Coping with Gray Text
Gray text is a problem for many people. Unfortunately, there's no simple solution, though there are some (very) ugly ones. Coping with Gray Text from Ask Leo!. Get the Confident Computing weekly...
View ArticleControlling Windows Visual Effects
Windows has long had settings to control certain aspects of the user interface. I'll guide you to a couple of them and explain what the most common settings do. Controlling Windows Visual Effects from...
View ArticleI Can’t Delete a Folder
Not every problem is worth solving. I Can’t Delete a Folder from Ask Leo!. Get the Confident Computing weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.askleo.com
View ArticleHow Do I Delete a Folder I Can’t Delete
Files and folders can be undeletable for a variety of reasons. I'll review several techniques to try when faced with the issue. How Do I Delete a Folder I Can’t Delete from Ask Leo!. Get the Confident...
View ArticleHow to Locate a File on Your Computer in Seconds
It's easy to search for files on your machine. Learn about the settings that dictate which parts of your machine get searched. How to Locate a File on Your Computer in Seconds from Ask Leo!. Get the...
View ArticleWhat Do I Do About Windows File Explorer Crashing?
Windows Explorer is the workhorse behind the Windows user interface. I'll cover what to look for when it crashes. What Do I Do About Windows File Explorer Crashing? from Ask Leo!. Get the Confident...
View ArticleWhy Can’t I Delete This File?
Sometimes a file cannot be deleted because it has invalid characters in its filename. Here's what to try. Why Can’t I Delete This File? from Ask Leo!. Get the Confident Computing weekly newsletter:...
View ArticleHow Do I Copy Files When Windows Says I Don’t Have Permission to Access This...
When transferring NTFS-formatted disks from one machine to another, permissions can restrict access. I'll cover both Widows GUI and command line solutions. How Do I Copy Files When Windows Says I Don’t...
View ArticleUsing the Problem Steps Recorder
The Problem Steps Recorder is a useful way to capture and share the exact steps you take when a problem occurs. Using the Problem Steps Recorder from Ask Leo!. Get the Confident Computing weekly...
View ArticleBasics: Window Parts
It's useful to know the names and functions of the various parts of an application window. Basics: Window Parts from Ask Leo!. Get the Confident Computing weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.askleo.com
View ArticleDoes the Recycle Bin Take Up Space, and Where Is the Recycle Bin?
The Recycle Bin is your friend. I'll show you where it lives and how to control the space it uses. Does the Recycle Bin Take Up Space, and Where Is the Recycle Bin? from Ask Leo!. Get the Confident...
View ArticleMy Downloaded Files are Missing. How Do I Get Them Back?
The Downloads folder isn't meant for long-term storage. Here's how to avoid losing files you downloaded and want to keep. My Downloaded Files are Missing. How Do I Get Them Back? from Ask Leo!. Get the...
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