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How to Set Default File Drag and Drop Behavior on Windows 10

Windows has two default actions when you drag and drop a file or folder into a new destination in File Explorer: copy or move, depending on the target. However, there’s a hidden Registry hack that lets you change the default behavior in Windows 10.Re… Continue reading

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How to Zip (and Unzip) Files Using PowerShell

The ZIP file format reduces the size of files by compressing them into a single file. This process saves disk space, encrypts data, and makes it easy to share files with others. Here’s how to zip and unzip files using PowerShell.Read This Article o… Continue reading

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How to Copy or Move Files and Folders in Windows 10

Windows offers many ways to copy and move files. We’ll show you all the tricks for File Explorer, and how to use them in Command Prompt and PowerShell. You can even add “Copy to” and “Move to” to File Explorer’s cont… Continue reading

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How to Disable the Insert Key in Windows 10

When you inadvertently press Insert on your keyboard, it toggles to Overtype mode. This means anything you type next will overwrite the text that follows the cursor. Fortunately, you can disable this annoying key in Windows 10.Read This Article on How-… Continue reading

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6 Ways to Rename Files and Folders in Windows 10

You can rename files on Windows 10 in many ways. If you’re still right-clicking and selecting “Rename” every time you want to change a file’s name, we’ve got some tips to make it faster.Read This Article on How-To Geek &rs… Continue reading

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How to Change Your Mouse Cursor Theme on Windows 10

Windows 10 lets you personalize the mouse cursor beyond changing the color and size or making it easier to see. You can customize the pointer theme or even download and install cursor schemes, just as you could on previous versions of Windows.Read This… Continue reading

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How to Scan Mapped Network Drives with Windows Defender

If you’ve set up a mapped network drive on Windows 10, Windows Defender won’t scan it for viruses or malware by default during its scheduled scans. Here’s how to ensure your network drives are scanned.Read This Article on How-To Geek &rsa… Continue reading

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