10 Ways You're Using Your Computer WRONG!

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  • čas přidán 22. 05. 2024
  • So you think you have this whole "computer" thing handled? Think again.
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    0:00 - Intro
    0:45 - Restarting Incorrectly
    2:05 - Not Reading Installation Options
    3:12 - Not Customizing the Start Menu
    4:12 - Not Encrypting Your Laptop
    5:57 - Never Removing Startup Apps
    6:58 - Re-Using Passwords
    8:42 - Using an Out-Of-Support OS
    9:31 - Using Default OS Settings
    11:16 - Not Backing-Up
    12:18 - Not Updating Right Away
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Komentáře • 6K

  • @cleaninggod1411
    @cleaninggod1411 Před 3 lety +5276

    Me: *lives peacefully*
    CZcams: YOU'RE NOT TURNING OFF YOUR COMPUTER CORRECTLY

    • @jemmabriggs9653
      @jemmabriggs9653 Před 3 lety +72

      Yep just keep it on for no confusion

    • @jemmabriggs9653
      @jemmabriggs9653 Před 3 lety +38

      Nah I was joking turn it off

    • @joyfulbeing596
      @joyfulbeing596 Před 3 lety +5

      Rofl 😂

    • @ALPatingitTUGaming
      @ALPatingitTUGaming Před 3 lety +4

      I hate my chromebook that the restart thingy is easy XD joking it was so ez than win 10 if it has shortcut boom v battle again!.

    • @waalr3360
      @waalr3360 Před 3 lety +7

      I'm laughing so hard

  • @akaCol1987
    @akaCol1987 Před 3 lety +11687

    Pro tip:
    Turn your monitor on its side so that gravity can increase the speed of progress bars.

  • @BlackDeltah
    @BlackDeltah Před 2 lety +88

    for the passwords one, I would also recommend creating an empty account that you'll use just for sites or softwares which you dont fully trust giving the password to

    • @Azkinyte
      @Azkinyte Před 2 lety +5

      I do that lmao

    • @scallen3841
      @scallen3841 Před rokem +1

      Then why go on them if you don't trust them ? Then your hit with multiple virus's and malware lol

  • @SaraBearRawr0312
    @SaraBearRawr0312 Před rokem +14

    WARNING SURROUNDING DEVICE ENCRYPTION: As someone who works in computer repair, I need to express how important it is to also have periodic backups for your data if you enable encryption. With the exception of data-recovery specialists, most computer repair shops CAN NOT access your drives which are encrypted if the system is either dead or if the OS is too corrupt to allow encryption removal from the Windows Recovery tool and If Bitlocker is enabled and you don't have the key, you may as well kiss your data goodbye.

    • @jbar_85
      @jbar_85 Před rokem +1

      Thankfully I have it stored somewhere safe but yes you’re right. I back my stuff up too.

  • @MrWickedSalsa
    @MrWickedSalsa Před 3 lety +8330

    00:47 Restarting incorrectly
    02:10 Not Reading Installation Options
    03:16 Not Customizing The Start Menu
    04:18 Not Encrypting Laptops
    06:03 Never Removing Startup Programs
    07:05 Re-Using Passwords
    08:50 Using an Out-of-Support OS
    09:35 Using Default OS Settings
    11:20 Not Backing-Up
    12:25 Not Updating Right Away
    You're welcome ;)

  • @Raqexz
    @Raqexz Před 3 lety +1597

    i love how in the thumbnail he has highlighted the shutdown button and in the text box it says sleep.....

  • @michaelgaley9532
    @michaelgaley9532 Před rokem +4

    Since Win3.0 I've used and now at 11 this is very helpful for me to keep the computers in the family and friends running smoothly. Great advice.

  • @bexxISM
    @bexxISM Před rokem +9

    Thanks!! I haven't come to your page since I pranked a friend with one of your old " fun posts". He actually spent hours trying to increase his wifi speed while I tried to coach him via FaceTime. Anyway... this was very valuable to be reminded of the basics!!

    • @SaraMorgan-ym6ue
      @SaraMorgan-ym6ue Před 20 dny

      Thiojoe is doing it wrong again by telling you how your not using your computer correctly🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @Xeros_VII
    @Xeros_VII Před 3 lety +1563

    "there is no reason in delaying updates"
    My laptop when updating; time remaining, 395 years, 11 months, 29 days, 42 minutes and 55 seconds.

    • @chocoteddyyy
      @chocoteddyyy Před 3 lety +116

      Easy, just smack it until it until it turns off.
      And hope it doesn’t break

    • @braden6402
      @braden6402 Před 3 lety +44

      Lol I got an ssd and it only takes about 1 minute max to restart and install updates

    • @karlbischof2807
      @karlbischof2807 Před 3 lety +21

      @@braden6402 wtff

    • @Phoenix-qk6yv
      @Phoenix-qk6yv Před 3 lety +10

      @@braden6402 same lol it's a laptop and it doesn't even take 1 minute probably like 40 average

    • @ridhomblr
      @ridhomblr Před 3 lety +14

      @@Phoenix-qk6yv the build updates or... It took me over 1 hour to install the 20H2 update on a SSD

  • @CravingCakes.
    @CravingCakes. Před 4 lety +2886

    Tip: If it’s smoking, you’re already doing it wrong.

