Microsoft has released Windows 11 Builds 22622.440 and 22621.440 to the beta channel with the update KB5015890, where users that install Build 22622 will have the features enabled, and the users that install Build 22621 will have the features disabled by default. Let us now discuss the new features and improvements in this flight and how you can install them. Reminder: The users who landed in the group with new features disabled by default (Build 22621) can check for updates manually and choose to install the update that will have the features enabled (Build 22622)....

The question can be divided into two parts, whether you want to increase the sound of the multimedia playback on your system or increase the maximum volume of the overall system. I will discuss three methods to boost sound in Windows beyond 100% default. Using Audio Enhancements This method will enhance the maximum volume of the overall system. In Windows, there is a loudness equalization option supported by most sound cards which needs to be configured in order to make audio louder....

When a broad deployment starts, it usually means that Microsoft is about to release a new feature update, which in this case will be 21H2. In another document, Microsoft stated that Windows 10 v21H2 Build 19044.1288 will be released publicly in November 2021, but did not disclose the exact date. That said, not everyone would want to upgrade to the latest Windows 10 release right away. We would also suggest that if you are using the Windows 10 OS in a production environment, it would not be the wisest to upgrade just yet....

We generally do not recommend installing the update if Microsoft has not offered it for your PC. But if you have installed the May 2020 update using Windows Update, the previous version of Windows will be saved in Windows.old folder in the system drive. If the latest update is working fine, there is no need to keep this folder as it takes a lot of system space and becomes annoying especially if you have less space in the C drive....

Adobe Acrobat Reader is the PDF solution from Adobe. While Acrobat Professional is paid, Acrobat Reader comes free of cost. It includes most of the features which users need during normal PDF operations. When it comes to Adobe Acrobat, there are two editions of Adobe Reader DC, classic and continuous.Adobe Reader DC updates Continuous vs Classic While both editions are almost the same, there are minor differences between the two....

This release does not include any security updates, but rather to maintain .NET’s reliability. It also contains some other non-security updates. Microsoft has been working on improving some repositories as well which will be discussed further down the article. If you are running Windows 10 version 1809 or higher, you will probably have .NET Framework 4.8. You can manually upgrade to .NET 5.0.5 using the download links provided below. You can also upgrade your app to ....

The only confusing thing about TeamViewer is the number of utilities it has for different tasks. For example, TeamViewer Sensor, TeamViewer IoT, QuickJoin, QuickSupport, and a full version. Most of these tools are portable and require only an executable to be downloaded and run.TeamViewer UI As a support professional, I get queries about which tool to download. While it is good to have separate tools for different types of support and session, it becomes confusing for a standard user who doesn’t know much about the PC or networking....

Since all 3 versions of Windows 10 have the same common core, the cumulative update is applicable to all. This update ought to be installed automatically on your system if you have the mentioned version of the OS, and the automatic update feature is enabled. Let us continue to discuss what this update offers and whether or not there are any known issues with it, that may eventually affect your work routine....

In order to instruct the browser to do something different from the standard behavior, command line switches are used with the actual executable. Some switches are useful for developers, while others are useful for IT professionals or even for ordinary users. In this article, we will discuss various Chrome command-line switches and how they can be used to accomplish various tasks. How to add command-line switches to Chrome executable The easiest way to open Chrome with command-line switches is to run it from Command Prompt or Run Dialog....

Usually the Fn key is used with the F1 to F12 keys for multiple functions. These keys are used for different laptop functions like controlling volume using the keyboard shortcuts, adjusting screen brightness, turn keyboard light on or off etc. This functionality can be enabled by pressing the Fn key and then the required function key. Holding down the Fn key while using the secondary function keys can be a problem....

In this article, we will discuss how to properly format a USB drive using Windows PowerShell and the Command Prompt. These methods can come in handy if you are a command-line fanatic and want to save time by formatting a USB drive in a few easy commands, rather than having to navigate through several windows to get the job done. How to Format Drive using PowerShell Create Single Partition Windows PowerShell is a powerful command-line tool in Windows that allows you to perform administrative tasks on your computer....

Given below are two methods, one provided for a rooted Android Phone and other for an Unrooted Android. Both methods are really simple and no worries if your Android phone is not rooted, this article covers the unrooted version as well. Get iPhone Emojis for Android phone with root This method can help you install and use iPhone emojis for Android and is a fairly simple method. For this, you need download IOS emoji Magisk Module which is a zip file of IOS emoji package....

Update: Microsoft has released a Chromium version of Microsoft Edge and the Legacy Edge has been discontinued. You can now download and install Microsoft Edge on Windows 8.1 and Windows 7 directly. This leads us to an irony that Internet Explorer is still available for Windows 10 while Edge is not available for older Operating Systems like Windows8/8.1 or Windows 7. It is specific to Windows 10. This situation is really frustrating, especially for the developers....

That said, some users have reported that moving files and folders between the host and the remote machine is sometimes impossible. If you are experiencing a similar problem, then this article is for you. This post discusses how to mount your local computer’s drive(s) to the remote computer, making it much more convenient to move data between the two machines. If you are having trouble copying/pasting files and data using Remote Desktop Connection, try these fixes....

If you install this update right now using the methods given further down this post, it will upgrade your operating system’s build to 22000.708. That said, this update includes a new feature along with many fixes for the OS. It introduces the Spotlight Collection for Desktop that changes your desktop’s background several times a day. Moreover, it significantly improves the transfer speed of the files and folders you copy to and from other partitions and external storage devices....

Google says that they will do this to give you better search results in the future. But if you don’t want Google or Bing to track you, you may use other search engines like DuckDuckGo which claims that they don’t track your searches. The problem with using any other search engine is that if you are used to using Google or Bing or DDG etc. it will be harder for you to switch to another search engine....

An environment variable is a dynamic value which points to different environments (folders) of the system. For example, if you install Java, you will need to manually set Java environment variable to make sure you can run Java commands without entering path of each command again and again. There are two types of environment variables: Some examples of environment variable that are used most often are: “%windir%”WINDIR takes you to the directory where Windows is installed....

This update brings some features and updates to the touch keyboard amongst other minor fixes. Let us discuss in detail what it has to offer. What’s new in Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 21301 It seems that the main focus of this release was the users of Windows 10 on the tablet mode. All of the new features in build 21301 have been introduced to the touch keyboard. Let us dig into what has been introduced....

A simple file transfer uses the Server Message Block (SMB) which is a file transfer protocol. However, the conventional method to transfer large files experiences 40% less throughput for the users on Windows 11 22H2. If you are experiencing a similar problem, then we have a workaround for you. You can revert your file transfer speeds to the older Windows 11 21H2 speeds using the given method below. Cause of Slower File Transfers in Windows 11 22H2 Since the file transfer uses the SMB protocol, there ought to be an issue with the protocol itself resulting in slower file transfer speeds for larger files....

Other than that, it also offers a plethora of other fixes and features to the Windows 11 operating system. However, there seems to be some carry-forward as well as new “known issues” with this release. We suggest you read through them briefly before upgrading to or performing a clean install of this build. Note: An ISO image for this flight has not yet been released by Microsoft. However, since a new feature introduced in this flight can only be experienced when setting up the OS for the first time, Microsoft plans to release the ISO image, so users can use it to perform a fresh installation....