I recently borrowed a Windows laptop from a friend. When I booted up the system, there was a system update. That’s fine because it’s Windows; the update took two hours and 45 minutes to complete. Once ...

“It’s been over a month, but I have accidentally deleted some photos via the recycling bin, and I’d really like them back. I’ve heard of Windows recovery files, but I’m not sure how they work. Any ...

You can now search for files through the Copilot app. The new search requires a Copilot+ PC and Windows 11 insider access. The feature works by scanning the files in your Recents folder. Follow ZDNET: ...

Finding and removing duplicate files on your Windows PC can be tedious. Fortunately, Microsoft’s PC Manager app offers a simple solution. Download:PC Manager (Free) Although several third-party apps ...

You could use a different search tool, but here's how to fix the one on your taskbar Reviewed by Ryan Perian It's difficult to use your computer fully when Windows 10 search is not working. Below are ...

When we open a document, say a Word file, Excel, or TXT file, an image file (PNG, JPG, etc.), audio video, etc., Windows automatically keeps track of such opened files. This helps to easily access or ...

In this post, we will show you how to find out the file system of a drive on a Windows 11/10 PC. There are various file system types with distinct characteristics and features. While some file systems ...

There's an old expression in the tech world about files: having one copy is the same as having no copies. We often don't realize a document or photo's importance until they are gone. Whether it's a ...

Microsoft wants you to use the cloud, but there are a lot of good options — including trusty old network file sharing and a little-known modern Windows feature. Remember the HomeGroup on Windows 7?