The default state of the PIN is for simple numerical characters between 4 and 127. However, this can be changed to keep the quick sign-in option while increasing the security of your computer. How to configure Windows Hello PIN Before we begin to manage the characteristics of the PIN, let us show you how you can create a sign-in PIN for your account on Windows 10. Often users prefer creating this right after a fresh installation, as it is more convenient to sign in to their accounts....

Since this is a preview update, the intentions behind it seem that Microsoft wants to test these fixes before releasing them officially when Patch Tuesday hits. Also, this is an optional update and would require it to be installed manually. Microsoft has already released Windows 10 Build 19042.906 for v20H2 for the Release Preview channel, and Windows 10 Build 19043.906 for v21H1 for the Beta channel for Insiders. However, this update has been made to a stable channel with fixes just the same as for those on the Insider channels....

Like Skype, Microsoft Teams also automatically starts up when you turn on your computer or sign into Windows 10. This feature is the default regardless of whether you want to use‌ ‌it‌ ‌or‌ ‌not. You may need to use Teams from time to time and uninstalling it may not be an option, but you can stop it from starting automatically so that it is only called upon when needed (manually started)....

Now, Microsoft has released KB5019509 to the same channel which activated the features, installing which will upgrade your operating system’s build to 22621.675. Let’s take a closer look at the features you’ll be getting with this Windows update. Windows 11 Build 22621.675 Summary Here are some of the important details about this build for Windows 11.Complete Release BuildCumulative Update for Windows 11 22H2 (KB5019509)ChannelRelease Preview (Flight Hub)Release DateTuesday, October 11th, 2022Official Announcementhttps://blogs....

Windows security is for basic threat protection, which is most suited for home users. For power users and small businesses, it’s important to beef up security by using third-party security apps. This article presents exactly what an individual might need to take into consideration when choosing antivirus software. Windows Defender Antivirus Windows Defender Antivirus is a preinstalled security software that comes with Windows 10. This is a cloud-based application that provides a bundle of features with no additional costs....

Microsoft had finally heard the cries of its users and included these new features. However, even after installing the update, some Windows 11 devices lacked the option to open Task Manager from the taskbar context menu. This is because the feature is still gradually rolling out. That said, you can enable this option forcefully today and benefit from having quick and convenient access to the Task Manager. Without further ado, let us show you how to enable this feature....

This error asks you to close that app which is using your sound if you want to hear the sound on another app. The cause of getting this error is, another app or software on your system is using your system’s sound at that moment, and which is not apparently showing to you. And you are not able to identify which app is using your sound at the moment, or may be due to any virus or corrupted files, your system settings of audio devices have been changed....

Adjusting screen brightness helps the user avoid eye strain, especially when the user is spending a lot of time in front of the screen, whether it be a Windows 10 computer or a smartphone. In this article, we will talk about how to change brightness on Windows 10 computers. We will also discuss possible issues we may encounter while changing screen brightness and their solutions. Increase or decrease brightness using Action Center The easiest way to change the brightness of your PC screen is using the action center....

Screensavers are a set of animations activated when the computer remains idle for a specific period. Screensaver is disabled by default in the latest versions of Windows 10. You need to enable the screensaver of your choice from the system settings. Let’s first go through how to enable and change screensavers in Windows 10. After that, we’ll give you a list of some stunning screensavers which will make your screen vivid and productive....

Since this is not a finalized update, we suggest that you do not install it on production environments, and only use it for testing purposes. However, if you are using an earlier preview version already, we strongly recommend that you upgrade to RC 2 because of its security fixes. This release introduces new features and improvements to .NET, which have been discussed in detail below. Before this release, Microsoft rolled out 7 preview updates and 1 Release Candidate....

