This article gives different methods you can configure your Windows OS to automatically shut down, regardless of its state or processes running at that particular moment. There are 2 main methods to configure your PC to turn off automatically: Using the Windows Command Line Interface (CLI), which includes the Command Prompt, Windows PowerShell, and the Run Command box.Using the Task Scheduler. Using the CLI, you can fix the time after the computer shuts down automatically....

By default, Google Chrome blocks any downloads by scanning them beforehand that may be harmful to your computer or has malicious behavior. However, in certain cases, you need to download files that are perfectly safe to install, but Chrome blocks them as well. At the moment, there is no way to keep or save the files. If you have experienced such a problem, then you must have certainly come across one of the following prompts by Chrome: In such cases, Chrome doesn’t allow you to perform any other action on the file except discard them....

This update was released for both Windows 10 versions 2004 and 20H2. Its primary focus is to service the update channel to ensure users keep receiving new updates free of hassle. Installing this update will upgrade your builds to 19041.844 for v2004 and 19042.844 for v20H2. Also see: KB4601382 for Insider Preview Beta Channel KB4601382 for Insider Preview Dev Channel Visit this page to learn more about Microsoft Insider programs....

Currently, Microsoft is doing the same on Windows 11 devices that do not meet the minimum requirements for the OS. Of course, devices with Windows 11 that do not meet these requirements are either the Insider builds, or have the operating system installed by bypassing the requirements, which can also be done using third-party apps such as Rufus and Ventoy. Some users are now seeing the following statement written on their desktops (above the Insider build number in the bottom-right corner) as well as on the home page of the Settings app: Note: As Microsoft is still testing this feature, you may not see this message right now, but we anticipate you will in the near future if your system does not meet the minimum requirements for Windows 11....

Windows 10 comes with a collection of trusted driver packages of the most common hardware from Microsoft and third-party vendors. This is called the Driver Store. Windows 10 saves all the drivers inside of this folder called DriverStore. Its exact location is: Since the files inside this folder are critical for system functioning, it is advisable not to touch the folder. When to delete old drivers? Over time, Windows will keep on installing device drivers for all new hardware plugged into the PC like printers, USB devices, monitors, etc....

This update for Windows does not include any new features, but fixes a bunch of issues. Along with that, Microsoft has focused on enhancing the user experience by making the tools which they commonly use, such as File Explorer, more convenient to use. Let us see how the improvements have impacted the operating system and the user experience. Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22526 Quicker Indexing in File Explorer Microsoft is currently “experimenting” with the full-screen menu you see while using the ALT + Tab shortcut keys to switch between different windows/apps....

Word Open and Repair Option Open the particular file which is corrupted from “File” menu. And despite opening it, go to further options and click on “Open and Repair”. After taking few seconds, the word file will open for you. And all the contents of it will be shown to you in the same document. This is pretty easy and simple method to get back your corrupted file. But it will not give you the exact result and sometimes your document can’t be open again from this method....

Both of these drivers include fixes and improvements for their respective hardware’s performance. Moreover, Intel intimates to its consumers that Windows 10 32-bit drivers for products 7265, 3165, and 3168 will now only receive security updates and no others, starting with this release. Therefore, if your computer has the mentioned hardware, maybe it is time for an upgrade. That said, the Intel Wi-Fi driver 22.170.0 does not include updates for the following device families:...

For developers, .NET Framework provides a comprehensive programming model and libraries for building applications easily and effectively. The latest .NET Framework is .NET Framework 4.5.2 but now Microsoft has released the newer version .NET Framework 4.6 along with the release of the latest Microsoft Visual Studio 2015 Preview. An interesting thing about the version number is that when you download and install the 4.6 version, it will show as 4....

That said, since it is a preview version, it is only meant for testing so that the public is ready for any changes that may impact their work before the final version is released. Therefore we strongly recommend you do not install it in any live/production environment. This update brings a plethora of new improvements and fixes to the command-line tool that can be used to run scripts, automate and perform administrative tasks....

Not only that, some of the upcoming games which are yet to be released are also supported by these drivers. Existing users will also experience significant performance changes throughout their time using GeForce products. Although the drivers are free to download, they can only be used with compatible hardware. If your hardware is supported, we suggest you update your drivers to gain the best experience before anyone else. Driver summary Driver versions: 472....

Administrative Templates give you more control over your computer, or an entire domain of computers if you are a sysadmin connected to an Active Directory. This allows you to gain more control over each device as you apply more policies, making them more secure and less vulnerable to exploits. The Windows 11 22H2 ADMX are backward compatible, so they can also be installed on the following operating systems: Windows 11 21H2Windows 10 (all versions)Windows 8 & 8....

There have been a lot of new features and improvements in this version as compared to Windows Server 2019. We’ll talk about all the new features and enhancements in this article. Since this is a Long Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) release, Microsoft will not provide any bi-annual feature updates as in the case of semi annual channel for Windows 10 and Windows 11. Windows Server 2022 includes Microsoft’s official support for five years until October 13th, 2026 and an extended support for five more years until October 14th, 2031....

By definition, Basic Input/ Output System (BIOS) is a set of computer instructions within the firmware that controls the inputs and the outputs of the computer. It can be referred to as a series of algorithms for the hardware of the computer to function accordingly, that is controlled by the software. The microprocessor within the computer also performs its functions with the aid of the BIOS. Some information in BIOS is valuable and is needed by the user from time to time....

Having to download and install Microsoft Office can be tricky for some people, as there are various options and methods. This post guides you through the different processes involved, from purchasing a license for Microsoft Office 2021 to getting it activated on your machine. If you are looking to invest in the latest Office Suite, this is the place to be. Let’s discuss the benefits of having Office 2021, rather than subscribing to Microsoft 365....

What is a Hosts file? The hosts file serves as a local DNS server for the computer and is used to map IP addresses to domain names. The hosts file is essentially the first place your computer looks for an IP address when you are browsing through the internet. It is a file found on your computer that contains the name of a website and its corresponding IP address. When you type in “itechtics....

Microsoft had introduced the Xbox Game Bar in Windows 10 with an update in May 2020. This feature was introduced for pro-gamers who desire to play games on their computer with a Windows environment. The Game Bar gives the users an edge to manage their Microsoft Xbox profiles, share their snapshots and videos of gameplay on social media platforms and with friends, and have social interactions with their added friends through easy-navigation widgets right there on the screen while playing a game....

Miracast is a technology used to wirelessly connect displays of two devices, whether it is a Windows device or an Android, iOS or even a Mac. All devices that support Miracast technology can use this dual display feature. Since Miracast connects using wireless, the user is relieved from using any cables or ports. This could be a huge productivity boost, with additional screen space at your disposal. Please note that using a laptop as a second screen is different than closing the laptop and using an external monitor....

There are some hardware solutions for this purpose but if you don’t want to go for a hardware solution, we will discuss about some third-party software applications for the purpose of using different audio devices for different applications.Windows 10 Sound Mixer Routing sound through multiple devices is like using multiple monitors on the same computer. The default volume control utility in Windows 10 isn’t advanced enough to give this control to the users....

Note: Microsoft has discontinued Internet Explorer in favor of Microsoft Edge. If you are running apps that still require Internet Explorer, we have shared different alternatives that can be used to run Internet Explorer apps. Direct download links to IE6: Internet Explorer 6 has been discontinued by Microsoft. If you want to test your apps on IE6, you can use services like browserstack for testing. Direct download links to IE7: Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP / Windows Server 2003...