Daum PotPlayer. It’s developed by the same team that created KMPlayer – the open source multimedia player for Linux and Windows. It plays virtually all video file types including Blu-ray discs. It plays virtually all video file types including Blu-ray discs. Here it’s playing an Blu-ray movie converted to MKV. PotPlayer also provides a plethora of basic and advanced settings to tweak video, audio and how it plays your videos....

What is iCloud? First launched in 2011, iCloud is a cloud storage and cloud computing service built into every iPhone, iPad, and Mac — if you want to use it. At the heart of iCloud is the ability to remotely store data such as documents, photos, and music, accessible on various devices. The cloud storage component means backing up your most important files across multiple devices. Beginning with iOS/iPadOS 15 and macOS Monterey, there’s also iCloud Plus....

Remove Edit with Paint 3D To remove the option for JPG images, hit Windows Key + R on your keyboard to open the Run dialog and type: regedit and click OK or hit Enter. Then navigate to the following path: Then right-click on the 3D Edit key and choose Delete. Keep in mind the above step removes “Edit with Paint 3D” from the context menu for .jpg files. For other image formats, you need to replace the /....

Fortunately, Windows 7 includes a built-in feature to purge certain metadata from files. Previously this feature only existed in Microsoft Office, so it’s nice to see Microsoft included it in the core OS as well! Let’s take a look at how it works! How To Clear Personal Metadata From Computer Files and Documents W/Windows 7 1. Select one or multiple files, then Right-Click a file. From the context menu that appears Click Properties....

Get Rid of The Windows 7 Shortcut Arrows: “The Long Way” This method involves manually editing the Windows registry. If you aren’t comfortable with this or feel that it might take too long see the shorter method at the bottom of this How To. Step 1 Click the Start Menu Orb, Type regedit into the search box and Press Enter. Step 2 Browse to the following registry key: If the Shell Icons key does not exist you’ll need to create it....

Using the Windows 10 Movies & TV App To get started, click the Start button or hit the Windows key on your keyboard to open the Start menu and launch the Movies & TV app. The Movies & TV app will open to the Explore tab. There you will find a carousel of highlighted movies and TV shows and special deals that are new and available. It’s intuitive to use and works like other video stores you have used....