Scott St Gelais
IT Consultant
Education
- Technical Associates Degree, High Tech Institute
Certifications & Organizations
- IT Support Professional Certificate, Google
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Co-authored Articles (28)
How to Restart Your Windows 7 Computer
Simple ways to restart your Windows 7 computer Do you need to restart your Windows 7 desktop computer or laptop? You can perform a basic reboot on Windows 7 by opening the Start menu, clicking the arrow next to "Shut Dow...
How to Factory Reset Windows 8 from Boot (Restore, Refresh, and Reset Your PC)
It's bad enough when your computer is unresponsive, but what do you do if you're locked out of it as well? Fortunately, it is possible to factory reset your Windows 8 PC from boot. Factory resets should only be a last r...
How to
Change Saturation on Windows 10
Do you want to adjust the saturation on your Windows 10 device? Saturation determines how vivid the colors appear on your screen. An easy way to change the saturation on Windows 10 is to install the Intel® Graphics Comm...
How to Change the Default Keyboard Settings in Windows 10/11
Choose your default keyboard language on Windows Do you want to fix your keyboard layout or add a new language to use? You can install language packs for different keyboards and display languages. This can also be helpfu...
How to
Delete Thumbs.db Files
A step-by-step guide on deleting thumb.db filesThis wikiHow teaches you how to find and delete "Thumbs.db" files on your computer, using a Windows PC.
A Complete Guide to Uninstalling TotalAV from Your Computer
A simple guide to removing TotalAV antivirus from your deviceThis wikiHow teaches you how to uninstall and remove the TotalAV antivirus program from your computer. You can uninstall the program from your Control Panel on...
Simple Ways to Uninstall Outlook on a PC or Mac
A step-by-step guide to removing Outlook completely from your computerAre you done using Outlook and ready to uninstall it from your computer? Luckily, there are a few different ways you can do this. This wikiHow article...
How to
Open Mobi Files on PC or Mac
This wikiHow teaches you how to view and read ebook files with a MOBI format extension, using the FBReader app on your PC or Mac.
How to
View Shared Folders on Windows
This wikiHow teaches you how to view a list of every folder you're sharing on your Windows network.
How to
Uninstall Steam
A simple guide to deleting the Steam app in Windows, macOS, and Ubuntu Linux Steam is a central hub for gaming. It allows you to download games, both free and paid, as well as other gaming-related functions such as live...
How to Open the Windows 10 Settings App
Learn every way to find settings you're looking for in Windows 10As Microsoft is trying to move away from the Control Panel, the Windows 10 settings are slowly being moved into the modern Settings app. If you're wonderin...
How to Completely Uninstall the Opera Browser
A step-by-step guide for safely uninstalling Opera and Opera GXOpera is a frequently downloaded alternative to more mainstream browsers like Safari and Chrome. However, uninstalling it can be tricky, especially in Window...
How to
Pin a Program to the Windows 10 Taskbar
At the bottom of your Windows 10 desktop is a horizontal black bar called the “Taskbar.” This bar contains the “Start” button, the Cortana search box, and icons of programs and apps. A single click or tap on one ...
How to Defrag a Windows 10 Hard Drive
When too many files in your hard disk are in different places or clusters in your hard disk, or “fragmented,” your computer slows down. When you defrag your drive, it realigns everything back, and the pieces of files...
How to
Remove Programs (Windows 7)
This wikiHow teaches you how to uninstall programs on a Windows 7 computer.
How to Activate Windows 7 Without a Product Key
Start your computer in Windows 7 in minutesWindows 7 must be activated in order to be used beyond 30 days. You can use the “rearm” console command to renew your activation grace period. It should be noted that the re...
How to
Change the Language in Windows 7
Windows 7 allows you to change the display language for most of the interface. The process is fairly straightforward and the most comprehensive if you have Windows 7 Ultimate or Enterprise. If you are using Windows 7 Sta...
3 Simple Ways to Change the Size of Text on a Computer
Make your font bigger or smaller using your settings or keyboard Did you know you can change the text size on your computer? If the text on your screen is too big or too small, you can adjust your settings or use keyboar...
Simple Ways to Change the Language on Your Computer
Learn how to change the language on Windows or MacDid you know that you can change the primary language of your computer? This is a fantastic feature that you might use in many ways, like if you're trying to learn a diff...
How to
Resolve System 32 Error in Windows Operating System
System 32 error is the most common error which can halt the smooth work flow and make you feel dejected. Most of the people are still searching about “What is System 32 error?” why it happens? How does it affect? And...
