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How to Check Graphics Card on Windows 10?

Miodrag Matović — Wed, 10 Mar 2021 12:13:49 +0000

A Graphics card on your computer is one of the essentials, especially if you are into gaming. Yes, an important role is also reserved for the CPU and RAM; yet the true burden is on the graphics card that is making the biggest difference.

If you are tech-savvy or are simply into computers, you are probably more than aware of your entire PC’s hardware, including the graphics card. However, there is also the possibility you aren’t. You may like to play, and generally have a nice time, but you don’t get bothered with such details. However, there are occasions when knowing your graphics card may be important, for example, to check game compatibility.

Certain GPUs can play certain games, while others can’t. Some of the graphics cards support higher resolutions on certain games, while other support lower ones. Simply, knowing what type of graphics you have inside of your computer may give you a better insight into what games you should play and what you should avoid. Also, you might find out that maybe it is time to change your GPU.

Therefore, knowing how to find the type of graphics you have on your Windows 10 is pretty important, and the way to do it is presented in the following text.

How to Check Graphics Card on Windows 10

There are numerous ways you can discover your GPU on Windows 10 and here, you are going to be introduced to the most common ones.

How to Check Graphics Card on Windows 10 with the Help of Task Manager

One of the easiest and more preferred is with the help of Task Manager:

In this process, you are required to go to Start, right-click it

and select “Task Manager” from the drop-down menu.

When the “Task Manager” opens, go to the “Performance” tab

and you should see the name of the graphics card installed in the bottom left corner of it.

How to Check Graphics Card on Windows 10 through DirectX Diagnostic Tool

Another way you can discover your GPU type is through the DirectX Diagnostic Tool:

This process requires that you activate the “Run” command, by pressing “Windows key” + R on your keyboard and typing “dxdiag” in the blank field, and pressing “OK”.

Go to the “Display” tab and you will have the type of the GPU installed on your computer next to the “Name”.

How to Check Graphics Card on Windows 10 through Control Panel

The last way that is going to be presented in this guide is with the help of the “Control Panel”:

This is probably the longest of the three and it requires that you enter Control Panel, which can be achieved by typing “Control Panel” in the Search box

and left-clicking it when it appears in the results.

After that, go to “Hardware and Sound”

and select “Device Manager”.

If you are not logged in as the Administrator, the pop-up window, with the information that you will not be allowed to make changes, will appear, and you should just press “OK”.

Once you do, find the “Display adapters” among the listed devices in the “Device Manager”,

expand them and you will have your computer’s graphics model written on the screen.

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How to Check Mouse DPI on Windows 10?

Miodrag Matović — Wed, 10 Mar 2021 12:11:02 +0000

If you need or want to know your mouse DPI, you can always check it online, on the manufacturer’s website, or use the manufacturer’s software that should probably have such information written somewhere. Also, you can always use some of the DPI analyzer websites that should allow you to figure out that type of data.

However, what if you have no internet, or are just curious and want to find it yourself, you should know that there is an option that will let you do that, and this is what you need to do.

How to Check Mouse DPI on Windows 10

Checking your mouse DPI is a process that involves the following steps:

First, you have to run Mouse Settings, by typing “Mouse settings” in the Search box

and left-clicking them when they appear in the results.

Once you do that, select “Mouse” from the left-side menu,

scroll down until you get to “Additional mouse options” and enter them.

Select the “Pointers Options” tab and uncheck the square next to “Enhance Pointer Precision”

and press “Apply” and “OK”.

Open MS Paint, either by typing “MS Paint” in the Search box

and left-clicking it when it shows up in the results,

or by going to Start > Windows Accessories > Paint.

When the Paint opens, check if it is zoomed to 100% and, fix it if it isn’t.

Select any Brush Tool and move your mouse horizontally, for six-seven centimeters, from 0-5 pixels

and make sure you remember the number written in the left-bottom corner.

Repeat this process multiple times (at least three), calculate the average value of the measurements and there you go. The number that you get should represent your mouse DPI value.

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How to find Wi-Fi Password on Windows 10?

Miodrag Matović — Mon, 15 Feb 2021 15:48:18 +0000

Passwords are today’s necessity. They are required for e-mails, all sorts of apps and accounts, and almost anything else that has something to do with the internet and networking.

This also includes Wi-Fi networks that require a password, in most cases, to let you log in. In other words, they are protecting the networks from trespassers, keeping the network itself and the bandwidth safe.

