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However, users have reported on different occasions that their “Windows Security” app, especially the “Security at a glance” home page is not working as it should. Precisely, it is blank and no information is being displayed. This sort of incident has been reported by users who had upgraded to Windows 11 and existing Windows 10 users. In short, there is no known pattern. If you are reading this post, you are likely facing the same issue....

You are likely reading this article because you have encountered this error with your projector and want to fix it, instead of having to spring for a new one. Vertical lines in a projector display are a common issue encountered by most projector owners. In this post, we have given the solutions that will fix the problem so you can continue to use your projector with the optimal display....

In Windows 11, Microsoft has added .NET Framework installation as an optional Windows feature. But you will need to download the offline installer and install it separately if you’re using earlier versions of Windows like Windows 7 or earlier. .NET Framework 2.0 and 3.5 are not installed by default. They simply need to be enabled in Windows 11 to start working. In this post, we are going to show you how to install ....

Thankfully, the Windows operating systems come with keyboard shortcuts that you can use to move, select, and rearrange the windows across your screen(s). Many users still use their mouse to drag a window, but sometimes it is much more convenient to use the keyboard which automatically snaps windows according to your directions. You may occasionally find yourself in a situation where a window on the secondary screen did not appear on your primary screen after disconnecting it....

In this article, we discuss what magnet links are, why you should use them, and how to use them to download anything directly from different web browsers. What are Magnet Links If you find yourself downloading torrents from time to time, then you may have come across the magnet links available on the same websites as well. When downloading a torrent, you first have to download the torrent file, and then run that torrent file in another third-party application to download the actual file associated with the torrent....

We will discuss all three scenarios one by one. Rollback major Windows updateRollback Windows Insider Preview buildUninstall cumulative or minor Windows updates The steps to rollback a major Windows update and Windows Insider update are the same. Note that rolling back to a previous build would undo any changes made to the computer, including settings, personalization, installation or removal of applications, etc., during this period. How to quickly undo a Windows update Rollback major Windows updates (including Windows Insider build rollback) Uninstall a minor or cumulative Windows update Using Windows Settings Using command-line...

In this article, we will explore different ways of using msconfig tool in Windows. Although msconfig has been a part of Windows for quite a long time, it has evolved in recent times and the greatest feature set of msconfig can be found in Windows 8 or Windows 8.1. So we will be concentrating on how we can use msconfig tool effectively in Windows 8 and Windows 8.1. Opening System Configuration Utility There are quite a few ways to open msconfig in Windows....

However, drastic changes have been made to it to support more manageability and its interface. In Windows 8, Microsoft began shifting some controls from the Control Panel to the new “PC Settings app” which had a richer vibe with a user-friendly interface. The changes continue to Windows 10 and Windows 11, as Microsoft plans to ditch the Control Panel and shift all controls to the Settings app. That said, the Control Panel still plays a significant role in the Windows operating system as many configurations are still handled through it....

There are many tools available in the market and they are growing every year. When it comes to network monitoring, it is not limited to software. There is a huge variety of devices that play a role in Network monitoring. With today’s complex needs, some advanced network monitoring tools will also serve the purpose of network mapping and network management. But in this article, we will only discuss the effective monitoring of the network....

Color accuracy is an important part of everyday life, especially if you are a designer and your livelihood depends on it. Digital designing is now booming more than ever. Even the embroidery in textile mills is being designed digitally. Therefore, color accuracy across all the different devices that display or print color, is important. If you are one of the paranoid designers for whom the highest level of color accuracy is a must, then you must understand the concept of “ICC profiles” and how they work....

My Windows 11 computer has received two updates: Let’s discuss what’s new in this release of Windows 11. New features, fixes and enhancements I have reviewed the changes listed on the Windows Insider blog. Most of the items on the list are fixes for existing problems. The focus of this release has been on resolving existing issues. New features, fixes and enhancements Entertainment widget Context menu acrylic appearance Fixes How to install Windows 11 Build 22000....

The highlighted feature of this flight is the updated touch keyboard settings. Previously, users were only given the option to select “Show the touch keyboard when there’s no keyboard attached.” After this update, they can now choose between 3 different options from a drop-down menu in the Settings app, for which the details are given below. Let us continue to discuss what has been changed and fixed with this update....

Users are often confused about what the error code means and how to resolve the issue to eliminate it. You rarely find an explanation about the error code and what is causing it alongside the original error prompt. BSoDs often include the source of the error, like a DLL file or an executable causing the error. In this article, we discuss the different methods to get more information about an error code so you understand what it may be caused by....

But there can come a time when you may no longer need to share any content, or simply do not want to. In this case, Windows allows multiple ways to stop a folder from being shared and visible on your network. Learn how to create a hidden shared folder. Let us show you 6 methods to prevent a folder from being shared anymore. How to Stop File Sharing Over the Network From Context Menu Here is how to stop sharing a folder using the context menu in File Explorer:...

Although you can check for drivers via Windows Update or install them manually, we can also use third-party tools to update our drivers from time to time. There are many free driver updating tools which provide great facilities with their crowdy features. This article lists down the best free tools that could be used to update your system’s drivers, and intimate you when a new one is available. Iobit Driver Booster Download Iobit Driver Booster...

What is Compmgmt.msc? The .msc file extension is used to open Microsoft Management Console files to perform administrative tasks on a computer. The Compmgmt.msc management console combines multiple management consoles into a single interface that can be used to manage all components of the computer. For example, Compmgmt.msc features Task Scheduler, Event Viewer, Device Manager, Disk Management, Services Management Console, etc. The Computer Management Console is the go-to place for system administrators to control maximum components of a computer from a single interface....

Windows Event logs are advanced logs which record information about different functions of the system. We can see the information in event logs through the Event Viewer. More details about the event viewer here. You can start the Event Viewer by running eventvwr.msc or Windows Key + X + V shortcut key if you are using Windows 8. The new CCleaner asks the user about persistent cookies when installed for the first time....

The same update has also been released for the Insiders on the Beta & Release Preview channels on Windows 10 v21H1 that introduces the very same security fixes. However, the stable channel release also includes a Servicing Stack Update (SSU). Installing this update on Windows 10 v2004 will upgrade your OS build to 19041.928. For users on 20H2, this update will change your build to 19042.928. You may refer to this post to download offline installers of Patch Tuesday April 2021 update for all other Windows 10 versions....

But what does Alt+Tab do? Alt-Tab is simply a keyboard shortcut to switch between opened windows on your Desktop. Windows 11 has multitasking functionality, which allows users to treat the Edge browser tabs as windows so that users can switch tabs by using the same Alt+Tab keyboard shortcut. Although there is a simple workaround by using Windows key + Tab instead of Alt+tab, sometimes this can be annoying for old schools like me, who want windows and tabs as separate entities....

After KB4556799 is installed, Windows 10 Version 1903 build no. will be 18362.836 and Windows 10 Version 1909 build no. will be 18363.836. Due to the public health situation all over the world, from May 2020 onward, Microsoft has decided that there will be no optional non-security related updates. That means we will possibly get only one cumulative update per month and that will be on Patch Tuesday. The C and D cumulative updates have been paused....