Tag Archives: Windows 10 tips

Internet Connection Troubles? Power Cycling Might Help

    Internet Connection Troubles? Power Cycling Might Help This tip is for Windows 8.1, Windows 10, and Windows 11 If you’re having problems connecting to the Internet or problems with your connection slowing down or dropping, power cycling is the first thing you should try. It’s not a fix for everything, but it’s simple to do and… Read More »

Good PC Housekeeping With Windows 10 Storage Sense

Good PC Housekeeping With Windows 10 Storage Sense This tip was written for Windows 10 Fall Creators Update & newer versions of Windows 10 Our own EB is a clean freak and a stickler for making sure her computer and her download folder is clean. She always gripes about my download folder because it’s a mess. And she’s… Read More »

Windows 10 Automatic Maintenance

Windows 10 Automatic Maintenance Windows 10 has an Automatic Maintenance feature that runs in the background when your computer is idle, that helps maintain the health and performance of your Windows 10 PC. It automates things like disk optimization, disk defragmentation, updating Windows and Windows apps, running security scans, and performing other maintenance routines. Automatic Maintenance is already… Read More »

How to Fix a Write-protected External Hard Drive

How to Fix a Write-protected External Hard Drive This tip was submitted by Cloudeight subscriber MaryLee and was written for Windows 10 with an external hard drive connected. “Hi TC and EB! I thought I’d share this problem, and fix, in case others have it. Recently I’ve had a problem with my external hard drive. I have a… Read More »