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How to Root Android phone So you have decided to root your Android smartphone. While the concept of rooting is rather complicated, the actual process isn't terribly difficult. Rooting is a process that lets you access all the settings and sub-settings in your phone, which means your phone is truly your own and you can install and uninstall anything you want. It's like having administrative privileges over your PC or Mac. There are many rewards and some risks to consider, of course, and a few precautions you should take first. Here are the steps you need to take in order to safely root your smartphone. How to Root Android phone. Note: The directions below should apply no matter who made your Android phone: Samsung, Google, Huawei, Xiaomi, etc. What is rooting?  Rooting is a process that lets you access all the settings and sub-settings in your phone. It's similar to having administrative access to your PC or Mac, where you can install software, remove unwante...

How to Reset Windows 7 Password If you forgot windows 7 operating system password, so use the following steps for change password 1). Boot From Windows 7 Install Disc or Flash Drive To begin, you'll need to boot from a Windows 7 Setup disc or flash drive. If you're booting from a disc, watch for the Press any key to boot from CD or DVD or similar message and be sure to do that. If you're watching closely, you may catch a Windows is loading files screen. If you see that, or an Install Windows screen, or a System Recovery Options screen, you're in good shape and can continue on to the next step. How to Reset Windows 7 Password. If you don’t have a Windows 7 Disc/Drive or Need Help Booting from One? If you're not familiar with booting from something other than your hard drive, see our tutorials on How to Boot From a CD, DVD, or BD Disc or How to Boot From a USB Device, depending on what sort of media you're using. Most issues getting the computer ...

How to Scan Computer for Malware Completely and correctly scanning your computer for viruses and other malware like Trojan horses, rootkits, spyware, adware, worms, etc. is often a very important troubleshooting step. A "simple" virus scan will no longer do. Many forms of malware cause or masquerade as seemingly unrelated Windows and PC issues like Blue Screens of Death, issues with DLL files, crashes, unusual hard drive activity, unfamiliar screens or pop-ups, and other serious Windows problems, so it's important to properly check your computer for malware when working to solve many problems. Note: If you can't log in to your computer, see the section toward the bottom of this page for help. Time Required: Properly scanning your PC for viruses and other malware is easy and could take several minutes or longer. The more files you have, and the slower your computer is, the greater the time the scan will take. How to Scan Computer for Malware How to ...

How Do I Automatically Repair Windows Problems? Depending on the version of Windows you're using, there are several different ways to automatically repair major Windows operating system problems without resorting to a destructive process, like a Reset Your PC or a Windows Clean Install. The newest versions of Windows have really easy, automated ways of repairing problems that you might have tried to fix manually but were unsuccessful at, like random error messages, overall slowness, or even problems that prevent Windows from starting at all. It's a mixed bag with older versions of Windows, with some automatic repairs for certain types of issues or all-or-nothing repair processes that, while sometimes might seem like overkill, are certainly welcome when you need them. How Do I Automatically Repair Windows Problems?  Most of the time, especially when a major problem is occurring, the best way to automatically repair Windows is to boot from recovery media, or the or...

How to Delete Facebook Messages When seeking to clear your chat history on Facebook or Messenger, you must make a decision between one of two actions: removing a specific message or deleting the entire history of your conversations between you and another person on Facebook. You may want to delete just one message (or a few) out of your entire history. Or you may want to clear your chat history to start a new conversation without the distraction of old text hovering above, or to hide the information from potentially prying eyes. In either case, we'll show you what steps to take depending on whether you're working on a computer or a mobile device like your phone or tablet. One warning in advance, however: unlike some messaging apps, deleting Facebook messages or clearing your history does not remove the message from other people's history. If you've sent an embarrassing message to a friend and deleted that message from your chat history, your friend still ha...

How to Use Cortana in the Microsoft Edge Browser Cortana, Microsoft's virtual assistant that is integrated with Windows 10, allows you to complete a wide range of tasks by typing or speaking user-friendly commands into your computer's microphone. From setting reminders in your calendar to getting the latest updates on your favorite sports team, Cortana acts as your own personal secretary. The digital helper also allows you to perform various functions within the Windows operating system, such as launching an application or sending an email. Another benefit Cortana offers is the ability to interact with Microsoft Edge, allowing you to submit search queries, launch Web pages, and even send commands and ask questions without having to leave the current Web page; all thanks to Cortana's sidebar located within the browser itself. Activating Cortana in Windows  Before using Cortana in the Edge browser, it needs to be activated in the operating system. First click on t...

How to Use System Restore in Windows The System Restore tool in Windows is one of the more helpful utilities available to you and is usually a great first step when you're trying to fix a major problem in Windows. In a nutshell, what the Windows System Restore tool lets you do is revert to a previous software, registry, and driver configuration called a restore point. It's like "undoing" the last major change to Windows, taking your computer back to the way it was when the restore point was created. Since a majority of Windows problems involve issues with at least one of those aspects of your operating system, System Restore is a great tool to use early in the troubleshooting process. It also helps that it's really simple to do. Follow these easy steps to return Windows to a previous, hopefully working, state using System Restore: Time Required: Using the System Restore tool to undo/reverse changes in Windows usually takes anywhere from 10 to 30 minu...