Since it is still in the preview state, Microsoft has released .NET 7 Preview 4, which is the 4th update for .NET 7. However, you can still download and install it on your compatible devices using the direct download links shared below. .NET 7 can be installed on the following platforms: WindowsLinuxMacOS .NET 7 Preview 4 has been tested with Visual Studio 17.3 Preview 1, thus Microsoft recommends that you use it with preview channel releases of Visual Studio only to avoid compatibility conflicts....

Microsoft has released a stable version of .NET Framework 5.0 last November, and now this update brings a lot more security and stability to the framework. 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 5.0.2 using the download links provided below. Let’s discuss what the new release has to offer, and whether it is worthwhile upgrading....

Administrative templates install pre-configured options in the Group Policy Editor, making it easier to manage group policies. Any changes made to the Group Policy can always be managed through the Windows Registry Editor. However, it is not always safe to meddle around with the registries. Any configurations made in the Group Policy Editor can always be reverted without having severe effects on the OS. What’s new in Administrative Templates for Windows 10 October 2020 Update The following Group Policy settings have been added in these ADMX templates....

Starting with Windows 8, legacy games were removed and replaced with Microsoft Store apps for games like Solitaire, Minesweeper, etc. However, you can now bring back your childhood by installing the same legacy games on your Windows 11 computer so you no longer have to bear those ugly, non-fun new games anymore. Win7games has modified the gaming package to be installed (and compatible) with a bunch of other Windows versions as well....

Chrome 96 was earlier released in November 2021, which was an upgrade from Chrome 95. However, in this case, the major build remains unchanged. This update fixes a total of 22 vulnerabilities, out of which 18 are deemed to be of high importance. We strongly recommend that you upgrade your Chrome version using the following guide, or you may install it on your device (PC, Android, iOS, MacOS, Linux) using the given links below....

What’s new in Java 10 Introduction of var keyword This is especially for developers. Now developers don’t have to define the variable types explicitly. They can use the var keyword and the compiler is smart enough to judge which type is defined in the variable contents. There are a few limitations though. The var keyword only works for local variables and doesn’t work for other types like array, method, constructors etc....

If a Pagefile is too small, it may cause the PC to crash frequently. If it is too big, it might take up a significant amount of storage space on your hard drive. So how do you know what the right size is? This article discusses how to determine the optimal Pagefile size on your Windows 10 and set it. What is Pagefile Pagefile is a hidden system file on your hard drive that is primarily there to compensate for low RAM....

Many organizations have running software for their employees that is accessible internally – also known as the intranet. Such websites are usually designed for Internet Explorer and function best with the said browser. Employees are often recommended by the system/network admins to access these internal websites and portals using Internet Explorer. Thankfully, Microsoft did not abandon its consumers and introduced a feature in Microsoft Edge that will mimic the behavior of Internet Explorer, even when it is no longer around....

Thankfully, this error code is one of the easier ones to fix, since part of the cause is already mentioned in the error itself; the “driver.” Most often, this error is caused by a faulty or incompatible driver. If you have come across this BSoD often, or even once, we recommend that you perform the following set of solutions that will get rid of the issue for good. Whether it is a rare event or happening after every 10 minutes, the possible solutions stated in this post will surely fix it....

If you have encountered an error message “There were some problems installing updates, but we’ll try again later. If you keep seeing this and want to search the web or contact support for information, this may help: (0x80070422),” then this article is for you. Since Microsoft doesn’t offer much help on this subject, we’ve put together several ways to fix this and keep your Windows OS up to date. Read on for ways to mitigate the problem....

KeyFreeze locks the keyboard and mouse without locking the computer screen. Normally when we lock a PC, the screen changes to a locked one where we have to enter the password again in order to use the PC again. KeyFreeze gets rid of this situation and freezes the mouse and keyboard while leaving the screen open to make sure that no one can alter anything without your own intent....

Network administrators should keep an eye on network performance, availability of IT functions and bandwidth usage. These are essential parts of an IT administrator’s job. On the other hand, you must also mitigate issues when they arise to prevent downtime before it affects your users and customers. Daily monitoring and troubleshooting you do could save any company hundreds in lost productivity. Choosing the right tools could help you do a better job....

Since we at iTechtics also use these management interfaces regularly, this post discusses 10 of our most-used and handy Microsoft Management Consoles (MMC) and what they can be used for. Moreover, all of these are also pre-installed in Windows 10 as well, having the same interface and functions. There are a total of 22 management consoles and 18 Control Panel files in Windows. Each of these performs a different function while some consoles include a combination of the other ones....

This is an optional update that Microsoft has released via the “seeker” experience in Windows Update. Simultaneously, Microsoft has also released an update to both Beta and Release Preview channels with the same KB ID, which you can read all about in our blog post. Installing this update on your device will update its build to 19043.844. What’s new in KB4601382 (19043.844) for v21H1 This release does not bring any new features to the table....

This means that Microsoft is now evaluating this release for “Release to Manufacturing (RTM),” which essentially means that it is being finalized for the consumers as well as the OEMs. Furthermore, Microsoft has also released an ISO for this build, using which you can perform a clean install and test out Windows 11 22H2 beforehand. Let us now continue to see improvements as well as known issues in this release....

Focus Assist was called Quiet Hours in earlier versions of Windows. Quiet Hours was renamed to Focus Assist in Windows 10 Version 1803. Focus assist offers different choices about managing your notifications, along with a range of times of when you want to focus. You can enable Focus Assist during important work, during a presentation or even while playing a game to stop interruptions and stay focused. When enabled, Focus Assist settings will give you three options:...

What is overclocking? In the most simplest of ways, overclocking can explained as the process to reconfigure factory settings of the system or a few components of the system so that the system runs faster than its default setting. The most common trend among computer enthusiasts is the overclocking of CPU, GPU and RAM.Overclocking computer components How to overclock your CPU, GPU and RAM? This is a very common question that any user has with regards to overclocking....

We can do this by configuring our power plan so that it won’t let our machine sleep even though we don’t press any key or move the mouse. You can do this through built-in settings in Windows 10 or by using a third-party tool. Just navigate down through the article to find a suitable way to keep your computer from sleeping. Using Windows Power Options to Manage Sleep Mode From Settings App Perform the following steps to prevent your Windows 10 computer from going into sleep mode from the built-in Settings app: Your computer will now never go into sleep mode....

When it comes to storing your data on the cloud, the only concern for many of us is the recurring price which will have to be paid to the platform for using their system. Well, why pay a price when you can take advantage of free cloud storage? Ideally we would love to have an unlimited amount of free cloud storage but only a few reputable storage space providers will have this option....

Computer diagnostic tools can detect and diagnose issues in almost any part of the computer hardware or system software. This includes diagnosing problems with system performance, hard drive corruption, RAM diagnostics, Windows system files etc. Here are our top 12 favorite tools (7 built-in Windows tools + 5 third party tools) for diagnosing issues on a Windows computer. These tools are especially useful for sysadmins. 1- Performance Monitor Performance Monitor is a built-in app for Windows 10 and Windows 11....