  • @jennymontague851
    @jennymontague851 Před 2 lety +2

    Good refresher courses plus some stuff I hadn't thought about. Thx

  • @davechupp7922
    @davechupp7922 Před 2 lety +1

    This is a lot of valuable information. Thank you. I had no idea about the start up menu options. A lot of items in the startup I never use. Again, Thank you.

  • @LamineProdz
    @LamineProdz Před 4 lety +5995

    This the guy who told me I can upgrade my Xbox 360 to a PS4 when I was 10 😭😭

    • @user-uq5lf5gj9c
      @user-uq5lf5gj9c Před 3 lety +365

      Upgrade it to a xbox one ps4s sound like a hurricane

    • @mihiraggarwal5252
      @mihiraggarwal5252 Před 3 lety +308

      He pranked me too when i was a kid 😂😂😅

    • @photondebuger45
      @photondebuger45 Před 3 lety +80

      Baahahahhaha oh yeah he did that too i forgot about that

    • @ralphebenedictsalazar3472
      @ralphebenedictsalazar3472 Před 3 lety +31

      Lmao

    • @roopakmaddara6833
      @roopakmaddara6833 Před 3 lety +192

      This is the exact reason why I very rarely watch his videos,
      He told me that I could increase my TV resolution from 1080p to 4k

  • @alexandrosdimitrisantoniad6144

    1. Not restarting your computer properly
    2. Not reading installation options when installing new software
    3. Not customizing the start menu
    4. Not encrypting your laptop
    5. Never removing startup programs
    6. Re-Using passwords
    7. Using an Out-of-Support OS
    8. Using default OS settings
    9. Not Backing-Up
    10. Not updating right away

  • @malcolmalexander5246
    @malcolmalexander5246 Před 2 lety +1

    A really useful video. Thanks from the UK and I look forward to seeing more of your videos.

  • @dogbreathmints
    @dogbreathmints Před rokem +2

    Your startup tip is on point! There was HIGH startup junk I didn't need on my computer at all, let alone it's effect on startup. THX TJ!

  • @mrjohndoe6981
    @mrjohndoe6981 Před 4 lety +846

    "Encrypt your computer"
    Me: **Installs Wannacry**

  • @vanshkhandelwal2160
    @vanshkhandelwal2160 Před 4 lety +501

    Well i deleted system 32 so i think i am fine without all those tips

    • @android4life70
      @android4life70 Před 4 lety +30

      @Krishant Koirala It gives better performance by doing so .

    • @dmitryklevchuk6436
      @dmitryklevchuk6436 Před 4 lety +22

      This is malware that Indian hacker put on your computer to scam you. Beware.

    • @Preinstallable
      @Preinstallable Před 4 lety +5

      Krishant Koirala dont it will break your computer

    • @notstrange09
      @notstrange09 Před 4 lety +9

      @Krishant Koirala it's a joke
      Don't take it serious

    • @pewnice92
      @pewnice92 Před 4 lety +2

      @Krishant Koirala rofl

  • @lorraineb1700
    @lorraineb1700 Před rokem +1

    Thank you! I have just discovered your videos and they are very helpful. Lots of really useful information. xx

  • @davidbstang116
    @davidbstang116 Před 2 lety +3

    Thanks for the wisdom! -- I'd like to add a tip about the startup list - when you start a new computer for the first time (hopefully without having installed the bloatware) look at the list and write it down so that later on you'll know which startup processes were and were not there originally.

  • @normal-ky3zh
    @normal-ky3zh Před 3 lety +2527

    The thumbnail made me think that I wasn't shutting down my computer right.
    For those who think I dont know its clickbait: i do.
    i completely forgot about this.

  • @AnudeepDONDONDONRlol
    @AnudeepDONDONDONRlol Před 4 lety +902

    I use my computer upside down for maximum performance

    • @JoeMCool
      @JoeMCool Před 4 lety +24

      I tried that once. Got fuel spilled all over myself. 🤔 Better to just use it sideways while lying on the sofa.

    • @fenrir5986
      @fenrir5986 Před 4 lety +35

      So you're from Australia

    • @RefusedYT
      @RefusedYT Před 4 lety +7

      Does it have rgb it really helps your performance/fps to 99999999fps

    • @itIsI988
      @itIsI988 Před 4 lety +6

      Don't do that. The oil won't reach the pickup line and you'll starve your computer of oil.

    • @miaudottk9080
      @miaudottk9080 Před 4 lety +6

      The electrons will fall down.

  • @c00lkiddreal
    @c00lkiddreal Před 2 lety +1

    Literally the 1st one helped my Internet issue. I was dealing with the slowest Internet ever to exist for 2 straight hours thank you!! :)

  • @yokoniyasuwa
    @yokoniyasuwa Před 2 lety +1

    You were able to cover EVERYTHING I needed to know in less time than other videos telling me ONE thing to know

  • @RainWontStay
    @RainWontStay Před 3 lety +1356

    its 2020, and I still can't take this guy seriously

  • @truegamingtg
    @truegamingtg Před 3 lety +2036

    Pro tip:
    If you can't delete a file just destroy your hard disk

    • @c00kiec18
      @c00kiec18 Před 3 lety +140

      I’m new to computers btw thanks for advice

    • @arthurban3168
      @arthurban3168 Před 3 lety +86

      You’re a lifesaver 🙏🏾. I’ve been trying to find a fix to not being able to delete files for so long

    • @truegamingtg
      @truegamingtg Před 3 lety +5

      @@c00kiec18 your welcome

    • @truegamingtg
      @truegamingtg Před 3 lety +11

      @@arthurban3168 works all the time

    • @fordo1513
      @fordo1513 Před 3 lety +51

      @@truegamingtg It works and keeps your data secure and untouchable by hackers.

