The release name is KB4598291 which will update the build of your Windows 10 v2004 to 19041.789, and Windows 10 v20H2 to 19042.789. This update was previously released (19042.782) to the Beta and Release Preview channels to the Insiders and has made its way to a stable channel since then. We had also predicted that this update would be released to a stable channel soon in our article on how to activate Windows 10 v21H1 now....

You can now download KB5027215 using the direct download links below or through Windows Update. This is a security update that also addresses a Windows kernel information disclosure vulnerability. However, it does not include any new features for the Windows 10 OS. That said, Windows 10 version 21H2 is reaching End of Service today, which means it will no longer receive Patch Tuesday updates. However, only Windows 10 Enterprise, Education, IoT Enterprise, and Enterprise multi-session editions will be supported....

The SQL Server Management Studio can be used to deploy, monitor, and upgrade existing SQL databases. Some might even consider it an all-in-one solution. This article gives you direct download links for all available SSMS versions that you can use to meet your requirements. But before we begin, let us give you a little insight into the different requirements and prerequisites. What is SQL Server Management Studio As mentioned above, SQL Server Management Studio, or SSMS, is an integrated management environment for a SQL Server architecture....

Today we will show you how to customize your mouse pointer according to your needs and preferences, so it is more appealing and fun! What is a Mouse Cursor/Pointer A mouse cursor, also known as a pointer or arrow, is a graphical representation of where your computer will act on your screen. The pointer can control several functions, depending on what actions you perform using your mouse. What is a Mouse Cursor/Pointer How to Change Mouse Cursor in Windows How to Change Mouse Pointer Size in Windows How to Change Mouse Cursor Color in Windows How to Change the Mouse Cursor Scheme in Windows How to Change Pointer Motion Speed in Windows How to Make Mouse Pointer More Visible Highlight Mouse Cursor Show Pointer Trails Download and Install Custom Cursor Theme Packs in Windows Final Thoughts...

Microsoft recommends using the Media Creation tool to download the latest Windows 10 ISO for installation. The Media Creation Tool does not support downloading earlier versions of Windows 10. It will only download the latest version. Thanks to AveYo, we can now modify Microsoft’s Media Creation Tool to download any version of Windows 10. AveYo has created a script that will modify how the tool works and give you options to choose from for the version to download....

Hibernation is a state where the computer is asleep with near-to-none power consumption. When the computer wakes up from hibernation, it restores its last state so you can continue where you left off. Therefore, this state is useful if you are planning to return to your work but you know that you won’t be using our laptop for a few hours and won’t be able to charge it either. The hibernate feature is available in both Windows 10 and Windows 11....

Before being just a command-line tool, WMIC used to provide a complete Graphical User Interface (GUI). However, Microsoft announced that the WMIC UI has been deprecated in Windows 10 version 21H1, and will be deprecated in the following releases as well. This was because it was being superseded by Windows PowerShell for WMI. That said, the WMI tool is still usable from the Windows command line. If you are reading this, it is probably because you tried executing a WMIC cmdlet on your system but have ended up with the following error message instead: This error message does not occur because the tool is deprecated, but it can be due to another reason....

There is a workaround for this! You can now install all essential and required applications using a single command through the built-in Command Line Interface (CLI) in Windows 10. This approach will save you a lot of navigation as well as time. Continue through the article to learn how you can install every basic application quickly. Install Windows Package Manager: Winget In May 2020, Microsoft released a package manager by the name “Winget....

The two tools are slightly different from one another but perform the same tasks. Today we are going to talk about what the Group Policy Management Console is and how to install it on your Windows computer. What is Group Policy Management Console (GPMC) The Group Policy Management Console is part of the Remote Server Administration Tool (RSAT) that unifies Group Policy management across the entire domain. So, if an administrator wants to manage the domain’s Group Policy from a Windows operating system (as opposed to a Windows Server), they will need to install the GPMC....