The elements series is targeted for non-professional users who don’t want to get into a lot of techie details of the software. Photoshop Elements 2020 walks the user through the editing process. If you want a photo editing software which automatically does the editing and beautification work for you, just try out the new version of Photoshop Elements 2020. A look at the amazing features of Photoshop Elements 2020 Let’s walk through some of the more amazing effects Photoshop Elements 2020 can provide with a single click....

Last month, Microsoft released KB4554364 as an optional update that fixed internet connectivity issues in Windows 10. KB4550945 fixes issues with Windows Update and . This update may be an effort to get ready for the new feature update, Windows 10 May 2020 Update (Windows 10 Version 2004), that is scheduled to be released in May. Let’s go through some of the details of KB4550945 and then move towards its download, install and uninstall section....

This is a non-security update designed only for Microsoft Office 2016 that has been installed using MSI files, and not through Office 365. Let’s discuss what the new update has to offer, and whether it’s worth installing right away. Microsoft Office 2016 Update KB4493157 for January 2021 Improvement and fixes This release was made primarily to enhance the user experience for Visual Basic for Applications (VBA). VBA is a programming language that was once derived from Visual Basic 6 which is primarily used by developers for building user-defined functions and automation purposes....

The preview 2 is still based on .NET 5, as .NET 6 is yet to be released. However, Microsoft claims that the stable version of PowerShell 7.2 will be based on .NET 6. Let’s see what PowerShell 7.2.0 brings to the table. Download PowerShell 7.2.0 Preview 2 For Windows 10, Windows 8.1 and Windows 7 PowerShell-7.2.0-Preview2-win-x64.msi [95.1 MB] PowerShell-7.2.0-Preview2-win-x86.msi [85.9 MB] For MacOS powershell-7.2.0-Preview2-osx-x64.pkg [63.4 MB] For Linux CentOS powershell-7....

This post discusses what Stereo Mix is, what its actual purpose is, and how to troubleshoot it if you can no longer see it in your Windows Sound settings. What is Realtek Stereo Mix You often see videos of streamers or gamers where you can listen to audio being played on their screen, like inside a game, as well as what they are speaking into a Microphone. How is this done?...

This release also includes 28 security improvements, of which 9 are of high importance. Therefore, if you use Chrome often and want to keep your system safe from external threats, you can upgrade to this build using the given guide, or install Google Chrome using the given links below. Google Chrome is supported on Windows, MacOS, iOS, Android, and Linux. Release Summary Complete Release Build: 99.0.4844.51Release Date: Tuesday, March 1st, 2022Compatibility: Windows 11, 10, 8....

This article explains how you can add and remove Windows components before performing a fresh installation of Windows with that ISO image. It’s especially helpful for IT administrators who frequently upgrade their systems and software. We had previously discussed slipstreaming in one of our posts. Slipstreaming is a process to integrate update packages released by Microsoft to existing ISO images so that one does not need to download an entire ISO package again, and simply update their existing one and use it for deployment....

Windows 11, Windows 10, and Windows 7 come with the Automatic Metrics feature, which is responsible for assigning a metric number to each network adapter based on different parameters. Regardless of the number of adapters a device has, a metric will be automatically assigned to it, even if the adapter is virtual. Depending on your internet needs, you may sometimes need to override the automatic preferences assigned by Windows to the network adapter....

By default, both Windows 11 and Windows 10 support multi-core processors and activate all cores by default. However, these can be disabled manually, primarily through the system BIOS and within Windows. This post discusses how you can enable all CPU cores supported by your CPU and operating system (if disabled), as well as its repercussions. Why Enable All CPU Cores By default, Windows itself manages the available CPU cores. They are only used when required to speed up the tasks....

An individual has even tried Windows 10 and Windows 11 in a dual-boot setup and has observed that the battery timing with Windows 11 is almost 2 hours, whereas, with Windows 10, it was nearly 4 hours on the same laptop! Note that this is not an issue with Windows 11, but rather your settings and preferences along with the applications and tasks running in the background causing Windows 11 to drain your battery relevantly faster....