MakeUseOf - Windows

How to Duplicate a Page in Word

Mahnoor Faisal — Tue, 09 Jan 2024 17:00:19 GMT

You might find yourself needing identical pages within the same Word document or wanting to create a new Word document with duplicate content. While you won't find a duplicate feature in Microsoft Word's settings, there's a simple workaround you can use instead.

How to Fix the WHEA Uncorrectable Error on Windows 10/11

Gavin Phillips — Tue, 09 Jan 2024 14:31:18 GMT

Windows has a long and beautiful (read: painful) history with what's affectionately known as the Blue Screen of Death. These error screens contain important information regarding the sudden demise of your system. Some Windows crash errors are more cryptic than others and, therefore, more difficult to troubleshoot. The WHEA Uncorrectable Error is one of those.

How to Check the CPU Temperature on Your Windows PC

Simon Batt — Sat, 06 Jan 2024 15:31:16 GMT

Knowing how to check your CPU temperature is important, as it lets you know whether your computer is overheating. Excess heat can destroy many components inside your computer, so it's wise to catch these issues early before they cost you time and money. Thankfully, there are easy ways to keep an eye on how hot your CPU is.

Microsoft's Phone Link App: What Is It and How Do You Use It?

Jason Currie — Mon, 01 Jan 2024 14:30:20 GMT

The days of complicated apps to mirror your mobile with Windows are behind us. With Microsoft's Phone Link, you can easily connect an Android or iOS device to Windows 11 or 10 and efficiently manage photos, reply to texts, and much more. But what is the Phone Link app, and what can it do for you?

How to Test Your Webcam and Microphone Before a Meeting (Windows)

Shan Abdul — Sat, 30 Dec 2023 16:00:20 GMT

Testing your microphone and webcam before an online meeting can help you identify potential issues before they become a waste of time or embarrassing. Here's how to check whether your microphone and webcam are configured and functioning correctly in Windows 11.

How to Cascade All Open Windows in Windows 11 and 10

Razvan Mihaila — Fri, 29 Dec 2023 16:30:22 GMT

Navigating through too many open windows on your PC? One of the easiest ways to sort them out is to have Windows cascade them for you. You can use this feature on Windows 10. But does the function still work on Windows 11, or is there an alternative?

What Is the "$Windows.~BT" Folder, and Can You Delete It?

Pankil Shah — Wed, 27 Dec 2023 17:31:19 GMT

Deleting the hidden "$Windows.~BT" folder and recovering gigabytes of space on your hard drive is tempting. But what is this cryptically named folder for, and how critical is it to your Windows installation?

How to Encrypt Email Sent in Microsoft Outlook

Fatih Küçükkarakurt — Wed, 27 Dec 2023 13:00:21 GMT

Everyone uses email to send information, including incredibly important and sensitive data. It seems secure and, for the most part, is, but what if your email account could be even safer?

What Is "Windows Audio Device Graph Isolation" and Is It a Problem?

Shan Abdul — Tue, 26 Dec 2023 17:00:21 GMT

Have you noticed a "Windows Audio Device Graph Isolation" process consuming substantial system resources in the Windows Task Manager? It's a genuine Windows process responsible for providing a stable audio experience. This guide explains what this process does, why you shouldn't turn it off, and how you can reduce its resource consumption.

How (and When) to Use the Ping Command in Windows

Shan Abdul — Mon, 25 Dec 2023 16:00:20 GMT

The ping command is commonly used to troubleshoot network problems and assess the health of a network connection. Learn how the ping command works, how to use it on Windows, and examples of a few scenarios you can use it for.