If you are listening to songs on a computer using your wireless headset, sharing data between phones, or controlling your PC using a Bluetooth mouse, codecs are being used. However, different devices support different codecs. The support is dependent upon both the hardware and the software. Moreover, different Bluetooth codecs have different characteristics. There are both lossy and lossless compressions, while some have more latency than others. So which one is the best for you, and do your devices even support it?...

You get several pre-configured apps and consoles in the menu distributed into 3 groups. The good news is that we are here to help you change the default layout of the menu so that you can remove or add the default items to the list yourself. You can modify the menu to your own preferences. Let us guide you through the process so that you can make your time on the PC even more productive....

You may need to install any third-party software that the Defender is blocking, or use other antivirus software and no longer need Windows Defender. For any reason, Windows Defender can be disabled both permanently and temporarily. This post discusses how you can disable Windows Defender Antivirus on Windows 11 both temporarily and permanently while discussing other myths that are said to work in disabling Defender, but do not. Disable Windows Defender in Windows 11 Temporarily Our first step will be to temporarily disable Defender in case it is only needed for this one time....

However, some new applications that are initially not available on your computer are added to the list of auto-starting apps automatically when they are installed – without you even knowing about it. This can add extra load on your computer and make the PC startup relatively slower, and most of the time, you wouldn’t even know why. Thankfully, Microsoft has injected a salient feature in Windows 11 that allows the OS to send you a notification when a new app is added to the list of startup apps....

On a Windows 11 or 10 PC, you might see any of the following statements in a web browser or in the troubleshooter: The DNS server isn’t responding.Your computer appears to be correctly configured, but the device or resource (DNS server) is not responding.This webpage is not available.www.xxxxx.com’s server DNS address could not be found. In most cases, these issues are linked directly to your DNS server. Either they are unreachable or are misconfigured....

The issue can be resolved by changing a few things, such as running Windows Update troubleshooter, changing the system date and time, and performing SFC and DISM scans. This will ensure the integrity of your system files and the accuracy of your system clock. In this article, we will discuss all these topics in detail. Windows Update Standalone Installer 0x800b0101 Error Users often encounter a prompt such as the above stating the following: This error occurs when you try to manually install a standalone Windows update package (....

Windows gives you a log-in screen that asks for a password or another form of login authorization if they have been set up. Passwords are essential if you are concerned about your privacy and security. However, if you don’t feel like providing your account credentials over and over again, you can remove the lock screen and make your account log in automatically.Password required at sign in There are several solutions for not having to provide lengthy passwords to log into your account....

The ISO images have now become multipurpose and vastly used to share large files and software in a single-file format. This prevents any data corruption while preserving its formatting. You can download an ISO file off the internet like any other regular file. Most operating systems natively support ISO files, which means they can be used (mounted) without having to use a third-party tool. Windows 11 and Windows 10 are among these operating systems....

The primary function of this feature is to speed up the Edge application launch when it is executed through a shortcut icon, the Taskbar, or through hyperlinks. This feature might be a game-changer for Edge if it is as fast or even faster than its competitors like Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Vivaldi. Let us see what benefits this feature gives us, and how we can use it. Startup boost in Microsoft Edge As we mentioned earlier, the Startup Boost feature will load Edge faster....

John Hopkins CSSE is reporting a real-time count of the coronavirus patients world-wide. Check the Coronavirus real-time reporting here. In response to this, a lot of companies either have already allowed their employees to work remotely or are mulling options for workers to work effectively and efficiently from home. This has increased the demand for remote collaboration tools. In the wake of this virus attack all over the world, many companies have already given generous discounts on their offerings....

The Preview Build 22523 includes several fixes for the operating system, but more importantly, Microsoft has focused on shifting some features from the Control Panel to the Settings app. This shift has been inaugurated in an attempt to eventually eliminate the legacy Control Panel so the new Settings app will be the modern hub for Windows configurations. If you are subscribed to the Dev channel, you can either upgrade to this build or perform a clean installation using the ISO provided by Microsoft....

Nowadays, a lot of laptops come with a touch screen display and Windows 10. This gives the best of both worlds as you can use both the touch screen like in a tablet and a keyboard/mouse on a laptop. Why disable or turn off touch screen in Windows 10? While there are certain advantages of a touch-enabled display, there are times when you would like to simply turn off touch screen in Windows 10....

This article gives you 2 different ways through which you can enable and disable the blue light filter (night light) on your Windows 10 PC. Why use Night Light As mentioned, Night Light, when enabled, filters out the blue light and displays warmer colors. This does not affect the cornea in your eyes and helps you sleep at night when you are finished with your work. For this, Windows also has an option where you may schedule automatic enabling and disabling of night light according to your needs....

You may need administrative rights to fully benefit from the settings and configurations offered through the Control Panel. This option is only applicable to users who aren’t already members of the Administrator group. This article explains two different methods of accessing the Control Panel as an administrator. Before proceeding, make sure you are using a standard or Power User account. Two Ways to Open the Control Panel as an Administrator In Windows 10 Run Control Panel as administrator using shortcut A decent way to launch the Control Panel with administrative privileges is by creating a dedicated shortcut to always run as admin....

Windows 10 battery saver can be helpful when you want to stretch the battery usage for a longer period of time. It is similar to Battery Saver Mode in Android and Low Power Mode on iPhone. This article will explain how to turn on or turn off the battery saver in Windows 10 to save yourself the trouble of running out of battery unexpectedly. What is Battery Saver mode? Battery Saver mode is a feature offered by Windows 10 that will make some adjustments in Windows settings in order to extend its battery life....

This post discusses 4 ways to still enable the optional features in Windows while offline. Error Code 0x8024402C If you try and install a Windows optional feature without an internet connection, you will receive an error code 0x8024402C stating the following: This occurs when you either do not have an internet connection to download the files required for the feature, or are blocked behind Windows Server Update Services (WSUS). In that case, follow the guide given in this post to successfully install the Windows feature(s) that you require....

Windows Photo Viewer is very simple to use viewer. It can show you a single photo, or all photos of a folder in a slide show. You can directly print photos or via online printing service. Send your photos through email or burn them to disc. If you have upgraded to Windows 10, and do not want to use Photos as the default image viewer, you can either go to the Registry to make Photo Viewer default again (sorry, no easier method) or here I am providing few alternatives of Windows Photo Viewer which are as simple as Windows Photo Viewer....

In this article you may go through all the features of Bluetooth 4.1, 4.2 and 5 and the comparison between them. Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.1 was adopted in 4 December 2013. On its release time, Bluetooth 4.1 comes with many new features. V4.1 has speed of 24MBps and can do coverage up to 100 meters or 300 feet. Bluetooth 4.1 was developed to run Internet of Things. Its supports increase the user usability....

Windows 10 does not come with Telnet pre-installed. Even DOS Command Prompt has also become secondary with PowerShell taking the center stage. Portqry used to be the command of choice for checking remote ports being alive and listening but it was only available up till Windows XP and Windows Server 2003. Install Telnet in Windows 10 If you are going strictly with a DOS based command then you are left with no option but to install telnet in Windows 10....

If you want to download and install Firefox 90 right now, you can use the download links given in this article. If we go to the changelog section of Firefox 90, it shows that it is still being prepared by Mozilla. We will update this page once the release notes are published and new features are officially announced. While the official Firefox 90 (alfa) system requirements do not list Windows 11 as supported, it runs on Windows 11 without any issues....