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Switch “Switch” is a free and open-source tool for opening our favorite programs quickly using keyboard shortcuts as well as a combination of mouse and keyboard. The doc can auto-hide after use and if you want to make it appear again, just press the Alt key and the dock will appear at the top. Similarly, you can easily open the programs using Alt + Number keys. For example, if I have Firefox in the first position, I will need to press Alt + 1 to open Firefox....

It seems that Microsoft was already aware of the success of Outlook and so an option is provided to manage multiple accounts from single Outlook account. You can connect your Gmail account with the Microsoft Outlook in two ways; either create an alias or import your email account. Create An Alias The literal meaning of ‘alias’ is ‘false or assumed identity’. Similarly, an account alias is a dubbed identity of any primary email address....

On a Windows 11 or 10 PC, you might see any of the following statements in a web browser or in the troubleshooter: The DNS server isn’t responding.Your computer appears to be correctly configured, but the device or resource (DNS server) is not responding.This webpage is not available.www.xxxxx.com’s server DNS address could not be found. In most cases, these issues are linked directly to your DNS server. Either they are unreachable or are misconfigured....

In an NTFS file system, each file and folder are assigned certain permissions. If it is a regular file/folder, almost anyone can make changes to it. However, if it is a critical system file, you may not be allowed to perform any actions. What this message means is that you are not authorized to make changes to an item. This can be due to several factors. In some cases, users have even reported they needed permission from the user account they were logged in from to modify an item....

Occasionally, users have reported that the keys no longer work for them and are unable to resolve the issue on their own. If you are experiencing a similar problem, then this is the post for you. Here, we discuss what can cause the problem in the first place, and how you can fix it. Causes of CTRL C Not Copying If the CTRL + C shortcut keys are not functioning properly, it is likely that the CTRL + V aren’t working either....

You can download movies, music, files, and so much more using the browser from any website available. How about we make those downloads even faster than before? Although Chrome is a fast browser, users may experience slow download speeds due to its configuration. There are many things that affect your online download speed, such as your internet connection and bandwidth, the number of simultaneous downloads, and your hardware. Even with the same infrastructure, you can ramp up your download speed using Chrome with a few tweaks....

Additionally, you can now sign into the Sticky Notes app to sync them to the cloud and across other devices. Even if you do not save them, the Sticky Notes are automatically saved both online (with your Microsoft account) and locally on your PC. In this article, we will discuss everything about Sticky Notes. This includes how to open and use it, where the notes are saved, and how to back up and restore your notes across devices....

Both Windows 11 and Windows 10 offer this feature. However, it needs to be enabled to use it. It can be used in various languages. Furthermore, it also has some built-in commands to perform certain typing actions, such as moving to the next line, adding punctuation, moving the cursor to the end or start of a paragraph/document, etc. This article shows you how to set up and use the Voice Typing feature in Windows....

Grabify is a powerful tool that allows you to grab and track IP addresses, giving you the ability to identify the source of those unnerving online experiences. Grabify is the ultimate tool for anyone who values their online privacy and security. Whether you are a business owner, blogger, or just a casual internet user; knowing who is visiting your website or sending you messages can be incredibly valuable. In this guide, we will take you through the steps of using Grabify to uncover the identity of any online visitors, providing peace of mind and increased security....

In this article, we will show you different ways to uninstall programs from your computer easily. What is uninstall? Uninstall means to remove or delete an application or file from a computer. Most Windows programs installed in the Operating System come with an uninstaller to remove the program and its data from the computer. What is uninstall? Uninstall the program using Apps and Features Uninstall programs from the Start Menu Uninstall the program using command prompt Uninstall programs using PowerShell Uninstall the program using Windows Package Manager (winget)...

Miracast is a technology used to wirelessly connect displays of two devices, whether it is a Windows device or an Android, iOS or even a Mac. All devices that support Miracast technology can use this dual display feature. Since Miracast connects using wireless, the user is relieved from using any cables or ports. This could be a huge productivity boost, with additional screen space at your disposal. Please note that using a laptop as a second screen is different than closing the laptop and using an external monitor....

We have compiled the best antivirus solutions for 2020 that protect you and your system’s integrity to the fullest. Our list is based on real-time tests performed by AV-Comparatives on many different antivirus software which checks the percentages of the blocked threats, any malware attacks that successfully penetrated through the antivirus, and any false-positives that may have occurred. Best Antivirus Software for Windows 10 in 2020 G-Data Antivirus Panda Dome Advanced F-Secure Total Trend Micro Antivirus+ Security BitDefender Antivirus Plus 2021 Kaspersky Total Security Vipre Advanced Security Closing words...

This update is going to be the last one for Windows 10 v2004 as it is going out of servicing. Since KB5008212 is a “cumulative” update, it includes only one new security update which is applicable to all 4 versions mentioned, but also includes all previous non-security updates released over the months. The table below indicates your updated OS build number after installing KB5008212: You can check your Windows 10 version and build number by typing in winver in Run....

To improve the product’s working, Microsoft updates Office product regularly. There may be times when you want to disable automatic updates from Office 2016. So here are 4 easy ways to which you can stop Microsoft not to update your current product. Choose any method which is convenient for you. 1- Disable Updates from System’s Settings Open your Settings by pressing “Windows key +I”, and go to “Update and Security”....

Command Prompt is the command-line which enables users to execute different programs and commands. Microsoft is slowly removing command prompt support from all its major Windows platforms. PowerShell is the alternative to Command Prompt which supports almost all the commands of DOS and much more. Some users still insist on using Command Prompt instead of PowerShell. If the program you want to run in Command Prompt is not listed in the PATH variable, the Command Prompt will give you an error that it could not find the executable file....

In this article, we will present four methods for running Task Manager as an administrator. These methods apply to Windows 11 as well as Windows 10. Furthermore, if you have a standard user account and another administrator account has blocked your access to Task Manager, you may need to run Task Manager as an administrator. If this is the case, you can still access the Task Manager by running it as an administrator....

The updates that need to be manually installed often have the word “Preview” in them. This means that the features and improvements included in the update are not yet finalized and may still contain some glitches. So, why is it being offered to the public? Types of Windows Updates Before we dive deeper into whether an optional preview update should be explicitly installed, let us discuss the different types of Windows updates, so they are easier to differentiate....

As of Windows 8.1, Microsoft began requiring the installation of TPM 1.2 in order to enable Bitlocker for data encryption. For Windows 11, this requirement has been upgraded.In order for Windows 11 to function properly, TPM 2.0 must be installed. Installing Windows 11 on a PC without a TPM 2.0 module will result in an error stating that the computer is not compatible with Windows 11. There are a few ways by which we can check if our system has TPM 2....

If you are on Windows 10 version 21H2, it may be that you shifted from the Beta channel to the Release Preview channel because your device/virtual machine did not support the installation of Windows 11. Therefore, installing the update KB5006738 will upgrade your build to 19044.1319. However, if you are still on Windows 10 v21H1, and you install the update KB5006738, your OS build will upgrade to 19043.1319. Check your Windows 10 version by typing in winver in Run....

BlueStacks Feature Review Play all of your favorite android games on your Laptop with BlueStacks. You can easily copy any files in the BlueStacks from your System. It allows you to play 3D games. In BlueStacks, you can change the size of App of your choice, shrink or expand the size of the app. BlueStacks App provides you Live Streaming for Facebook and whatever you want to share Live with your friends and family....