However, what if you have your home network and you forget the password? Is there anything you can do? Yes, you can always reset the router to fabric settings, and configure it from the beginning, yet that can be time-consuming and problematic, especially if you are not that tech-savvy.

Luckily, some workarounds will help you with this problem and save plenty of time.

How to find Wi-Fi Password on Windows 10

If you have forgotten your Wi-Fi password, you will be glad to know you can get to it, with just a few clicks.

How to find Wi-Fi Password on Windows 10 through the Settings

One of the fastest ways you can get to your Wi-Fi password is through the Settings:

First, you have to type “Settings” in the Search Box

and left-click them when they appear in the results.

After that, enter “Network & Internet”

and select “Status” in the left side menu.

Then, scroll down until you see “Network and Sharing Center” in the main window, and enter it.

Once you do that, left-click your Wi-Fi network name

and enter “Wireless Properties”, in the newly opened window.

Then, go to the “Security” tab, check the square in front of “Show characters” and you will see your network password written on the screen.

How to find Wi-Fi Password on Windows 10 with the Run Command

Another way you can get to this type of information is through the “Run” command:

To begin with, you have to call in the “Run” command itself, by pressing the Windows Key + R key on your keyboard.
Once the “Run” window appears, type “ncpa.cpl”, in the empty field and press “Enter”.

After that, right-click your Wi-Fi network name listed on the screen, select “Status”

and choose “Wireless Properties” from the newly opened window.

Now, go to the “Security” tab, check the square in front of “Show characters” and the password will be written on the screen.

How to find Wi-Fi Password on Windows 10 through the Power Shell

Also, there is the option to get to the password with the help of Windows Power Shell:

If you have opted for this one, first you have to right-click the Start icon and select “Windows PowerShell” from the popup.

Once the PowerShell opens, type “netsh wlan show profile “name=your network SSID” key=clear” in the “Windows PowerShell” and press “Enter”. Have in mind that you have to type your network name instead of “your network SSID”.

Now, you will have your Wi-Fi password listed on the screen.

How to find Wi-Fi Password on Windows 10?

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How to Turn on Bluetooth on Windows 10?

Miodrag Matović — Mon, 15 Feb 2021 15:46:01 +0000

Have you used Bluetooth on your Windows computer so far? Most people don’t use it that often. That’s why there might be a problem when you decide to turn it on (and you usually need it right now) and you have no idea how to do it. It could ruin your whole day – we know!

Luckily, you have us, and we have the solution! Yes, it is easy to do, and will take only a few seconds; however, when you don’t know what to do, it can be frustrating. Therefore, let’s not waste your precious time and let’s get down to business.

How to Turn on Bluetooth on Windows 10

As you may guess, turning your Windows 10 Bluetooth function on or off consists of only a few steps that involve the following:

First, you need to right-click on “Start” and enter “Settings”.

After that, go to “Devices”

and then to “Bluetooth & other devices”.

When new window appears, move the slider to off or on, under the Bluetooth signing, depending on your needs – and that is it.

Your job is done. Told you it was easy!

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How to Check Windows Version?

Miodrag Matović — Mon, 15 Feb 2021 15:44:28 +0000

There are so many different Windows versions. Nonetheless, that isn’t something that bothers most users. For most people, hardware is a pretty irrelevant part of the equation.

However, there are circumstances when knowing the version might be important. Those are, for example, the cases involving third-party app compatibility, available Windows features, and so on.

In other words, you may end up in a situation that might require such information, and knowing how to find it may prove to be very important.

How to Check Windows Version

Luckily, Windows offers plenty of options for discovering your Windows version and here, you are going to be introduced to the most common ones.

How to Check Windows Version with Run Command

One of the easiest ways to check your Windows version is with the help of the “Run” command:

If you have opted for this one, you first need to press the Windows key + R key on your keyboard, to open the “Run” command, or type “Run” in the Search Box (Windows 10)

and when it appears in the results, left-click it.

After that, type “winver” in the empty field, press “Enter”, or “OK”

and you will have the opportunity to see your Windows version in the newly opened window.

How to Check Windows Version through Control Panel

Another way you can get to the information about your Windows version is to find it in the Control Panel’s System:

To get there, you first need to type “Control Panel” in the Search Box (in the case of Windows 7, you first need to go “Start”, for Search Box to appear)

and left-click on it when it appears in the results.

Once you do that, enter “System and Security”,

go to “System”

and there you go. The desired information will be presented in the newly opened window.

