Windows

Windows 11: How to Install with USB Drive or Update from your Settings

April 11, 2022 — HelpCloud Resolution It wasn’t too long ago that having to upgrade your computer’s OS (Operating System) was basically unheard of. These days, however, it seems to be quite the regular occurrence. Microsoft has been at it again and the new Windows 11 is ready for …

The Basics of File Management Part 1: How to Keep Your Computer Organized

March 29, 2022 — HelpCloud Resolution Ever had one of those days where you just can’t seem to find anything you need and you’re left wondering where on earth you stored that specific document you’re supposed to send off today but now can’t find? Whether you are working …

Be Patient: Why Now’s (Really) Not a Good Time to Update to Windows 11

October 11, 2021 — HelpCloud Resolution Once again it’s that time of the year when you get a message on your computer telling you that it is time to update your Windows OS (operating system). Usually when we get these messages saying we need to update, many of us will just click the download …

6 Quick Ways to Free Up Space On Your Windows OS Computer

June 21, 2021 — HelpCloud Resolution As the years speed by us and we see the advent of new technological discoveries, we also get to see improvements in many of our current devices. From mobile phones to computers, there are many improvements and advancements that have been made in the past …

Windows Timeline: What It Is and How to Use It (and How to Disable It, as Well)

March 15, 2021 — HelpCloud Resolution For many of us, multi-tasking has become one of those things that we say we aren’t good at and yet we find ourselves doing it pretty much all the time. It’s almost as if it has become second nature. We are busy doing one thing, then find ourselves jumping …

How to Best Take Full Advantage of Windows 10 Backup and Recovery Tools

May 26, 2020 — HelpCloud Resolution Table of Contents: Hardware Backups for Windows 10Native Windows 10 Backup OptionsRecovery DrivesAlmost everyone who’s ever used a computer has seen it happen … Maybe a drive failed. Maybe someone permanently deleted a file they shouldn’t have. Or maybe …

How to Switch a Microsoft Account to a Local Account on Windows 10

December 11, 2019 — HelpCloud Internal Solution On a Windows 10, you might notice a big push for you to set up a new Microsoft Account to sign in. When you do this, you’re also creating an email account with Microsoft that you have to use in order to login to your PC. The problem with creating a new …

Hide/Show Desktop Icons – Missing Desktop Icons – Windows

June 3, 2019 — HelpCloud Internal Solution Right click any empty area on the Desktop Click “View” Check or Uncheck “Show Desktop Icons”. That was easy!

Updating Drivers for Hardware in Windows

June 3, 2019 — HelpCloud Internal Solution Method 1:If you need to update any drivers for your Hardware (keyboard, mouse, headset, printer etc.) Press Start Menu > Type Device Manager > Expand the category with the hardware you want to update > Right click the device and select “Update …

Disable Startup Programs with Windows 7 and Vista

June 3, 2019 — HelpCloud Internal Solution Click Start menuIn the bottom search bar type: msconfig Select the Startup Menu tabLocate the startup program you want to disable and click checkbox beside the program to disable it. Select “OK” at the bottom and you will be asked to reboot now or later.