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Among the administration utilities of Windows 10, we find the disk manager. This complete tool will help you manage your computer storage without many complications. In this article, we focus on creating partitions and explain how to create one to divide your hard disk into several drives.

Changing the look of a folder can help you in some cases. For example, you can find out the contents of each directory at a glance. Also, when you are faced with a large number of elements, a custom image or icon will help you locate what you are looking for more effectively. Windows 10 lets you modify the thumbnail of a folder in two different ways. We explain them to you.

Windows identifies each connected drive and disk partition with a letter. This method also applies to CD and DVD players, external hard disks, and even pens and memory cards. Although the letter assigned depends on the criteria of the system and is given automatically, Windows lets you customize it. To do this you must use the control panel. To access it, open the Windows search and type control panel.

Windows shortcuts let you perform quick actions without lifting your hands from the keyboard, and without using the mouse. Among the most common combinations are Control + C, which serves to copy text or images, Windows + R, which lets you execute a command, or Alt + F4, which closes the active application. All these shortcuts are predefined and cannot be changed. However, you can create additional combinations and assign them to specific actions.

Windows 10 File Explorer can be customized with a multitude of options. One of them is the activation of thumbnails in graphic files. Although this function is very useful to know the content of each file quickly, it can seriously affect the performance of the system, especially when we open a folder full of images. To avoid this situation, you can ask the browser to show the icon of each file, instead of the preview.

You can fix the most common errors in Windows 10 thanks to the disk error checking wizard. Accessing it is very easy. Simply open the file browser and go to This PC. Locate the drive or partition where the system is installed. With the right mouse button, open the context menu and click Properties.

Changing default programs in Windows will improve the experience when you want to use third-party applications for some tasks. For example, you may want to use an alternative media player or mail manager other than the one that comes integrated with the system. Whatever your case, you can modify these values in the following way. Access the setup application, from the start menu, by clicking on the cogwheel icon.

To recover files that you have deleted by mistake, you must use a tool called Recuva. Before we start, we must warn you that this process is not 100% reliable and that some files may be lost forever. It is important that, after the unintentional deletion, you use your computer as little as possible. This will prevent other files from taking the place of the deleted documents.

Defragmentation lets you sort the contents of your hard drive, taking up space that has been left empty when you delete files. In this way, the unit is reorganized allowing faster reading speeds. To start the defragmentation tool in Windows 10, do the following.

The keyboard shortcuts in Windows 10 will help you manage the operating system faster, thus improving your productivity. Here is a compilation of the most common shortcuts that you should start using right now.

The list of minimum requirements for Windows 10 is as follows

Windows 10 uses Microsoft Bing and Microsoft Edge as its default search engine and browser when searching the Internet. This happens even when you have changed your default browser and use Google as your default search engine. However, you can modify this functionality relatively easily thanks to two tools developed by third parties.

Every time you turn on your computer, Windows loads a long list of programs and components that help it function properly. However, not all of them are indispensable, and in many cases, they unnecessarily slow down the start of the system. It is possible to display a list of startup applications and disable them in two different ways.

Usually, each Windows user has their own password. However, in some specific cases, it may be practical to eliminate this authentication method for faster start-up. The easiest method to achieve this is explained below.

In the Control Panel, there is an advanced mode that lets you access, from one place, all the configuration tools of the system. This menu is intended for developers, and although any user can access it easily, it should be used with caution.

To delete a user account in Windows 10, you must use the system settings application. To do this, open the start menu and click on the cogwheel.

Windows 10 incorporates a native screen recorder that will help you record on video everything that happens on your screen. Although it is a tool focused on the world of video games, it can be used for any other purpose, such as the creation of educational content. To run it, just use the keyboard combination Windows + G. Immediately, a series of windows will appear that house different utilities inside.

Windows 10 lets you log in simultaneously with several users. Each active session consumes resources, drains RAM, and impoverishes computer performance. In this guide, we tell you how you can log out another person from your profile to improve the functioning of your computer.

Improving the speed of MegaDownloader is possible thanks to Cheat Engine, a popular game and application modification tool. By applying a patch, it is possible to increase the download speed in a matter of seconds. To download Cheat Engine, you can use the link below.

MegaDownloader has a series of settings that will help you download at maximum speed and without restrictions. To access the configuration menu, click on Options, and then, on Configuration.

