Currently, DirectX 12 Ultimate is the latest and most advanced API technology by Microsoft which promises to give you an overall experience whilst gaming like you have never before. However, simply installing DirectX 12 Ultimate is not sufficient. You need to ensure that your hardware, which is your computer, supports it as well. This article discusses how you can make sure whether your PC supports it, or buy the one that does....
What is gpedit.msc? Local Group Policy Editor, also known as gpedit.msc, is an MMC snap-in that allows for easy management of Windows settings stored in the registry. Any changes made to a policy’s settings are immediately reflected in the associated registry parameter. This graphical add-in simplifies the process of managing Windows settings. Cannot find ‘gpedit.msc’ error If you run gpedit.msc on Windows 10 Home, you will get the following error: Although you can achieve most of the functionality available in the Group Policy editor with Windows Registry, it can be a very difficult and risky job....
When you apply encryption to any file or folder, a lock sign will appear on that particular folder or file and the lock sign shows that folder or file is protected or encrypted. Sometimes you forget that where you put your encrypted files and folders in your System because you were planning to give more protection by hiding those files to some protected place. And when you need that file or folder, your mind can’t help you out that where you had put your encrypted files....
Today we are going to talk about multiple ways you can disable or completely remove the lock screen password from your Windows PC and log right into your user account. Before we begin, we do not recommend you let your guard down or disable your password. However, if the following conditions apply in your case, it may be okay to disable it: How to Disable Login Password on Windows How to Remove Login Password Remove Microsoft Account Password from Windows Remove Local Account Password from Windows From Settings App From Local Users and Groups From Command Prompt/PowerShell Final Thoughts...
This means that the users will get less control over which Windows updates to install and which ones to leave out. There are surely instances where a specific device driver or an update will not play nicely with your system. For this, the user should be able to block that specific update. In this article, we will discuss about stopping a specific update from installing in Windows 10. Microsoft recommends that you stay up to date with all Windows updates installed on your system....
Having said that, the commands used in PowerShell can be tricky, lengthy, and quite confusing for some. The cmdlets in PowerShell are endless. Some are for beginners while others are for advanced-level users. Remembering them all is impossible. Even if you do remember some of them, it can be infuriating to type the same, lengthy commands on multiple computers when managing a few altogether. The article describes how you can shorten the process of typing the same commands time and time again by using the same commands you have entered on one computer on an endless number of other computers....
Alongside many significant fixes and improvements, upgrading your Windows 10 operating system to build 19044.1739 will significantly improve the transfer speed of the files and folders you copy to and from other partitions and external storage devices. Moreover, another issue has been resolved where a user’s PC may become entirely unresponsive if they signed out of their Microsoft OneDrive account. Let us now see what other improvements are included and how to install this update....
Installing this update upgrades the operating system’s build to 19044.2192. This flight does not include any new features, but a plethora of fixes. Let us now dig into the other improvements this update brings. New in Windows 10 Build 19044.2192 The following list of fixes and improvements are included in this flight: New in Windows 10 Build 19044.2192 How to Install Windows 10 KB5018482 (Build 19044.2192) Rollback/Uninstall Windows 10 Preview Update Uninstall KB5018482 Using Command Prompt Cleanup After Installing Windows Updates...
Please note that the latest release is part of Windows 11 Version 22H2 which is set to be released soon. If you want to test the latest features in Windows 11 22H2, you can install the Release Preview. What’s new in Windows 11 Build 22000.776 (KB5014668) Here are some of the changes and improvements added to Build 22000.776: [Windows Search] Windows Search has been redesigned to show more recent searches and a today view, removing various search category types and top apps....
This update includes several fixes and improvements, but the highlight is the SMB authentication rate limiter. This feature adds delays to brute force attacks, significantly reducing the attempts per minute. With this, there is also a new known issue with the flight. Let’s take a closer look at the improvements, fixes, and issues this update has before proceeding to install it. New in Windows 11 Build 25206 Changes to SMB Authentication Rate Limiter The SMB authentication rate limiter was first introduced in March 2022 for Windows Server....
