Another example is of MS SQL Server. SQL Server also uses TLS 1.0 by default. If it is disabled, SQL Server services will refuse to start. In this article, we will discuss how to keep SQL Server running after disabling TLS 1.0. We will discuss RDP solution in another article. First of all, let’s see how the error message looks like: The reason why we want to move away from SSL 3....
.NET 7.0.2 has been tested with the latest preview version of Visual Studio 2022 version 17.4. Microsoft continuously improves .NET versions by releasing a newer, improved version each month. .NET 7.0.2 is released as a January 2023 update. Continue down below to learn about .NET 7.0.2 and install SDKs, Runtimes. and ASP .NET Cores. What’s New in .NET 7.0.2 There are a plethora of new improvements and fixes in ....
What is Windows Media Center? Windows Media Center is an all in one multimedia app for recording and playing videos and audio. One of the main benefit of Windows Media Center is that it can play streaming video onto the computer or the television from services like Netflix. What is Windows Media Center? Download Windows Media Center for Windows 10 Install Windows Media Center on Windows 10 Technically, Windows Media Center is a media player just like Windows Media Player but with more functionality....
Intel recently announced that they will be shifting the driver support for 10th generation and older Intel processors to a legacy software support model. The DCH driver version 31.0.101.2111 will apply to those older generations, whereas the driver version 31.0.101.3222 will be installed if you have the 11th or 12th generation processor. Furthermore, this is the first driver update from Intel that includes support for the upcoming Windows 11 version 22H2 feature update....
Microsoft keeps on updating Skype regularly. It is important for users to always use the latest technologies. It comes with a lot of security fixes and performance enhancements. In this article, we will share the Skype download links (which will make your Skype app up to date. You can download and keep Skype offline installers if you want to install the app on multiple systems. This can be useful if you are a systems administrator and have to update the app or install the latest version of Skype across the network....
Recently, Microsoft has added a new feature to the PowerToys tool known as “Registry Preview” which came out with PowerToys version 0.69.0. However, another minor update has also been made afterward that addresses some issues with the app, and the latest PowerToys version available at the time of writing this post was 0.69.1. This new Registry Preview extension is still a preview, meaning it is currently under development, but available for the public to use with basic functionality....
The purpose of this merged, unified application is to make things less complicated for the users who have deployed both solutions to access Google Drive’s content, one that was intended for business/ enterprise users and one for the consumer sector, as managing them both simultaneously could be confusing. Let us continue to see what changes have been made to Google Drive for desktop so far and what is intended, and how it is different from the older versions....
This post discusses the actual storage space occupied by the different Windows 11 editions, and how you can reduce it if required. Windows 11 Storage Requirement Versus Actual Consumed Space Microsoft has announced minimum hardware requirements for installing Windows 11 on a physical PC or a Virtual Machine (VM). This requires users to have at least 64 GB of storage space. This means their boot drive (usually C drive) needs to be at least 64 GB....
The process of adding new updates or features to a pre-existing Windows setup media is known as Slipstreaming. Using this method, you can keep your existing ISO images updated with the required language packs. Add Language Packs to existing Windows ISO media Download and install Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit (WindowsADK) Download and extract Windows ISO Image Determine image Index Number Mount .WIM file using DISM Add language pack(s) Commit and dismount Covert extracted folder back to ISO image Closing words...
If you close the current window, all history is gone. There are multiple ways to quickly access the history of commands, clear the command history, and save your command history for future reference. We will discuss these scenarios in this article. Please note that the commands mentioned in this article work on all versions of Windows, including Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, and Windows 11. View Command History in Command Prompt using Doskey To view your command history in Command Prompt, simply type the following command in your CMD window....
It is also responsible for opening and closing or listening to networking ports. Network ports are used by Windows services and applications to send and receive data over a network. It is likely that your application may not be receiving any data through a specified port because the Windows Firewall is blocking that particular port. In this article, we are going to be discussing how you can check which ports your device is listening to, and which ones are being blocked by the Firewall....
The ability to group applications under a single folder makes it more organized and convenient to use. This way, you can add more and more apps to the Start menu with less clutter. Not only that, but you can also name the folders anything you want to so it is easier for you to navigate between them, and you can go exactly to the application you need to launch, instead of searching for it....
Back in 2021, Microsoft tested a “Workspace” feature on Edge that allowed you to bundle several tabs into one workspace. This eliminates the clutter from the title bar at the top, and preserves the open tabs if you close the Edge browser. The feature is now supposedly making a comeback in Microsoft Edge Canary to challenge Google Chrome’s tab groups. Furthermore, Microsoft is currently also testing Microsoft Office integration with Edge, allowing you to use Office products such as Word, Excel, etc....
Basic applications and tools, like the Windows Photos app, do not support this format. So if you have a WEBP image saved on your computer, it is likely that you must view it in the Chrome browser, download another app that supports this format, or convert it into a standard imaging format, like JPG or PNG. Several websites explicitly use this format to compress the image to optimize their website, since a WEBP image is 26% smaller than a PNG image, and 25%-34% smaller than a JPG image....
When you set up a metered connection on a Windows 11 computer, the operating system will restrict all unnecessary uploads and downloads, and only use the internet where it is needed, such as browsing the internet, downloading or uploading something which you instructed, etc. However, a metered connection restricts certain tasks to the following: Only priority Windows updates will be downloaded.Windows Store applications will be paused from updating/downloading.OneDrive synchronization will pause....
Whether you are an experienced IT professional or a curious tech enthusiast, this guide aims to simplify the complexities of working with directories and the filesystem in PowerShell. In this article, we show you, with examples, how to navigate through and work with files and folders using the PowerShell command line. How to Open Windows PowerShell There are multiple ways through which you can open the PowerShell application in your system....
Network administrators should keep an eye on network performance, availability of IT functions and bandwidth usage. These are essential parts of an IT administrator’s job. On the other hand, you must also mitigate issues when they arise to prevent downtime before it affects your users and customers. Daily monitoring and troubleshooting you do could save any company hundreds in lost productivity. The best free network management tools Zabbix Icinga The Best Paid Network Management Tools Microsoft System Center ManageEngine Desktop Central SolarWinds MSP Remote Monitoring & Management Conclusion...
Online/Web Installer Advantages Disadvantages Offline Installer Advantages Disadvantages Online/Web Installer Online/web installer is a small setup which downloads the remaining components after it is run. You need Internet access every time you want to install the Web/Online Installer of any program or software. Advantages The Online Installer of any program downloads the updated software or tool. It downloads the small file first, and then while installation, you can have access to download only the few or required components of that particular software or tool....
In this article, we’ll discuss everything about Windows 10 themes. Let’s start with the basics. What are Windows Themes? How do I find Windows Themes? Where are Windows Themes stored? How can I create my own Windows Theme? Background and Wallpapers Colors and Dark Theme Sounds Mouse Cursor Save the newly created theme How to change a Windows theme? How to delete a theme? Do Windows Themes slow down the computer?...
This update does not include any new features and only a handful of improvements. However, it still addresses some known issues that have been carried forward from the previous builds. Let us now take a look into what this update offers. New in Build 22622.601 and 22621.601 Both The following fixes apply to both the builds in the Beta channel: New in Build 22622.601 and 22621.601 Both Known Issues How to Install Windows 11 Build 22622....
