If the cursor doesn’t appear on the screen as you move the mouse, it could be due to a faulty mouse not registering its actions properly. So, before proceeding further, ensure your mouse is not defective. A simple way to check is to disconnect the mouse from your PC and connect it to another PC.

If the cursor doesn’t appear on other computers either, it indicates a problem with the mouse itself rather than the operating system. If you have a wired mouse, check that its cable isn’t damaged. If it’s a wireless mouse, try replacing the battery to ensure it hasn’t died. However, if the mouse works fine on other devices but not on yours, proceed with the remaining checks.

On Windows 10, there are two on-screen keyboards: the basic touch keyboard accessible from the taskbar, and a more advanced version in the Ease of Access settings. They’re particularly useful with a touch screen, but you can also use them to type with a mouse—or even to type with a game controller from your couch.

By default, Windows formats dates with slashes (MM/DD/YY). However, if you want to use a different format for the date, such as using periods instead of slashes (MM.DD.YY), that’s easy to change in Windows’ settings. You can also change the format of the time. Some programs will even inherit the format you set in Windows.

Windows 10 lets you increase the mouse cursor’s size and change its color. Want a black mouse cursor instead? You can choose that! Want a huge red cursor that’s easier to see?