Operating systems how-to

how to activate windows 10

How to activate Windows 10

By Mark Knapp last updated

How To Here are the two ways to activate Windows 10 on your desktop or laptop PC.

How to fix a stuck Windows update

How to fix a stuck Windows update

By David Nield published

Updated Figuring out how to fix a stuck Windows update will be a piece of cake thanks to this helpful troubleshooting guide

Getting started with your new Windows 10 laptop

By Graham Barlow last updated

Kickstart your Windows 10 experience by following these easy early steps.

How to screenshot on Chromebook

How to screenshot on a Chromebook

By Mark Knapp last updated

Here's how to capture screenshots on Chromebooks, whether you want the whole screen or a custom portion.

How to get started with a VPN in Linux

By Arthur Baxter published

TechRadar Pro

Updated We show you how to get started with a virtual private network service using the Linux command line.

How to delete a Gmail account

How to delete a Gmail account

By Mark Knapp published

Updated Here's how to delete your Gmail account from your Mac or PC, Android device, or iPhone and iPad.

Windows 7 End of Life

How to prepare for Windows 7 End of Life

By Matt Hanson published

Updated As Windows 7 reaches its ‘End of Life’ stage, Microsoft will stop supporting it. Here’s how to prepare if you still use the old operating system.

How to map a network drive in Windows 10

How to map a network drive in Windows 10

By Lloyd Coombes published

In this guide we show you how to map a network drive in Windows 10.

Windows 10 May 2019 Update problems

How to fix Windows 10 May 2019 Update problems

By Matt Hanson published

Updated Here's how to fix the most common Windows 10 May 2019 Update problems.

How to stop a Windows 10 update

How to stop a Windows 10 update

By Alex Blake published

Here's how to pause an update and prevent automatic downloads in Windows 10

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