It is recommended that gamers and all users update their video card drivers regularly to ensure stable and fast operation. To know if you need to install the new version, check which version is installed on your computer. If you have installed the control panel supplied by the manufacturer for your Nvidia card, you have a winner, as you can quickly check the version number in the program. Right-click on a free space on the Desktop and launch the Nvidia Control Panel from the pop-up menu. Alternatively, you can use the Nvidia icon on the taskbar. The version number is given in the Nvidia Settings section.
Tips & Tricks
Windows and Office-related questions and solutions.
How can I configure more processor cores for running applications using Windows 10?
By default, Windows 10 is supposed to allocate resources so that active programs get more CPU time than tasks running in the background. This helps the system prioritize the software you’re using, so you can get work or other tasks done faster.
How can I change the location of previously installed applications in Windows 10?
If you’re running low on storage space on your SSD or hard drive, you may also need to move applications you already have installed to a new drive. Fortunately, there is a way to do this, and Windows comes with all the tools you need, so the process isn’t even that cumbersome.
How can I change the default installation location in Windows 10?
By default, Windows 10 puts all software that you install from the App Store in the “C:\Porgram Files\WindowsApps” folder and saves user data in “C:\Users[User name]\AppData\Local\Packages”. If, for any reason, you want to change the location of the files, you can, of course, do so as follows:
Windows 11 – Check system requirements
The fact is that the system requirements for Windows 11 and Windows 10 don’t differ much, but slight differences can easily mean that you can’t upgrade your machine to the new system. If you want to check that your device meets the requirements of Windows 11, PC Health Check is one of the best and indeed the only official application for the job.
How do I install the latest ISO file for Windows 10?
Most of you are probably aware that Microsoft’s Media Creation Tool allows you to create a USB key in a matter of seconds, which you can then use to install the latest version of Windows 10 on your PC or notebook. Fewer people know that you can also use the same tool to create an ISO file, which can be helpful to, among other things, if you want to install Windows on a virtual computer.
Does your computer support modern standby in Windows 10?
Microsoft has introduced Connected Sleep in Windows 8.1, where the notebook (or PC) does not turn off entirely but instead enters an extreme power-saving mode. At the same time, some essential functions (such as internet connection) continue to work. In Windows 10, this has been replaced by Modern Standby, but not all legacy devices support this feature. Luckily, it’s not too hard to check if your machine is OK with the feature!
How can I edit the login information stored in the system?
Windows stores a lot of login data, information that we use for web services or applications. Credentials Manager is helpful because it saves you from entering your credentials repeatedly, for example when you want to access a password-protected shared folder on the network. However, if the credentials change, editing the data in the database is …
How can I display Wi-Fi passwords in a readable way using Windows 10?
No additional device is needed to find out the password of your currently active Wi-Fi connection if you forget it. Right-click on the Wi-Fi icon in the notification area of the taskbar and select Open Network and Internet Settings from the local menu. Select the Wi-Fi category in the left column and click on the Network and Sharing Center link in the Related Settings area on the right to open the corresponding area of the classic Control Panel.
How can multiple users use one subscription under Microsoft 365?
For private users, Microsoft 365 (formerly Office 365) is available in two versions: the Microsoft 365 Single-user version is for one user, while the Microsoft 365 Family version is for up to six people in a household. However, co-users must be invited to use Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and others.