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Windows – Fix Windows 10 Activation after Big Hardware Change
Addresses errors 0xC004F211 and 0xC004F213.
Open Settings and then Update & Security
Go to Activation section
Click the Troubleshoot link
If you have UAC enabled, click Yes when prompted to do so
When the problem…
PowerPoint – Change Fonts on All Slides
You have a PowerPoint presentation where you want to change font from the classic Times New Roman or the default Calibri to something like Tahoma or Bookman Old Style or whatever? Normally you would have to do it manually on tens of slides…
Windows – Shortcut to Change Monitor Timeout Settings
Make two shortcuts on your Desktop in order to change monitor timeout or put computer to sleep after a preferred number of minutes, then switch back to previous setting just as easy. Opening Power Plan settings not required.
Windows – Make a Folder or File Open when You Log Into Windows
If you have a script you want to run at startup, a file you want to open (eg. to serve as a reminder for something), an application that doesn't offer an option to add it to startup, or simply a folder you want to open next time you log…
Windows – Install and Uninstall Microsoft Apps via PowerShell
As an administrator on your PC you can uninstall most of the built-in apps without a 3rd party application. You can uninstall even some apps that don't offer an Uninstall option. You can also reinstall them via PowerShell, if needed.…
Outlook – Search Emails from a Date Range
Ever wondered how you can search for emails received or sent in a date range / interval in Outlook?
Windows – Add Any Extension to the New Context Menu
Want to add a specific file type to the New context menu? You just need to be logged in on an admin account and do 10 easy steps!
Windows – Remove Keyboard Layouts that Can’t Be Removed
Ever had a language layout that appears in your taskbar but not in Settings - Time & Language - Language and under Preferred languages so you can remove it? You can remove it from the Registry Editor in a few easy steps!
Windows 10 – Backup your Start Menu to Restore it Later
Want to backup your Start Menu personalized tile arrangement to set it on a fresh Windows install without the hassle of pinning all apps?