Since it is so close to the official release date (5 October 2021), Microsoft has also reminded users that the Insider releases will have expiration dates. All previous Insider releases are set to expire on 30 September 2021, whereas Build 22468 will expire on 15 October 2021. Accordingly, it is recommended that you update your OS to the latest Insider release if you are subscribed to the Dev channel. Let us now see what changes this release brings for Windows 11....

This update includes both security and non-security updates, therefore it is recommended for the users to update their frameworks to the latest build on priority. For that, Microsoft has also created a global command-line tool known as .NET Upgrade Assistant. The scope and functionality of this tool will be discussed further down the post. 1 vulnerability has been addressed with this release. Also, the SDKs accompanying this release are two different versions for two different versions of Visual Studio support, as ....

This article discusses various methods and techniques you can use to access or even map network paths onto your device using the command lines. Traditional methods to map and access network paths in Windows 10 Normally, users would access a network path using either Run or directly from the File Explorer. We shall also be discussing this method so that you understand the differences when we try and access a network path through the CLI....

With just this information, it is safe to assume that the Task Manager is a powerful tool, and not everyone should be able to access it. Therefore, to increase your system’s security, it is advised to disable the Task Manager for certain users. The Task Manager is often disabled by sysadmins inside organizations so the end users are not able to perform any tasks they shouldn’t. In this article, we show you how to disable the Task Manager or enable it if it has been disabled by your administrator....

Until Windows 7, users could access Safe Mode while the system is booting by tapping the F8 button. However, modern Windows does not support this feature anymore. For this reason, we have discussed 7 different ways to boot into Safe Mode on Windows 10 and 11. How to Start Windows in Safe Mode Using Shift + Restart One way to enter Safe Mode is by holding down the Shift key on your keyboard, and then clicking Restart from the Power Menu in the Start Menu....

However, before the time even came to an end, the support Bitdefender pulled off a stunt and re-introduced Bitdefender Antivirus Free for Windows as a whole new product built from scratch. Why Bitdefender Antivirus Free is Restored By the looks of it at the time, users had to either shift to paid versions of Bitdefender products to maintain their security or opt for Bitdefender alternatives. This would have meant losing a significant clientele for Bitdefender....

Chrome 80 browser comes with some very important performance and security enhancements. This means the web will be a lot faster, securer and less annoying while browsing with Chrome. Let’s discuss the major changes made in version 80 and then you can download and update the latest Chrome version on your device. New features in Google Chrome 80 Same-site Cookies Cookies are a way for websites to store website-related data in a small text file in the browser cache....

As per Google’s announcement, it addresses a total of 14 security fixes out of which 3 are of high importance, and none are critical. Moreover, it also addresses 188 bugs discovered in the browser. This update includes some new features which include HEVC hardware decoding on the supported devices, switching focus across different tabs during screen sharing, and more. These features are discussed in detail below. Release Summary Complete Release Build: 107....

If you have not installed the recently released preview update KB4598291, you should go ahead with this update which should include all the updates included in the preview package. What’s new in KB4601319 As per the Microsoft Security Response Center, a total of 79 vulnerabilities have been addressed for Windows 10 Version 20H2 alone out of which 24 are deemed critical. These numbers are inclusive of the 32-bit, 64-bit, and ARM64 based systems....

This is a major release for Edge as the web browser enters the 3-digit version, which significantly impacts how the various websites handle the User-Agent String. Furthermore, some other new features have also been introduced, which are discussed further down this post. Let us now show you how to upgrade your existing Edge browser to version 100. If you have deleted the browser, you can install it from the direct download links for different platforms given below....

Since it is a preview version, it is only meant for testing, so that the public is ready for any changes that may impact their work before the final version is released. That being said, we strongly recommend you do not install it in any live/production environment. If you already have a stable version of Windows PowerShell running on your machine, installing the preview version will not affect it, and both could run simultaneously....

Since it is a preview version, it is only meant for testing so that the public is ready for any changes that may impact their work before the final version is released. Therefore we strongly recommend you do not install it in any live/production environment. This update brings a number of improvements and fixes for the PowerShell command line tool. It can be used to run scripts and automate and perform administrative tasks....

Although Microsoft has fixed the second Tuesday of every month for releasing updates, the updates can come at any day apart from the scheduled time. Users are facing one problem recently. They get the following error message when they try to install a new cumulative update. To understand this error, we will need to know what is SSU and LCU. SSU (Servicing Stack Update): This is the component of Operating System which is responsible for updating the Operating System....

This error or many similar errors can occur on a Windows PC due to multiple reasons. In this article, we are going to discuss all the reasons as well as the solutions you can apply to fix the issue and successfully sign into your computer account. Why is my Device Offline You may see the following error messages that are similar in meaning, and possibly have the same solutions....

There are times when some of the Dynamic Link Library (DLL) files do not get installed or registered during the installation of the runtime library. This causes the application to not work properly. First, we will need to understand what types of error messages we can get from missing DLL files and then we will discuss how to identify which version of Visual C++ redistributable DLL is missing and finally will go to the solution to all these error messages....

You may even come across an error prompt stating the following while trying to check for updates: If you have experienced this problem, then you have come to the right place. This article discusses several mitigation methods that you can try to fix the problem and install this Windows update. Solution to Windows Update not checking for updates There are several reasons why your operating system may not search for pending Windows updates....

15 GB of space is shared across Gmail, Google Drive, and Google Photos. In the 21st century, a single picture taken by a standard cell phone can take up to 6 MB of storage space. Therefore, 15 GB may seem a little low over time. As soon as this space is full, you will no longer be able to receive more emails, let alone upload any content to Google Drive or Photos....

Windows 11 KN Edition is designed for Korea to comply with Korean laws. It also comes without multimedia functionality. In addition, Windows Messenger is also removed from Windows. However, since Microsoft has already discontinued Windows Messenger, the KN edition is essentially the same as the N edition of Windows 11. The Media Feature Pack can be downloaded as an optional extra for Windows 11 N and KN, so you can still play multimedia files....

Some browsers offer Speed-Dial where you can add your favorite websites and can open website by double-click on the dial. Open the chrome browser and you will see thumbnails of recently opened websites there. But, you can not add or edit a thumbnail. All you can do is a click and open website. Having done with the argument, let’s come to the target now. The problem in hand is, ‘How to open multiple web pages in chrome at start-up?...

The new logos are more descriptive as compared to the older ones, and are therefore easier to understand by the layman. For the OEMs to be able to use these new logos, they must first receive the certification from USB-IF. Purpose of New USB Logos The manufacturers and companies that meet the requirements for these new logos and sign a license agreement with USB-IF can then use these logos on their product packaging, ports, cables, and connectors....