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Windows Update is a utility to keep your operating system up to date. It provides security patches and bug fixes. Windows Updates can be configured for automatic installation so that…

Internet Options can be found in the Windows Control Panel. Internet Options allows you to manage how your Internet is used on your computer. General ○ Set a home page,…

In Windows 7/8/8.1, the Display settings applet is found within the Control Panel. In WIndows 10, the Display settings were moved to Settings > System > Display Resolution Resolution settings…

If you’re using your computer in an Active Directory environment, then you would rarely configure a local account on the computer. But if you do need to create a local…

The Folder Options in the Control Panel, let you manage Windows Explorer (or File Explorer in Windows 10). General options The General tab configures how File Explorer is used. You…

The System applet in the Control Panel lets you view computer information such as the Windows version and edition you are running. Performance (virtual memory) The System applet allows you…

In Windows 7/8/8.1, the Windows Firewall is available. In Windows 10, this feature was renamed Windows Defender Firewall. The Window firewall is a built into the operating system to prevent…

Power options allow you to customize your power usage. Power options are found in the Control Panel. Hibernate In Hibernate mode, the computer will use hard drive space to save…

The Credential Manager is a centralized management of web and Windows credentials. You may notice that your web browser can save your username and password credentials. This is the work…

If you need to uninstall an application, the Programs and Features applet in the Control Panel is where you would go. This applet lists all of the installed apps, their…