What is UPnP and How Do I Enable/Disable It?
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) is a setting available in most routers that allows you to skip the manual configuration of port forwarding (hence the name plug and play).
How to Forward Ports on Your Router
When you’re hosting a service from your PC and you need to accept incoming connections, you’ll need to configure your router to allow those connections by forwarding a port or enabling UPnP.
How to Play Old PC Games Online (Multiplayer)
Classic games are still a blast to play but it can prove tricky to get a multiplayer session going because of the ancient methods those games used in order to connect players across the internet. We’ll give you a few options you can use to play these oldies but goodies online like old times.
How to Disable Automatic Updates in Windows 10
Microsoft has made it all but impossible to disable Windows updates in Windows 10. Fortunately, there are still a couple methods you can use to disable them, whether you are running Windows 10 Home, Pro, or another edition.
How to Install Linux on Windows With Windows Subsystem for Linux
Windows 10 allows you to run a Linux bash shell through the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) software. If you’d like to run Linux scripts and programs from within Windows, this may be a perfect option for you.
How to Disable the Touchpad/Trackpad on a Laptop
The touchpad on your laptop tends to just get in the way once you have a mouse plugged in. If you keep hitting it accidentally while using your keyboard, there is a way to counter the annoyance by disabling the trackpad.
How to Create a Custom Keyboard Layout in Windows
Windows comes with a lot of different keyboard layouts, most of which are used to accommodate foreign language keyboards. If none of the default layouts within Windows fit your needs, you can always create your own.
How to Disable the Windows Key on a Keyboard
The windows key on your keyboard is easy to hit accidentally when playing a full screen game. If you are sick of unintentionally minimizing your game, there’s a simple fix you can apply to disable your windows key.