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How to Change the Screen Orientation in Windows 10
If you're using a monitor vertically and you need to get it changed, or just want to experiment with how your screen can be set up, we will show you how to adjust the orientation of your display in...
Continue Reading About How to Change the Screen Orientation in Windows 10How to Locate Data on an Old Hard Drive
Most people have to upgrade their computers or have had a computer stop working due to hardware failure. This article explains how to locate your pictures, documents, and other files off an old...
Continue Reading About How to Locate Data on an Old Hard DriveHow to Check Which Version of Windows 10 your PC is Running
This guide will show you how to check which version of Windows 10 is active and installed on your computer. To check this:
1. Right click on the Start button,...
How to Change Default Desktop Icons in Windows 10
This article will show how to change the default desktop icons in Windows 10. This can be used to add/remove such icons as This PC (My Computer) and Recycle Bin from the desktop.[br...
Continue Reading About How to Change Default Desktop Icons in Windows 10How to Adjust RGB LED Settings for PowerSpec Desktops with ASRock Motherboards
This article will show you how to adjust the RGB LED settings of PowerSpec Desktop Computers equipped with ASRock Motherboards using the Polychrome RGB application.
Locate and launch the...
Windows Crash/Blue Screen of Death Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some of the most commonly received blue screen of death (BSOD) questions we receive at our Micro Center stores: Q: What causes my computer to crash?
A: There are many...
How to use System Restore in Windows 10
System Restore is a Windows tool that lets you revert recent changes. If you are unable to boot into Windows, or dealing with frequent crashes, System Restore can undo recent changes like:...
Continue Reading About How to use System Restore in Windows 10How to Reinstall Microsoft Office 2013 or Newer (including Office 365)
For one reason or another, you may find yourself needing to install Microsoft Office for a second (or third or fourth) time. It used to be that you had to track down your original CD, and re-enter...
Continue Reading About How to Reinstall Microsoft Office 2013 or Newer (including Office 365)How To Sign In To Microsoft Office With An Existing Microsoft Account
Most new computers come with a free trial of Office 365, which is not activated. If you already have a Microsoft account with an existing Office subscription, you do not need to re-download Office,...
Continue Reading About How To Sign In To Microsoft Office With An Existing Microsoft AccountHow to Install & Enable On-Screen Display in MSI Afterburner (RTSS)
Have you ever wondered how your computer is performing while gaming? Do you feel like your system might be running hot, or that your performance is lacking and you're trying to figure out why? This...
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