Windows 10 Beginners
Got a new device? This is how you add or remove it on Windows 10.
In this guide, we'll show you the steps to add and remove hardware and peripherals using the Settings app on Windows 10.
Mauro Huculak
Mauro Huculak is technical writer for WindowsCentral.com. His primary focus is to write comprehensive how-tos to help users get the most out of Windows 10 and its many related technologies. He has an IT background with professional certifications from Microsoft, Cisco, and CompTIA, and he's a recognized member of the Microsoft MVP community.
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Just in case
Using Storage sense on Windows 10 PC? You should disable this option.
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In this guide, we'll show you the easy steps to prevent Storage sense from cleaning up the files you store in the Downloads folder on Windows 10.
More improvements
All the changes included in the last three Windows 10 test builds
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In this guide, we show you all the new features and changes available with Windows 10 build 18317, build 18312, and build 18309 for the 19H1 development.
Starting Clean
How to properly format a new hard drive on Windows 10
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In this guide, we'll show you the steps to properly format a new hard drive using Disk Management on Windows 10.
Avoid typing mistakes
Setting the correct proofing language in Office
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In this guide, we show you the steps to set the correct proofing languages for content you type in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote.
Hardware control
How to disable external devices on Windows 10
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In this guide, we'll show you the easy steps to disable and enable an external device connected to a Windows 10 PC.
Running previous drivers
Got a driver issue? Here's how to roll back to a previous version.
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In this guide, we show you the steps to roll back to a previous device driver if a new update is causing problems on your installation of Windows 10.
Uptime
Four ways to check your PC uptime on Windows 10
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In this guide, we show you four methods to check your computer uptime on Windows 10.
Classic card game
Miss classic Solitaire? Bring it back to Windows 10 with these steps.
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In this guide, we show you the steps to bring the Solitaire game that was available with Windows XP to Windows 10 in a few simple steps.
OneNote Tip
Tired of OneNote's spell checker? Here's how to disable it.
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In this guide, we'll show you the steps to disable the spell checker in the modern, classic, and web version of OneNote.
Timesaver tip
Make This PC your default location to save Office documents
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In this guide, we'll show you the instructions to save some extra steps when saving Word, Excel, and PowerPoint documents locally in Office 365, Office 2019, or Office 2016.
REMOTE CONTROL
Did you know you can lock your PC remotely? Here's how.
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In this guide, we'll show you the steps to lock down your Windows 10 device remotely using your Microsoft account if lost or stolen.
Knowing is half the battle
Trying to find out the version of a driver on your PC? Here's how.
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In this guide, we show you the steps to determine the current version of a device driver installed on your Windows 10 computer.
Customization
Always using a blank document in Office? Here's how to skip Start screen.
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In this guide, we'll show you the steps to get Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to create a blank document directly when launching the app instead of going through the Start screen.
Recovery
Did the unexpected happen? Use these steps to recover unsaved Office files.
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In this guide, we'll show you the steps to recover unsaved documents using the Microsoft Office apps, whether you're using Office 365, Office 2019 or Office 2016.
The last one
All the changes included with Windows 10 build 18305
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In the last preview (build 18305) of 2018, Windows 10 introduces Windows Sandbox, password-less authentication, security improvements, the ability to quickly insert symbols, and a lot more.
Windows 10 tip
You can now see power usage for apps in Task Manager
In this guide, we'll show you the steps to view power usage information for apps and services running on Windows 10.
Analyzing boot process
Troubleshooting driver issues on Windows 10? The Boot Log can help.
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In this guide, we show you the steps to log the drivers that Windows 10 loaded or was not able to load during the boot process, which you can use to troubleshoot problems.
Transition
Intel has new modern graphics drivers. Here's how to install them properly.
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In this guide, we'll show you the steps to properly install the new Intel Graphics Windows DCH Drivers on your Windows 10 PC.
Customization
Use multiple mics on Windows 10? Here's how to configure them.
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In this guide, we show you the steps to manage and troubleshoot problems with your microphones on Windows 10.