  • @cryzz0n
    @cryzz0n Před 2 lety +144

    From an IT Engineer's perspective, I can confirm that all of these tips are accurate and concise. Nice job man!

    • @annaclarafenyo8185
      @annaclarafenyo8185 Před rokem +8

      Executive summary tip: Windows is stupid. Run Linux.

    • @bigshrekhorner
      @bigshrekhorner Před 9 měsíci +3

      @@annaclarafenyo8185 Every OS has its stupid moments, and as someone who used to use Linux for 4 years as a main OS, I can sure say Linux is no exception. Please don't shove your opinions on others' throats 👍🏼
      Not to mention that the majority of those advice wasn't Windows specific to begin with. It can perfectly be applied to other OSes including Linux

    • @annaclarafenyo8185
      @annaclarafenyo8185 Před 9 měsíci

      @@bigshrekhorner You're a paid corporate stooge. Anyone who runs Linux knows that it is essentially perfect.

    • @bigshrekhorner
      @bigshrekhorner Před 9 měsíci

      @@annaclarafenyo8185 I may be a corporate stooge, but you are no better. Keep inflating RMS's and Linus's already gigantic egos, like the tool you are. Ask a sane person that uses Linux and they will tell you that it's no better (or worse, for that matter) than the other major/mature OSes. They are equally good and equally sucky

    • @BeccaVinesz
      @BeccaVinesz Před 8 měsíci

      ​@@annaclarafenyo8185Funny because you sound like a corporate stooge...

  • @Jesus_equals_LOVEnForgviness

    That's funny because when 10 first came out, I remember thinking fast start must essentially be hibernation. I never bothered to google it though. Then the first time I installed or did something that needed a restart (I forget exactly what) I turned it off then on and realized no changes had occurred and I actually needed to "restart" it. Thanks for confirming!

  • @NotAmira_
    @NotAmira_ Před 4 lety +351

    1. System32 is still on the system.

  • @anguswett
    @anguswett Před 3 lety +1107

    Instead of clicking "shut down" I use a program called: putting a round of .45 ACP right through my CPU

  • @USAF305
    @USAF305 Před rokem

    Great job Thio I got a lot of very useful information. Thank You!!

  • @bccabernet
    @bccabernet Před 2 lety +38

    this was really helpful for me. I didn't know half of them. My dad was a computer tech guy who didn't share his knowledge with his kids. When asked, I was told to buy a book (which is a technical 1000+ page book). I found this video while looking for basic maintenance for your computer. I am currently looking into a way to properly back my items up so I can put them into my outlook reminder and trying to find a way to network them all so I can see my files from my pc onto my laptop. Thank you!

    • @dalpaengi
      @dalpaengi Před rokem +9

      Ugh that’s so unfair of your dad.

    • @nugget-zf5by
      @nugget-zf5by Před rokem +1

      @@dalpaengi life isn't fair :/

    • @wreckerthegoat
      @wreckerthegoat Před rokem +2

      dude that's unfair if my dad was a computer tech i'd be so happy
      well i have an uncle pc tech atleast but he lives in poland

    • @playa124us
      @playa124us Před rokem +1

      I'm a "tech dad" and I do the same to my kids. And your dad was actually teaching you something very valuable. You just couldn't see passed the "huh just tell me" -what my son always says...
      Tu put it in other terms, he was telling you to wax on and wax off because you wanted to learn karate but you saw it as a baseless chore..

    • @bccabernet
      @bccabernet Před rokem +9

      @@playa124us that's just not true. And sorry, but that's still pretty ignorant as a parent. I mean, I'm a capable adult, but for some reason, computer stuff just doesn't click for me. Besides, this video is a tips video on how to maintain your computer. Something every parent should teach their kids if they have that knowledge. Just like parents should teach their children how to cook, how to clean the house, and even do the taxes so that when children leave the house, they have a solid foundation to stand on. And teaching children simple tech stuff will help the parents in the long run. Not every 'child' is a lazy so-and-so. However, my Dad can't tell his screwdriver bit from another. We both bought the same storage cabinet. I put it up within an hour and he did it like 3 times and spent the day putting it together. I just gave him some simple tips on how to put these storage cabinets together for the next time instead of telling him to just "google it".

  • @An1m3
    @An1m3 Před 3 lety +161

    3:36 reduce the clutter from your desktop.
    Me: has one folder in my desktop titled "Everything in one."

    • @TitoTimTravels
      @TitoTimTravels Před 3 lety +5

      My blog/vlog folder is pretty much that. But I store it on C: and put shortcuts to the folders on the desktop. Not sure if that helps... but I still get easy access and it is not actually stored on the desktop. 😎

    • @An1m3
      @An1m3 Před 3 lety +8

      @@TitoTimTravels yours is fine, at least it's organized. Mine is like a clean room but when you open the closet, an avalanche of stuff will fall on you.

