Ed Tittel
Ed Tittel has been working in and around IT for over 30 years and has been a Windows Insider MVP since 2018. The author of more than 100 computing books, Ed is perhaps best known for his Exam Cram series of certification prep books. These days, Ed blogs weekly for GoCertify.com and more often than that at Win10.Guru. To learn more about Ed, visit his website at edtittel.com.
Windows 10's new optional updates explained
Recent versions of Windows 10 have introduced optional updates to Windows Update. What are they and how should you handle them?
Windows 10 recovery, revisited: The new way to perform a clean install
Windows 10 version 2004 removed the “start fresh” recovery option, but the functionality still exists. Here’s how to perform a clean install in newer versions of Windows 10 — and some workarounds if it doesn’t work.
How to fix a Windows 10 black screen
Getting the dreaded Windows 10 black screen, with or without a cursor? Here are some simple (and not so simple) ways to banish it and get your desktop back.
An introduction to Windows 10’s new PowerToys
Like their ‘90s namesakes, the tools in Microsoft’s new PowerToys app are quite useful for power users.
Troubleshooting Windows 10 with Reliability Monitor
Built into Windows 10, this old-school tool is great at diagnosing crashes, hangs and other issues.
How to clean up your Windows 10 act
Performing a regular disk-cleaning regimen frees up precious space on your hard drive and helps keep Windows 10 operating smoothly. Follow some or all of these steps for a lean, clean machine.
The best places to find Windows 10 ISOs
How and where to safely grab these sometimes-elusive beasts — including versions from years past.
How to fix Windows 10 with an in-place upgrade install
Reinstalling Windows 10 over itself is an easy and surprisingly effective way to fix all kinds of problems with the OS. Here’s how to do it.
How to improve Dynamic Lock in Windows 10 Creators Update
Dynamic Lock is a convenient, if somewhat imperfect, new feature that uses the proximity of a Bluetooth-paired phone to handle Windows 10 device access. Here’s how a handy tool will give you more control over when the lock kicks in. ...
Understanding Windows 10's Unified Update Platform
Since UUP was introduced in December, it's gotten faster, more robust and much more stable. By the time the Windows 10 Creators Update comes around, it should indeed be ready for prime time.
Drive cloning in Windows 10 with free tools
In workplace practice, disk cloning supports multiple valuable uses. Learn how to clone a drive in Windows 10 using two free tools.
The essential guide to anti-malware tools
Admins can choose from a bevy of secondary scanners and specialized tools to clean up infected or infested PCs.
5 tips for succeeding with a virtual workforce
Ensuring team effectiveness in a global virtual environment takes great communications skills and a willingness to understand different cultures. Here’s how one company gets the most out of its global virtual teams.
WUMT is a viable Windows Update alternative
When it comes to handling Windows updates, WUMT offers several options bound to appeal to Windows admins and power users alike. And the price is right -- WUMT is freeware.
5 recovery environments for tricky Windows 10 repairs
If Automatic Repair doesn’t do the trick to restore a Windows PC to normal startup and runtime behavior, consider other options. These third-party recovery tools shine when the going gets tough.
How to reduce Windows 10's on-disk footprint
Over time, as Windows 10 is patched repeatedly, installer files can become outdated or orphaned and occupy a lot of disk space. Two utilities can help with that.
Enter the brave new world of Windows 10 license activation
Historically, hardware upgrades on Windows PCs that involved major changes required a phone call to Microsoft to reactivate the Windows license. Microsoft has altered its licensing policy to cut down on calls. Here’s what happened...
Windows 10 troubleshooting and fixes revisited (with video)
Long before the Windows 10 Anniversary Update appeared, it was easy to see that Microsoft was putting more energy and effort into its troubleshooting tools. Here's a look at what's new.
8 noteworthy improvements in the Windows 10 Anniversary Update
You have lots of good stuff to look forward to in the next major release of Windows 10. Here are the highlights.