Big files clog up your hard drive and many of them are just garbage that you can delete. Instead of downloading a utility to do find them, you can use Windows Explorer. Simply type ‘size:gigantic’ into the Search box and Windows will show you all the files that are larger than 128MB in the folder (and sub-folders) you’re currently browsing. Delete any you’re sure you don’t need.

 

Make folders easier to access by pinning them to Windows Explorer – just drag a folder from Windows Explorer into the taskbar. Now, if you right click on the Windows Explorer icon in the taskbar, any pinned folders will appear at the top of the list. Only pin folders that you’re currently using a lot (to unpin click on the pushpin in the list) otherwise they’ll get lost among all the other pinned folders.

As the iPhone IOS has been updated new features have become available that some of you may not even be aware of. Here is one of the cooler features to come out.

As screens have gotten larger the phone, especially the Plus model is a little more difficult to use with one hand. There is a feature called “Reachability” that can help.

To use this feature you must turn it on.

1. Go to Settings > General

2. Tap Accessibility

3. Make sure Reachability is turned on (near the bottom of the screen).

Reachability can be invoked from anywhere in iOS, including apps, by simply double-tapping the Home button. Be sure not to click the button, simply tap it twice.

This will cause the top half of the screen that is out of reach of the user to slide down to occupy the bottom half of the display. This brings the controls for the app within reach of all fingers to make it easier to use with one hand.

Double-tap again to return to full screen or tap anywhere outside the bottom half of the display.

One of the ways to help keep Windows 10 optimized is to use the Windows 10 Troubleshooter. This too can help find performance problems and solve them. In order to launch it, type troubleshooting into the search box, and click the “Troubleshooting Control Panel” icon that appears. Next, click “Run maintenance tasks” in the System and Security section of the screen that appears. A screen titled “Troubleshoot and help prevent computer problems” will appear. Click Next.

The troubleshooter will find files and shortcuts you don’t use, help identify any performance and other issues on your PC, report them to you and then fix them. You may receive a message that says, “Try troubleshooting as an administrator.” If you do have administrative rights to the PC, click it and the troubleshooter will launch and do its work.

Stop chasing your tail and get optimized!