    • @dontneedtoknow5836
      @dontneedtoknow5836 Před 3 lety +2

      @@TitoTimTravels you do know how the file system works right?

    • @agentseed
      @agentseed Před 3 lety +4

      mine is called "files" and is 50gb

    • @msou8400
      @msou8400 Před 3 lety +3

      Mine is call “trash” and its has everything in it

  • @TheCreeperyXYZ
    @TheCreeperyXYZ Před 4 lety +685

    My friends mostly use computers wrong lol

    • @jugo3558
      @jugo3558 Před 4 lety +24

      Are you your friend?

    • @tausiftaha12
      @tausiftaha12 Před 4 lety +15

      @@jugo3558 nope(if you woooosh me you're gay and if ur already gay then ur straight)

    • @zsin128
      @zsin128 Před 4 lety +3

      @JasonUth._ you gay

    • @ORIOLESFan02
      @ORIOLESFan02 Před 4 lety +8

      I agree with that. I’m the only nerd in my family and I don’t have any nerd friends yet :(

    • @pointed.sphere
      @pointed.sphere Před 4 lety +5

      I use my computer perfectly lol

  • @markferrell2470
    @markferrell2470 Před 2 lety

    Thank You there is a lot of good things to do here, I always back up my iPhone and iPad never think about backing up my PC until now and I will do it weekly

  • @emcsquare62
    @emcsquare62 Před rokem

    Great help and tips. Glad I ran across your site.

  • @trainliker100
    @trainliker100 Před 2 lety +388

    I like his comment about whether you would be "comfortable" losing all your files. I once read a manual with a section advising backup that included "Consider the impact on your company if all files are lost along with your will to live."

    • @hamedalzarooni442
      @hamedalzarooni442 Před 2 lety +10

      What

    • @jared3349
      @jared3349 Před 2 lety +4

      wtf man XD

    • @ultimateloser6556
      @ultimateloser6556 Před 2 lety +5

      I am fine as precious stuff is backed up and all I have installed is steam and minecraft

    • @fredericom2650
      @fredericom2650 Před 2 lety +6

      Damn, way to make a point. LOL

    • @geoffreyjones3832
      @geoffreyjones3832 Před 2 lety +2

      @Charles Kinzer, for all intent and purposes, I have already lost most of the files I have saved over the years.
      I typically don't know what is where.
      Oh Man!

  • @azaph_gaming
    @azaph_gaming Před 4 lety +337

    PROTIP: When you backup important files, test if the restore function actually works.

    • @BusterBeachside
      @BusterBeachside Před 3 lety +56

      This. "Oh, crap! My hard drive went bad and I've lost all my data! Good thing I made that backup!" *Clicks "restore"* "RESTORE YOUR FILES NOW FOR ONLY $299.99 A MONTH!!!"

    • @simplybeanjelly
      @simplybeanjelly Před 3 lety +24

      This sounds like it was learned by experience 😂😭

    • @NoName-st2jl
      @NoName-st2jl Před 3 lety +10

      @@BusterBeachside i think EA Made that backup service

    • @kerrywhite6720
      @kerrywhite6720 Před 3 lety +1

      Test if Restore works. I have zero idea why mine gives the [we don't know what this means] code instead of restoring.

    • @MarioYoshi4723
      @MarioYoshi4723 Před 3 lety

      “****! My system crashed! I lost my data! But I had an antivirus...”
      “Antivirus is not enough! You need Protogent, world’s only antivirus with data recovery software! Think beyond antivirus, think Protogent!
      (Disclaimer: This is a meme, do not actually install Protogent)

  • @chrismackenzie9018
    @chrismackenzie9018 Před 2 lety +1

    Great list. Most computer users would benefit. They have been part of my journey through TRSDOS, MSDOS, UNIX, WINDOWS and a few others since the early 80's.

  • @MRDNRA
    @MRDNRA Před rokem

    I've run into the restart to fix things issue on a couple of occasions and always wondered why restarting would fix something when shut down wouldn't! Thanks for explaining.

  • @Pochaco2007
    @Pochaco2007 Před 4 lety +333

    I was hoping for one of your classic videos, like
    "How to get a haircut without having any hair at all"

    • @scorebatgaming
      @scorebatgaming Před 3 lety +5

      Lmao you'd be like those gta v before and after haircut memes

  • @lori-5106
    @lori-5106 Před 3 lety +483

    This is the guy who told me if I duct tape two Internet cables I’ll have faster internet 😂😂

  • @zamthang69
    @zamthang69 Před 2 lety +2

    5:57 No.5 Remove startup program
    OMG! This is the one i needed for soo long I couldn’t fine a way to remove these startup programs stuff I’ve been tryin to look at up but never fine any help but here it is Finally after 2 year I finally found it! Thank you so much Sir!
    And now im your subcriber! 👍

  • @1jadeitejade
    @1jadeitejade Před rokem +1

    Excellent and highly educational video, so many new things to learn though I have been using Windows since Day 1 of its launch. Thank you thank you

  • @chasboyo
    @chasboyo Před 3 lety +72

    I'm just about to finish building my computer (just waiting for a 3080 being delivered) and stumbled on this gem.
    This is really helpful for me, as I really want to optimize, streamline, and secure my new PC rig. Thank you for making this!

