Keep your computer physically clean

A dirty keyboard doesn't look nice and can cause your keyboard tonot work properly. Dust, food, liquid, and other particles can get stuck underneath the keys, which can prevent them from working properly. Check your owner's manual to see if the manufacturer has provided you with instructions for your specific keyboard. If so, follow them. If not, the following steps are basic cleaning tips that can help keep your keyboard clean.

1. Unplug the keyboard from the USB or PS/2 port. If the keyboard is plugged into the PS/2 port, you will need to shut down the computer before unplugging it.
2. Turn the keyboard upside down, and gently shake it to remove dirt and dust.
3. Use a can of compressed air to clean between the keys.
4. Moisten a cotton cloth or paper towel with rubbing alcohol, and use it to clean the tops of the keys. Do not pour alcohol or any other liquid directly onto the keys.
5. Reconnect the keyboard to the computer once it is dry. If you are connecting it to a PS/2 port, you will need to connect it before turning on the computer.

Dealing with liquids

If you spill liquid on the keyboard, quickly shut down the computer and disconnect the keyboard and turn it upside down to allow the liquid to drain.

If the liquid is sticky, you will need to hold the keyboard on its side under running water to rinse the sticky liquid away. Then turn the keyboard upside down to drain for two days before reconnecting it. The keyboard may not be repairable at this point, but rinsing the sticky liquid off of it is the only chance for it to be usable again. The best way to avoid this situation is to keep drinks away from the computer area.

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Commands for speeding up Computer without programs

1-enter the commander: prefetch 

and delete all the files in the windows appeared.

2-enter the command: recent

and delete all the appeared files.
2-enter the command: %temp%

and delete all the appeared files.

 after those steps you can see the speed of your computer.
Enjoy!

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How to upgrade your Windows 10 to the newer Build

Windows 10 is set to download Windows Updates or Upgrades automatically for home users and restart your computer when you are not using it, unless you have scheduled restart times. While this process is expected to go smoothly without any user interference, there may be times when this may not happen and you may have to carry out the upgrade process manually. This issue could occurs if you are signed-in with you local account. So to get the latest Upgrades at all times, make sure you are signed-in to your Windows 10 with your Microsoft Account.

This post shows how you can upgrade your Windows 10 version to the next available new Build manually using the Window Update. The new Upgrades will bring with them new features – apart from including the usual security and bug fixes, so it is imperative that you stay with the latest Windows 10 build version at all times.

Upgrade Windows 10

Open the Settings app and click open Update & Security next. Under Windows Update, click on the Check for updatesbutton. Windows 10 will check if ay new updates, upgrades or builds are available.

If any updates or a new build is found, Windows 10 will start downloading the build or updates.

In case you find that Windows Update is stuck downloading updates. that post will be able to help you resolve the issue.

Once the updates have been downloaded, installation will start.

In case Windows Update download but will not install or get stuck during installation, see that post.

Once the new build has been installed, Windows will reboot when you are not using your computer or will reboot at the scheduled time set by you. Since you are upgrading Windows 10 to a newer version or build, I recommend you reboot immediately.

On restart Window 10 will start and complete the upgrade process. It will copy files, install the new features and drivers and configure the settings.

Your PC may restart automatically once during the setup process. Sit back and enjoy a up of coffee!

Once the process is complete, you will see your login screen, indication that the Windows 10 upgrade has been completed.

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Windows 10 editions comparison. Which one is right for you?

Windows 10 is free for upgrade for genuine installs of Windows 7 SP1 and Windows 8.1. You get to upgrade to distinct editions of Windows 10, based on the editions of Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 you are running. If you are running Windows 7 Home for example, you will be upgraded to Windows 10 Home. If you are running Windows 8.1 Pro, you will be on Windows 10 Pro. If you want Windows 10 Enterprise or Education, you will have to buy them before upgrading.

Windows 10 editions comparison chart

There are six Windows 10 editions:

1. Windows 10 Home
2. Windows 10 Pro
3. Windows 10 Educational
4. Windows 10 Enterprise
5. Windows 10 Mobile
6. Windows 10 Mobile Enterprise

 This article will not talk about mobile editions as the features for mobile editions are pretty limited compared to normal editions. We will keep the focus on first four desktop versions: Windows Home, Windows Professional, Windows Education and Windows Enterprise.

The edition you get upon upgrading depends upon which edition you are using currently. Read our discussion on which edition of Windows 10 you will get for more details.

Windows 10 editions features compared

Windows 10 has plenty of new features and they vary by the editions. Some features are common to all the editions while some advanced features are reserved for higher editions that may not be eligible for free updates. Microsoft has released a chart showing what features will be available in each edition.