How to Check Windows Version with System Information

The third way to find out your Windows version is through the System Information:

In this process, you need to type “System Information” in the Search Box (in the case of Windows 7, you first need to go “Start”, for Search Box to appear)

and left-click it when it shows up in the results.

Once you do that, you will have a freshly opened window in front of you that will give you a ton of information about your PC, including a part about your Windows version.

How to Check Windows Version with Command Prompt

The fourth way to find out your Windows version, and the last one it’s going to be explained here, is with the help of Command Prompt:

Similar to the previous processes, this one is also straightforward and requires that you type “cmd” in the Search Box (in the case of Windows 7, you first need to go “Start”, for Search Box to appear)

and left-click it when it shows up among the results.

When the Command Prompt opens, type “ver”, press “Enter”,

and you will have the Windows version written on the screen a few seconds later.

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How to find IP address on Windows 10?

Miodrag Matović — Mon, 15 Feb 2021 15:43:14 +0000

An IP address is a list of numbers that identifies your PC, tablet, smartphone, or any other type of device, while they are on the internet or a local network. This is the information needed by the devices, to find each other and communicate, while they are online.

If you are familiar with your IP address, you will be able to troubleshoot devices on your network, prioritize network traffic, and so on. In other words, knowing your IP address can be beneficial.

How to find IP address on Windows 10

There are several ways you can identify your IP address, so let us introduce you to some of them.

How to find IP address on Windows 10 through Settings (Ethernet)

One of the fastest ways you can get to your IP address is through the Settings:

In this process, you are required to type “Settings” in the Search Box

and left-click them when they appear in the results.

Once you do that, enter “Network & Internet”

and choose “Ethernet” in the side menu.

Left-click on “Ethernet” in the main window,

scroll down until you get to the “Properties” section and there you go. You will have the needed information in front of you.

How to find IP address on Windows 10 through Settings (Wi-Fi)

If you are using Wi-Fi, the process is a bit different and is consisted of the following:

First, you need to type “Settings” in the Search Box

and enter them when they show up in the results.

After that, go to “Network & Internet”

and select “Wi-Fi” in the side menu.

Enter “Wi-Fi” and scroll down until you see the “Properties” section, where you are going to see all the required information.

How to find IP address on Windows 10 with the Command Prompt

Another way you can find your IP address is with the help of Command Prompt:

If you opted for this way, you should type “Command Prompt” in the Search Box,

and when it appears in the results, enter it.

In the Command Prompt, type “ipconfig” and press “Enter”.

Now you should see all the required information, including your IP address.

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How to Remove Password from Windows 10

Miodrag Matović — Mon, 15 Feb 2021 15:41:52 +0000

Some people want to keep everything private and behind the fences, such as passwords and encryptions, while others prefer a more fluid approach and feel stiff when they are constantly faced with this type of security protocol.

Depending on the settings, Windows 10 might or might not ask for credentials to log in and let you use your data. If you installed Windows yourself, you had the opportunity to choose the option you prefer. However, what if you have made a mistake, or changed your mind, or left the installation to the professionals?

What if you no longer want Windows password protection and want to hop into Windows just a few seconds after you press the power button, without any hassle?

You will be happy to know that there are multiple ways you can get there and turn off your password protection with ease, and everything you need to do is stay tuned and read the following advice carefully.

How to Remove Password from Windows 10

As mentioned, there are multiple ways to turn off your Windows 10 password protection and here, you are going to be introduced to three of them.

How to disable password login on Windows 10

If you opted for removing the password protection from Windows 10 entirely, you need to do the following:

Go to Search, type “netplwiz”

and once it appears in the search results enter it.

After that, find the Account name under the “User for this computer”, for which you want to remove the password, select it, and uncheck the box next to “User must enter a user name and password to use this computer”.

Click on “Apply”.

Enter your Microsoft account credentials, press “OK”

and after that, once again and you are done.

How to remove the password for Microsoft account

If you are willing to switch to a local account and remove the Microsoft account password, this is what you have to do:

Go to “Search”, type “Settings”,

and select them when they appear in the Search results.

Enter the “Accounts”, in the newly opened window,

and go to the “Your info” section.

Once you do that, choose to “Sign in with a local account instead”

and go to “Next”.

Confirm your current password, and select “OK”.

Enter the username you want to use, leave the fields next to “Password” and “Reenter password” unfiled,

and select “Next”.

Go to “Sign out” and that is it.