Most of the Windows problems can be solved using fix tools and a little bit of technical and logical thinking. But this can be done mostly by power users. Most normal users don’t even know what is the problem. Digging the problem out makes finding the solution easier. In this article, we will provide you with three general tools for fixing the most common Windows problems without hiring a tech firm or calling a techie friend....
ESD files are compressed and encrypted versions of WIM files and need to be decrypted before you can view and use the content within. Unlike ISO files, Windows does not natively support ESD files, and thus cannot be mounted. A few methods are used in which you can convert an ESD file into an ISO file, so that they can be used easily. Convert ESD File to ISO DISM++ Dism++ is a tool that gives a Graphical User Interface (GUI) to the Windows DISM utility....
Sometimes RDP in Windows 10 stops working. There are various reasons for this. We will discuss some solutions that you might look for and will help you resolve the issue of RDP in Windows 10 not working. Pro Tip: If you are in a hurry and don’t have time to troubleshoot, you can use Google Chrome Remote Desktop or TeamViewer 13 as Remote Desktop alternatives. Otherwise, you can go through the list of possible solutions that may resolve Windows 10 remote desktop not working....
However, there are certain areas in your home or office that may have weak Wi-Fi signals. This can be due to objects blocking the signals, interference by other wireless devices, or simply because the access point/wireless router is just too far away to cover all of the areas. Before we proceed to troubleshoot the issue or begin upgrading your Wi-Fi hardware, we suggest that you determine the signal strength you are currently getting on a Windows 10 machine....
With advancements and new features in the Windows 11 OS, Microsoft is adding more apps and tools for user convenience. However, the average user rarely uses much of the software found within the OS. With that, you can remove the bloatware on your Windows PC. There are several methods for doing so, all of which are discussed in this post. But before we dig into that, let us discuss what can and cannot be removed....
So what is the LockApp.exe process and what is it used for? This article discusses everything about the process and also covers whether it is a virus or a legitimate Windows process. What is LockApp.exe If you are a regular Windows 10 user, you may be familiar with the screen in the image above. This is the screen a user encounters when they boot up a computer or lock their PC....
Windows Servers are used for enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications. Using this group of operating systems, administrators can apply and implement policies while enhancing their network’s security infrastructure. In this post, we will discuss the different Windows Server versions, what unique feature(s) they brought, and in what order they were released. A common misunderstanding some people have is between the Server versions and their editions. The version of the server is either denoted by integers (this naming convention is no longer used) or suffixed with its corresponding year....
The product line of Avira includes free antivirus, antivirus Pro, internet security, complete security suite, firewall protection, etc. Let’s discuss these products one by one. Avira Free Antivirus 2019 The Avira Free Antivirus comes with the new and captivating interface. The next-generation AI technology has been used in Avira Free Antivirus to make it more defensive against viruses and threats. Avira Free Antivirus 2019 Avira Free Antivirus features Avira Antivirus Pro Avira Internet Security Suite Avira Optimization Suite Avira Total Security Suite Download the latest Avira products...
You can upgrade your Chrome browser using the guide given. If you are not using Google Chrome, you can directly download Chrome 96 using the download links given below. The vulnerabilities fixed in version 96 may impact your device so significantly, that access to complete bug details have been kept confidential until the majority of users have upgraded to this version, says Google: A total of 25 vulnerabilities has been fixed in Chrome 96, out of which 7 are deemed to be of high importance....
That said, this release by Intel does not include updates for the following device families: Intel Wireless 7265 Family (Rev.C)Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3160Intel Wireless 7260 This is because these devices will be discontinued on June 1st, 2022. You can read more about this announcement by Intel here. Let us now dig into the details about what each of these updates brings to the table. You can also download these from the links given below and upgrade your respective drivers....
