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Although KB5027231 which was last month’s (June 2023) Patch Tuesday update was the Moment 3 update, it did not enable the expected features by default. This is why the users needed to install the “Windows Configuration Update” package we had mentioned earlier. However, KB5027303 enables the Moment 3 features by default, and no additional steps or packages are required. After installing this update, the new features should be enabled, such as the option to show seconds in the system tray clock, the “Live kernel memory dump” option in the Settings app, and the Print Screen button....

If you are a power user, you must have seen a process svchost.exe (netsvcs) using your Internet bandwidth. This may be stopped by setting your connection as a metered connection in Windows. What does a metered connection do? Setting a Metered connection in Windows 8/8.1/10 Disable synchronization and device updates under a metered connection Disable OneDrive Sync Settings Turn off device updates Disable Search Suggestions and Bing Search Results Tracking data usage on a metered connection...

This error was prevalent in Windows 7 but has been reported on Windows 10 and even Windows 11 systems. Most modern components of the PC are automatically installed by Windows 10/11. However, some specific hardware devices may have corrupted drivers or nonstandard drivers might have been installed. As a result, Windows may display Error code 52. What is Error Code 52? In general, error code 52 indicates that Windows is unable to verify the authenticity of the driver installed....

In this guide, we discuss how to show, access and delete (troubleshoot) WindowsApps folder in Windows 10 and Windows 11. What is WindowsApps folder? WindowsApps folder is a system folder where Windows installs UWP apps. Windows keeps all UWP apps data in a single folder for the purpose of sandboxing and making the whole system more secure. What is WindowsApps folder? Where is WindowsApps folder located? Get access to WindowsApps folder Make WindowsApps folder visible Take ownership of WindowsApps folder How to delete WindowsApps folder (Cleanup) Understanding WindowsApps folder structure Verdict...

If you have ever used a third-party VPN service, like NordVPN or VyprVPN, you would know that it not only secures your data going back and forth, but also changes your geographic location. This is because you connect to a remote server using the third-party VPN service, and your public IP address is replaced by that of the server. Once connected to a remote server, a private network is established, making it seem like a private network entirely....

In this section, we will demonstrate how to customize these elements that will allow you to perform tasks at a click of a button, which previously took a good deal of time and effort. Before we begin, let us explain the Quick Access pane and toolbar. Quick Access pane vs. toolbar in Windows 10 Most Windows 10 users are likely to be familiar with the Quick Access pane. File Explorer opens this section by default....

In this case, you must manually allow or block a pop-up on the website through another pop-up generated by the browser itself. That, too, is no less frustrating. In this article, we discuss how to disable or disable the pop-up blocker on various commonly used web browsers. What is a Pop-Up Pop-ups are like a tiny version of a new window that opens, or “pops up,” in the foreground on top of another window/screen....

To be precise, this feature is currently only available in Windows 11 version 22H2, therefore it is not yet available on the stable channel. Hence, you must be subscribed to the Insider Dev channel or the Beta channel to test out these new stickers right now. Moreover, since the feature is still experimental, it needs to be enabled before you can use these stickers. Today, we are going to show you how to enable and add desktop stickers on a Windows 11 PC....

Technology firms tend to reserve a few features for their premium offerings. The Microsoft Windows operating system is no exception. Windows Pro has more features than the Windows Home edition, but the latter is also a costlier choice. The Home version has enough features for everyday users. Remote Desktop is used for two reasons: Upgrading to Windows 10 Pro just to use a specific functionality is not wise when so many remote desktop apps are available on Microsoft Store....

Initially introduced in Windows 10 Professional for Workstations, the Ultimate Performance Power Plan was then introduced with Windows 10 April 2018 update. This feature is by default built into Windows, but has not been made available for devices with a battery (i.e. laptops). This is because the power consumption would be much greater and may not be worth the enhanced performance gains. This article illustrates how to enable the feature on a Windows 11 or 10 PC, even if it is disabled for your device....

Thankfully, this error code is one of the easier ones to fix, since part of the cause is already mentioned in the error itself; the “driver.” Most often, this error is caused by a faulty or incompatible driver. If you have come across this BSoD often, or even once, we recommend that you perform the following set of solutions that will get rid of the issue for good. Whether it is a rare event or happening after every 10 minutes, the possible solutions stated in this post will surely fix it....

If you are reading this article then it is likely that you have fallen prey to such an error. Although the error message may be slightly different than the one mentioned above due to the browser you are using, the cause is likely the same. The aforementioned error can occur due to various factors. There may be a missing or outdated SSL certificate on the website, or your device may have inappropriate settings to perform a secure handshake with the site....

This error has been circulating on the internet but users cannot find a prompt solution. This is why we are writing this post to guide you through fixing the error once and for all, so you won’t keep seeing the notification every few seconds, even after restarting the device! Before we get into the troubleshooting phase, let’s see what this error message means. What is Local Security Authority Protection The Local Security Authority (LSA) is Microsoft’s feature for the Windows operating system, responsible for, but not limited to, managing and authorizing interactive logons to the computer....

The most common error reported amongst developers is the following: The Pip Installation Packages (PIP) is a Python package management system used to install and manage its software packages. However, while using it to perform certain tasks, like installing another package using the command “pip install Django”, the aforementioned error is encountered. In this post, we are going to address this issue so that you may continue with your Python development as planned....

It can be frustrating when your team is online ready to play, and you are there to adjust your microphone settings because it is not being detected by the Discord app. Don’t worry. This article discusses several troubleshooting techniques you could apply to get your headset’s microphone up and running again. Fix microphone not working on Discord Permit Discord using Microphone A classic mistake users usually make is not allowing the Discord application to use your microphone....

That said, it can be a nuisance if this very important process stops functioning and throws the File Explorer into an existential crisis, causing it to display one of the following errors: File Explorer (Not Responding)File Explorer has stopped workingWindows Explorer has stopped workingWindows Explorer is not responding Some users have reported that they were simply trying to open the contextual menu of a file/folder causing Explorer to hang, or in some instances, close itself entirely....

In this article we will cover some of the ways we can insert a degree symbol in our documents. Insert degree symbol in Windows Keyboard keys combination Insert symbol in Microsoft word Create a custom keyboard shortcut for degree symbol in Microsoft Word Insert degree symbol using Character Map app in Windows Insert degree symbol in Mac Insert degree symbol in Mac using keyboard shortcut Insert degree symbol in Mac Word Insert degree symbol in Android Insert degree symbol in iOS/iPhone...

We tend to download the drivers from the vendor once, and then keep them safe to install again and again. If you have upgraded Windows 8.1, Windows 10 or Windows 11 from Windows 7, it will not let you install drivers used in Windows 7 or prior Operating Systems. Since Windows 11 is new, there are not many companies that have provided drivers with their components and devices for Windows 11, but you can use most of the Windows 10 drivers in Windows 11 without any issues....

These dump files can help troubleshoot the root cause of the error so that it does not occur again. This article contains everything you need to know about these dump files and how they can be opened in Windows, since there is no native method, so they can be analyzed to determine the cause of the error. Windows Crash Dump Files Crash dump files, also known as “mini-dump files,” are system-generated binary files that contain various information about a crash that may have occurred on your computer....

Similarly, many processes also run during the system boot. Moreover, other factors also come into the equation for the booting speeds of computers. If you are tired of waiting for your computer to boot up, you can make it quicker by making some adjustments to the software and its hardware. Below we have listed several things you can do to reduce the PC startup time significantly. Speed Up Windows Startup Time Enable Fast Startup Fast Startup is a Windows feature that controls the behavior of shutdown and startup processes....