Windows 10 Command Prompt or Windows PowerShell?

Command Prompt or Windows PowerShell? This tip was written for Windows 10 versions prior to Creators Update. If you’re using Windows 10 Creators Update or newer, see our updated post here. Many of you use the command prompt to run commands such as IPCONFIG, CHKDSK /F, SFC /SCANNOW, RSTRUI, NETPLWIZ and all the other commands we’ve mentioned in… Read More »

Waiting for the Bus

Waiting for the Bus I’m quite sure you’ve noticed how slow time passes when you’re waiting for something. I guess it really depends on what you’re waiting for. If you’re waiting for something wonderful to happen, time passes slowly; if you’re waiting for something bad to happen, then time flies. It’s all connected, I think, to Einstein’s theory… Read More »

When Windows 10 Won’t Stay Asleep

Cure Windows 10 Insomnia Windows 10 sometimes has a problem sleeping. For weeks now I’ve been trying to get my Windows 10 laptop to sleep though the night. I tried changing the power options, which seemed to work sometimes, but not for very long. Then I remember a tip EB showed me quite a while ago. So, I… Read More »

Hotkey Combos Make Launching Your Favorite Programs Easy

Windows Hotkey Combos Make Launching Your Favorite Programs Easy Do you have several programs you use every day? Instead of clicking on the start menu or a desktop or taskbar shortcut to open those programs, why not create a hotkey combination to open them? It’s really easy to do. Let’s get started using Hotkey combinations: I use Thunderbird… Read More »

How to Repair Windows 10 using SFC and DISM

How to Repair Windows 10 using SFC and DISM We’ve covered how to use SFC (System File Checker) to check your Windows PC for missing or corrupted Windows System Files several times before. But today, we’re going to take it one step further. We’re going to show you how to use SFC and DISM (Deployment Image Servicing and… Read More »