How to remove the password for local account

In the case you want to remove the password from the Windows 10 local account, these are the steps to follow:

First, you need to go to the “Search” section, type “Settings”,

and when they appear in the results, enter them.

After that, go to “Accounts”

and click on “Sign-in options”.

Choose the “Password” option, under the “Manage how you sign in to your device” and press “Change”.

Enter your current account password,

go to “Next”,

and when the new window appears,

leave all the fields empty and click “Next” once again.

Press the “Finish” button and your job is done.

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How to Delete Backup Files in Windows 10

Miodrag Matović — Mon, 15 Feb 2021 15:32:52 +0000

As large as your PC drive capacity might be, it is almost inevitable it will be full one day. Simply, when you have a situation where the size of movies, photos, and generally files, is increasing with time, it is no wonder you will eventually end up without a space on your drive.

However, that isn’t the only reason you are running out of your precious gigabytes. Another important reason is Windows itself. The operating system creates all sort of unnecessary files, such as Backup files, that are suffocating you drive and reducing your productivity.

Luckily, they can be deleted, in contrast to your much-needed photos and private files, offering extra space. What is even better is that the process of deleting, is pretty simple and everything you need to do is to follow the guidelines.

How to Delete Backup Files in Windows 10

The easiest way to delete your unwanted Windows backup files is through the Control Panel. This is a pretty straightforward process, and it consists of the following:

You have to go to the “Search” box, type “Control Panel” inside it,

and left-click on it, when it appears in the search results.
After that, go to “System and security”

and enter “System”.
Once you do that, go to “System protection”

and in the newly opened window, select the drive you want to clean up, under the “Available Drives” and click on “Configure”.
In the newly opened window, press “Delete”

and confirm you are willing to delete the restore points, by pressing “Continue”.
Once you see the window that confirms you have deleted the restore points, press “Close” and your job is done.

Also, another handy thing to do when deleting the Windows backup files, is to delete the old Windows installation files, with the help of Disk Cleanup, which will relieve your drive even more. If this is what you are willing to do, these are the steps to follow:

First, you have to go to the “Search” section, type “Disk Cleanup” and once it appears in the results, enter it.
In the newly opened window, select the drive you want to clean up in the section under “Drives” and press “OK”.
Under the “Files to delete” find the “Previous Windows Installation(s)” and check the box next to it.
Select “Clean up system files”, press “OK” and wait a bit.
In the newly opened window, press “OK” one more time,

confirm that you want to delete the files,

and wait for Windows to finish the job.

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How to Change Administrator on Windows 10?

Miodrag Matović — Sun, 02 Aug 2020 13:33:17 +0000

The administrator account has many advantages over the regular account, and it allows you to change security settings, install software, manage other accounts, etc. In other words, it is a cool option… if you know what you are doing. Otherwise, all this can become a real nightmare and create a lot of trouble such as loss of data, inability to access your account, and many other things.

For that reason, a standard account is a less harmful solution, perfect for newbies and users that know only the basic stuff. However, what if all that changes with time and you are no longer a beginner, but an experienced user, ready for the next step and administrator privileges. How can you change your Windows 10 account from standard to administrator?

Well, the whole process of changing the accounts type is actually pretty simple and everything you need to do is to follow the guidelines below.

How to Change Administrator on Windows 10

Although there are numerous ways you can change your account type on Windows 10, here, you are going to be introduced to the two most common and probably easiest ones available, via Settings and over the Control panel.

First, one that goes over the Settings, as you may guess demands that you first enter Settings, which can be managed either by typing “Settings” in the Search box

and left-clicking on them when they appear among the results

or through the Start menu (find them in the bottom left corner).

Once the Settings window appears, you need to select the “Accounts” category,

enter the “Family & other users” section

and left-click on the account that you want to change. After that, go to “Change account type”,

select that you want to change the account type to Administrator,

press “OK” and congratulations, you are now officially an Administrator!

The second way you can change your account type is, as mentioned, through the Control panel, which means you must first enter.

The easiest way you can do that is by typing “Control panel” in the Search box

and left-click on the item when it appears in the results.

After that, you need to go to the “Change account type” under the “User Accounts” section

and enter the account that you want to change.

Once you have done that, left-click on the “Change the account type”

and mark the circle next to the Administrator. Press “Change Account Type” and there you go,

now you have an Administrator account.

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How to Roll Back Windows 10 Update?

