The ability to group applications under a single folder makes it more organized and convenient to use. This way, you can add more and more apps to the Start menu with less clutter. Not only that, but you can also name the folders anything you want to so it is easier for you to navigate between them, and you can go exactly to the application you need to launch, instead of searching for it....

Let us brief you on what ports are and why they can be dangerous. What are network ports? Network ports are used by Windows services and applications to send and receive data over the network. If you wonder if this is what the IP address is used for, then you are absolutely correct. However, a unique IP address defines the path to a specific device, whereas a port defines what application or service on that particular device to send that information to....

In this article, we will discuss some ways to get rid of this no audio output device is installed issue. Install the Microsoft fix from Windows Update If you are using Windows 10 Version 1809 and have disabled Windows Update, you should know that there was a bug in this specific version of Windows. Microsoft released a fix for this which can be installed using Windows Update. But if you prefer not to use Windows Update, you can download and install the specific fix from below link: Download KB4468550 [37 KB] This update is specifically to fix the issue with Intel sound card drivers....

Although your daily routine and tasks may not be greatly affected by this problem, it is still wise to resolve the issue so that you can enjoy the recently-released operating system to its fullest, especially if you have purchased a new device just for the sake of Windows 11. This article lists down several reasons as well as its solutions to mitigate the Command Prompt flashing issue in Windows 11....

Windows 11 KN Edition is designed for Korea to comply with Korean laws. It also comes without multimedia functionality. In addition, Windows Messenger is also removed from Windows. However, since Microsoft has already discontinued Windows Messenger, the KN edition is essentially the same as the N edition of Windows 11. The Media Feature Pack can be downloaded as an optional extra for Windows 11 N and KN, so you can still play multimedia files....

This task is already being accomplished by the graphic designers using third-party tools, such as Adobe Photoshop. Today, we will show you how this objective can also be achieved using the Windows-native applications: Paint and Paint 3D. Paint 3D was originally being offered as a preinstalled application in Windows 10. However, this decision was reversed and now a clean install of Windows 10/11 no longer includes it. You can still install Paint 3D from Microsoft Store....

This special folder is often ignored but it is important to keep it as clean and optimized as possible to keep your system startup optimized and fast. In this article, we will discuss accessing the Windows 10 Startup Folder and its different aspects. What is the Startup Folder in Windows? The startup folder was introduced in Windows 95. Some programs run automatically when the Windows is started and those programs are called startup programs....

Microsoft has recently announced that some of the Windows components designed to keep your systems safe affect their performance. However, you can disable these Windows features to optimize the computer for gaming purposes, but of course, this will leave your system vulnerable to outside threats and attacks. This article lists several things you can do to increase your system’s performance to get the best gaming experience on a Windows 11 computer....

With the additional functionality that is provided by the NTFS permissions, its configuration is very complex that can lead to administration headaches. While managing your permissions on the top-level directories sometimes goes inaccurate, and this inaccuracy will force the sub-directories to change, which causes issues. So, to avoid this kind of situation, it is always recommended to backup folder permissions before making any changes to the NTFS or sharing settings....

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....

This release brings a lot of fixes for the OS, but its main focus is on the new Search Highlights feature, which we have discussed briefly down below. Additionally, the Search Highlights feature was also recently introduced to the Dev channel in Windows 11 Preview Build 22572. This update ensures us that the feature will be released in the upcoming stable channel releases, as Microsoft has already named the upcoming releases “Windows 11 22H2....

This build enables users to access the phone’s hotspot instantly, without touching the phone, using the Phone Link app. (See PhoneExperienceHost.exe) Since dev builds are released almost every week, we don’t expect many features in a single build release. Windows 11 Build 25231 brings the touch optimized taskbar to all insiders. If you use a touch device or tablet PC, you’ll love this update. Let’s discuss more about the features, fixes and improvements in Build 25231....

Since this is an optional update, it needs to be installed manually; either through Windows Update or standalone installers that are given in the downloads section below. KB5018496 does not include any significant new features for the Windows 11 operating system, but many improvements and fixes. Finally, the option to open the Task Manager from the taskbar’s context menu makes its way to the stable channel. Installing this update will upgrade its build to 22621....

While using a Microsoft Store app, the Start menu, or the Settings app, the scrollbar on the right side is only visible when you take your pointer to the right of the window or use the scroll wheel on your mouse. Even then, the scrollbar is not its maximum size as it should be. Thankfully, you can disable the auto-hiding feature on the scroll bar in Windows 10 and Windows 11....

The clipboard history is a set of all data that you copied to the clipboard. This includes texts in various formats (plain text, rtf, html), images, file lists, etc. In Windows 10, the clipboard history is disabled by default. But the new clipboard has many advantages if used properly. Here are some of the benefits you will get using the Windows 10 clipboard: If you want to take your clipboard experience to the next level, you must make use of Windows 10 clipboard management....

Most people don’t pay attention to backing up their systems until they suffer from data loss. It is highly recommended to back up your all data. Experts suggest that you create regular backups in more than one place in case of a disaster so that your data is recoverable. Windows allows you to create and restore from backups easily. Backup Using Windows Native Tools Creating a backup in Windows 10 or 11 has become very easy....

Bitlocker is a software-based encryption tool that encrypts and protects user data on the hard drive, as well as any USB flash drives you wish to encrypt. The storage can only be unlocked using alpha-numeric code initially created by the user themselves. The algorithm also creates a unique Bitlocker Recovery Key file which can be saved in a secure location, such as on the cloud (using Microsoft account), a different USB drive, or simply a different volume on the same device....

In this article we will discuss two solutions to the issue of screen going black and white in Windows 10. Computer display turning grayscale The Windows 10 Fall Creators update brings some exciting features for users. Unfortunately, some features get turned on mistakenly using unintended keyboard shortcuts. This issue arises from the same cause. Windows 10 Fall Creators Update has a color filters feature. The user can turn on/off color filters in Windows 10....

With Preview 5, Microsoft has only focused on a feature known as “Generic Math.” This feature was first released with .NET 6. Since then, Microsoft has been continuously working on this feature to enhance it and make improvements. You can download and install .NET 7 Preview 5 on your compatible devices using the direct download links shared below. .NET 7 can be installed on the following platforms: WindowsLinuxMacOS .NET 7 Preview 5 has been tested with Visual Studio 17....

You can upgrade your Chrome browser using the guide given. If you are not using Google Chrome, you can directly download Chrome 96 using the download links given below. The vulnerabilities fixed in version 96 may impact your device so significantly, that access to complete bug details have been kept confidential until the majority of users have upgraded to this version, says Google: A total of 25 vulnerabilities has been fixed in Chrome 96, out of which 7 are deemed to be of high importance....