The basic features will be available in all four editions. These include the much awaited Cortana, Microsoft Edge, Windows Defender, Fast Start with HiberBoot feature, TPM support, Battery Saver and basic Windows Update feature.Continuum is also available in all editions so you can switch from PC to tablet mode and vice-versa.

Personalization settings such as Lock Screen, wallpapers, themes, and customizing of sounds etc are also available in all editions of Windows 10. You can also download and add themes to your computer or tablet.

Basic security is available to all editions in form of Windows Defender and Windows Firewall.

Device Encryption will be available to all editions if the device hardware supports it.

Windows Hello is also available in all editions. Windows Hello however requires special hardware to work with facial impressions, Iris inspections and fingerprints. Your computer must have those special hardware before Windows Hello can be used.

Coming to advanced features, Windows Domain is not available in Windows 10 Home. You will have to have at least Windows 10 Pro to use this feature. Similarly, Group Policy Editor will also not be available in the Home edition. Enterprise, Pro and Education will feature GPE and Domains compatibility.

However, Start Screen Control with group policy will not be available even in Pro. Home too won’t have it. It is available only for Enterprise and Education editions.

Other features absent from Windows 10 Home and Windows 10 Pro are Direct Access, Windows To Go Creator,Applocker, and Branchcache.

Coming to Windows Update, the basic updates will be available to all editions. The long-term servicing branch would be available only to the Enterprise edition. Windows Update for business is available to all editions except Home. Enterprise Editions will be able to defer installing updates, whereas Home users do not have that option. Windows 10 Pro also lets customers take advantage of the new Windows Update for Business, which will reduce management costs

The much talked about Device Guard will not be available for Home and Professional edition.

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Windows Update and Security settings in Windows 10

Looking for Windows Updates in your Windows 10 PC? It’s not in the Control Panel anymore! Get onto to the Settings app to check the latest Windows Update and install them on your PC. In this post we will have a look at the Windows Update and Security settings and learn how to change and adjust the Windows Update settings in your PC, a bit more in detail.

Windows Update in Windows 10

You could type Settings in the taskbar search bar and click on the result or you could open it via Notifications in the right-side of your taskbar, by clicking on All Settings to open the Windows 10 Settings app.

Click on Update and Security link to open the following panel.

The Windows Update tab will show you the current status of your PC, whether it is updated or not. You can also check for the latest updates manually by clicking on ‘Check for Updates’.

The system will then start checking for the available updates and download it on your PC automatically. The updates panel also gives you the option to schedule the Restart. 

If you want to choose how updates are installed in your PC, scroll down and go to the Advanced Options.

One notable feature here is that it gives Home users only two options under Choose how updates are installed.

• Automatic (Recommended)
• Notify to schedule restart.

You can Choose how updates are installed. Microsoft recommends choosing Automatic Update. In short, Windows 10 does not give you any choice! This is true for the home user. Enterprise users do however have an option, that lets then select when they want o download and install the Updates.

The other option in the drop-down menu is Notify to schedule restart.

If you select Automatic Update, Windows 10 will regularly check for updates, download them and install them automatically. Your system will restart when you’re not using it. Updates won’t download over a metered connection.

If you go with the other option- You can schedule a time to restart to finish installing updates.

Windows Update will work differently in Windows 10. There will be no Patch Tuesdays.

Microsoft has said it will use two different methods to provide updates: regular updates to normal users and periodic updates to users operating mission critical operations. Consumers will be delivered the updates and new features as soon they are available. Businesses will be able to opt-in to the fast-moving consumer pace, or lock-down mission critical environments, to receive only security and critical updates to their systems.

Next, you will see the setting Give me updates for other Microsoft products when I update Windows. It is always a good idea to check this option. You don’t want to to Delay Upgrades!

Clicking on the View your update history will show you all the updates installed on your Windows 10 PC. Go to Choose how you download updates for more advanced settings and select your preferences.

Apart from Windows Update, the Windows Update & Security settings section also offers settings for Activation, Backup, Recovery, Windows Defender and Developers. let us touch upon on each, in short.

Windows 10 Activation

Here you can check your Windows 10 edition and change the product key if you want.

Backup

You can add an external drive and create a backup of all your files here. Even you have created backup files in your Windows 7 PC, Windows 10 has an option to help you restoring them via Control Panel.

Recovery

If by any chance you don’t like the updated Windows 10 OS, you can roll back to your previous build of Windowsfrom here using a system image or a removable drive. The recovery option also gives you a chance to Reset your PCwhere you can reinstall Windows in your PC while keeping your files safe.

Windows Defender

This section lets you configure Windows Defender settings and lets you turn on the real time protection, cloud-based protection, and sample submission. Scroll down and click on Use Windows Defender to check if your PC is well protected or not.

For Developers

As named, this option is only for developers and is linked to the official Microsoft website where developers can enable their device for development, and sideload apps.

Do let us know how you like the new Windows Update options in Windows 10.

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