Miodrag Matović — Sun, 02 Aug 2020 13:33:15 +0000

Updates are an important part of any software, including operating systems. They fix your system vulnerabilities and bugs, add new features, and much more. In other words, they are playing an important role in keeping your system safe and sound.

However, there are also moments when they bring more bad than good and start producing BSODs, errors, and other problems that come as the result of their poor development or insufficient control, and in that sort of situation, the only option is to roll back/remove the update.

Luckily, some of the operating systems, such as Windows 10, allow for this process to be performed very smoothly and everything you need to do is follow the guidelines, make a few clicks with your mouse, and that is pretty much it. You will remove the unwanted update in no time.

How to Roll Back Windows 10 Update

When talking about Windows 10 update rollback, you should know that this is a pretty straightforward process that consists of only a few steps:

First, enter the Windows 10 Settings, either through the Start Menu,

or by typing “Settings” in the Search box,

and left-click on them.

After that, you should go to the “Update & Security” category,

enter the “Windows Update” tab

and left-click on the “View update history” tab.

Once you have done that, in the newly opened window, enter “Uninstall updates”,

find the update that you want to remove and select it.

Now, the only thing left to do is click on the “Uninstall” tab and your unwanted update will be removed.

However, if the problem to your PC was caused by a major build update, not only a regular update, the whole process of rolling back is a bit different and includes these steps:

Just as with the rollback of the regular update, removal of the major build also requires that you enter the “Settings” and after that go to the “Update & security” category.
However, once you do that, you should select the “Recovery” section,

left-click on the “Get started” tab located under the “Go back to the previous version of Windows 10”

and your job is done.
Have in mind that this function is available only up to 10 days after the upgrade; therefore, if “Get started”, bellow “Go back to the previous version of Windows 10” option is grayed out (as shown in the picture) that is because the 10 days period has passed.

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How to Split Screen on Windows 10?

Miodrag Matović — Sun, 02 Aug 2020 13:33:12 +0000

If you simultaneously work with multiple windows opened, you are probably having a bit of a problem navigating through them. Yes, you are probably using functions such as ALT + TAB for easier switching between them, but still, too many opened windows inevitably lead to confusion.

However, that doesn’t have to be like that, because, other than the easy switching between the opened windows, Windows 10 also offers the option to split your screen, which may be problem-solving for many users. Therefore, let’s not waste your time and get down to it.

How to Split Screen on Windows 10

Although there are a couple of ways you can split your screen in Windows 10, the fastest and the easiest of them is definitely with the help of Windows 10 feature named Snap Assist. However, this function needs to be enabled before it can be used, which can be done in a few steps that demand that you enter the Start Menu, select “Settings”,

go to “System”

and chose “Multitasking”.

Once you have done that, make sure that the toggle bellow “Snap windows” is turned on, and that squares next to “When I snap a window, automatically size it to fill available space”, “When I snap a window, show what I can snap next to it”, and “When I resize a snapped window, simultaneously resize any adjacent snapped window” are marked.

Now, Snap Assist should be activated, and you should be able to continue the rest of the process by opening the windows that you need for your work.
After that, you need to select one of the opened windows, left-click on their empty area at the top, and keep it pressed while you drag it to the left side of the screen, as far as the mouse allows.

When you can’t move the mouse any longer, let it go and the selected window should now be placed on the left side of your screen.
Now, you need to select the window that is going to be located on the right side of your screen, either by left-clicking on one of the remaining windows,

or by repeating the same process as with the first window, with the difference that you need to move the window to the right.

After that, you are only left to drag the “dividing line” in a way that suits you

and that is it.

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How to Defragment Your Hard Drive in Windows 10?

Miodrag Matović — Sun, 02 Aug 2020 13:33:11 +0000

There are numerous processes that can optimize your PC performance and defragmentation is definitely one of the most prominent ones. Although its importance has deteriorated with time and is no longer crucial, it can still make a difference, especially if your operating system is installed on a traditional hard drive.

If that is the case, occasional defragmentation would be more than a welcomed operation and luckily it shouldn’t be a problem for you to perform.

How to Defragment Your Hard Drive in Windows 10

If you need to do this, you will be glad to know that it can be done very quickly and here’s what you need to do:

First, you need to type “defrag” in the Search Box

and left-click on “Defragment and Optimize Drives”, when it appears among the results.

After that, select the drive that needs to be defragmented,

press “Optimize” (located on the bottom right part of the window)

and that is it. Your Windows 10 will now defragment your selected drive.

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