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Update: Microsoft has released a Chromium version of Microsoft Edge and the Legacy Edge has been discontinued. You can now download and install Microsoft Edge on Windows 8.1 and Windows 7 directly. This leads us to an irony that Internet Explorer is still available for Windows 10 while Edge is not available for older Operating Systems like Windows8/8.1 or Windows 7. It is specific to Windows 10. This situation is really frustrating, especially for the developers....

Some time ago Microsoft started offering IMAP and POP services to its users which were available in Gmail for ages. I prefer to use an email client to check my emails. I normally use both Microsoft Outlook 2013 and Thunderbird for this purpose. It’s easy to setup my Outlook.com account in MS Outlook as it supports Exchange Active Sync which works similar to IMAP but its performance is better as compared to IMAP....

This is why Windows 10 offers multiple ways to backup data on your device in such a way that it can be used later in case you are not able to boot your device, or your hard drive goes astray. This is also the reason we have cloud backup utilities and other third-party software to do that for us, such as OneDrive. However, uploading large files to the Cloud over the internet is a big process and consumes a lot of internet data as well....

.MSC files, also known as Microsoft Saved Console files, are snap-in control files that open in the Microsoft Management Console with a Graphical User Interface (GUI). These can be used to control and monitor different elements of the operating system, such as disk management, Windows services, etc. Although users can open various Management Consoles in Windows (22 to be exact), they can also create their own version of Management Consoles that holds one or more ....

Like Skype, Microsoft Teams also automatically starts up when you turn on your computer or sign into Windows 10. This feature is the default regardless of whether you want to use‌ ‌it‌ ‌or‌ ‌not. You may need to use Teams from time to time and uninstalling it may not be an option, but you can stop it from starting automatically so that it is only called upon when needed (manually started)....

Windows 10 comes with a collection of trusted driver packages of the most common hardware from Microsoft and third-party vendors. This is called the Driver Store. Windows 10 saves all the drivers inside of this folder called DriverStore. Its exact location is: Since the files inside this folder are critical for system functioning, it is advisable not to touch the folder. When to delete old drivers? Over time, Windows will keep on installing device drivers for all new hardware plugged into the PC like printers, USB devices, monitors, etc....

Some of the famous WiFi protocols include WEP, WPA, WPA2 (Personal and Enterprise). In this article, we will discuss about the technical differences between these protocols and when each should be used. Why it’s important to know about these protocols? All these wireless standards have been created to keep your home network safe. Each of these protocols has their own advantages and disadvantages. It’s up to the user to select a suitable protocol....

This post discusses everything there is to know about this feature, which includes the following topics: What is Windows Credential Manager. Where to find it. How to add new credentials. How to edit existing credentials. How to remove/delete credentials in Credential Manager. How to backup all data in Credential Manager. How to restore data to Credential Manager. How to disable Credential Manager and prevent it from saving any passwords....

Update: Microsoft has announced the release of Windows 10 Version 1903 in May and named it as Windows 10 May 2019 Update. We are updating this article accordingly. Windows 10 May 2019 (Version 1903) codenamed 19H1 is expected to be released come May. If there are no delays like the release of Windows 10 Version 1809, which was released twice, the release could be made in early May. Microsoft has made Windows 10 versioning a lot simpler to understand....

Now, Microsoft has released the Preview Update Build 22499 to the Dev channel which takes the Taskbar enhancements a step further. Although this release brings a plethora of fixes and improvements to the Windows 11 operating system, Microsoft’s focus has been on the application sharing feature which has been added to the Taskbar. We shall explore exactly what the hype is all about in the section below. Moreover, Microsoft has also released an ISO version for Windows 11 Build 22499 which you can download (using the given guide below) and perform a clean install....

This update introduces only one new feature but brings along a lot of fixes for the OS. before you begin to install the update using the given guide at the end of this post, read through what’s new in this update. What’s New in KB5011563 Up to 3 High Priority Toast Notifications After installing this update, you can now see up to 3 high-priority notifications in the Notification Center simultaneously....

The same Windows key can be used to activate Windows 10 after upgrading your Windows installation. If you have upgraded to Windows 10 from an older version or are performing a clean install and want to use the same old product key, this article is for you. In this article, we will discuss the different methods for finding your Windows 10 product key. This article answers some of the most important questions regarding the use of the Windows 10 product key....

Not only that, but each Windows also had sub-variations of these versions, which were introduced with major bi-annual feature updates. Microsoft has now shifted to annual feature releases. For example, Windows 10 has versions 21H2, 21H1, and many others, while Windows 11 has 21H2 and 22H2. This post lists the complete timeline and highlights the significant details of each Windows version released from the beginning of time. Windows Timeline The image below is an illustration of the different Windows versions and their release point in time....

If you are a hardcore gamer with an AMD graphics card, we recommend upgrading to the latest driver for maximum stability and performance gains using the direct download links shared below. Moreover, you get to experience the latest games as soon as they are released. Release Summary Driver versions: 22.40.57.06, 23.10.01.37 Driver size: 597 MB, 649 MB Supported Operating Systems: Windows 11, Windows 10 (x64) version 1809 and later Release Date: 17th June 2023...

Moreover, Oracle has changed the Java Runtime license so that it is free for use only for non-commercial and personal usage. You will need to accept the license agreement before installing Java on your computer. Here is what they say: Quick facts Latest Java Version: Java 8 Update 291-b10Release date: April 20th, 2021 (All version release dates here)Last stable version: Java 8 Update 281Compatible OS: Windows 10, Windows 8 and Windows 7, macOS, Linux, and SolarisLicense: Free...

Security Baseline is Microsoft’s recommended set of configurations to make the product more secure. Speaking of security baselines for Microsoft Edge, the new baselines include a few more recommendations from Microsoft. We recommend that you download and install this baseline as it helps make your communication over the Internet more secure while using Microsoft Edge. Let’s discuss what security improvements have been made and how you can install this Edge Security Baseline....

You can check out the differences between different editions of Windows here. The good thing about the Enterprise version is that everyone with a Microsoft ID is able to download the ISO for free. The downloaded ISO will install an evaluation version of Windows 10 Enterprise which can be used for up to 180 days or roughly 6 months. If you don’t activate Windows 10 Enterprise even after an extended 180 day period, the Desktop background will turn black and a notification will appear on the Desktop reminding the user that this copy of Windows is not genuine....

This update mainly focuses on connectivity issues with their devices to ensure more reliability. Furthermore, this is the first update that includes fixes for their latest Wi-Fi product, Wi-Fi 6E AX411. You can download Intel’s Wi-Fi and Bluetooth drivers version 22.100.1 using the direct download links given below, or update to the latest version using their Driver and Support Assistant. Download Intel Wi-Fi Driver v22.100.1 For Windows 11 Download Intel Wi-Fi Driver v22....

Oracle, as well as Itechtics, recommends that you update your Java version to the latest release since it not only includes functional improvements but keeps your system secure through security patches. Let us now see what other improvements have been made with this release, and then continue to download and install it. Release Summary Latest Java Version: Java 8 Update 351-b10Release date: October 18th, 2022 (All version release dates here)Compatible OS: Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8 and Windows 7, MacOS, Linux, and SolarisLicense: Free...

Instead, you will need to download and install it manually. In this article, we will discuss how to download and install KB4535996 and then we’ll discuss why this is an important update, its features, and issues. Download KB4535996 There are two ways to download and install this update. Either you can use Windows Update or you can also directly download the offline installers of this update and install it manually....