Sleep mode is a power saving mode for computers where only essential components of the computer are allowed to take power. All other components are powered off. This state is also called standby or suspend mode. The computer can be woken up from sleep mode by any input method, such as moving the mouse, pressing a keyboard key, etc. But there are times when the system wakes up for no apparent reason....

There are three ways to copy or transfer files inside the VM from the host computer. One is to turn off the VM, mount the VHDX hard drive file in the host computer and copy the files to be transferred. Second way is to create an ISO file and mount it inside the VM. Although it works if you have ISO creation software at your disposal, it requires extra effort....

Since the Beta channel has also been updated with a higher build (Build 22621), users can now no longer switch from Dev to Beta channel. Since Microsoft has nearly finalized Windows 11 22H2 with this release in the Beta channel, any further features in the other Insider channels are meant for the next release, which will be Windows 11 Version 23H2 (which will be released the following year). Note that features and improvements may or may not be included in the final 23H2 release....

Since we at iTechtics also use these management interfaces regularly, this post discusses 10 of our most-used and handy Microsoft Management Consoles (MMC) and what they can be used for. Moreover, all of these are also pre-installed in Windows 10 as well, having the same interface and functions. There are a total of 22 management consoles and 18 Control Panel files in Windows. Each of these performs a different function while some consoles include a combination of the other ones....

Installing this update will upgrade your operating system’s build to 1904x.1503. This is a “Type C” release, which is a preview version released by Microsoft in the third or fourth week of the month. It is an earlier version of the Patch Tuesday update which is to be released the following month and includes only the non-security updates for the OS. Note: KB5009596 has already been released in the Release Preview Channel for Insiders....

Here are the highlights for Windows 11 Build 25136: You can now open multiple folders in new File Explorer tabs, as opposed to opening them in a new window.Dynamic widgets in the taskbar that displays the latest breaking news around your area amongst other useful information.Significant improvements to the Notepad and Windows Media Player. With these, Microsoft highlights a new known issue with this flight as well. Let us see what those are in detail and then continue to see how to install this build....

However, it is not always wise to utilize this feature as it has its drawbacks. Having programs and applications running on multiple user profiles, even if they are not in use, would mean that the system resources are utilized to keep them up and running. This can cause your PC to lag and not perform to the best of its abilities. This article gives multiple ways to disable Fast User Switching to save your system resources and enable it as well if ever required again....

Not that anything is wrong with the suite, but you may need to delete it because you are switching your PC, or may want to free up the license key so it can be used on another PC, or simply because you do not use it anymore. This article illustrates 3 ways you can uninstall Microsoft Office 2021 from your PC. How to Uninstall Microsoft Office 2021 Through the Settings App One way to uninstall Microsoft Office 2021 is through the Settings app on Windows....

In this article, we will discuss about how to check Wi-Fi status on regular basis and even be alerted if a new device has connected to the network. This monitoring will give you peace of mind that no unwanted device is connected to your network. Check Wi-Fi Status Let’s see, which tools are on the list to help you. Check Wi-Fi Status Wi-Fi Inspector Wireless Network Watcher Wi-Fi Doctor-Detect and Boost SoftPerfect Wi-Fi Guard Who’s On My Wi-Fi...

In cases where more than one process is causing bad effects on the System, these must be stopped simultaneously, as if they were closed one by one, an adverse effect would be caused by another process related to it. That is why we need to stop them simultaneously. We know that Windows Task Manager is not capable of performing this function, therefore, we must use a third party application. The following is a list of the best tools for killing multiple Windows processes simultaneously....

However, let us be clear, the joy of watching excellent video content is incomplete without a reliable video player. For the most part, Windows’ default video player does not meet our expectations, which leads us to seek alternatives. Alternatives to Windows Media Player are available and almost all of them provide features that Media Player does not. Aside from that, the number of codecs and formats are virtually unlimited, so your video player should be able to play your desired video....

After installing the KB4579311 cumulative update, the build number for Windows 10 Version 2004 will be 19041.572. This update generally focuses on security, such as improving it when using Microsoft Office products or performing general day-to-day tasks. It also includes updates to verify usernames and passwords. What’s new in KB4579311 Install KB4579311 using Windows Update Download KB4579311 Offline installers Known issues in KB4579311 Uninstall KB4579311 cumulative update Cleanup after installing Windows Updates...

If you are a Dell device owner, then you should read this article, learn about the SupportAssist software, and download it today using the given guide below. What is Dell SupportAssist SupportAssist is Dell’s proprietary maintenance software for Dell laptops and computers. It is a tool used to keep your computer up to date, proactively resolve issues, intimate you of any threats, and keeps the computer’s performance optimized. The tool automatically detects your computer’s hardware and reads the necessary information to suggest missing driver installation....

This article will help you download Windows 10 ISO, create a bootable USB or DVD and install it on your computer. This guide will show you how to upgrade or clean install Windows 10 step by step. Windows 10 Microsoft released Windows 10 in 2016, a few years after the release of Windows 8 and Windows 8.1. Overall, Windows 8 had a negative impact on user experience, as it seemed half baked compared to Windows 7....

This way, when the new operating system will be flighted, users won’t experience any issues with their chipsets and GPUs. Well, at least not any significant ones. Since 22H2 will only be a feature update, older drivers should work normally. However, it is always recommended that you install the latest, stable drive which has more features and the security vulnerabilities have been patched. That said, if you have missed out on installing the latest drivers for your hardware when they were released, you can download and install them now....

Let us show you how you can use the local Event Viewer to view any remote computer event logs. Note that this is only possible if the destination and the source computers are on the same domain. What is Event Viewer? Event Viewer is a built-in utility in Windows that allows users to view the machine’s event logs. This can give all the activity history of the computer and any errors or warnings occurred....

To avoid this, you can update Windows 10 ISO image by adding new updates directly to the ISO image to keep them always up to date. This can be done using a process called slipstreaming. Let’s see how you can add new updates to the image so that you do not need to check for updates on each computer each time you make a fresh installation. Slipstreaming Slipstreaming is referred to as adding new updates to a pre-existing Windows setup media....

Even though both Windows 11 and Windows 10 automatically download and install the updates, you may want to manage them and their relevant settings, like block updates, view update history, etc. For that, you can now add a shortcut to these settings directly in your desktop’s context menu instead of navigating around the Settings app. In this post, we are going to show you how to add a “Windows Update” shortcut directly into your context menu so you can quickly access the respective Settings page....

This article covers both the display language and editing (writing) language configurations. Difference between Display language and Editing (Writing) Language in Office The display and editing languages are two different things that are often confused with one another. The display language is what you will see in the menus and dialog boxes within the applications. Difference between Display language and Editing (Writing) Language in Office Check Microsoft Office version Download and install Microsoft Office language packs How to change Microsoft Office display language How to change Microsoft Office editing/writing language Closing words...

Windows Settings is a dull application from where you control and personalize your Windows OS and its features. However, Microsoft, in an attempt to make it more appealing, has added the ability of animated category icons that show a little animation when you switch between them. This feature has been introduced for Windows 11 on the Dev channel, which means you need to have Build 25188 or higher. Moreover, since this is an experimental feature, it is disabled by default, but can be enabled using a simple tweak....