Category Archives: Windows Tips

Make Text Larger in Windows 10 the Right Way

Make Text Larger in Windows 10 the Right Way Many Windows 10 users have discovered how easy it is to change display settings.  You can use the slider in Settings –>System–> Display to make the text and everything else on your screen larger… However doing so may have unintended consequences. For instance, parts of program windows and dialogs… Read More »

The Case of the Missing Taskbar Icons

The Case of the Missing Taskbar Icons Sometimes, for no apparent reason at all you may notice your taskbar icons have disappeared. Not everyone will experience this phenomena, but if you do it can be quite annoying. The requisite solution seems to be to restart Windows. But there’s a quicker, easier way, I tells ya! If you’re one… Read More »

A Quick Way to Find Your Windows Version

A Quick Way to Find Your Windows Version While this tip works on any version of Windows, it’s particularly important for those of you using Windows 10. Microsoft is no longer going to releasing new “named or numbered” versions of Windows like they have in the past – i.e. Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows… Read More »

Updated: How to Turn Off Cortana in Windows 10

Updated: How to Turn Off Cortana in Windows 10 This article differs from the one in InfoAve Premium – we have the registry edits in this version for those of you not using a Microsoft account to log in to Windows. Ever since Microsoft introduced Windows 10 Anniversary Edition last August, none of the old “turn off Cortana”… Read More »