How to Open File Explorer on “This PC” Instead of “Quick Access”

Windows 10 brought a lot of changes to the operating system, including new taskbar customizations, a brand new Start Menu design, and an updated File Explorer. That last one might be causing you a bit of trouble. Microsoft added a new feature called Quick Access in Windows 10, which is actually pretty good considering all
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How to Access Cortana on Your Windows 10 Lock Screen

Windows 10’s Cortana has all kinds of neat tricks to help you organize your life, and she’s getting better all the time with updates. Though voice controls are always useful, they become especially helpful if you can use them when the device is locked, letting you get relevant info in seconds. Starting when the Windows
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How to Access Google’s Built-In Bubble Level on Android

Google Now on Android has all sorts of awesome contextual searches, and they haven’t stopped adding more. There are tons of apps you can use to make your phone into a virtual toolbox, but Google just made some of those obsolete with its newest feature: a level tool. Simply search for “bubble level” in the
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This Insane Flaw in Linux Gives Anyone Root Access To Your Box

Android phones, and Linux desktops and servers all share a common ancestry. They’re all based on a common kernel, and share common utilities and components. Whenever a security vulnerability is found in these areas, the contagion is massive, and hundreds of millions of computers and mobile devices will inevitably be affected. A recently discovered vulnerability
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