How To Guides

45 guides for How To Guides problems on Windows — find yours, then get the step-by-step fix in the app.

• How To Set Up a New PC

  How To Set Up a New PC - Complete beginner-friendly guide

  Easy10-15 min
• How To Use OneDrive

  How To Use OneDrive - Complete beginner-friendly guide

  Easy10-15 min
• How To Use Microsoft Word

  How To Use Microsoft Word - Complete beginner-friendly guide

  Easy10-15 min
• How To Use Microsoft Excel

  How To Use Microsoft Excel - Complete beginner-friendly guide

  Easy10-15 min
• How To Use PowerPoint

  How To Use PowerPoint - Complete beginner-friendly guide

  Easy10-15 min
• How To Use Google Docs & Sheets

  How To Use Google Docs & Sheets - Complete beginner-friendly guide

  Easy10-15 min
• How To Set Up a Printer

  How To Set Up a Printer - Complete beginner-friendly guide

  Easy10-15 min
• How To Connect a Monitor

  How To Connect a Monitor - Complete beginner-friendly guide

  Easy10-15 min
• How To Use Cloud Storage

  How To Use Cloud Storage - Complete beginner-friendly guide

  Easy10-15 min
• How To Back Up Your PC

  How To Back Up Your PC - Complete beginner-friendly guide

  Easy10-15 min
• How To Clean Up Your PC

  How To Clean Up Your PC - Complete beginner-friendly guide

  Easy10-15 min
• How To Use Task Manager

  How To Use Task Manager - Complete beginner-friendly guide

  Easy10-15 min
• How To Connect Bluetooth Devices

  How To Connect Bluetooth Devices - Complete beginner-friendly guide

  Easy10-15 min
• How To Use Split Screen

  How To Use Split Screen - Complete beginner-friendly guide

  Easy10-15 min
• How To Manage Passwords Safely

  How To Manage Passwords Safely - Complete beginner-friendly guide

  Easy10-15 min
• How To Use the Command Prompt

  How To Use the Command Prompt - Complete beginner-friendly guide

  Easy10-15 min
• How To Transfer Data to a New PC

  How To Transfer Data to a New PC - Complete beginner-friendly guide

  Easy10-15 min
• How To Use Windows Defender

  How To Use Windows Defender - Complete beginner-friendly guide

  Easy10-15 min
• How To Fix Common Error Messages

  How To Fix Common Error Messages - Complete beginner-friendly guide

  Easy10-15 min
• How To Use the Microsoft Store

  How To Use the Microsoft Store - Complete beginner-friendly guide

  Easy10-15 min
• How to Screen Record on Windows 11 — Free Methods

  Record your screen on Windows 11 for free using Xbox Game Bar (Win+Alt+R), Snipping Tool area recording, or PowerPoint screen recorder.

  Easy2 minutes to learn
• How to Type Emojis, Symbols & Special Characters on Windows

  Learn to type emojis, symbols (©™°€→), kaomoji, and special characters using the Windows emoji picker, alt codes, and Character Map.

  Easy1-2 minutes
• How to Extract ZIP, RAR & 7Z Files on Windows

  How to Extract ZIP, RAR & 7Z Files on Windows

  Easy1-3 minutes
• Should You Repair or Replace Your PC?

  Decision guide with cost tables, age thresholds, and the 50% rule to determine if repairing or replacing your PC makes more financial sense.

  Easy10 minutes
• How to Clean Your Screen & Keyboard Safely

  The right way to clean monitors, laptop screens, keyboards, touchscreens, and mice without causing damage. Uses Windex with Vinegar on microfiber cloth.

  Easy10-15 minutes
• How Much Should a PC Repair Cost? Price Guide

  Fair prices for every common PC repair in 2026 — software, hardware, upgrades, diagnostics. Includes red flags for dishonest shops and DIY cost comparison.

  EasyReference guide
• Laptop Buying Guide — What Specs Actually Matter

  Cut through marketing jargon and buy the right laptop. Covers CPU, RAM, storage, screen, battery, build quality, cooling pads, brand rankings, and where to find deals.

  Easy10 min read
• Can My PC Run This Game or Software?

  Check if your PC can run a game or software using Can You Run It (systemrequirementslab.com), manual spec checking, and upgrade tips if it cannot.

  Easy2-5 minutes
• How to Buy a Used or Refurbished PC Safely

  Complete guide to safely buying refurbished laptops. Where to buy, what to check, arrival testing with HWiNFO and powercfg, red flags to return immediately, and first-time setup.

  Easy15 min read
• 📊 How to Open Task Manager

  Monitor running programs, check CPU/RAM usage, and close frozen apps

  Easy5-10 minutes
• 🛡️ How to Use Safe Mode

  Boot Windows with minimal drivers to diagnose and fix problems

  Easy10-15 minutes
• 📸 How to Take a Screenshot

  Capture your screen to share errors, save information, or document issues

  Easy5 minutes
• 💻 How to Check Your Windows Version

  Find out exactly which version of Windows you are running and if you are up to date

  Easy5 minutes
• 🔐 How to Run Programs as Administrator

  Understand admin privileges and when you need them to fix your PC

  Easy5-10 minutes
• 💾 How to Back Up Your Files

  Protect your important files from loss — every backup method explained

  Easy15-30 minutes
• Free Up Disk Space

  Free Up Disk Space

  Easy10-15 min
• Connect a Printer

  Connect a Printer

  Easy10-15 min
• Create a User Account

  Create a User Account

  Easy5-10 min
• Use Windows Search

  Use Windows Search

  Easy5 min
• Manage Startup Programs

  Manage Startup Programs

  Easy5-10 min
• Check Storage Space

  Check Storage Space

  Easy5 min
• Connect Bluetooth Devices

  Connect Bluetooth Devices

  Easy5-10 min
• Adjust Display Settings

  Adjust Display Settings

  Easy5-10 min
• Set Up Email

  Set Up Email

  Easy10-15 min
• Uninstall Programs

  Uninstall Programs

  Easy5-10 min