  • @saifomer996
    @saifomer996 Před 3 lety +673

    At last
    I’ve found this guy
    He ruined my childhood 🙂

    • @o6xb
      @o6xb Před 3 lety +4

      Hashim bruh it’s a joke

    • @HajajanI
      @HajajanI Před 3 lety +43

      @@ShallowPorcupine look up how to upgrade your Xbox 360 to PS4 or Xbox One

    • @wta1518
      @wta1518 Před 3 lety +52

      Really? My computer runs twice as fast after it’s oil change.

    • @aneeshxD
      @aneeshxD Před 3 lety +1

      XD

    • @knightwing5169
      @knightwing5169 Před 3 lety +20

      I'm disappointed that ThioJoe never tried to trick people into deleting System 32.

  • @vaderenseun
    @vaderenseun Před rokem

    Excellent teaching! Thank you very much for sharing on CZcams. Kind regards and blessings.

  • @JDOverclock
    @JDOverclock Před 2 lety +2

    Great video!
    I always change a lot of things after a clean Windows install and delete lots of useless stuff, my startup time goes around 20 seconds! I even keep a print screen of my start menu so I can make everything the same order always!
    One Drive has me covered when the talk is data, I'm never worried on saving everything because the moment I log into Windows it already has all my files and photos and I just download my games again!

  • @Twiska
    @Twiska Před 3 lety +731

    My sister is around 12 and whenever I visit my parents there is always something wrong with her PC. After fixing the problem I always sit back in horror at the state of her desktop. Files all over the place. In my humble opinion. The desk top is for short cuts only. Organise your PCs people.

    • @sylvash1024
      @sylvash1024 Před 3 lety +49

      I dont even use it for that. Whenever I am working on a project I just save everything to desktop for quick access and then move them for long term storage and delete what I dont want.

    • @georgesi2006
      @georgesi2006 Před 3 lety +103

      for me, shortcuts go onto the taskbar, or the start menu, the desktop is for a pretty wallpaper ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

    • @ThomasTee
      @ThomasTee Před 3 lety +4

      @@georgesi2006 same

    • @twb0109
      @twb0109 Před 3 lety +2

      @@georgesi2006 you would be a great GNOME user xD

    • @kailuhamichalakis3797
      @kailuhamichalakis3797 Před 3 lety +6

      software dev studen here i have all shortcuts on taskbar and important folders on my desktop

  • @behindlater9841
    @behindlater9841 Před 4 lety +64

    He went from tricking us as little kids to being helpful to us as growing adults.
    A true king, bless up Thio Joe

  • @KevIn-oz5sz
    @KevIn-oz5sz Před rokem

    I’m glad you doing actual tutorial videos now good on ya 👍 👍 👍

  • @AliProductionsPK
    @AliProductionsPK Před 2 lety

    That was amazing man thank u ThioJoe

  • @Evolze
    @Evolze Před 3 lety +298

    For the first tip, you can actually temporarily turn off Fast Startup by holding down the left SHIFT key and then selecting the shutdown option in the start menu. It's nice for those who do not have the UAC privileges necessary to turn Fast Startup off completely.
    Hope this helps someone!

    • @williamshakespeare987
      @williamshakespeare987 Před 3 lety +28

      Instructions unclear
      Pc stuck in alternate dimension

    • @arpittttt
      @arpittttt Před 2 lety

      @5iLenT tf 🤣🤣

    • @luzhang2982
      @luzhang2982 Před 2 lety +1

      or disable it completely permanently

    • @TangerineTux
      @TangerineTux Před rokem

      You can also run `shutdown /s /t 0` from the command line.

    • @zqri
      @zqri Před rokem

      TYSM wow

  • @sydhamelin1265
    @sydhamelin1265 Před 3 lety +77

    I actually feel pretty good - I"m doing almost all of these :). But it's a great video to address keeping your system clean and running at peak performance. Especially things like cleaning up the starting processes. I didn't know about the shut down 'fast start' thing either, so, great tips!

    • @Flitzpiepe
      @Flitzpiepe Před 3 lety +2

      thanks for writing exactly what I was gonna write, so I don't have to

  • @doramus
    @doramus Před 2 lety

    Thanks for the Tips! Especially the Password one! I was guilty of that, but now I got unique passwords for every account :D

  • @johnmackay2302
    @johnmackay2302 Před rokem

    Thank you for these videos, they are a great help

  • @kinshuk332
    @kinshuk332 Před 4 lety +122

    Me with shirt and tie: Just remove the power supply while your pc is turned on

  • @metricmine
    @metricmine Před 3 lety +389

    Once you have an SSD as the boot drive, I recommend disabling fast startup. The difference in boot times is just a few seconds and it saves the the potential problems fast startup causes. Once you shut down, you know you will start up fresh when next you are ready to use the computer. Also eliminates problems that comes from Windows locking the drive on shutdown.

    • @samuelsepfarman
      @samuelsepfarman Před 2 lety +3

      How to do it?

