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Installing this update will improve the screen reader’s performance (such as Narrator) as Windows will now automatically load the corresponding Braille drivers when switching between Narrator and third-party screen readers. Moreover, the option to access the Task Manager has also been added to the taskbar’s context menu. The users who landed in the group receiving the update 22623 will have the new features enabled by default, while the features in the 22621 update will be disabled....

The easiest tool that can be use to check the computer or laptop hardware in Windows is the built-in Windows System Information Tool. If you go to Run –> msinfo32, this will show basic details about the hardware installed in your computer. You can also use the device manager to see the devices installed in your computer. Also this may seem overwhelming, this detail is quite basic. Let’s discuss some tools that will tell you more about your computer....

Since most new apps, including device drivers and DirectX updates, are delivered through the Microsoft Store, it has become a crucial part of the Operating System functionality. If you are having issues with Microsoft Store, the best way to fix it is to reset the store configurations and settings. In this article, we’ll discuss how to reinstall Microsoft Store without reinstalling the entire Windows 10. Completely remove Microsoft Store from Windows 10 Before reinstalling, it is important to remove the Microsoft Store from Windows 10....

Not only that, but computer keyboards also have a Print Screen (or Print Scr) button that can be used not to capture your current screen, but it does not offer as many options and capabilities as the tools mentioned. Today we are going to discuss the different ways you can access the Snip and Sketch tool on Windows 11 as soon as you need it. The Snip and Sketch tool is available to download and install through the Microsoft Store app....

This post discusses several ways to connect your Windows 11 PC to a Wi-Fi device that includes both the Windows Graphical User Interface (GUI) and the Command Line Interface (CLI). You can also use the given guide below to connect to a hidden wi-fi network, export a network profile, and then import the generated XML file on another computer. How to Connect to Wi-Fi from the Taskbar This is perhaps the most convenient method to connect to a wi-fi network; from the taskbar on your Windows PC....

There are different types of hard drives. The old hard drives were hard disk drives (HDD) which are still abundantly used because they are cheaper compared to other alternatives. The newer kind of hard drives are Solid State Drives (SSD) which are expensive but are a lot faster than HDD. Today we will discuss about how to detect which type of hard drive has been installed on your computer. There are quite a few ways of determining the drive type in Windows but we will go through 4 ways of doing so....

With each iteration, new features, support, and improvements are added so that when the stable version comes out, the developers already know what to expect. With Preview 7, Microsoft has made improvements to the following areas: System.LINQUnix file permissionsLow-level structsP/Invoke source generationCode generationWebsockets You can download and install .NET 7 Preview 7 on your compatible devices using the direct download links shared below. .NET 7 can be installed on the following platforms:...

We have already reported that Microsoft has decided not to release any new features with these cumulative updates while the Coronavirus pandemic continues. After KB4565503 is installed, Windows 10 Version 2004 build no. will become 19041.388. Let’s look at what’s new in this Windows update. This will give us a good idea of why and when we should install the latest update. What’s new in KB4565503 Install KB4565503 using Windows Update Download KB4565503 Offline installers Issues related to KB4565503 Uninstall KB4565503 cumulative update Uninstall KB4565503 using Windows Update History tool Uninstall KB4565503 using command-line Cleanup after installing Windows Updates...

OpenJDK 11 includes binaries for Java 11, which was released back in 2018. Since this is a preview release, Microsoft expects the developers to provide feedback on OpenJDK 11 so that they can refine it before the stable release. You can download and install OpenJDK 11 using the links and guide given below. Download OpenJDK 11 Click on the links below to download OpenJDK for your operating system. Download OpenJDK 11 Install OpenJDK 11 on Windows 10 What’s new in OpenJDK 11 Closing words...

It is particularly useful when a direct Internet connection is not available. Our article will provide links to download the latest definitions for each type of antivirus software. Should we have missed anything, please let us know in the comments section below. Avast Antivirus Definition Updates Avast Antivirus definitions Keep your Avast database updated. Updates are available after every 2 weeks. It can be updated automatically from the Internet if your system has Internet access....