MegaDownloader is a safe application. Its installation does not involve major modifications to the operating system or require access to sensitive areas. However, before installing and running this application on your computer, you should bear in mind some considerations.

MegaDownloader is not an official Mega application. Therefore, the company does not offer support for this tool or update it to improve its performance and solve errors. Being a particular development, MegaDownloader has some bugs, that fortunately, are easily solved.

If your downloads with MegaDownloader seem not to progress, take the following steps to improve speed and remove any limits. First, check that MegaDownloader is correctly installed on your computer. Then, download and install Cheat Engine, a very popular application modifier. You can get its installer safely from Malavida.

MegaDownloader is a tool that lets you manage and download Mega links easily and quickly. Although its operation is usually very stable, it can present failures and errors at specific moments. It is important to remember that this software has been developed independently, and is not related to Mega. Therefore, the company does not offer official support for this application.

MegaDownloader has a rich panel of settings that will help you customize the operation of the application. To access it, all you have to do is open the Options menu, and then, click on Configuration.

The office automation business is dominated by Microsoft. But that does not mean that there are no good alternatives to the American company's suite. OpenOffice, and later, LibreOffice, are a true open-source option to the popular suite that is Office.

One of the latest hits in the world of the Internet and particularly software are deepfakes. You still do not know what I mean? A couple of months ago, a Reddit user, who is always an immeasurable source of procrastinating knowledge, was kind enough to share his latest creation with the community: FakeApp, a software that through the use of artificial intelligence, lets you change the faces of people in a video for others, generating a new video with them. Soon after you consider this idea, you will think of faceswap mobile apps that let you exchange faces in real-time or even worse, videos that have been circulating for some time on the net and especially in these last weeks of famous people doing shameless things.

Before the mobile revolution, Internet communication applications were very different. One of the greatest exponents of the golden age of instant messaging was Windows Live Messenger. This service, which is no longer available, was merged with Skype in 2013. The Chinese version lasted another year. Definitely, in the year 2014, the servers stopped working.

Spotify lets you save all your music locally if you have a Premium account. Thanks to this feature, you can enjoy your music anywhere, even if you do not have an Internet connection. The download is hidden from the user and the tracks can only be played from the official Spotify application. Of course, there is also no way to transfer it to an external player or burn the songs to a CD. Is there a way to transform Spotify music into MP3 files? Yes, there is, and we tell you about it in this guide.

A DLL file is an indispensable part of many applications developed for Windows. Within a DLL, there is an executable code that lets a software work correctly, either in its entirety or partially. DLL stands for Dynamic Library Link.

Virtual drives are often used to mount an image file, thus avoiding the need to burn it to a CD or DVD. Image files are similar to compressed folders and contain a structure of folders and files necessary to carry out the installation of a software. They are usually represented by the extensions BIN, IMG, ISO, or CCD.

Cloning an entire hard drive in Windows is a relatively simple task. All you need is the right tool and an additional unit of equal or greater size. Obviously, both units must be correctly connected and installed on your computer. If this is the case, it is as simple as downloading and installing the AOMEI Partition Assistant.

MegaDownloader is a download manager specifically designed to work with links from MEGA, the successor to the famous direct download platform, Megaupload. There is no official link between this application and the company that manages MEGA. Therefore, do not expect any kind of official support when using MegaDownloader.

UltraVNC lets remote control of any other computer thanks to the remote desktop function. You must know that this tool is made up of two main parts. On the one hand, the server called UltraVNC Server, and on the other hand, the software, known as UltraVNC Viewer. The server must be installed on the computer to be controlled, and the software, on the computer that is going to control and monitor. Therefore, during the installation, choose correctly which of the two functions you want to enable. You must do it by displaying the list and choosing between UltraVNC Server only or UltraVNC Viewer only. In the case of choosing Full Installation, both applications will be installed.

When writing on a computer, speed is important. However, no matter how fast you are, if you do not press the right keys, you will lose a lot of time correcting mistakes. MecaNet is a tool that helps you improve your writing habits. But do not forget: there are no magic tricks. Becoming a master of typing is a matter of time, practice, and a lot of patience.

