Windows 10 Tips
1. Do you back up your computer?
If you do not back up your computer you should do so! NOW! There are different options available for backing up your computer. You have the option of doing a local or cloud based back. Each option has its positives and negatives. Contact us and we can discuss the advantages of each.
2. How to revert your Windows 10 user account to a local one.
Type “accounts” in the search box on the Windows 10 start menu and select “Change your account picture or profile settings”. When the Account Settings menu opens you’ll see the email address of the now active Microsoft Account. Below that you’ll find a link labeled “Sign in with a local account instead”. Click on that link. You’ll confirm the account again and be required to plug in the password. Click “Next”. Enter a new local username and password. Click “Next”. The last page is a confirmation of the process and a reminder that this only changes the local login and not your Microsoft account. Click “Sign out and finish”.
If you do not back up your computer you should do so! NOW! There are different options available for backing up your computer. You have the option of doing a local or cloud based back. Each option has its positives and negatives. Contact us and we can discuss the advantages of each.
2. How to revert your Windows 10 user account to a local one.
Type “accounts” in the search box on the Windows 10 start menu and select “Change your account picture or profile settings”. When the Account Settings menu opens you’ll see the email address of the now active Microsoft Account. Below that you’ll find a link labeled “Sign in with a local account instead”. Click on that link. You’ll confirm the account again and be required to plug in the password. Click “Next”. Enter a new local username and password. Click “Next”. The last page is a confirmation of the process and a reminder that this only changes the local login and not your Microsoft account. Click “Sign out and finish”.
PC Monthly Maintenance
1. Backup your computer - Whether it is local or remote/cloud back up do this first.
2. Uninstall Unused or Unwanted Programs - Go to Programs and Features. Go through the list and remove any unused or unwanted programs.
3. Run Disk Cleanup - We recommend CCleaner as a good app to keep your computer clean.
4. Run a Full System Anti-Virus Scan - Update your virus definitions and run the full system scan.
5. Run a Full System Malware Scan - We recommend using Malwarebytes. Update and run the scan.
6. Clear Out the Dust - Dust can clog up the fans and cause overheating issues and hardware failure.
2. Uninstall Unused or Unwanted Programs - Go to Programs and Features. Go through the list and remove any unused or unwanted programs.
3. Run Disk Cleanup - We recommend CCleaner as a good app to keep your computer clean.
4. Run a Full System Anti-Virus Scan - Update your virus definitions and run the full system scan.
5. Run a Full System Malware Scan - We recommend using Malwarebytes. Update and run the scan.
6. Clear Out the Dust - Dust can clog up the fans and cause overheating issues and hardware failure.
