Although Windows 11/10 shows a 24-hour lock format on the lock screen, you can change it to a 12-hour format using this step-by-step tutorial. It is possible to change the lock screen clock format on ...

When installing Windows on a computer that already houses an existing Windows copy, you may run into an error where Windows fails to format the partition. The full ...

Most external hard drives come formatted with the FAT file system, which makes the drive compatible with multiple operating systems. As such, the drive is immediately usable out of the box. If you ...

You might want to format Windows 11 on your PC for several reasons. If your desktop or laptop isn't working well, perhaps it's been a while since you've installed an ...

Everyone knows what a floppy disk is, but a common question, is how do I clean out a floppy so that it can be used again? I have spoken to many people who have said that after they store information ...

After our Windows encryption showdown, reader Jerod passed along this tip to make sure your encrypted volumes, especially external hard drives, in Windows play nicely with other platforms like OS ...

Before we begin, it’s important to know that formatting a drive will erase everything on it, so you’ll want to make sure that you back up or save anything that you don’t want to lose. After you’ve ...

Windows 11, Microsoft's latest operating system, brings a ͏fresh, modern look to your computer. Whether ͏you want to ͏give your computer a new start or you're encountering issues that can only be ...

Windows 11 debuted in 2021, and despite the clear and concise name, it was not the 11th version of Microsoft's operating system. The Windows lineage stretches back over about 20 releases (depending on ...

Mounting an external hard drive isn't as simple as plugging it in. We'll walk you through some decisions you need to make. Jason Cipriani is based out of beautiful Colorado and has been covering ...