Getting the Model Number from a Command-line

This is a handy way to get the model of your computer from the command line. Should work on most systems: wmic csproduct get name This can be useful in a number of situations: Finding the model number on a remote computer where you can’t physically look for the model You don’t want to open […]

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Different Wallpapers for Each Monitor (Windows 10)

You’ve got Windows 10 and two sweet monitors, but seeing the same picture on both screens is giving you a déjà vu headache. FORTUNATELY, this can be easily remedied. Put both images that you want to use in the same folder Select both images that you want to use for the background Right-click one of the […]

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Clean Install of Windows 10

You can perform a “clean” install of Windows 10. Eventually. The basic steps are these: Upgrade your previous Windows install to Windows 10 When the upgrade is complete, run a tool such as ProduKey to find your new Windows 10 key Run the Windows 10 install from media (DVD or USB) When prompted, enter the Windows […]

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Disable Web Search in Windows 10

Do you wish Windows 10 would just let you search your stuff without giving you a bunch of useless web results from Bing? Bing? It’s a simple matter to disable web results when you’re searching in Windows 10. Just make the following change: Click the search box or button (pictured below) Click the Settings button […]

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Remove OneDrive from Windows 10

This will remove OneDrive, but not uninstall it. For all intents and purposes I think this is a very effective solution. Remove OneDrive via Group Policy I’ve seen a lot of creative solutions for removing OneDrive but I think my way is better. You’ll need to be an administrator to do this. You’ll also need the Pro, […]

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