Windows Defender is an all in one security software from Microsoft consisting of antivirus and a firewall. Windows Defender comes pre-installed with Windows 10. It gets all its updates from Windows Update. Although you can turn Windows Defender on or off from Windows Settings, there are other quick ways to turn it on or turn off Windows Defender Windows 10 or even Windows 8/8.1. You should choose the best method according to the version of Windows you are using....

As of Windows 8.1, Microsoft began requiring the installation of TPM 1.2 in order to enable Bitlocker for data encryption. For Windows 11, this requirement has been upgraded.In order for Windows 11 to function properly, TPM 2.0 must be installed. Installing Windows 11 on a PC without a TPM 2.0 module will result in an error stating that the computer is not compatible with Windows 11. There are a few ways by which we can check if our system has TPM 2....

This update includes both security and non-security updates, therefore it is recommended for the users to update their frameworks to the latest build on priority. If you are running Windows 10 version 1809 or higher, you will probably have .NET Framework 4.8. You can manually upgrade to .NET Framework 5.0.3 using the download links provided below. Let’s dig into what the new update brings to the table. New features and improvements in ....

In addition to a single security upgrade for Windows 11, this update also comes with Servicing Stack Update (SSU) that ensures you continue to receive quality updates for the operating system. Installing this update will upgrade your build to 22000.258. Let us now discuss what exactly KB5006674 improves. Fixes and Improvements The update KB5006674 fixes a compatibility issue reported by some users between some Intel “Killer” and “SmartByte” networking software and Windows 11 (Stable version)....

It seems like Microsoft is changing the strategy again and DirectX will be offered in Microsoft Store. This means that the users will be able to update their DirectX installation instantly from Microsoft Store and not wait for the cumulative updates offered by Microsoft a few times a month.Buy DirectX Runtime from Microsoft Store The current versions of DirectX in Windows 10 are 11.3 and 12. If you go to Microsoft Store and search for DirectX, you will not find anything....

Moreover, Microsoft has also worked on enhancing the user’s privacy experience by making things more transparent and in control of the user themselves. Let us discuss in detail what Edge 88 brings to the table. New features and enhancements in Edge 88 Password Generator and Password Monitor Microsoft has introduced 2 new features to Edge 88, both of which cater to the single concern of users: security. Edge 88 will now automatically suggest complex passwords when it detects a signup password box on any website....

That said, 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. Therefore we strongly recommend you do not install it in any live/production environment. This update brings a plethora of new improvements and fixes to the command-line tool that can be used to run scripts, automate and perform administrative tasks....

If you want to install Windows 10 Version 21H1 using Windows Update, you will need to press the Download and install link on the Windows Update settings page. This is because initially 21H1 has been released as an optional update. The update will be an enablement package which is relatively small if you are currently on Windows 10 version 2004 or 20H2. Hence, the update should not take more than a few minutes....

Microsoft has also released the same build for Insiders in the Beta and Release Preview channel in parallel to this cumulative update. Along with this release, Microsoft has also released updates for the older versions of Windows 10, going back to v1507. The updates and details for each of these are as follows: Windows 10 Version 20H2 | Update: KB4598242 | New Build: 19042.746Windows 10 Version 2004 | Update: KB4598242 | New Build: 19041....

In an interesting development Avast has released Avast for Business Free Antivirus which also works on Server Operating Systems including Windows Server 2012. Currently there is rarely any free antivirus product for Windows Server OS. Avast for Business Free Antivirus 2015 comes with a cloud management console to manage devices across your organization using a simple web console. Features Some of the features of Avast for Business Free Antivirus 2015 are as follows:...

The private IP is the one that is used within a local area network. This IP is used to identify the computer within the LAN. This private IP can’t be accessed directly from the Internet. Also, read about how to check the mac address of your computer or any remote computer in the network. Public or External IP address is the one provided by your Internet Service Provider (ISP). Multiple computers can have a single public IP if a network is set up using a technique called NAT (Network Address Translation)....

Although it is recommended that the latest drivers be installed, as they patch security vulnerabilities and increase reliability, that is not always the case. More often than not, new drivers can be unstable and glitchy. If you wish to stay on your current driver(s) and prevent Windows from updating them automatically, this post illustrates how you can stop specific hardware drivers from updating, while the rest of the drivers can continue to update normally....

Microsoft has now switched over to Microsoft Edge and replaced Internet Explorer. Edge provides an “IE Compatibility Mode” where it supports legacy websites designed for IE, allowing users to still be able to use older websites without having to redesign them. That said, you can still install a standalone, portable version of Internet Explorer on Windows 11, thanks to our developers on GitHub. OpenInternetExplorer was released recently and is still in the early stages of development....

Remote Desktop Connection tool lets users connect to a Windows 11 PC remotely from another computer using Remote Desktop Protocol. This tool lets you do everything that you can do on while sitting on the physical PC. The tool comes pre-installed in Windows 11 but is disabled by default. If you are on the same network and you have enabled RDC, you can easily access your PC from any other computer by running mstsc (Microsoft Terminal Services Console) and giving the name or IP address of your computer....

By default, Windows 11 updates its root certificate over the internet through Windows Update at least once a week through a Trusted Root Certificate List (CTL). However, if your device is not connected to the internet, certificates will likely expire over time, thus causing certain scripts and applications to not function properly, or experience problems while browsing the internet. Let us help you avoid this problem by showing you how to update your system’s Root Certificates....

Although the images may be mesmerizing, you are unable to save or use them elsewhere on your PC or set them as your desktop background. However, there is a way you can save these images using a simple trick. If you are not already using Spotlight on your lock screen, you can configure it by navigating to the following path: Here, you can select Windows spotlight from the drop-down menu under “Personalize your lock screen” to have a great lock screen experience....

Wi-Fi channels have a great significance over your Wi-Fi speed. Let us dig deeper into what channels are and what settings might suit your needs best. What is a channel? When talking about Wi-Fi, a channel is a bandwidth allocated through which our device(s) will send and receive data wirelessly. Channels are virtual segregations in a larger bandwidth, which our devices then consume to communicate with one another. The current Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi 6) technology works on two different frequencies: 2....

Connecting to other computers using RDC through the command line allows you to control different settings and preferences of the connection. Windows allows a user to use certain switches to predefine the settings before the connection is made. For example, you can define the name or IP address of the remote computer, or adjust the RDC window size even before running the tool. Learn how to enable RDC in Windows 11....

Microsoft released the Winget command line package manager a few years back, which can be used to install, remove, and upgrade apps and programs on a Windows PC directly from Command Prompt or Windows PowerShell. However, there were a few limitations with the tool, which is why today we will talk about Chocolatey – a third-party package manager. This post illustrates why it is convenient to use Chocolatey instead of Winget, and how to use it to make our lives easier and install applications with a single cmdlet....

v21H1v20H2v2004 This only takes a few minutes to download and install, and no system reboot is required. Download and Install KB5005463 for Windows 10 Since this update does not bring any new features or fixes to the operating system, a standalone download has not been made available by Microsoft. However, if you have any of the mentioned Windows 10 versions, you can install the update through Windows Updates. Here is how: Navigate to Settings app » Update & Security » Windows Update and then click Check for Updates....