    • @davebassP5
      @davebassP5 Před 2 lety +8

      Agreed, and i had to do this recently as my dual boot wasn’t working and this was the cause of it.

    • @MundaneGray
      @MundaneGray Před 2 lety +19

      @@samuelsepfarman Here's how:
      1. Go to Settings > System > Power & Sleep.
      2. On the right side, click "Additional power settings".
      3. On the left side, click "Choose what the power buttons do".
      4. Scroll down to "Shutdown settings".
      5. Uncheck "Turn on fast startup".
      6. At the bottom, click the "Save changes" button.

    • @B-K94
      @B-K94 Před 2 lety +3

      @@MundaneGray Hi, im going to try that and then i will tell if its better

    • @vishnupyda
      @vishnupyda Před 2 lety +4

      @@B-K94 what's your experience?

  • @davidtownshend9169
    @davidtownshend9169 Před rokem

    Thanks for all advices!

  • @christophersorros6667
    @christophersorros6667 Před 2 lety +87

    Just a quick note on your last point sometimes not updating immediately is the smartest thing you can do. Some updates or patches can break another. The other reason to possibly hold off is there might be a undiscovered problem that might require another patch to fix why update to a vulnerable patch when the one you currently has is just fine? Your best bet is to wait a week or two to see if anyone discovered any issues with it and if not then do the update.

    • @autisticgirlawareness7420
      @autisticgirlawareness7420 Před rokem +1

      I wait until I’m fiorced to update once my computer or phone start going too slow or buggy then I know it’s update time sometimes Apple will purposely force you to update when you don’t want to but you’ll eventually have to do it anyways.

    • @TheHouseOfWaffles
      @TheHouseOfWaffles Před rokem

      With Windows 7 I actually took the time to look up details on each individual update package before installing it, and then I would allow only one package to install at a time so that I could easily verify which, if any, update screwed things up and roll it back. The unfortunate downside to this was that installing updates 1 at a time instead of say 10 at a time slowed down the "check for updates" process such that it started taking several hours just to determine which updates were available. I figure it must have been slowly analyzing each update log.

    • @jrmartinez1354
      @jrmartinez1354 Před 8 měsíci +2

      Jesus Christ saved my life he can save yours to. No body is perfect except Jesus Christ. So he was the perfect sacrifice for the world and he became that sacrifice. So that we can be perfect in God’s eyes all we need to do is. Repent from our sinful wicked ways and surrender our life’s to him. Jesus Christ. Repent meaning acknowledge and forsake your sins. Know you have sinned and know you are not good in God’s eyes. Forsake meaning as in try your absolute best to not sin. We have to be clean and filled with the Holy Spirit. Jesus Christ said we must be born again to enter The Kingdom of Heaven.
      God bless you all. I love you all may you all find Jesus Christ as your Lord Savior .
      God bless brothas and sisters ❤❤! Thank God ❤

    • @Noah-gq7pq
      @Noah-gq7pq Před 5 měsíci

      its a conspiracy i swear@@autisticgirlawareness7420

  • @garyggarner7738
    @garyggarner7738 Před 3 lety +4

    Excellent discussion!! I actually thought shut down was cleaning up buffers and completely allowing a total new restart. Thanks for clearing a lot of concerns up!

  • @venomtrigger5475
    @venomtrigger5475 Před 3 lety +160

    “This is something lots of people do wrong on every computer and it is”
    (Ad comes up) download sky now
    LMAO

  • @cashukid
    @cashukid Před 2 lety

    Like your new look. Congratulations. Great Information, as usual Thank You Joe.

  • @ultraali453
    @ultraali453 Před 2 lety

    Super video. Thanks Thio.

  • @erichkohl9317
    @erichkohl9317 Před 4 lety +28

    I remember helping one of my Mom's friends with her laptop, and I showed her that you can drag and drop files on the desktop, to the recycle bin, etc. She had no idea you could do that. :-D

    • @myozbubble
      @myozbubble Před 4 lety +16

      My husband didn't know about cut and paste. He was writing down web addresses and then retyping them in. I discovered this when we first started dating. I showed him how to cut and paste and he said later that's when he knew he wanted to marry me. LOL

    • @ace_halo4908
      @ace_halo4908 Před 3 lety +1

      myozbubble copy you mean

    • @deViant14
      @deViant14 Před 3 lety

      I showed my Dad how to shift-click songs in iTunes to delete them or whatever. And I don't think either of my parents remembers you can ctrl-click things to this day..

    • @erichkohl9317
      @erichkohl9317 Před 3 lety +2

      @@deViant14 I think we take it for granted sometimes because it's easier for us tech-oriented people.

  • @BPoweredLove
    @BPoweredLove Před 3 lety +22

    This would be a great video to use chapters on. Thanks for the video!

  • @maryfernando7545
    @maryfernando7545 Před 2 lety

    Hello Thio, thank you.Your video is most helpful for non-tech savvy 80 year old. Information provided has given me more confidence.

  • @ichimonjiguy
    @ichimonjiguy Před 11 měsíci

    These tips are helpful. Thanks.

