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How to Enable Dark Theme Mode for File Explorer in Windows 10

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Many users prefer low light conditions for their eyes' health. Smartphones have long introduced features that offer dark themes to ameliorate eye strain. And Windows 10 has offered a similar feature that allows users to apply dark mode to File Explorer. Refer to the following steps to learn how. Step 1: Press Win + I to open Settings , and then click on Personalization . Step 2: Click on Colors on the left part of the window. Step 3: On the right page, find and select Dark under Choose your default app mode section.

How to Restart the Audio Driver in Windows 10

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Users who encounter audio problems while using computers can use the built-in troubleshooter in Windows 10 to fix it. With luck, most problems can be tackled. But the troubleshooter sometimes fails you, and you scramble to find other solutions. In fact, sometimes you can fix the problem by simply restarting the audio driver. Refer to the following steps to learn how. Step 1: Press Win + Q , type in D evice Manager, and open it. Step 2: Find and expand Sound video and game controllers entry. Step 3: Right-click on your driver entry and then select Disable device . Step 4: After rebooting your PC, come to the same location, and then click on Enable Device .

How to Set Different Audio Output Devices for Different Programs in Windows 10

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Many users have different needs for audio output devices in various programs. For instance, use a headphone while playing games and set 5.1 surround setup while watching movies. Luckily, without engagement from third-party tools, Windows 10 allows users to set different audio output devices for various programs. What's more, you can set different sound levels for different applications. Refer to the following steps to learn how to set it. Step 1: Press Win + I to open Settings . Step 2: Click on the  System, and on the left part of the window that has been brought up, click on the Sound . Step 3: On the right page, scroll down to find Advanced sound options , and then click on App volume and device preferences . Step 4: Expand a drop-down menu next to the application entry to change out/put settings.

How to Check the Install Date of Drives in Windows 10

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Many computer issues can result from problems related to drivers. So it's a regular but apposite way to check out your driver condition when your computer encountered mysterious problems. And the install date of a driver is a piece of information that is worthy of reference. Read the following steps to learn how to check it. Step 1: Press Win + Q , type in Device Manager and open it. Step 2: On the Device Manager window, expand the device the install date of which you want to check. Step 3: Right-click on the device and open Properties . Step 4: Under the Details tab, expand the drop-down menu under Property , and scroll down to find the Install date . The date will appear in the Value section.

How to Optimize Windows 10 for Best Battery Life

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 By default settings, Windows 10 is optimized for battery life. But users who want to extend the battery life can manually change some settings to preserve battery health. What's more, Windows 10 offers users a quick way to configure their computers to meet the requirements for best battery life. Use the following steps to set it. Step 1: In the lower-right system tray, click on the Battery icon. Step 2: Draw the slider to the extreme left to optimize Windows 10 for best battery life.

How to Enable Text-Suggestions for Hardware Keyboard in Windows 10

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Text-suggestion can hardly be called a novel invention since it's a wildly used feature on mobile operating systems. But some users of Windows 10 may even don't know it offers this feature. Although it's effective only in a few apps, it's still good news. Use the following steps to enable it. Step 1: Press Win + I to open Settings and then click on Device . Step 2: On the right part of the window that has been brought up, click on Typing . Step 3: Scroll down to find the Hardware keyboard section, and then switch the two toggles to enable/disable them.

How to Disable Automatic Deletion of Files in Windows 10

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Some users may haven't noticed that Windows 10 has introduced a new feature named Storage Sense. With that feature enabled, Windows 10 will automatically delete unused files when space is going to be filled to the brim. But for users who, for instance, like to keep unwanted files in the Recycle Bin before making final decision to delete it, they may want to disable the feature since it will delete files older than  60 days from the Recycle Bin. Refer to the following steps to learn how to do so. Step 1: Press Win + I   to open Settings and click on System . Step 2: On the right part of the window that has been brought up, click on Storage . Step 3: On the right page, switch the toggle under the title to disable/enable Storage Sense .