The .NET team over at Microsoft indicates that another Release Candidate is anticipated before the launch of .NET 6 and this is the first one: This release is currently available to use on Linux, Windows, and macOS. Moreover, Microsoft claims that it has been tested with Visual Studio 2022 Preview 4, and is the future for .NET. What’s new in .NET 6 Release Candidate 1 Microsoft has been working tirelessly to improve the user experience with ....

Microsoft has been working on this release for a few months now, as it is an entirely different version from .NET Framework 5. 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 6 Preview 1 using the download links provided below. However, we do not recommend upgrading devices that are in a production/live environment, as this release could still be unstable....

Today we will discuss the various security products that Avast offers and what each of these products offers, so that you know which one suits your needs and choose the right one. About Avast Avast was established in 1988 in Prague, and was formerly known as “Alwil Software.” They provide users with software to protect their devices and data from exploitation and malware. In 2016, Avast acquired AVG and has since become one of the most popular antivirus software vendors around the world....

The problem with Windows Update is that it may not always come with the full-featured drivers. If you have advanced hardware like graphics card or audio, the basic drivers will not be able to get most out of the hardware. To resolve this problem, you must install the latest device drivers for your hardware and keep it updated with each new release of the driver version. The easiest way to do this is to use a driver update utility....

As per the official announcement, no further security policy enforcement is required at the moment. However, this Baseline includes 6 new computer settings and 6 new user settings, which are discussed further down this post. That said, the security baseline for Edge 98 is still Microsoft’s recommended version. Download and Install Security Baseline for Microsoft Edge 106 Use the guide below to download and install the new Security Baseline for Microsoft Edge....

Microsoft has released KB5010342 for Windows 10 versions 21H2, 21H1, and 20H2. Since Windows 10 versions 2004 through 21H2 share the same core, the same update can be applied to all of them. However, version 2004 had reached the end of service on December 14, 2021, therefore the update is not available for the said Windows version. This update does not bring any new features to the operating system. However, it does fix a number of security vulnerabilities, including one zero-day vulnerability....

It is expected that the very same update will also be released for the current version on the stable channel (v20H2). If it does, it would also be possible to convert it to Windows 10 v21H1 before it is released by Microsoft. Let us show you how you can switch your current Windows OS to the new v21H1 on either of the insider channels. Why switch early The latest version of Windows 10 not only brings security patches and enhancements but other cool features as well....

It is also responsible for opening and closing or listening to networking ports. Network ports are used by Windows services and applications to send and receive data over a network. It is likely that your application may not be receiving any data through a specified port because the Windows Firewall is blocking that particular port. In this article, we are going to be discussing how you can check which ports your device is listening to, and which ones are being blocked by the Firewall....

Windows 11 now allows you to turn on the “Efficiency mode” on certain processes that limit their resource consumption, making room for the foreground processes to complete their task first. This feature was earlier available in Windows by the name “Eco mode,” but was discontinued. Microsoft has now reintroduced this feature to Windows 11. Note: This feature is currently only available to Windows 11 Insiders on the Dev channel in Build 22557 and higher....

With these improvements, Microsoft has also responded to years-long user feedback and added a search bar to the Task Manager, which you can now use to search for tasks and processes using their name, PID, or publisher. Since this is still an experimental feature, it is disabled by default. The search results and filters still need some work. An example is that you cannot look up a process by its readable name....

Many users have reported facing a Wi-Fi connectivity issue after upgrading to Windows 11. This article gives you all the possible ways you can fix the problem and not regret shifting to the new OS. It may be possible that your Wi-Fi adapter keeps reconnecting to the router every 10-15 mins. Some users have reported that their network adapter is not recognizing any wireless SSIDs nearby, or not being able to connect to one even after entering the correct credentials....

Similarly, many processes also run during the system boot. Moreover, other factors also come into the equation for the booting speeds of computers. If you are tired of waiting for your computer to boot up, you can make it quicker by making some adjustments to the software and its hardware. Below we have listed several things you can do to reduce the PC startup time significantly. Speed Up Windows Startup Time Enable Fast Startup Fast Startup is a Windows feature that controls the behavior of shutdown and startup processes....

Remember that the method this article discusses is only valid for Local accounts, and not Microsoft user accounts. There can be several reasons why you are not able to sign in to your user account. A forgotten password or a corrupted Windows file can block your access to files and folders. Let us continue to learn how you can reset your account password if you are in a similar situation...

Users have often reported that the option has gone missing, or accidentally deleted, and would like to restore the “Print to PDF” option. Sometimes, the option is still there but does nothing. If you are experiencing a similar problem, this article is for you. The “Print to PDF” option is only visible on the print page if the relevant optional feature is enabled in Windows. If not, the optional will not be available....

Windows 10 Setup Script is a PowerShell script that can disable a lot of unnecessary features without affecting the functionality of the Operating System. All users want their computer to run as smoothly as possible, with the best speed, performance, and features. The Windows 10 Setup Script is especially useful for users who have just installed Windows 10. Right now, this script is only made for the following versions of Windows 10:...

The situation can also be reverted when you need to leave your office and continue your search on a phone or a tablet. In such a scenario, you can transfer all of your Google Chrome tabs between your PC and your Android device with convenience, which this post discusses. But before we begin, there are a few setup requirements that need to be configured. Set Up Google Account Sync First, you must set up your Google Chrome account to be synchronized across all devices you wish to transfer your Chrome tabs on....

Now you can easily open all your PDF documents right inside Google Drive without having to install any PDF software on your system. Everything works from the cloud. The only caveat is that you need to install the app inside your Google account to make it available in Google Drive. We list down the steps to install “cloud-based” Adobe Acrobat in your Google account. There is a slight difference in installation depending upon who you are....

Oracle follows a fixed schedule of Java Critical Patch Update (CPU). With each new patch release, the old version is invalidated and the users have to install the new update. Otherwise, Java will cease to work on the system. This works even if you are offline as Oracle has a secondary mechanism built into JRE that expires the runtime environment if it is not able to reach Oracle servers online....

I still play Rise of Nations. One problem that I encountered when I upgraded to Windows 10 was that the screen would start flickering after starting the game and introduction videos. After searching the Internet and doing different experiments, I finally fixed the problem. I am documenting the solution here so that the users who are still in love with Rise of Nations can play it on Windows 10 without any problem....

That said, Microsoft has now published KB5016688, installing which will upgrade your operating system’s build to 19044.1947 whilst keeping your OS version 21H2. This flight does not include any new features, but some fixes to improve your experience. One of the major improvements is that Microsoft has added the ability for sysadmins to add and control the language-related features on remote computers using endpoint managers. Let us see what other improvements and fixes have been introduced before learning how to install the update....