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Desktop Enhancement

Missing Search Box – Found!

Posted on July 5, 2016December 8, 2017 by cynmackley

Missing search or Cortana on the taskbar in Windows 10? Here's how to get them back.

Posted in Computer Terms, Desktop Enhancement, Windows 10Tagged Cortana, hidden search, missing Cortana, missing search in Windows 10, search box, Windows 102 Comments

Where’s Recycle Bin In Windows 10?

Posted on June 25, 2016 by cynmackley

Missing your recycle bin or other common desktop icon in Windows 10? Here's how to get it back.

Posted in Desktop Enhancement, Quick Tips, Windows 10Tagged missing folders, missing recycle bin, quick tips, show common desktop icons, Windows 10Leave a comment

How Can I Get The Start Screen In Windows 10?

Posted on June 23, 2016 by cynmackley

Prefer the Modern look to the traditional desktop in Windows 10? We'll show you how to get it.

Posted in Desktop Enhancement, Windows 10Tagged Live Tiles, start menu, start screen, tablet modes, tile screen in windows 10, Windows 101 Comment

Create A SlideShow On Windows LockScreen

Posted on June 22, 2016 by cynmackley

Use your own photos to create a lockscreen slideshow in Windows.

Posted in Desktop Enhancement, Multimedia, Windows 10Tagged customization, lock screen, photo slideshow, photos, Windows 10, windows 8Leave a comment

Windows 10 Calculator Is Hidden

Posted on May 22, 2016 by cynmackley

The Calculator app keeps disappearing in Windows. We've got some possible solutions.

Posted in Desktop Enhancement, Windows 10Tagged apps are hidden, birng apps to front, ease of access, Snap Apps, Windows 102 Comments

10 Must Have Windows Utilities

Posted on May 11, 2016 by cynmackley

Got Windows? We've got 10 free, must-have utilities that you need to download right now.

Posted in Desktop Enhancement, Free Downloads, Software Reviews, System Tune-Up Help, Windows 10, Windows 8Tagged free, programs, Software, Tools, user experience, Utilities, windows, Windows 10, windows 8, Windows 8.1Leave a comment

Windows 10: Personalize Your Start Menu

Posted on May 5, 2016 by cynmackley

Tricks for personalizing the Windows 10 Start Menu.

Posted in Desktop Enhancement, Windows 10Tagged customize start menu, personalization, settings, start menu, Windows 104 Comments

Can I Run Programs From An External Drive?

Posted on May 4, 2016 by cynmackley

Getting your freeware from XP to 8 is simple... simply re-install!

Posted in Computer Terms, Desktop Enhancement, File & Disk Management, Free Downloads, Hardware & Peripherals, I've Always Wanted To Know..., System Tune-Up Help, UncategorizedTagged 8, external, freeware, hard drive, re-install, transfer speed, xp2 Comments

Clearing Google Maps

Posted on April 11, 2016 by cynmackley

If you're bugged by Google Maps instant results, here's how to turn them off.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cool Sites, Desktop Enhancement, GPS, I've Always Wanted To Know..., Uncategorized, Using The InternetTagged Google Maps, instant results3 Comments

Fix CMD VBS – NOTEPAD Error

Posted on March 28, 2016 by cynmackley

Many people seem to be having trouble with certain Windows applications when they have the Verizon In-Home Agent installed. Here are some tips for fixing the problems.

Posted in Desktop Enhancement, File & Disk Management, Free Downloads, Multimedia, System Tune-Up Help, Uncategorized, Using The Internet, Windows 10, Windows 8Tagged fios, in-home agent, Notepad, VerizonLeave a comment

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