Pro Tip: Make sure the latest windows updates are installed on your computer and all installed device driver are up to date. Check Background Programs The most common reason behind the slow computer would be the programs running in the background. There are some programs present that automatically starts each time you boot up the computer. This problem can be easily fixed by removing the programs which run in the background....
1 How to Quickly Restart the explorer.exe Process with Task Manager2 How to Restart Windows Explorer in Windows 10 via Command Prompt3 How to To Exit Explorer via the hidden Taskbar Context Menu4 How to Start Windows Explorer via Task Manager Taskbar disappeared in Windows 10? It’s also Explorer.exe If your Taskbar disappeared on Windows 10, explorer.exe might have crashed and can be easily restarted. The easiest way to fix if Windows Explorer is not working is a simple PC restart....
So, without access to Windows Update and the Microsoft Store, users are angry at the company. However, this is a Windows 10 problem that is not Microsoft’s fault. Instead, it seems a DNS bug is causing the problem. In fact, the reports suggest users in the United States on Comcast and in Europe on BT are experiencing the most problems. Users are reporting they cannot initiate updates through Windows Update, while the Microsoft Store is blocking app downloads and updates....
It’s a feature some will be familiar with from Android and iOS, but it’s only become necessary on Windows since the release of 10. Essentially, it lets users set a period where they won’t be bothered by Action Center notifications. Instead, you’ll only see messages from people flagged as important. Importantly, there are also automatic rules for this. You finally won’t be bothered while in a fullscreen, DirectX game. This also applies when duplicating your display, and by making use of Cortana, you can have Quiet Hours on at work, but off while you’re home....
Microsoft has confirmed that Android will initially get ‘Share From’ functionality, but this will later be followed with ‘Share To’. iOS functionality will be also be coming soon, but there’s no indication of Share To functionality. Nearby Share has been available in Windows 10 since early Redstone 4 builds, allowing easier transfers over network. The feature was demoed at Build 2018 but was lost among a number of bigger announcements....
1 How to set Focus Sessions with the Windows 11 Clock app2 How to Change Focus sessions settings3 How to use the Timer feature of the Windows 11 Clock app4 How to set Alarms with the Windows 11 Clock App5 How to use the Windows 11 Stopwatch in the Clock app6 How to use the Windows 11 World Clock in the Clock app7 Available Settings for the Windows 11 Clock app8 EXTRA: How to Use the Windows 10 Alarms and Clock App...
Windows 11 KB501509, what’s new? File Explorer – Tabs in File Explorer to organize your workflow like in the browser. The update will also bring a new Home page and a new navigation pane.Taskbar Overflow – This is a new entry point to an overflow menu that allows you to view all your overflowed apps in one space.Share to more devices – This will allow you to discover and share to more devices, including desktops using nearby share....
Firstly, the new Microsoft Store boasts a clean UI to fit with the rounded design language of Windows 11. In terms of feature changes, the big news is Microsoft seemingly relaxing its restrictions around applications. For example, developers will now be able to submit unpackaged Win32 apps to the store, for example raw .exe builds. In a bold move clearly aimed at enticing developers, Microsoft says apps no longer need to be hosted on the Microsoft Store....
WhatsApp on Windows Phone (and by extension Windows 10 Mobile) will be shuttered on 31st December. Heading into 2020, those who have remained loyal to Microsoft’s mobile platform will lose a major service. Facebook-owned WhatsApp announced in May it will “turn off support for Windows Phone on December 31, 2019.” This has been inevitable as the company has not been supporting the app for some time. That means WhatsApp on Windows Phone has not been receiving updates and is not visible in the Microsoft Store....
That may look like an insignificant change on paper, after-all, performance improvements are typically nameless and unnoticeable. This is different, with users likely to see a more rapid Sandbox after installing this update. It’s all to do with how the Sandbox functions. Announced by Microsoft in 2018 and released in 2019, Windows Sandbox serves as an integrated virtual desktop for Windows 10 Pro and Enterprise users. As the name sandbox suggests, the desktop provides a secure location for users to run a desktop, or as Microsoft says a “lightweight… isolated, temporary, desktop environment....
