As it is a management console, and there are a number of objects in the console to manage. Sometimes you need to find a specific entry, but do not know the exact location of that object in the Group Policy window. To overcome this issue, here are a few tools that can easily find a specific entry in the Group Policy Editor window for you, so you can make changes to it as required....

Your password has expired and must be changedUser password must be changed before signing in In normal circumstances, it’s absolutely fine for Windows to remind you of password change after every specific no. of days but in some conditions, this practice should be disabled. A couple of scenarios could include the following: In this tutorial, we will share three ways to set Windows local user account passwords to never expire....

Today we will show you 3 methods to use all your monitors with Remote Desktop. However, with the standard pre-installed Remote Desktop app that comes with Windows, you cannot expand an existing RDP connection to more monitors (nor shrink it). Instead, the connection will need to be terminated, and then establish a new connection with multiple display devices. Furthermore, the methods discussed below are valid for up to 16 connected monitors....

A brute force attack is a trial-and-error technique used to guess the credentials and log into a system. However, Microsoft has now added a Group Policy to all Windows versions named “Allow Administrator account lockout,” which is an account lockout policy applicable to the local Administrator account. Previously, this policy was only available for Windows 11. However, now, this is available for all versions, including Windows 10. Furthermore, now, this policy is enabled by default....

In this tutorial, I am providing you a simple way that will easily allow you to check the status of multiple VPN connections easily. Using Netsh command The netsh command is used to display connection status. Netsh is a command-line scripting utility that allows you to configure the network or run different commands in batch mode. At Anytime if you are getting an issue with connection and cannot be able to identify whether you are connected or not, this command will always help you out....

Regardless of the reason, these can only be force deleted using command line only. This article explains using cmd to delete folder or file successfully. Before we begin Here are some important things for you to understand before we dig into removing files and folders using Command Prompt and Windows PowerShell. These tips will help you understand the terms and some basic rules of the commands that will be used further in the article....

Unlike the previously released cumulative update, this update is mandatory and will be installed on your system by default. If you have not installed any of the previous updates, this update will install them for you. Quick Facts about KB4549951 Release date: 14th April 2020Operating Systems Support: Windows 10 Version 1909, Windows 10 Version 1903Build no. after installing KB4549951: 1903-OS Build 18362.778 and 1909-OS Build 18363.778 What’s new in KB4549951 update This update comes with three critical zero-day fixes to Windows 10 OS....

If you still use Java 8, you should probably update to the latest version of Java 8 Update 333. This helps keep your system safe from vulnerabilities. Let us now see what other improvements have been made with this release, and then continue to download and install it. Release Summary Latest Java Version: Java 8 Update 333-b02Release date: May 2nd, 2022 (All version release dates here)Compatible OS: Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8 and Windows 7, MacOS, Linux, and SolarisLicense: Free...

Windows Server has existed for almost as long as the consumer Windows versions (Windows 3.1 and onward). The first popular version of Windows Server was called Windows NT, which came in both server and client versions. Microsoft first used the word “Windows Server” when they released Windows Server 2000. Before that, Windows 2000 was the client version, and Windows NT 4.0 was the server version of the Operating System. Microsoft releases a server version of Windows OS, along with each client version....

Bitdefender has redesigned its User Interface (UI) for convenient and quicker navigation through menus and enhanced other security features and protocols as well. If you have been using the older versions of their products, you can find a significant difference in their general layouts. As per tradition, Bitdefender used to release a Beta version for its products. Unfortunately, the company announced that it will not be happening this year due to COVID-19....

Previously, Microsoft added the ability for you to access the “Trade-in or recycle” page directly into the Windows 11 Settings page for the Insiders on the Dev channel with Build 22557. However, this feature was later removed. But now, this has been reintroduced with Build 25247, but the feature is still hidden. Below you’ll find the method to enable the “Trade-in or recycle” page and start planning your next PC....

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....

Allow us to introduce you to Windows Server Updates Services (WSUS) Offline Update tool, or WSUS Offline. This tool has been created by an individual third-party and is not officially supported by Microsoft. WSUSOffline can be used to download and package the updates available on a computer with an internet connection for Windows 10 (32 and 64 bit – up to version 1909 only), Windows 8.1, Server 2012, Server 2012 R2, Office 2010, Office 2013, and Office 2016, and then be installed on the respective product computer....

Microsoft has brought back a deprecated feature to Edge. However, the “Followable Web” feature has only been introduced to Insiders on Microsoft Edge Canary. That being said, the feature is part of “Controlled feature rollout” and hence is not available to all users on the Canary channel. So do not worry if you do not see it right away. If you do get the feature, it will be enabled by default, thus you do not require to enable an experimental flag....

The new logos are more descriptive as compared to the older ones, and are therefore easier to understand by the layman. For the OEMs to be able to use these new logos, they must first receive the certification from USB-IF. Purpose of New USB Logos The manufacturers and companies that meet the requirements for these new logos and sign a license agreement with USB-IF can then use these logos on their product packaging, ports, cables, and connectors....

This behavior is default but it can be changed such that a user can switch active windows just by hovering the mouse cursor over the window. This behavior was not present in Windows Vista, Windows XP or earlier Operating Systems but Windows 7, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 include this feature by default. You just have to enable it to activate the functionality. Let’s go through the process step by step: This should activate the mouse hovering feature for you....

In this article, we’ll discuss everything about Windows 10 themes. Let’s start with the basics. What are Windows Themes? Windows themes are a collection of background pictures, menu colors, system sounds etc. to quickly customize the Windows 10 user interface. A theme can be applied to the user interface by simply clicking on the downloaded theme file. There are some themes that are present in Windows by default . You can also download Windows 10 themes from the official Microsoft Store and also third-party sites that collect and create different customized themes....

We have compiled the best antivirus solutions for 2020 that protect you and your system’s integrity to the fullest. Our list is based on real-time tests performed by AV-Comparatives on many different antivirus software which checks the percentages of the blocked threats, any malware attacks that successfully penetrated through the antivirus, and any false-positives that may have occurred. The bar chart below illustrates the test results conducted by AV-Comparatives in August 2020....

This article discussed the differences in the kinds of cloud-related terms so that you can distinguish among them when making a selection of the type of plan which suits your needs best. Cloud backup Cloud backup is where a user keeps a copy of their data on a server that is available over the Internet. The primary function of the backup is to keep your data secure in case something were to happen to the original one....

Please note that the latest release is part of Windows 11 Version 22H2 which is set to be released soon. If you want to test the latest features in Windows 11 22H2, you can install the Release Preview. What’s new in Windows 11 Build 22000.776 (KB5014668) Here are some of the changes and improvements added to Build 22000.776: [Windows Search] Windows Search has been redesigned to show more recent searches and a today view, removing various search category types and top apps....