Techdows

Windows how-to guides, fixes and software downloads

  • Home
  • Windows guides

    • Printer settings and problems
    • Windows Update
    • Wi-Fi and network settings
    • Sound and microphone
    • Keyboard shortcuts and symbols

    Popular fixes

    • Get help in Windows 11
    • Connect a wireless printer
    • Re-pair Bluetooth earbuds for stereo sound
    • Cancel a stuck print job
    • Change default programs

    Windows 11 26H2

    • Should you install 26H2?
    • 26H2 not showing in Windows Update
    • 26H2 build numbers explained
    • Where is My Computer (This PC)
    • ncpa.cpl network connections

    All Windows how-to guides →

  • Popular downloads

    • GTA V for PC
    • YouTube app for PC
    • Google Meet for PC
    • Cisco Packet Tracer
    • TikTok for PC

    Office and productivity

    • Microsoft Office
    • Microsoft Word
    • Google Sheets for PC
    • Office product key

    Windows tools

    • PC Health Check app
    • HEVC Video Extension
    • DirectX 12
    • Cinebench R23

    All software downloads →

  • Microsoft Edge

    • Fix WebView2 using too much memory
    • Internet Explorer mode in Edge
    • Manage Edge favorites
    • Set or remove Edge as default

    Chrome and Firefox

    • Make Chrome the default browser
    • Restore closed tabs
    • Change the default web browser
    • Google Chrome news and tips
    • Firefox news and tips

    All Microsoft Edge articles →

  • Office apps

    • Office product key
    • Office Deployment Tool
    • What is OneDrive?
    • Turn off OneDrive in Windows 11

    Outlook and Teams

    • Outlook inbox view changed
    • Schedule an email in Outlook
    • Outlook dark mode
    • Teams breakout rooms
  • PHP security

    • PHP2Shell patch download
    • PHP critical RCE security update
    • CVE-2026-109618 fix
    • CVE-2026-109619 explained
    • Mitigations if you can't update

    Update PHP

    • Update PHP to the latest version
    • Check your PHP version
    • Update PHP on Ubuntu and Debian
    • Restart PHP-FPM

    Hosting and local servers

    • Update PHP in XAMPP
    • Change PHP version in cPanel
    • Update PHP in Laragon and WampServer
    • Update PHP Docker images
    • WordPress PHP version check

    PHP downloads

    • PHP 8.5.12 download
    • PHP 8.4.27 download
    • PHP 8.3.36 and 8.2.35 download
    • Download PHP for Windows

    PHP2Shell by platform

    • PHP 8.3 fix on Ubuntu 24.04
    • PHP 8.1 fix on Ubuntu 22.04
    • PHP 8.2 and 8.4 fix on Debian
    • Update PHP on IIS
    • Cloudflare PHP2Shell WAF rule

    All PHP guides →

  • News
Home›How to

How to

2,171 articles

How to
6 best free virtual webcam software for Windows [2026 update]

6 best free virtual webcam software for Windows [2026 update]

October 18, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
6 best free virtual webcam software for Windows [2026 update]

Free virtual webcam software for Windows compared: OBS Studio, Streamlabs, NVIDIA Broadcast, Windows phone camera, Studio Effects and Logitech Capture.

Posted in: How to
How to
Managing user accounts with Control Userpasswords2 in Windows 11

Managing user accounts with Control Userpasswords2 in Windows 11

October 18, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Managing user accounts with Control Userpasswords2 in Windows 11

Control Userpasswords2 opens the classic User Accounts dialog in Windows 11. Add, remove and reset accounts, change admin rights and set up automatic sign-in.

Posted in: How to
How to
Windows 11 File Explorer More menu with Map network drive highlighted

How to map WebDAV in File Explorer in Windows 10 & 11

October 18, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Windows 11 File Explorer More menu with Map network drive highlighted

Map a WebDAV share in File Explorer on Windows 10 and 11: Map network drive steps, net use, WebClient fixes for errors 67, 5 and 224, and file size limits.

Posted in: How to
How to
Configure Microsoft Edge for Windows with policy settings

Configure Microsoft Edge for Windows with policy settings

October 18, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Configure Microsoft Edge for Windows with policy settings

Configure Microsoft Edge policy settings on Windows: install the msedge.admx template, set mandatory or recommended policies, then confirm them at edge://policy.