This Edge release includes 9 Chromium-based and 1 Edge-specific security update. However, the highest severity rating of these security updates is “High,” and not “Critical.” The Edge-specific vulnerability addressed is CVE-2022-41035 which is a spoofing vulnerability whose severity is “Moderate.” Some new features have also been introduced with this release, while some policies have been deprecated and will become obsolete in the next release. Edge 106 offers a more reliable web defense as it rewrites the Microsoft Defender SmartScreen library....

Firefox 86 introduces new features such as support for picture-in-picture display that allows you to view multiple videos simultaneously within the same tab, and total cookie protection that prevents organizations from tracking your online activity. Other fixes have also been made which have been discussed in detail further in the article. A total of 12 vulnerabilities have been addressed in Firefox 86, out of which 5 are deemed to be of high priority....

Since I was the victim of this issue because of my sound device, I will keep it to fixing the issue with audio device. But these steps can also be used for other devices like ethernet card etc. These may not all be the reasons in your case. You may try the solutions one by one and check if your problem is fixed. Power Management using command line Disable Cortana Check Power Options for sleep option adjustment...

You can change that by scripting a custom configuration file and configure Sandbox to start with custom settings and configurations. This article defines in detail what Sandbox is and how you can configure it on your Windows computer to your advantage. What is Windows Sandbox Windows Sandbox creates a virtual desktop environment replicating your host operating system and is entirely separate from it. Any tasks executed in Sandbox will not affect the host computer, which makes it ideal to run doubtful applications and perform tasks that put your host computer at risk....

If a Pagefile is too small, it may cause the PC to crash frequently. If it is too big, it might take up a significant amount of storage space on your hard drive. So how do you know what the right size is? This article discusses how to determine the optimal Pagefile size on your Windows 10 and set it. What is Pagefile Pagefile is a hidden system file on your hard drive that is primarily there to compensate for low RAM....

The notifications system can be turned off completely in Windows 10 but it is counter-productive as no app will be able to send alerts for your review. If a notification appears on your Desktop, you can simply click on the right-arrow on the notification pop-up to dismiss it. The notification is dismissed from the Desktop but you can still see it in the action center (Windows key + A). If you are using a touch-enabled device, swiping the notification will dismiss it....

We have already written about how to enable gpedit.msc in Windows 10 Home. In this article, we will walk you through the exact steps needed to install and enable the Group Policy Editor. What is a Group Policy Editor and Why is it Useful? As an integral component of Windows Networks, Group Policy controls the working environment of users and computers across the network. Group Policy Objects is a collection of group policy configurations....

Meta’s Protection Program involves enrolling Facebook accounts of politicians, journalists, activists, and other high-targeted people and making them more secure, starting with mandatory two-factor authentication. The program has only been announced and has not matured yet. With that information disclosed; why wait? Two-factor authentication adds a layer of security that protects your online accounts with a combination of what you know (your password) and what you own (a mobile phone), making it more difficult for hackers to gain access to your accounts....

Although useful, these apps can sometimes consume a considerable amount of system resources, including CPU, RAM, Internet bandwidth, and battery power. Fortunately, you can choose which apps and programs can run in the background. In this article, we discuss ways to put programs to sleep selectively so they can’t wake without being actively used or how to disable the background apps feature altogether. Put programs to sleep from Windows Settings Open Windows Settings (Windows key + i)Click on Privacy optionIn the left hand pane, scroll down until you find “Background Apps“You will find two options here:Toggle On/Off “Let apps run in background”....

This corruption in TCP/IP service stack can be caused due to various factors like installing software that changes network settings in Windows, viruses and malware, Windows Registry corruption etc. There is no straight forward way to reset the internet protocols in Windows 10. The TCP/IP internet protocol stores some networking data locally which can become corrupt. If your Internet connection isn’t working properly and you’re getting “This site can’t be reached” although Windows is showing that you’re connected to the Internet....