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Windows 10 includes an option to Reset this PC which can be accessed in Settings → Update and Security → Recovery. When you choose to reset, you’re given some options: The “Keep … What files does Windows 10 “Reset this PC” keep?Read more

Why is it that I see an A: drive and a C: drive but not a B: drive? Is there a reason why the disk partitions start at C? And is it … What happened to the B: drive in Windows and why does the hard drive default to C?Read more

From the vimtutor  LESSON 7.3: COMPLETION          ** Command line completion with CTRL-D and <TAB> **       Make sure Vim is not in compatible mode:  :set nocp   Look what files exist … What is compatible mode in Vim?Read more

Is Hybrid Sleep on Windows 7 the same as on Windows Vista? As I understand it so far, it is like sleep, except the content of the RAM is also saved onto the hard … What is Hybrid Sleep in Windows 7?Read more

I am talking about this: What should I set in minimum and maximum? I want good CPU performance but not overheated CPU and fan working like crazy. Solution: These settings determine the … What Is Minimum And Maximum Processor State In Windows 7 Power Management?Read more

There’s always that pesky cylinder thing on every cable I have. What is it? And more importantly, why don’t Apple’s products have them? Solution: As others have pointed out this is a … What is that cylinder on cables?Read more

There is a folder named $WINDOWS.~BT on the root of my C: drive. It is a hidden folder and is 75 MB in size. What is its purpose? Is it safe to … What is the $WINDOWS.~BT folder?Read more

There is an observation to be made for Windows 10 on my laptop running with 24G memory available, and 2.5G used.  There is no ‘memory pressure’.  Other questions have looked at memory … What is the cause of a high CPU usage of ‘system and compressed memory’ in Windows 10?Read more

Could anyone elaborate on the differences between BIOS and firmware please? Solution: As others already stated, BIOS is the specific name for the (motherboard) firmware in older PCs. New computers these days … What is the difference between BIOS and firmware?Read more

  What is the difference between SETX and SET? As per my understanding:Both are used to set  environment variables SETX is for user variables. SET is for shell variables. Solution: I’m afraid … What is the difference between SETX and SET in environment variables in WindowsRead more