Greg Shultz

Sooner or later, you’ll probably need to boot Windows into Safe Mode–but in Windows 10, you can’t rely on the good old F8 approach. Here’s what to do instead.

Knowing how to configure and run System Restore is an essential Windows skill. This walk-through explains each step of the process.

Your hard disk just went belly up, but all is not lost. Armed with a recent system image and the System Image Recovery tool, you’ll be back in business before you know it.

If you want to jettison your data and install a new copy of Windows 10, this approach will handle the task.

If your Windows 10 system goes awry, it’s good to know that you have tools to help revive it–without losing any data.

Using the Startup Repair tool from the Recovery Drive can help you get a problematic Windows 10 system back to a bootable state.

The worst time to learn your way around the Recovery Drive is when you’re facing a disaster. This rundown of its tools and options will help you be prepared.

Windows 10 offers two ways to create a Recovery Drive: on a USB flash drive and on an optical disc. This walk-through demonstrates both methods.

The File History tool in Windows 10 lets you restore your files if they’re corrupted or inadvertently deleted. Here’s the most straightforward way to handle the task.

With the help of the PowerCfg command, you can keep an eye on the battery in your Windows 10 mobile device.

What exactly happens when your system takes a snooze? Gain more insight into Windows 10 energy usage by learning about each of the six power states.

The new Battery Saver feature goes a long way toward helping you extend battery life on your Windows 10 mobile device. See how Power Options can take you even further.