When you install an application on your Windows computer, the program’s executable file goes to the C: drive by default or a custom install location you select. To open this app, you must find it in ...

One of the best features of Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 is the ability to pin apps to the Taskbar. Until Microsoft comes out with the refreshed Start menu, pinning apps is a must for Windows 8.1 users.

You can be a seasoned Windows user, and still not know all the many tricks to getting the most from the operating system. (For instance, did you know that there’s a hidden emergency restart option in ...