  • @TheVoyager3301
    @TheVoyager3301 Před 3 lety +18

    me who uses different emails at every site and one password:
    i'm 17,2 million universes ahead of you

  • @sakiafrfr
    @sakiafrfr Před 4 lety +6

    The file name extension one was genius! For I am a coder, this is really helpful, plus I am new to this channel, so I'm clicking subscribe!

  • @tonyvn5817
    @tonyvn5817 Před rokem

    Hi ThioJoe. regarding passwords. 8:04 I have a practice of having a text document with my pw's and keeping it on a pen drive especially if the pw's are with a lot of mixed characters.
    One more thing. Your videos are 👍👍👍👍👍

  • @wasifahmed123
    @wasifahmed123 Před rokem

    Very well said. Thank you. Good advice, good tips

  • @atfullmilk
    @atfullmilk Před 3 lety +3

    I subbed in the first 5 seconds. Great editing and immediately gave me a good vibe

  • @StijnHommes
    @StijnHommes Před 3 lety +57

    Regarding your last point: I was relaxing on a weekend away, but had my laptop with me for an online event. Unfortunately, Windows decided to update the moment I booted it up, offering me no chance to delay that update. Fortunately, I booted in time for the 2.5 hour update procedure to finish, just in time for me to get into the online event, but it would be much more helpful if Windows told us how large an update is and how long it takes to install. I've already had updates fail for lack of space (why didn't the system check if there was sufficient space first?)

    • @declan_youtube
      @declan_youtube Před 2 lety +2

      How (at least in my experience) Windows schedules its updates is during inactive times (like 2:00 am), then it will prompt you for an update and after a few unaccepted prompts it will just update. As for why didn't Windows check if there was enough space, There are multiple factors that would make this difficult. The size of the drive Windows is stored in, the other files in that drive. I'm not saying that it'd be impossible, but not really worth it due to the fact not many people would have use to know how large an update is

    • @declan_youtube
      @declan_youtube Před 2 lety +1

      @jeff havel ok, thank you for clearing that up

  • @roobscoob47
    @roobscoob47 Před 2 lety

    Great info, dude!

  • @minoodeboo
    @minoodeboo Před 2 lety

    Thank you for your detailed explanation.

  • @NikhchansGaming
    @NikhchansGaming Před 3 lety +221

    Biggest hurdle of backing up important files.
    WHAT ARE THE IMPORTANT FILES!??

    • @Anon.G
      @Anon.G Před 3 lety +10

      Files that cannot be replaced

    • @chadhayag9171
      @chadhayag9171 Před 3 lety +19

      You're gonna know when you get your hard drive ran over by a truck. Just imagine it happening to help you know.

    • @NikhchansGaming
      @NikhchansGaming Před 3 lety +4

      @@chadhayag9171 Thank you.

    • @BagheeraRaceGamer
      @BagheeraRaceGamer Před 3 lety +4

      Having important files is like being in love...

    • @kbzplayz5886
      @kbzplayz5886 Před 3 lety +4

      @@BagheeraRaceGamer no,
      Having important files feels like you're need to protect them
      Even in your sleep

  • @Marc-ek6gf
    @Marc-ek6gf Před 3 lety +3

    Thanks for this video! Some of these are things that I know I can do somewhere (like managing the startup applications), but I forgot how to do it and am too lazy to do it or I forget to do so. This helped a lot!!

  • @GHagar2024
    @GHagar2024 Před rokem

    Thank you for that very useful info!

  • @jboushka
    @jboushka Před 2 lety

    I left an (unecrypted) laptop at the Budget rentacar counter at DFW after a long wait in line (carrying another carryon and luggage). Fortunately I remembered as soon as I got to the car, ran back in and got it back, and it was OK. It is amazing how much mental work there is in keeping track of everything when traveling on the road, until you settle in to a hotel room. How do people air-travel with a lot of gear (TSA etc) and never make a mistake? (and I do have TSA-Pre).

  • @vbag42
    @vbag42 Před 3 lety +139

    Theo: back up your files or you dumb
    Me: on my way to cloud save my 800gb torrented movies

    • @ondrejsedlak4935
      @ondrejsedlak4935 Před 3 lety +3

      Don't you mean torrented Linux distros?

    • @ondrejsedlak4935
      @ondrejsedlak4935 Před 3 lety +8

      @@Scbalq Not that difficult if all movies are 2K or even 4K.

    • @JR-ef3by
      @JR-ef3by Před 3 lety

      @@ondrejsedlak4935 why Linux distros? I understand that people like me and you distro hop but I usually delete the file afterwards

    • @ondrejsedlak4935
      @ondrejsedlak4935 Před 3 lety +4

      @@JR-ef3by It's a joke. People use the phrase 'linux distros' as poorly disguised code for pirated stuff, as saying pirated stuff can get you in crap on some forums.

    • @JR-ef3by
      @JR-ef3by Před 3 lety

      @@ondrejsedlak4935 ah I understand have fun watching those movies in vlc

  • @ChrisVideosGreek
    @ChrisVideosGreek Před 4 lety +48

    Most important tip: *MAKE BACKUPS*
    - Follow this tip guys, if you don't!!!
    It's the first tip you have to follow!

    • @RyanLennoxBradley
      @RyanLennoxBradley Před 4 lety +4

      I learnt this the hard way...

