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The table below indicates what the build of your OS will be after installing KB5017308: Support for Windows 10 20H2 has been discontinued. If you still use this version of Windows 10, you should probably update to the latest version at your earliest. This ensures that you will not stop getting the latest updates from Microsoft and keep your system safe from upcoming security threats and vulnerabilities. Microsoft will only release updates for Windows 10 20H2 Enterprise users....

Feature Review Installation Steps Nero Burning ROM 2017 Offline Installer Link The Nero termed their Burning ROM product as the Elite of Burning software.It’s trial day is about 15 days. To use it for more than 15 days, you have to buy its license which costs $37.95. Feature Review Following are the main and new features of the Nero Burning ROM tool for its users. The Nero Burning ROM provides you easy access f burning your data on the disc with high-quality disc burning....

This setting has its pros and cons that we will discuss here. After we have understood the importance of this setting, we can decide whether to turn it on or keep it off for our system. Installing updates as soon as they’re available ensures your device is equipped with the latest updates and safe from major vulnerabilities and bugs. For example, Microsoft recently released a fix for the Local Security Authority (LSA) is turned off issue in Windows 11....

I have been working with cPanel control panel for a long time. One of the issues I encountered lately was that I was unable to change the PHP version on my cPanel hosting no matter what I did. The PHP version will get changed but will revert once I refresh the cPanel page. This article discusses exactly how I fixed this issue. Let’s first take a look at how to change the PHP version on cPanel....

However, you can also create a hidden shared folder, also known as “Administrative shares,” which increases the security of the shared content, as well as your machine. A hidden shared folder will ensure the shared directory is not visible to everyone on the network, only the people knowing the complete path can access it. This article discusses how you can create a hidden shared folder and how to allow specific users to access it....

One of the features introduced was the support for instant printing functionality using the Ctrl + P shortcut keys. Previously, a print of any page could be possible through the browser by navigating to the Print option in the Firefox menu. This new feature might not be welcomed with an open heart by everyone. Let us discuss why some users would not want to have the new Print User Interface (UI) and would rather prefer the old method....

Even if you are not aware of what UAC is, you must certainly have come across it if you are a Windows user. Ever seen that annoying confirmation dialog box that asks for administrative permission when you’re installing an app, running a setup, or uninstalling anything? That is the UAC prompt. If it is getting too annoying for you and want to disable the UAC prompt, this article lists all the methods to do so on Windows 11....

If you are a regular computer user, then do not worry. You probably do not need to enable this feature, and it is probably of no use to you either. However, if you are a developer who likes to mess around with Universal Windows Platform (UWP) apps, then this article is for you. Today we will be discussing what exactly Developer Mode is, how to enable or disable it, and what it offers....

Windows Search comes attached to the taskbar by default. You can either disable it, show the search bar or show only the search icon to save taskbar space. With Windows 10 1809 and above, you can convert the search into a floating search bar just like Apple Spotlight. This is convenient because you can move the search bar anywhere on the screen. Here is the default screenshot of Windows 10 search bar on the taskbar: And here is the floating Windows 10 search bar: You can see the difference in the screenshots above....

Let us brief you on what ports are and why they can be dangerous. What are network ports? Network ports are used by Windows services and applications to send and receive data over the network. If you wonder if this is what the IP address is used for, then you are absolutely correct. However, a unique IP address defines the path to a specific device, whereas a port defines what application or service on that particular device to send that information to....

The problem can be frustrating for nontechnical users, because they are unable to determine the cause of the problem and then fix it thusly, so that they can resume their actual work. Black screens can be scary if they do not return on. In this post we are going to discuss what causes this problem, and how you can mitigate it. What Causes Display Driver to Stop Responding A display driver that was functioning perfectly a second ago can go haywire in the blink of an eye....

This article illustrates how you can install Java on a Windows 11 computer, and how to remove it if and when required. Moreover, it also illustrates how to create the environmental variable for Java in Windows 11. How to check the Java version on Windows 11 Before we tell you how to install Java, we must first check whether Java is already installed on your computer or not. If so, what is its version?...

Device manufacturers still provide the most reliable drivers for their devices. Manufacturer-supplied drivers are better suited to device performance and functionality. If your computer has Intel components, you should use Intel’s drivers, not those provided by Microsoft. Intel provides a program called Driver and Support Assistant (formerly known as Driver Update Utility). With this program, Intel components on your computer are automatically updated with the latest driver software from Intel....

In this article, we will go through the solution to completely remove pendrive shortcut virus from our USB drive and our Windows computer. Symptoms and behavior of Pendrive shortcut virus Lately I have been asked about the pen drive shortcut virus by quite a few people including users of iTechtics through the comments on other articles. The symptom of this virus is that all the folders you copy to your USB drive will be converted to shortcuts....

The four most common types of backups are block level, file level, incremental, and differential backups. Each one plays a critical role in safeguarding our valuable data from loss, corruption, or theft. However, each one is different from the other. In this article, we will explain the differences between each backup type. We will also look at where they are used, why they are important, and which one is right for your particular backup needs....

There could be several reasons why you might want to reinstall the Windows Store. Perhaps it stopped working altogether, or you noticed it behaving strangely. It could be that some important files got corrupted and are causing disruptions in the functioning. Microsoft Store is an integral part of the Windows operating system. Whatever the reason may be, this guide will equip you with the necessary knowledge to overcome these challenges by reinstalling the Microsoft Store application....

Fortunately, the process is relatively straightforward, and in this article, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know to restore quarantined files in Windows Defender. From why files get quarantined in the first place to the step-by-step process of restoring them, you will be armed with all the information you need to get your files back where they belong. What is Microsoft Defender (Windows Security) Microsoft Defender is a safety tool for protecting your computer from all sorts of digital nasties....

Microsoft Hyper-VOracle VirtualBoxVMware Workstation Each of these hypervisors creates their own Virtual Hard Disk (VHD) using a different file format. Below is a summary of the supported file types for a virtual hard disk for the hypervisors: Hyper V: VHD & VHDXVirtualBox: VDI, VHD, VMDKVMWare Workstation: VMDK This guide gives a brief introduction to each of the file types used by these hypervisors, and we then move on to discussing how you can convert VDI to VMDK....

This article lists both native and non-native methods you can adapt to run an app or a file as another user on a Windows computer. These methods can also be used to run an app or program as an administrator, or for when you want to use the settings/configurations for an app set for another account. You can run scripts and programs as a user account that has elevated privileges from an underprivileged user account....

However, there are so many different online portals that it can be confusing to remember their links and URLs. This is why we have assembled all of the useful Microsoft portal links under one roof. Below you will find a list of different administrative and end-user portals that you can instantly access by clicking on the respective “Visit Portal” button. You can also quickly navigate to the category of portals by clicking the category link from the Table of Contents....