Posted in: How to
How to
How to check SSD speed in Windows 11/10 laptop-desktop

How to check SSD speed in Windows 11/10 laptop-desktop

October 18, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
How to check SSD speed in Windows 11/10 laptop-desktop

Check SSD speed in Windows 11 and 10 with the built-in winsat disk command, Microsoft DiskSpd, Task Manager or Samsung Magician, and read the results correctly.

Posted in: How to
How to
macOS Golden Gate: everything we know

macOS Golden Gate: everything we know

October 18, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
macOS Golden Gate: everything we know

macOS 27 Golden Gate released on September 14, 2026. See the new Siri AI, Liquid Glass changes, supported Macs, the end of Intel support and how to update.

Posted in: How to
How to
Steam screenshot folder – where are Steam screenshots saved?

Steam screenshot folder – where are Steam screenshots saved?

October 18, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Steam screenshot folder – where are Steam screenshots saved?

Steam screenshots are saved to your Steam screenshot library. Open it from View > Recordings & Screenshots, sort by game, export files and change the F12 key.

Posted in: How to
How to
Word AutoCorrect tab with Replace text as you type ticked

How to type the yen symbol on a keyboard

October 18, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Word AutoCorrect tab with Replace text as you type ticked

Type the yen symbol (¥) with Alt + 0165 on Windows or the Character Viewer on a Mac. Word, Excel, Japanese keyboard and custom shortcut methods included.

Posted in: How to
How to
Find passwords stored on this computer [3 ways]

Find passwords stored on this computer [3 ways]

October 18, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Find passwords stored on this computer [3 ways]

Find passwords stored on this computer with Credential Manager in Control Panel, Command Prompt or Registry Editor, plus where Edge, Chrome and Wi-Fi keep theirs.

Posted in: How to
How to
How to open Registry Editor in Windows 11

How to open Registry Editor in Windows 11

October 18, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
How to open Registry Editor in Windows 11

Open Registry Editor in Windows 11 by pressing Win + R, typing regedit and pressing Enter. Other routes, admin access, backups, other users’ hives and fixes.

Posted in: How to
How to
PDF Preview Handler not working in Windows: how to fix it

PDF Preview Handler not working in Windows: how to fix it

October 18, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
PDF Preview Handler not working in Windows: how to fix it

PDF preview handler not working? Turn on the File Explorer preview pane, unblock downloaded PDFs, set a default PDF reader and fix the Outlook previewer error.

Posted in: How to
How to
How to fix overheating laptops: causes, solutions & prevention

How to fix overheating laptops: causes, solutions & prevention

October 18, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
How to fix overheating laptops: causes, solutions & prevention

Fix an overheating laptop by clearing the vents, using a hard flat surface, closing CPU-heavy apps and updating drivers and BIOS. Causes, signs and prevention.

Posted in: How to
« Previous 1 … 35 36 37 … 181 Next »

More from Techdows

Windows Group Policy (GPO) explanation and tutorials
Windows Group Policy (GPO) explanation and tutorials
How to · 5 hours ago
[Solved] Lenovo laptop plugged in but not charging
[Solved] Lenovo laptop plugged in but not charging
How to · 5 hours ago
Fix: Location Has Been Turned Off by an Admin on Windows 11
Fix: Location has been turned off by an admin on Windows 11
How to · 5 hours ago
How To Re-Pair Bluetooth Earbuds For Stereo Sound on Windows
How To Re-Pair Bluetooth Earbuds For Stereo Sound on Windows
How to · 5 hours ago
Windows Server 2025 system requirements (2026 guide + minimums)
Windows Server 2025 system requirements (2026 guide + minimums)
How to · 4 hours ago
192.168.178.1 — Fritz!Box admin login
192.168.178.1 — Fritz!Box admin login
How to · 4 hours ago
How to Turn OFF iOS 26 Liquid Glass Design on iPhone and iPad
How to turn off iOS 26 Liquid Glass design on iPhone and iPad
How to · 3 hours ago
How to Get Help in Windows 11 [Fast]
How to Get Help in Windows 11 [Fast]
Windows 11 · 3 hours ago

© 2009–2026 Techdows · About · Contact · Privacy Policy

Copyright © 2026 Techdows.

Techdows WordPress Theme by Techdows