    • @clickbaitpro
      @clickbaitpro Před 4 lety

      @@RyanLennoxBradley Same here, bought external drive

    • @modderhoop2058
      @modderhoop2058 Před 4 lety +1

      Oh i never make backups, i never really save anything on the pc, once every so often i just reinstall windows when i get a new ssd anyways and just start from scratch again. Only my important files are in the cloud.

    • @locke103
      @locke103 Před 4 lety

      working on it now, i update my back ups every six months. in the middle of doing that right now, actually. got a bigger external just for my media files.

    • @shadymedic
      @shadymedic Před 3 lety +1

      Every person on Earth belongs to one of these groups:
      1) Regularly backing up their data.
      2) Haven't lost their data. Yet
      I moved to the first group about a year ago. Good thing, I accidentally had copy of most of my school an programming files on my flash drive.

  • @EnglishLearnersHere
    @EnglishLearnersHere Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks for these awesome tips!

  • @khaskid
    @khaskid Před 2 lety +1

    Nice video, actually learnt something

  • @youssefa4
    @youssefa4 Před 4 lety +69

    1# delete windows
    2# delete system32

  • @moncefsharp3999
    @moncefsharp3999 Před 3 lety +19

    *ThioJoe* : Alright number 6, this is one thing people do wrong no matter what kind of computer you have and it is ...*Ad showes up*

    • @nein3405
      @nein3405 Před 3 lety +1

      things people do wrong: not installing adblocks ;)

  • @kjr06e
    @kjr06e Před 2 lety

    Thanks for this info!!

  • @andrewnaber5406
    @andrewnaber5406 Před 2 lety

    Thanks for the tips!

  • @sashav7951
    @sashav7951 Před 3 lety +22

    ThioJoe: *Hovers mouse over the Shut Down button* Hover Text: *Sleep*

  • @Dannyhollyw00d
    @Dannyhollyw00d Před 3 lety +18

    Thank you for having an IT CROWD meme reference I love that show

  • @rrki
    @rrki Před rokem

    Thanks dude. I just subscribed. Need your knowledge. Thx

  • @kevinmoore9524
    @kevinmoore9524 Před rokem

    This very helpful. Thank You.

  • @shubhgurukul
    @shubhgurukul Před 4 lety +9

    Dude, You are doing very well I love so much your contents
    ThankYou, From India!!!!!!

  • @JackCeck
    @JackCeck Před 3 lety +75

    Why does Thio Joe in the thumbnail look like he's about to call me a fool and attack me with Hamon?

    • @Medjayy
      @Medjayy Před 3 lety +6

      JOjO REFERENCE

    • @cedricrosario5193
      @cedricrosario5193 Před 3 lety +4

      you thought it was dio
      but it was me, thunder cross split attack

    • @Medjayy
      @Medjayy Před 3 lety +3

      You were expecting a reply but it was me Dio

    • @amumoon1268
      @amumoon1268 Před 3 lety +1

      Lero lero lero lero lero

    • @TheZone393
      @TheZone393 Před 3 lety

      I think he looked a lot more trustworthy when he had a beard

  • @captainhakob814
    @captainhakob814 Před 2 lety

    I found value in this, and appreciate you.

  • @ScyBlade
    @ScyBlade Před 2 lety +3

    I already knew about Fast Startup. I disable it. For my Laptops, I enable Hibernate. I also knew about installation software wanting to install additional software. Instead of customizing the Start Menu, I pinned things to the Taskbar. I agree about checking your Startup Programs. I get annoyed when the OS doesn't behave how I want it to.

  • @jaypaans3471
    @jaypaans3471 Před 3 lety +33

    Hey Joe, for some issues it would be nice if you focus a bit more on the actual solution in stead of the issue. For example:
    1) How or where do I enable/disable Fast Start-up?
    3) How do I add common [keyboard] shortcuts to an app or a file? (I know the answer, but would be nice if *you* mentioned it)
    5) I would suggest to check the settings of the specific app first. You can also use the Windows Settings, instead of Task Manager.

    • @cunerex34
      @cunerex34 Před 7 měsíci

      on the "5th" one i think you meant third, for some reason most people get bugs in the settings like the startup apps tab not showing in settings which happened to me and in task manager it just wouldn't show any apps that i know they are running in startup

    • @lisavaughan6400
      @lisavaughan6400 Před 6 měsíci

      What you said is perfect, I totally agree. I'm looking to learn as I'm not tech savvy as some others. But happy for them.😊

  • @Zarleihn013
    @Zarleihn013 Před 3 lety +35

    Thumbnail:"Shows Shut Down with Sleep"
    Me:Wait..Thats illegal

    • @crazyazzcambelastname8080
      @crazyazzcambelastname8080 Před 3 lety +2

      ahhh good, another man of intelligence high enough to read unlike thio joe's thumbnail artist

    • @chocoteddyyy
      @chocoteddyyy Před 3 lety

      @@crazyazzcambelastname8080 lol

  • @MZyem
    @MZyem Před rokem

    thumbs up for u man . i'm watch'in your video for the very first time and got really great information bro.
    you just got a new subcriber, love from pakistan

  • @CoolAndChillZigglot
    @CoolAndChillZigglot Před rokem

    I did all of these tips :D btw great vid keep it up!