16 Windows tricks pros use all the time and you will, too
Windows 10 turned five this past July. Over time, the operating system can start to take its toll on older computers. Tap or click here for proven ways to make your Windows PC run faster.
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To truly be Windows 10 proficient, there are pro tricks of the trade. Here are my favorites. This tip is brought to you by Dell, a sponsor of my national radio show.
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1. A secret start menu
The start menu is a Windows classic. It’s easily accessible through the stylized Windows icon in the corner of your screen. Click it, and you get a layout of your most-used programs, access to power options, and shortcuts to your file explorer and computer settings.
There’s a secret version of the Start menu. By holding down the Windows key and clicking the letter X, you’ll access an advanced menu with Device Manager, Task Manager, and Disk Management options. You can also right-click on the Start button to access the same menu.
2. Disk cleanup
Windows used to include ways to make your computer run faster when PCs had less storage than today. Disk Cleanup fell by the wayside for most of us as PCs and laptops have become more loaded. But your computer could still use a de-bloating now and again.
Sick of slow internet? How to check you’re getting what you pay for
We all know the pain of “slow” internet: videos buffer, downloads take ages, and a single page can take forever to load. We wonder whether it’s our browser, our device, or the website we’re visiting.
It could be your Wi-Fi signal. Wireless networks are notorious for connection problems. Tap or click for ways to boost your Wi-Fi coverage for good, including changing the router’s channel, which hardly anyone does.
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What’s the most expensive video streaming service? College. You might think otherwise looking at your credit card statements. Streaming entertainment services are experiencing unprecedented profits as the pandemic continues to force us to sit at home on the couch.
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