The different power modes in Windows simply control how your hardware will behave, making a tradeoff between the amount of power the different components consume against the performance they provide. It involves settings like screen brightness, display off and sleep timers, and anything that can consume power. For Windows 11, you can choose from the following 3 pre-defined power modes: Balanced: This mode automatically adjusts power consumption against the efficiency of the hardware....

Let us show you 4 easy-to-perform ways by which you can reset your Windows Firewall rather than undoing your work one-by-one. Why reset Windows Firewall Resetting the Windows firewall can cause no harm to your computer. Resetting it would only remove all manually-added rules and revert any settings to default if changed. If you are having issues with certain applications such as Remote Desktop or cannot access some website/URLs, it might be possible that your firewall rules are blocking these actions, or it is simply not functional as it used to be when the Windows installation was fresh....

If you are unable to log into your Windows 11 computer because you have forgotten your password, there are some workarounds you can perform to simply reset your password without having to log in, and then use the new password to log in. In this post, we are going to show you multiple ways to remove your old password and set a new one using a detailed guide. But before we begin, the methods applied to reset your forgotten password are entirely dependent upon what type of account you are trying to reset the password of....

Not only that, but each Windows also had sub-variations of these versions, which were introduced with major bi-annual feature updates. Microsoft has now shifted to annual feature releases. For example, Windows 10 has versions 21H2, 21H1, and many others, while Windows 11 has 21H2 and 22H2. This post lists the complete timeline and highlights the significant details of each Windows version released from the beginning of time. Windows Timeline The image below is an illustration of the different Windows versions and their release point in time....

When we look at the market share of both types of RAMs, DDR4 is not backward compatible and is only available for Intel’s X99 platform. One interesting thing to note here is that DDR4 does not give a performance boost for Gaming PCs. Before we dig into the key differences, let us give you a glimpse of their comparison: Let’s go through the comparison bit by bit and then conclude at the end....

A Windows user profile stores your personal preferences, such as files and folders, Windows configurations, background images/ wallpapers, etc. In this article, we will show you how you can delete your user profile while keeping your user account, or if you want, delete a user account entirely. Why Delete User Profile? You may need to properly delete a user profile in case you are getting rid of your PC but want to make sure that all your personal data is wiped off....

If you are willing to try out the new features, you can download the runtimes, SDKs, and the ASP .NET Core from the direct download links given below for the following operating systems: WindowsLinuxMacOS But before you do, we suggest you read through the new features highlighted below. New in .NET 7 Preview 2 Support Since .NET 7 is the current release of .NET, it will receive free support and patches from Microsoft for the next 18 months....

This release includes enhancements to the following components of .NET, but is not limited to: ObservabilityStartup timesCodeGenGC regionsNative AOT compilation Furthermore, new features have also been introduced, which are: Native AOTDefault GC regionsASP.NET Core startup time improvements If you are willing to try out the new features, you can download the runtimes, SDKs, and the ASP .NET Core from the direct download links given below for the following operating systems:...

After installing the update KB4541335, a lot of people were complaining about Internet connectivity issues in their Windows 10 systems. The issue got worse because most of the people are working from home nowadays due to Coronavirus lockdowns around the world.Optional updates available in Windows Update Microsoft recognized the issue and we are waiting for the next Patch Tuesday for this issue to be fixed. However, due to the urgency of the matter, Microsoft has released KB4554364 to fix the internet connectivity issue....

Avast 2019 products come with absolute functionality to fulfill your need if you are a home user, student, professional or a commercial user. Let’s see what new features have been added in all of its products. you can have direct links for each product’s offline installer and enjoy offline installation which doesn’t need any Internet connectivity. Avast Free Antivirus 2019 Avast Free Antivirus 2019 is the protection software for your non-commercial purposes which do not need any registration or license to purchase....

Cyberlink has released PowerDirector Essential 365 and PhotoDirector Essential 365 as free apps for Windows. Both of these apps are available on the Microsoft Store. Any user can download the apps from Microsoft Store and enjoy photo and video editing without any limits. Previously, these tools were available for 30-day trials. If you read carefully, “Essential” word is added to each app name. This means that these tools do not come with all the features of Professional versions....

Moreover, this driver also supports the following games on 11th generation CPUs: Evil Dead: The GameDolmen Although we always suggest that users must keep their drivers updated to have an error-free PC experience and to keep it safe, this update comes with updates as well as significant issues too. This is discussed down below. If you still feel like upgrading to this driver, you can click on the respective links below and download it....

Logitech is a leading gaming accessory manufacturer that makes customizable computer peripherals that you can configure according to your gaming requirements and styles. But to do this, you will need to install Logitech G Hub on your Windows/Mac computer. Below you will find all the information required about G Hub and direct download links to install the software. Download and Install Logitech G Hub Click on the respective links below to download Logitech G Hub: Download Logitech G Hub for Windows 11/10 Download Logitech G Hub for MacOS Once downloaded, follow the steps below to install it: The installation is now complete and G Hub is ready to be used....

Microsoft is pushing Windows Store apps and one of those apps seems to be Skype. Skype app is quite limited and people have a learning curve while they switch from Skype for Windows Desktop 7.40 to Skype app. If you download the latest version of Skype for Desktop 8.17, it will refuse to install giving you the following error.Please install Skype from the Microsoft Store for the best experience This error comes if you are running Windows 10 Versions 1607, 1703 and 1709....

Normally, we do not have to look at any user’s account details, but Windows gives us the option to look at the account details if we are an administrator. In this article, we will discuss multiple ways to check user account details in Windows 11. These methods also apply to Windows 10, Windows 8.1 and Windows 7. Check user account details in Windows 11 Windows provides a visual way to check some account details....

The Local Security Policy Manager, which can be quickly accessed by typing in secpol.msc in the Run Command box, is used to administer different security parameters of the computer. It is a subset of local group policy editor and works in a similar way. Since the manager is missing the Windows 11 Home edition, we will show you how to enable it. If you try accessing it right now, you will get the following error message: The Local Security Policy Manager is a sub-applet of Group Policy Management, which is located in the “C:\Windows\System32” folder....

This can be achieved by taking ownership of the directory. Restricted folders are often owned by either “TrustedInstaller” or “System,” and even an administrator account is not allowed to modify those. However, if you get ownership of the directory, then you may do with it what you please. When trying to access these folders with an administrative account, you will probably come across the following prompt: As stated in the dialog box, clicking Continue will get you into the folder or permit you to make changes to it, but only if you are logged in using an administrative account....

When you go to the respective Settings page, you will see that the indexing status is “Temporarily Paused.” This can be one of the reasons why you won’t see your desired data while searching for something.Indexing has been paused This post discusses what Indexing is, how it works, how you can get it back up and running again, and how you can optimize it to get quicker, more accurate search results....

The Windows 10 N edition does not come with multimedia functionality due to European legal compliance. Similarly, the Windows 10 KN edition was released to comply with the laws of South Korea. The following features will not work in any Windows 10 N or KN editions unless you install the media feature pack: Windows Media PlayerWindows Media Format (ASF) and other formats video and audio formats including MPEG, WMA, AAC, FLAC, ALAC, AMR, H264, H265 and Dolby digital audio codecs....

What are RSAT Tools? Remote Server Administration Tools (RSAT) assists IT Administrators manage and monitor servers remotely from client Operating Systems like Windows 10 and Windows 7 without actually logging into the server. RSAT tools can only be installed on Pro or Enterprise versions of the OS. If you are running Windows 10 Home, it is not available for installation. Let’s see how the RSAT can be installed on Windows 10 Version 2004....