As mentioned, Hyper-V 2019 is the big news with the latest Windows Server 2019 preview. However, Hyper-V Server acts as a standalone product that comes with the Windows Server driver model Windows hypervisor. Additionally, it brings virtualization components to users as an effective and easy to use solutions. System Insights is an entirely new feature that is integrated into Windows Server 2019. It allows local predictive analytics in the service....
It is worth noting that the deal is not yet finalized as Microsoft and Activision Blizzard are still clearing regulatory hurdles around the world. Approval from regulatory authorities is slowly happening, and Spence says he is confident about the situation. He also conceded that his confidence could be unfounded, considering he has little experience of deals of $70 billion before… few have. Spencer says he understands the need for scrutiny into acquisitions like this, and in fact, he says he welcomes it....
Let’s just say this, the rules of Microsoft’s Xbox digital rights management (Xbox DRM) are confusing. These are the documents that highlight how Microsoft’s systems use digital content on a license server. In other words, what is the company’s stance on customer ownership is. One of the big problems with the DRM is that games that shouldn’t have an active DRM often do. Microsoft says it is now changing this controversial methodology....
This article was contributed by SketchBubble-Co-Founder Ashish Arora. Before we begin, let’s answer this question: What was the best presentation you have ever attended? And what was so special about it that you still remember it? It would probably be a presentation with good quality content, excellent delivery, and mind-blowing slides that efficiently communicate the idea. Hence, you’ve remembered it for a long time. Thus, an effective presentation combines text, elements, pictures, animations, and videos....
You can protect your computers by using firewalls and antivirus software, Using a strong password with two-factor authentication enabled and by following best practices for computer use. How to Protect Your Computer From Hackers Cybercrime is on the rise. Every year the numbers are increasing, so the threat of cybercrime is getting bigger all the time, and it is expected to cost the world 10.5 trillion dollars by 2025. This is why you need to start protecting your Windows PC today....
Speaking with The Information, two unnamed sources revealed plans to upgrade WorkMail and WorkDocs to make them more attractive in the business world. The company has also been telling its corporate customers that it wants to bundle those apps with Chime. For those unfamiliar, Chime is AWS’ answer to unified communications. Similar to Skype to Business, it features video and audio conferencing, chat, content sharing, and more. It also runs seamlessly across Windows, Android, iOS and Mac....
This new chipset has 3D V-cache tech and benchmarks show the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D bests Intel’s leading Core i9. In a recent Shadow of the Tomb Raider benchmark, AMD already showed its pre-launch boasts are accurate. Further benchmarks show that was no fluke and the Ryzen 7 is outperforming the i9-12900KS across the board. According to a review from XanxoGaming, the 3D V-cache helps AMD push beyond its rival and completely beats out the Core i9....
It seems the company has into the decision due to security changes in the iTunes Store. The older Windows versions are not compatible with these changes, so Apple will end the services. If you run Windows Vista or XP, you can continue to use iTunes after the cut of date, but it will not be supported by Apple. This means you will not be able to use the iTunes Store, but the program will work for playing music and movies installed on your PC....
This article was contributed by freelance writer Adrian Lomezzo. After two years of the pandemic-driven school curriculum, it’s time for you to get back to school again. Fear not, the note-taking pattern hasn’t changed yet. The only difference back to school will mean for you is not being able to record online classes and make notes after. To rescue you from the long rusty practice of yours, today we are going to discuss how you can utilize OneNote to take notes faster than ever during live classes and you may also think “I would love to pay someone to do my homework”, without ever taking any classes....
A new benchmark points to an unknown Surface device running Intel’s latest generation Ice Lake CPU. Some reports are suggesting this is not the Surface Book 3 but could be a new Surface Laptop that will launch later this year. The question is, what is Microsoft working on? There’s certainly no reason it could not be the Surface Book 3. Either way, it seems the company is developing a Surface product with an Intel Core i5-1035G1 processor that clocks at 3....
