The Snaptics WBDI biometric device in the device manager was displaying the following error in its properties: This article documents how I fixed this error and how you can troubleshoot and fix similar errors. Fixing the device not working properly issue with the fingerprint reader It’s always better to research using Google or DuckDuckGo search engines about your problem. This will give you an idea if anyone else is having similar issues....

That shouldn’t have to be. The Windows operating systems have built-in features that will enhance the audio for you through software and improve its quality. Moreover, there are a few other things you can also perform to improve the audio quality: Enable audio enhancement (From Settings or Control Panel)Enable spatial sound (From Settings or Control Panel)Update audio driverUse third-party audio enhancement software Let us show you how you can improve the sound quality on your Windows computer....

Adjust program affinity We can also customize each process within Windows 10 to utilize only specific CPU cores while leaving the others for the other processes to execute simultaneously. This can be used to optimize CPU utilization, but only if handled carefully. Note that customizing process affinity is not always useful. Before messing around with them, you need to consider whether you have CPU cores that are mostly idle, or are you running an application which executes independent threads?...

Application execution aliases can be used in the Windows Command Line Interface (CLI), which includes the Run Command box, the Command Prompt, and Windows PowerShell, to launch applications having a .exe extension directly. That said, some applications can have the same execution alias. For example, in Windows 11, the older version of Notepad and the newer version both have the name alias “Notepad.exe.” This can cause a conflict, and Windows can then only open one app using the same alias....

Unfortunately, Windows File Explorer does not show the folder sizes. Only file size information is shown when the View is set to Detailed under the File Explorer options.No folder size visible However, there are a few ways to display folder size inside the Windows File Explorer instead of the Properties window. However, there are a few ways to view the sizes of each folder, so you know which folder consumes the most space on your disk....

Using the Device Manager, you can install, update, and uninstall device drivers required to run the respective hardware. However, some of the devices aren’t always visible in the Device Manager, and always show up when you connect them. These are the hidden devices and this makes it difficult to edit the device’s property. That said, there is a way you can still view these hidden devices in the Device Manager on a Windows computer....

How does Windows know exactly when the computer is connected to the Internet? This article answers the question by explaining the whole process of Internet connection monitoring in Windows. Network Connectivity Status Indicator The Network Connectivity Status Indicator (NCSI) is a mechanism that controls the internet connectivity display in the Taskbar, among various other functionalities. NCSI is part of the Network Awareness program which was first introduced in Windows Vista and has been carried out ever since in each version of Windows....

Many organizations create their network maps using drawing tools like Microsoft Visio, SmartDraw, etc. but these diagrams and charts should be maintained and updated manually. We are looking for network mapping tools that will automatically graph a visual map of the network. The benefit of using a network mapping tool is that it will automatically update the map whenever a change is done in the network. The internet has many different tools to help you do it....

Norton ConnectSafe’s public DNS service was introduced by Symantec in 2010 under the name Symantec ConnectSafe. Later in 2014 it was renamed Norton ConnectSafe. ConnectSafe makes use of Norton Safe Web for crowd sourced security where users can report a site to be safe or not safe. The biggest advantage of using a secure DNS service is that it will scan for threats when the computer requests for resources on the Internet....

Note: you can’t make calls to 911 or other emergency services through temporary numbers. These apps let user to generate disposable numbers quickly. They offer wide arrays of services for short lived numbers including messaging, voice calling, voice mail and many others. Burner Burner helps users to keep their mobile numbers private and secure. User can make calls and send/receive SMS from new number. User can get new number in any area code....

The Network Address Translation (NAT) protocol applied to your router has different types. Each of these types can have a different impact on how fast your data packets are processed, and then forwarded (or blocked). If they are blocked, or take significant time to be processed, then it is likely that you will face lag, distorted internet connectivity, and even a drop in FPS while playing a game. Today, we are going to discuss the different NAT types and how they function, determine which one is best suited for you, then see different methods on how to change your NAT type on your router as well as on your Windows PC....

The new build does not include any new features but contains a lot of bug fixes and performance enhancements. Let us dig further into the details of what the new build has to offer. What’s new in Windows 10 Preview Build 20251 As mentioned, this update did not bring any new features to Windows. Rather, it focuses more on fixing the previously known problems highlighted by Insiders. Updates for developers For some time now, Microsoft has been releasing new updates for developers with each build released on the Dev channel....

This update introduces only one new feature but brings along a lot of fixes for the OS. before you begin to install the update using the given guide at the end of this post, read through what’s new in this update. What’s New in KB5011563 Up to 3 High Priority Toast Notifications After installing this update, you can now see up to 3 high-priority notifications in the Notification Center simultaneously....

In this article, we will share three different ways to disable automatic driver updates in Windows 10. While the focus and screenshots are from Windows 10, the same configurations can be used for Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1. Disable Automatic Driver Updates 1- Using Device Settings For changing the device driver’s automatic installation setting in Windows 10, you will need to dig deep into the Control Panel. Just follow the steps below: Alternatively, you can also reach the same window and select “No” (as in step 3 above) by typing in sysdm....

However, sometimes this saved data needs to be removed so that you can put in another password in case the password was changed, or you simply do not want your PC to connect to that particular wi-fi even when it is in range. In that case, you must tell your PC to “forget” that particular network profile. This post discusses several methods you can use to forget one or all of the wi-fi network profiles saved on your Windows computer....

In this article, we are going to discuss 5 free tools to format a hard drive with ease and efficiency. What is disk formatting? Before going forward, we should be clear about what exactly disk formatting means. According to Wikipedia, There are two types of formatting; Low-level formatting A hardware-based formatting technique which was used until the 1990s. A disk controller is used to mark the surface of the disk with markers and create a file system afterward....

Skype Voice Changer (Windows) This is very cool tool which can change your own voice in a given effects and your own voice will not be send to whom you are calling. Your friend/contact will experience your new changes voice which is due to this interesting Voice Changer tool. Now you can talk in any voice you want like a robot, any animal or any other voice you want. This is now a fun time....

However, before the time even came to an end, the support Bitdefender pulled off a stunt and re-introduced Bitdefender Antivirus Free for Windows as a whole new product built from scratch. Why Bitdefender Antivirus Free is Restored By the looks of it at the time, users had to either shift to paid versions of Bitdefender products to maintain their security or opt for Bitdefender alternatives. This would have meant losing a significant clientele for Bitdefender....

A lot of people do not use this feature at all. They can completely disable push notifications from their browsers. After turning off the push notifications, you will not get any option to subscribe to a website through push notifications. Let’s learn step by step on how to disable push notifications in Google Chrome first. Disable push notifications in Chrome Google Chrome gives a much better approach to disabling push notifications than Firefox....

Before starting with the numbers, we must be aware of the meaning of resolution. In this article we cover everything related to resolutions, pixels and why does it matter? What is resolution? Pixel is the smallest square dot on the monitor screen which emits a specific color. Resolution is the total number of pixels that can be displayed on a monitor. Number of pixels matter a lot when we are talking about image or video clarity....