Avast!, like many other antiviruses, lets you add exceptions to your scan to avoid compatibility problems in scans. If you want to free any specific application from the relentless scanning of this popular antivirus, follow the steps detailed below. First, open the main menu and click on Settings to open the application's general settings.

Avast is not a simple antivirus. In addition to classic scanning for malicious programs, this comprehensive security tool is capable of detecting ransomware or analyzing your WiFi network. Of course, all of these features require resources, which can affect the performance of your computer. Therefore, in this guide, we show you how to pause Avast or how to disable it permanently. To start, open the settings by displaying the main menu and clicking on Settings.

As is usual in many applications focused on working environments, keyboard shortcuts are true allies of productivity. Not having to raise your hands to move the cursor saves a lot of time throughout the day. Of course, they are also ideal for homework or personal use. Office is one of those programs where keyboard shortcuts are really needed. Do you want to move through your documents like a real expert? Do not miss our compilation of the best shortcuts for Office.

Dropbox for Windows constantly updates and syncs our files in the cloud with the local storage of our computer. This can sometimes cause the bandwidth to be affected, reducing the speed of browsing or downloading other applications. Fortunately, Dropbox lets you adjust the maximum speed, and thus minimize the impact on our connection. Do you want to know how? Let us tell you about it. The first step is to search for Dropbox in the system bar. This section of the Windows taskbar is located on the right side. Click it to open the synchronization menu.

The Torrent download protocol lets you download all types of files easily and quickly. Two of the most popular torrent download managers are uTorrent and BitTorrent. If you are wondering which one to use, in this article, we compare them so you can make the right decision.

Setting up uTorrent to download faster is very easy. Actually, you will only have to adjust some values, as detailed below. First, open the uTorrent settings. You can do this with the key combination CTRL + P, or by pressing Options, and then, Preferences.

One of the most popular Photoshop features is the ability to erase the background from any graphic document. This process can be useful in some specific editions, such as modifying the atmosphere of a picture or changing a landscape's sky. Below, we explain in detail the steps to erase an image's background.

Photoshop is a complete image processing suite. Although it has extraordinary and complex functions, it does not leave aside the simplest tasks. For example, it lets you freely select any item to isolate it from the original document. Just use the Lasso Tool. Pressing the letter L on the keyboard serves as a shortcut.

Instant messaging is unquestionably part of our lives. Although there are lots of messaging applications, WhatsApp and Telegram are two of the most used. Therefore, we will explain in this article what you can expect from each of them, what objectives they pursue, and what their key functions are.

Lucky Patcher is not alone. The truth is that there is a great variety of applications that let users make modifications to the most famous games. Here are the top 5. Before we start, we remind you that installing and using these tools carries some security risks for your device or your data. Also, many users use this type of application to avoid paying for certain features or benefits. Do not forget that this is detrimental to development studies and violates their terms and conditions of use.

When we talk about vector graphics, there is a name that immediately comes to mind, Adobe Illustrator. However, the truth is that there is a wide variety of alternatives, in some cases, free and open-source, that will help you create your logos, icons, or publications with the most common functionalities. The vector graphics files, encapsulated in the famous SVG file, are capable of storing infinitely scalable images without losing quality. Of course, the fact that Adobe Illustrator is the undisputed leader has made it almost a standard software. However, if you think it is time to make a change, these 5 alternatives may be perfect for you.

Adobe Acrobat Reader is a program for computer and mobile devices created by the company Adobe, known for other software such as Photoshop, Premiere, or Illustrator. This program lets you work with PDF documents (Portable Document Format), created by Adobe, and that is a standard software recognized by the ISO since 2008.

To reduce the size of a PDF with Adobe Acrobat Reader, you need the Pro version of the program. The feature we are going to use is not included in the free version, if you are going to use this program for more than just reading PDF files, you will find yourself limited. You have two ways to save a document with reduced size: one automatic, and another through the PDF optimizer.

To remove the sidebar on the right-hand side of Adobe Acrobat Reader, first, open the program and any PDF. If you look at the right side of the screen, you will see the following:

Unfortunately, it is not possible to download Adobe Acrobat Reader Portable. Adobe does not offer any version of its software that can be carried on a Pendrive. If you search the Internet, you will see lots of results, but we are sorry to inform you that these versions are mostly fakes, and there is no way to know what they contain (including malware).