Windows 10

Windows 10 related questions and solutions.

How can I move windows quickly using the cursor keys?

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If you want to move a window to a different position, you have to hold down the [Win] key and use the cursor keys. Use the left and right arrow keys to move the currently active software to the left or right side of the screen, the up key to switch to full-screen view, and …

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How do I delete log files from the Event Viewer when using Windows 10?

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In Windows 10, the Event Viewer records all the essential information about your hardware and how the operating system works. That’s all well and good, and in many cases, it’s a valuable feature, except that the log files get huge over time, and the ‘old’ data takes up space. Even more annoying is that large files take a long time to load and manage, making it much more inconvenient to find any information in those large numbers.

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How do I clear the app cache in the app store when using Windows 10?

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If you have problems installing or updating applications, you can probably solve them by clearing the Microsoft Store cache. First of all, make sure that the application store is not running in the background; otherwise, you will not be able to clear the cache due to access problems. Now press [Win+R] to open the Run …

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How do I activate HDR in Windows 10?

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If the connected monitor (or projector) supports HDR and you want to use it, you need to enable it in the menu of the connected monitor and Windows 10. Open Settings and select System | Display | Windows HD Color. Here you have the option to enable HDR. If you don’t see the toggle to …

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How can I quickly access available printers when using Windows?

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If you frequently switch printers and want to check which one is available, you don’t necessarily have to go through the settings – you can create a “folder” and then pin it to the Desktop, so it’s always handy.

Right-click on a free area of the Desktop, then select New | Shortcut from the pop-up menu. In the Enter item location field, type “Explorer shell: PrintersFolder” and click Next. Choose a name for the shortcut (for example, “Printers”) and click Finish.

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How can I set up two monitors in Windows 10?

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If the video card has more than one output, connecting two (or more) monitors to the computer is possible. It doesn’t matter whether you have two HDMI ports, one HDMI port, one Display Port, or some other arrangement. The relationship between the two displays can, of course, be set according to individual preference.

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How do I keep the scrollbar in programs on Windows 10?

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Windows 10 version 17083 also introduced an important change: the scrollbar will automatically disappear after a few seconds of inactivity for apps purchased from the Microsoft Store. Fortunately, if you don’t like this behavior, there is an option to restore the original behavior, i.e., continuous Display. Open Settings, then select the Ease of use option, …

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How can I determine the version number of the installed NVIDIA graphics driver?

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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.

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How can I configure more processor cores for running applications using Windows 10?

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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.

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