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This article discusses why this prompt occurs, how you can simply turn off such prompts so no one is encountered in the future, and how you can fix it. Why “Windows firewall has blocked some features” occurs By default, the Windows Defender Firewall is programmed to block any malicious content on your device. Although you might not be running a virus, some programs and applications that require communication over the internet are automatically blocked by the firewall, such as multiplayer games, Google Chrome (occasionally), or even media players....

Given below are two methods, one provided for a rooted Android Phone and other for an Unrooted Android. Both methods are really simple and no worries if your Android phone is not rooted, this article covers the unrooted version as well. Get iPhone Emojis for Android phone with root This method can help you install and use iPhone emojis for Android and is a fairly simple method. For this, you need download IOS emoji Magisk Module which is a zip file of IOS emoji package....

Docker was originally introduced for the Linux platform. But now, by ensuring several prerequisites, it can now be executed on Windows 10 Professional, Enterprise and Education editions. By default, the Windows 10 Home edition was not supported by the Docker. Let’s continue to see how we can enable Docker for the Home edition. Ensuring the Prerequisites Install Linux Kernel Manipulating Windows Registry Install Docker on Windows 10 Home Ensuring the Prerequisites We must firstly make sure that all prerequisites are met so that the installation of Docker runs smoothly and without interruptions....

Remember that the method this article discusses is only valid for Local accounts, and not Microsoft user accounts. There can be several reasons why you are not able to sign in to your user account. A forgotten password or a corrupted Windows file can block your access to files and folders. Let us continue to learn how you can reset your account password if you are in a similar situation...

sfc /scannow is the most popular command to scan for corrupt system files immediately. It will not only scan, but also try to repair or replace corrupt system files with healthy ones. It requires a Windows installation source to copy files from. The system file checker is a universal command and can be used in all Windows operating systems, including Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7 and Windows Vista....

v21H1v20H2v2004 This only takes a few minutes to download and install, and no system reboot is required. Download and Install KB5005463 for Windows 10 Since this update does not bring any new features or fixes to the operating system, a standalone download has not been made available by Microsoft. However, if you have any of the mentioned Windows 10 versions, you can install the update through Windows Updates. Here is how: Navigate to Settings app » Update & Security » Windows Update and then click Check for Updates....

Installing the update KB4598291 will change your current Windows 10 20H2 build to 19042.782. What’s new in KB4598291 This release is the second release of the year by Microsoft to the Beta and Release Preview channels. However, just like in the last release (KB4598242), it does not bring any new features. Nonetheless, it does carry out a lot of fixes and improvements that you need to install on your device....

Users can download and install either one of these builds, but not both. Once a branch has been chosen, Windows will continue to download the following Insider updates from the same branch until Microsoft finally shifts all Dev users to the RS_PRERELEASE channel, which they claim will be done after the upcoming holidays. Note that each build will bring different features and fixes to the OS. Let’s see what builds 20277 and 21277 have to offer....

This can be achieved using Bluetooth technology. Going further into depth, a technology called A2DP is functioning at its core, which allows you to stream music from your mobile phone onto your PC. This post shows you how to stream audio onto your Windows PC from your phone, and how it is achieved. What is A2DP Sink? The Advanced Audio Distribution Profile, or A2DP, is a data transfer standard for Bluetooth for wireless transfer of high-quality audio signals....

An integral part of Windows Security is Microsoft Defender Application Guard. This is a component of Windows Security that keeps you protected from online threats while browsing in Microsoft Edge, or from opening malicious files in Microsoft office. That said, this feature needs to be installed and enabled manually on our computer. Only when will you be able to provide additional security for your computer and time spent online. Moreover, the Microsoft Defender Application Guard can be used in enterprise environments so that the network is not penetrated due to an employee’s negligence while surfing the web....

Some of the new features to look for include PC reset with cloud download option, colorful text cursor indicator, backup data for OneDrive, Windows Subsystem for Linux 2 (WSL2) (also bringing support for ARM64 devices including the latest Surface Pro), network camera support, ability to rename virtual desktops, new Cortana app, updated network settings app etc. The list of improvements continues with GPU temperatures in the task manager, allowing network access to Windows Sandbox apps, search experience in File Explorer is powered by Windows Search, Safe Mode now supports logging in using the PIN....

If you have owned an Xbox or currently own one, you must be familiar with Xbox Game Pass. For those who are not – it is a platform that allows you to subscribe to and play hundreds of games without owning any of them. Microsoft has now introduced a widget called “PC Game Pass” on Windows 11 that allows you to do the same on a computer. Furthermore, this update also includes updates for the operating system but simultaneously brings several new known issues along with existing ones....

Known Issues are the problems and issues with an update (and the operating system) which Microsoft is aware of, but publishes the update to the consumers anyways. These known issues are mentioned in the release notes of every update along with a possible solution. However, that is not always the case. Microsoft often just gives temporary workarounds while they work on a permanent fix, which can take months, in some cases....

However, the standard approach to boot Windows 11 into Safe Mode is somewhat time-consuming and can be troubling if you have to do it often. To bypass this issue and save time, you can add the option to boot into Safe Mode directly from your boot menu, where all you need to do is select the relevant option. Continue reading this post to learn how to add multiple boot entries for Windows 11 to boot into different types of Safe Modes....

If your computer, may it be a desktop or a laptop, is behaving abnormally, you might be considering replacing it with a newer model. However, it is important to know how old your computer is before you replace it, as it may turn out to be not so old and could survive another few years. This article discusses 3 different methods through which you can get the gist of how old your device is....

Word Open and Repair Option Open the particular file which is corrupted from “File” menu. And despite opening it, go to further options and click on “Open and Repair”. Word Open and Repair Option Recover text from any file Using third party Word repair tools Repair My Word Kernel for Word Conclusion After taking few seconds, the word file will open for you. And all the contents of it will be shown to you in the same document....

There are many different services running in the background in Windows 11, many of which run as soon as you start up your PC. However, not all of them are necessary or required. Since each Service is needed for specific tasks, you may not need to since you did not perform that task. Nonetheless, the Service is still running and consuming system resources that could be used elsewhere. In that case, you can disable unnecessary services to free up system resources and enhance overall performance....

Since this is a cumulative update, it includes all the fixes and improvements introduced with KB5014668 which was released earlier as an optional “type D” update, and another improvement impacting Windows PowerShell. With that, it also has a few known issues. Let us discuss the improvements as well as the issues before proceeding to learn how to install this update. Fixes and Improvements Apart from one additional improvement, all the fixes that were included in the optional update KB5014668 are a part of KB5015814....

The update is applicable on the following versions of Windows 10: 21H221H120H22004 You can check out your Windows version by typing in winver in Run. The update applies many fixes and improvements for the operating system, therefore we suggest that you install it using the given guide below. Installing KB5007253 will upgrade your operating system’s build to 1904x.1387. Microsoft’s document says that the builds are updated to 1904x.1382. However, in another post, it is stating that the current build number being offered is 1904x....

In this article, we will discuss about how to fix Downloads folder not responding in Windows 10. It can also be applied to Windows 7 but usually the problem comes in Windows 10. Note: Make sure that only the Downloads folder is having issues. If it’s a general issue with Windows, you may need to check why your PC is crashing or hanging. Change Downloads folder classification When we make a folder and add items in it, depending upon the type of items in that folder Windows automatically sets its type to pictures, media, music etc....