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How to fix Windows 10 Anniversary Update error code 0x8024200d

JamieKavanagh Oct 11, 2019

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Windows error code 0x8024200d isn’t new to the Windows 10 Anniversary Update as it has been around for a while. It indicates that there is a problem with the download and that it is corrupted or missing files...

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How to stop Windows 10 freezing after installing the Anniversary Update

JamieKavanagh Oct 11, 2019

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There is a known issue with Windows 10 freezing after installing the Anniversary Update. Microsoft has acknowledged it as a bug and are hopefully working on a fix. The resolution seems to be mixed. Many people...

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Fix black screen problem after Windows 10 Anniversary Update

JamieKavanagh Oct 11, 2019

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I have seen the black screen problem after Windows 10 Anniversary Update myself as it happened to me when upgrading one of my test boxes. Upon loading for the first time, once I...

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How to prepare for Windows 10 Anniversary Update

JamieKavanagh Oct 11, 2019

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The Windows 10 Anniversary Update is a big update that makes changes of varying degrees to just about every aspect of Windows. It isn’t something to do lightly, not if you want it to run smoothly anyway. As we...

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How to upgrade from a 32-bit to 64-bit version of Windows 10

JamieKavanagh Oct 11, 2019

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By default, Microsoft assigns you the same bit version of Windows as you are currently running. So if you’re running a 32-bit version of Windows 8.1, it will assume you want a 32-bit version of Windows 10. But...

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How to properly remove the Windows.old folder in Windows 10

JamieKavanagh Oct 11, 2019

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I hate wasting hard drive space. Even if I have plenty to spare I still run a cleanup utility at least once a week. One big space hog is the Windows.old folder in Windows 10. It is created either when you...

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How to delay the Windows 10 Anniversary Update on your PC

JamieKavanagh Oct 11, 2019

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Windows 10 does like to have its wicked way with your computer, often without consent but you can take control of many aspects of Windows life. One of the things you can do is delay the Windows 10 Anniversary...

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How to use 'refresh Windows' to do a clean install of Windows 10 Anniversary Update

JamieKavanagh Oct 11, 2019

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If you have ever bought a laptop or Windows tablet, you will know that manufacturers like to load them with ‘helpful’ software. Bloatware to you and I. Aside from getting hold of a Windows ISO and performing a...

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How to use Bing Images with Office on a Windows 10 PC

JamieKavanagh Oct 11, 2019

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Windows 10 has brought Bing Images to the fore as a great way to jazz up Office documents. Whether you want to brighten up a PowerPoint presentation or mock up a brochure in Word, a picture paints a thousand...

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How to use multiple desktops on Windows 10 PC

JamieKavanagh Oct 11, 2019

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Multiple desktops are a convenient way to keep your work organized when trying to multitask. If you don’t have multiple monitors, this is the next best thing. Windows 10 offers a very evolved version of...

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How to find Internet Explorer in Windows 10

JamieKavanagh Oct 11, 2019

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With the inclusion of Microsoft Edge in Windows 10 you might wonder why you would want Internet Explorer. However, until Edge is complete there are extensions and functions that only IE11 can deliver such as...

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How to auto-hide the Taskbar in the Windows 10 Anniversary Update

JamieKavanagh Oct 11, 2019

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I cannot live without the Taskbar, I use it too often. Yet a couple of buddies are quite happy to have it hidden until they need it. They say it removes a distraction and lets them use all their screen real...

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How to fix Taskbar Search not working in Windows 10

JamieKavanagh Oct 11, 2019

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Taskbar Search is a very useful feature of Windows 10, yet like everything else in the OS, is a little temperamental at times. I have...

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How to install Windows Ink apps for Windows 10

JamieKavanagh Oct 11, 2019

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Windows Ink made its appearance with the Windows 10 Anniversary Update. Designed for creatives who want to be able to write, draw and annotate with a special stylus live on a touchscreen. It’s also a neat trick...

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How to fix Windows 10 Settings search not displaying results

JamieKavanagh Oct 11, 2019

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Search is an important part of Windows and it can be frustrating when it returns incorrect or incomplete results. Even more frustrating is when it doesn’t return any results at all. Settings search is one...

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How to create a reminder in Sticky Notes in Windows 10

JamieKavanagh Oct 11, 2019

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Nothing shouts ‘disorganized’ like a screen surrounded by sticky notes. Fortunately, Windows has created a virtual version that will remind you of the things you need to remember without cluttering up your...

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How to customize Action Center in Windows 10

JamieKavanagh Oct 11, 2019

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Action Center in Windows 10 took the notifications in Windows 8 and made them more accessible, easier to use and generally much more useful. Whether you use your computer for work, rest or play, being notified...

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How to leave the Windows Insider Program for PC and mobile

JamieKavanagh Oct 11, 2019

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The Windows Insider Program is a very useful feature for lovers or writers of tech such as me, but does demand a lot in return. It means one of my computers is always running an early or beta version of some OS...

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How to use ClearType to make text easier to read in Windows 10

JamieKavanagh Oct 11, 2019

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ClearType is Microsoft’s way to make text easier to read on any display. Whether you use LCD, LED or even TFT, ClearType makes text sharper and easier to read. It also helps those of us who work at a computer...

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How to close and permanently delete your Microsoft Account

JamieKavanagh Oct 11, 2019

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If you would like to close and permanently delete your Microsoft Account, this tutorial is for you!

There is a saying in marketing ‘if the product you’re using is free, you are the product’. Nowhere is that...

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What to do about "This App Has Been Blocked For Your Protection" on a Windows 10 PC

JamieKavanagh Oct 11, 2019

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Some Windows users need all the protection they can get, but the majority of Tom’s Hardware readers know a little more about their computers. That means User Account Control features can come across as a little...

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How to customize your Start Menu in Windows 10

JamieKavanagh Oct 11, 2019

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The Start Menu is at the heart of Windows 10 and is the go-to place for many functions. It is a powerful app that can access just about everything Windows is capable of and you can make it your own too. If you...

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How to configure Quiet Hours in Windows 10

JamieKavanagh Oct 11, 2019

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If you work at your computer, it is often nice to be undisturbed for a while. As useful as it is, the Action Center can also be a distraction. Fortunately it is a distraction we can tweak to be far easier to...

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Dell XPS 13 9350 Vs XPS 13 9360 Comparison Guide

JamieKavanagh Oct 11, 2019

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Dell’s XPS (Xtreme Performance System) range of laptops are some of the best around for the money. Designed to go anywhere and do anything, they are sleek, powerful and offer some pretty good specifications...

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Windows 10 Tweaks and Tips: Dell XPS 13 Optimization Guide

JamieKavanagh Oct 11, 2019

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Optimizing a computer means one of two things, getting more performance or more battery life. In terms of a laptop it is usually the latter that takes precedence. After all, there’s no use having a powerful...