Today we are going to talk about all the things you can configure in Windows 11 which will make your experience on the computer more accessible. What are Accessibility Settings Used For in Windows? The accessibility settings are aimed at a differently enabled audience, which allows them to use Windows OS despite their disabilities. For example, a visually impaired person can use the Narrator to read the text and then take action accordingly....

There’s DDR4, DDR5, and their predecessors. These are the types of memory modules that define how the particular type of module will perform in terms of throughput, power consumption, latency, etc. Another distinction that defines the type of memory module is its size, also referred to as its “form factor.” The most common form factors are DIMM, SODIMM, and MicroDIMM. DIMM stands for “Dual Inline Memory Module.” Since the aforementioned form factors all have the word “DIMM” in them, these are all dual inline modules....

Meanwhile, Microsoft taunts that all the features of the Control Panel are included in the Settings app but are simpler to navigate and configure. The left hand navigation menu lists all the primary options and the right hand pane includes all the sub-options of the selected primary option. Each primary option has an eye-catching icon and a title. The Settings feature that I love the most is the introduction of breadcrumbs....

Let us continue to dig into what other changes this new release brings. What’s new in Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 21296 Just like Insider Preview Build 21292, this release also does not introduce any new features. However, it does bring several fixes to the Xbox Game Bar. It also ensures that the option to create and manage Storage Spaces from within the Settings app is made available to every insider who updates to this release, which was introduced with build 21286, but not many insiders received this update at the time....

That said, Microsoft has released KB5012643 to the Release Preview channel (alone) for Windows 11. This update does not include any new features for the OS, but certainly includes many fixes. This hints that Microsoft is ready to offer an optional update to Windows 11 users on a stable channel in the next week or so. This release focuses primarily on improving the operating system’s startup time, which could often be up to 40 minutes in some cases!...

Furthermore, Wi-Fi devices mean weaker signal strength. If your device does not receive good Wi-Fi signal strength, it can slow your browsing, not load web pages at all, take longer to perform downloads, etc. This can happen even when your network’s bandwidth is as it should be. The Windows operating system fails to switch automatically to the Wi-Fi network with greater signal strength. In this case, you must disconnect manually from the network, and then connect to the network with the stronger Wi-Fi signals....

Windows assigns drive letters in alphabetical order, starting with “C.” “A” and “B” are reserved for floppy disk drives. Since the first partition to be created is the system drive, it is usually labeled “C” by default. For a partition to show up in Windows Explorer, it must have a drive letter assigned to it. Otherwise, you cannot access the partition. This is also true in case you attach a USB flash drive to your computer....

PC App Store PC App Store is a utility that shows you a list of all installed programs on your System. And if any new version of software is available, you can install the update within the PC App Store tool automatically. So by opening the tool, you can easily view any new update as soon as it is available. All updates will installed one by one without knowing you. You just need to click on Update button once, then updates will start installing in the background....

The Telemetry and Data Collection feature in Windows is enabled by default. This feature collects data of user’s activity and sends it to Microsoft as feedback. It is used to: Keep Windows up to date.Keep Windows secure and reliable.Improve Windows through analyzing. The data which is recorded includes the type of hardware, applications being used, application and network usage, and much more. Let us now discuss how to manage and disable Telemetry in Windows....

Running an app or a program enables you to perform tasks and functions that were previously inaccessible due to privilege restrictions. In this article, we discuss a few ways to run programs in the administrative mode in Windows. You may use the method which is convenient for you. Each method mentioned below will have its own advantages and disadvantages depending upon the situation you are in. For example, for a quick workaround, you may want to use a keyboard shortcut while at other times you may need a more permanent method of opening an app in admin mode....

If you want to see which commands work in ROMmon mode, you can see them using the ? or help commands while inside ROMmon mode. Most of the times ROMmon mode is activated if the configuration register of the Cisco router is not set. You only need to set that register value in order to boot properly through the Flash image file. Confreg is the command for setting the correct register value....