Microsoft Performance HUD is different from the Performance Monitor in the sense that it will only monitor one specific process in real-time. It will detect and report information like module load/unload history, thread create/destroy history, Registry activity, file I/O activity, soft and hard application hangs etc. in real-time. According to Microsoft: It’s like a semi-portable app which installs but does not have any customization options. Just run the HUD executable after installation, attach it to a process and start monitoring the application activity....

Installing this update upgrades the operating system’s build to 19044.2192. This flight does not include any new features, but a plethora of fixes. Let us now dig into the other improvements this update brings. New in Windows 10 Build 19044.2192 The following list of fixes and improvements are included in this flight: An issue that affects Distributed Component Object Model (DCOM) authentication hardening has been fixed. Windows will now automatically raise the authentication level for all non-anonymous activation requests from DCOM clients to RPC_C_AUTHN_LEVEL_PKT_INTEGRITY....

With build 25217, developers can now create 3rd party widgets with the help of WinAppSDK1.2 Preview 2. Moreover, the Microsoft Teams’ Chat icon in the taskbar has been improved to include a new video calling experience for the users. This flight also includes a plethora of fixes and input changes. Let us closer look into the new features offered in this flight. Windows 11 22H2 Build 25217 Summary Here are some of the important details about this build for Windows 11....

Most of the Windows problems can be solved using fix tools and a little bit of technical and logical thinking. But this can be done mostly by power users. Most normal users don’t even know what is the problem. Digging the problem out makes finding the solution easier. In this article, we will provide you with three general tools for fixing the most common Windows problems without hiring a tech firm or calling a techie friend....

Manually Disabling Firewall Access for Windows Programs You can disable few programs from connecting to the Internet. Because there are some programs which are private for you and you don’t want that anyone can get through them and use those programs. So here is the way to disable the Internet Connectivity for those particular programs. First of all, open Control Panel and go to System and Security and then Windows Firewall....

The chances of malware and ransomware attack reduces for the folders on which you have enabled the Controlled Folder Access feature. This is a useful feature added by Microsoft for the safety of sensitive data that lies in folders across your system from any attacks, malware, ransomware, or attackers. If you aren’t aware how to enable and use this feature to start protecting your sensitive data by controlling the access of some specific folders of your machine, then let’s walk through some ways that will guide you to make it enable....

In the batch file, there are commands that perform actions related to the system, and these commands are executed sequentially. So what if you want to monitor your batch files and prevent Command Prompt from closing automatically if you run them? The following are three ways to prevent the Command Prompt window from closing after running commands. Choose the option that works best for you. #1 Prevent CMD window from closing using cmd /k command switch Open the batch file in Notepad by right clicking on it and click on “Edit” from the list....

If you have ever had the privilege of performing a clean Windows 11/10 installation, you will know that the taskbar is appearing by default. it is always on top and accessible, except when you have windows open in full-screen mode. That said, Windows allows you to set it to auto-hide, which means the taskbar will disappear when not in use, and reappear when you hover over the taskbar area. Hiding the taskbar will increase the vertical space on your screen for other apps to display more content....

For your convenience, I am providing you with a feature comparison between the best free antivirus programs so that you may have a list of their features so you can see how important these features are to be in any AV tool or Security suite. And according to that, you can easily go for any better tool. The comparison metrics Real-time scanning Real-time scan is very important for any antivirus tool....

But there can come a time when you may no longer need to share any content, or simply do not want to. In this case, Windows allows multiple ways to stop a folder from being shared and visible on your network. Learn how to create a hidden shared folder. Let us show you 6 methods to prevent a folder from being shared anymore. How to Stop File Sharing Over the Network From Context Menu Here is how to stop sharing a folder using the context menu in File Explorer: The folder will now be inaccessible to others on your network....

A DMG file may contain a specific structure and permissions for software installation. By default, Windows does not support DMG format. DMG can be converted to ISO, which Windows can use to create bootable media, such as USB drives and CDs/DVDs. The DMG file can’t be burned to a USB or DVD drive to make it bootable. You will need to convert it to ISO first, then burn it to a drive....

This release has been made o the Long Term Servicing (LTS) channel, which means that this version will be supported with future updates. .NET 6 was released earlier as the LTS version since Microsoft releases an LTS version every 2 years. The LTS channel has a 3-year support cycle. .NET 6.0.6 can be installed on the following platforms: WindowsLinuxMacOS You can download .NET 6.0.6 from the direct download links given below respective to your operating system....

Moreover, Oracle has changed the Java Runtime license so that it is free for use only for non-commercial and personal usage. You will need to accept the license agreement before installing Java on your computer. Here is what they say: Quick facts Latest Java Version: Java 8 Update 291-b10Release date: April 20th, 2021 (All version release dates here)Last stable version: Java 8 Update 281Compatible OS: Windows 10, Windows 8 and Windows 7, macOS, Linux, and SolarisLicense: Free...

Furthermore, this update also includes a few fixes which had been identified earlier by Intel. That being said, although we recommend that everyone keep their drivers up to date as they include fixes and security patches, this update also brings along a few issues that are yet to be corrected. Intel Graphics Driver 30.0.101.3109 Changelog Below are the new features and improvements to this release of the graphics driver:...

Here is a list of the top trending Mac themes that can be applied on your Windows PC to get the full Mac experience. Both Windows 11 and Windows 10 can be customized with these themes. Apple Operating Systems with Release Year The list below states Apple’s operating systems released over the last few years along with its year of release at the time of writing this post, going from the latest to the oldest....

Since it is a preview version, it is only meant for testing, so that the public is ready for any changes that may impact their work before the final version is released. That being said, we strongly recommend you do not install it in any live/production environment. You can download and install PowerShell 7.3 Preview 3 using the given guide below. If you already have a stable version of Windows PowerShell running on your machine, installing the preview version will not affect it, and both could run simultaneously....

Let’s discuss security updates for each Windows version and their direct download links for easier installation. KB4586781 for Windows 10 Version 20H2 and Windows 10 Version 2004 Since Windows 10 Version 20H2 and Version 2004 share the same kernel, the same cumulative update has been provided for both versions. A total of 52 vulnerabilities have been fixed, 2 of which are critical, 49 are important and 1 is of low priority....

Update 13/Oct/2020: Microsoft released KB4586238 for Windows 10 Insider Preview 20231. Installing this update will make the build no. 20231.1005. There are not changes or improvements in this update. It is only for testing Microsoft’s own servicing pipeline. More details here. This build brings two significant and exciting features: a dedicated customization page upon Out Of the Box Experience (OOBE) from where users can choose how they will be using their device and organizational level management for IT experts where they can manage per-device or per-user default applications....

Here I am providing you some possible solutions, these solutions will try to minimize or remove the error completely and takes you to your desired web page in your Google Chrome browser. Let’s discuss the solutions one by one. Changing maximum allowed TLS version Disable Experimental QUIC Protocol QUIC is the protocol named as Quick UDP Internet Connection which is designed to provide security protection equal to TLS\SSL with reduced connection and transport latency....

It seems that Microsoft was already aware of the success of Outlook and so an option is provided to manage multiple accounts from single Outlook account. You can connect your Gmail account with the Microsoft Outlook in two ways; either create an alias or import your email account. Create An Alias The literal meaning of ‘alias’ is ‘false or assumed identity’. Similarly, an account alias is a dubbed identity of any primary email address....