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Q&A: Can I create a desktop shortcut to the Bluetooth settings?

Posted on May 26, 2024

Question from Mary:  I have a set of Bluetooth “over the ear” headphones and a pair of Bluetooth earbuds that are both paired to my Windows laptop.

I frequently switch back and forth between them, depending on what I’m using them for.

What I’d like to do is create a desktop shortcut to the Bluetooth settings so I can quickly open them when I need to switch from the headphones to the earbuds (or vice versa).

I can’t find a way to create that shortcut. Do you know of a way to do it?  [Read more…]

How to view hidden files and folders in Windows 8.1

Posted on January 23, 2015

windows-8-1By default, Microsoft Windows hides certain system files and folders from the user’s view in order to keep us from accidentally altering, moving or deleting a file and end up crippling our PCs.

But there are times when it’s necessary to be able to see the hidden files and folders (such as while we’re troubleshooting Windows problems and removing malware).

It has always been possible to temporarily turn off the “Hidden Files an Folders” setting, but the way we do so has changed in Windows 8.1 (and in Windows 8 which preceded it). Follow these steps to display hidden files and folders in Windows 8 and 8.1:  [Read more…]

Q&A: How do I get my missing mouse pointer back?

Posted on October 5, 2013

mouse-cursorQuestion from Melissa B.:  I bought a new Acer laptop about a month ago, and now I can’t see the mouse pointer. It was working fine till my 4 year old started pressing keys and then all of a sudden it was gone.

I hope you can tell me how to restore my missing mouse pointer. If you can I’ll be forever in your debt! LOL

Rick’s answer:   [Read more…]






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