However, drastic changes have been made to it to support more manageability and its interface. In Windows 8, Microsoft began shifting some controls from the Control Panel to the new “PC Settings app” which had a richer vibe with a user-friendly interface. The changes continue to Windows 10 and Windows 11, as Microsoft plans to ditch the Control Panel and shift all controls to the Settings app. That said, the Control Panel still plays a significant role in the Windows operating system as many configurations are still handled through it....

Windows Update MiniTool Windows Update MiniTool is a small portable tool which is present in both 32bit and 64 bit versions. The best thing about this is that it not only tells you the size of the previous update but also tells you the size of available update. So according to the size of the Update and your data package you can decide whether to download the update or not. Download Windows Update MiniTool from here When you install it, a window will open that has options to show installed updates or available updates, select any one of them then the window will expand and all the related information will be shown to you including the size of update....

This feature can be used to run a single app, like Microsoft Edge, or a Point-of-Sales (POS) application so that the user isn’t allowed to run anything else while logged into a specific user account. The kiosk mode is ideal for devices that only have a dedicated function, such as browsing online, running only POS software, or even running an advertisement or testimonial video. Note that kiosk mode is only available in the Enterprise, Education, and Professional editions of Windows 10 and 11....

If you are looking to learn whether port forwarding is right for you, how to set it up, or whether you should use it in the first place, this is the post for you. Here, we dive deep into the logic of port forwarding to help you understand what it is and how it works, since it can be confusing for some. What is Port Forwarding/Mapping By definition, port forwarding is an application of Network Address Translation (NAT) – also known as “natting....

One of the features includes the reintroduction of the newly-designed taskbar overflow – an entry point on the taskbar from where you can access all of your open apps if the icons exceed the usual limit. Moreover, Microsoft has also enhanced file sharing capabilities for the OS with an improved sharing UI. Let us discuss these features and improvements in detail before learning to upgrade to this build. New in Windows 11 Build 25163 Redesigned Taskbar Overflow Now you can promptly multitask with the new and improved taskbar overflow experience....

It can be frustrating to first remove an item and then have to remove it again from the Recycle Bin, just so you can create some free space. To avoid this, you can permanently delete an item. Of course, the items that are permanently deleted are unrecoverable, but we are usually aware that certain items will never be needed again. Thus, permanently removing them won’t be an issue. One way of permanently deleting an item on a Windows PC is by pressing the Shift + Delete hotkeys simultaneously, which will permanently delete a selected item....

In this article, we will discuss different ways to restart Windows Explorer to fix the issues without restarting the system. What is Windows Explorer/File Explorer Windows Explorer, also known as the File Explorer is the soul of Windows. It is the User Interface through which a user connects to all the applications and the services the Windows is hosting. The process running behind Windows Explorer is Explorer.exe. It is also the process that runs the Desktop, taskbar, notification tray, Start Menu, all of the Dialog Boxes and Prompts, and controller Interfaces....

And my answer is yes of course there is a way. We can convert http based direct download links into Torrents for easier downloading. Torrent files have the capability to pause and resume without breaking in between. URLHash – Create torrents from direct http links URLHash is an online service that creates torrent files from direct download links. Insert the file URL in URLHash, solve the captcha and press Create ....

You can update your .NET version using the direct download links given below. Installing the latest version of .NET will automatically replace the older, stable version. However, if you have a preview version installed as well, no changes will be made to it. Let us briefly discuss the new features in .NET 6.0.11 and .NET Core 3.1.31 before proceeding to see how to install them. New in .NET 6.0.11 & ....

Update: Windows 10 Version 21H2 Stable version has been released by Microsoft. Please visit this page to download Windows 10 Version 21H2 ISO (direct download links). Microsoft has released Windows 10 21H2 as an optional preview update to the Windows Insider Release Preview channel. This means that users can choose whether to upgrade to this build as of now. Not only that, Microsoft has announced that they are all set to release Windows 10 v21H2 in November 2021 and believe that Build 19044....

Chrome 106 also includes some enhancements and new features that we will discuss in detail in this article. These features include selective translation options for highlighted text, a built-in RSS reader, and better bookmarks and notes for websites. There are some new enhancements for the developers that we’ll discuss in the next section. Release Summary Complete Release Build: 106.0.5249.62Release Date: Wednesday, September 28th, 2022Compatibility: Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7 (32-bit and 64-bit), Linux, Mac, iOS, and Android....

Graphics card performance is an important aspect, especially for gamers. So it’s important to keep the graphics card driver as up to date as possible. In this article, we are talking about Nvidia drivers.GeForce Experience Nvidia drivers are free. But the drivers are not universal. You need to download the compatible drivers for your graphics card and system. Nvidia updates the drivers regularly. It’s important to keep the drivers updated to the latest versions for best performance and security....

If you are a hardcore gamer, then you can download the Game Ready driver, or if you give preference to other GPU-heavy rendering like video editing, then you may download the Studio driver using the direct download links shared below. The Nvidia GeForce 527.37 includes support for Marvel’s Midnight Suns as well as Need for Speed Unbound which uses Nvidia DLSS 3 technology. Release Summary Nvidia Game Ready Driver 527....

DNS Angel is a free utility which provides DNS options to keep your Internet family friendly. Let’s see how to use DNS Angel optimally to keep your family and kids safe on the Internet. DNS Angel DNS Angel is a portable utility that provides the family protection on Windows Operating System. It is completely free utility. DNS Angel uses family safe DNS IPs. DNS are the domain name servers which have all the directory of domain names and translate them into IP addresses that are understandable by computers, while domain names are easy for humans to understand and remember....

Since Windows users are not used to use command-line for smaller things, most of the users don’t know how to find a specific string in files using Windows command-line or even PowerShell. In this article, we will discuss about how to use findstr (equivalent of Grep in Windows) in command prompt and also how to use the find function using PowerShell. Let’s discuss about different scenarios which can be used in real-world situations....

On the personalizations page, the following items cannot be personalized without activating Windows: Computer themesDesktop backgroundAccent colorsLight dark theme (Light theme is applied by default)Touch keyboardFonts However, the following items can be personalized even when Windows is not activated: Lock screenStart MenuTaskbar That said, there is a workaround you can perform that allows you to change your computer’s theme to any custom theme without having to activate the operating system....

Boot Windows 10 in Safe Mode Trace the following steps for your Dell machine to run it with Safe Mode. Step-1 – Using F8 Advanced menu alternative When your laptop get stuck or jam, hold the power button for long so that it may shut down. Again press the Power button and start your machine, as you lift the power key, press Shift key + F8 together until the Recovery Menu will appear....

In this article, we will discuss two types of PC crashes, those that result in a BSoD and where an application or a program crashes or freezes. We shall then also see how we can troubleshoot these errors to mitigate the problem. Checking The Reliability History of Your PC Windows comes with a Reliability Monitor – a handy tool to quickly see the history of crashes and warnings generated by your system....

Don’t panic yet. We have several solutions to fix your grayed-out problem, so that you can extend your volume, so more data can be kept within the same drive. This is usually important when your system/boot drive (Normally C drive) is filling up rapidly and you do not have any room left to install new apps and programs. Why Extend Volume is Grayed Out If you right-click on the volume partition in the Disk Management Console and find the Extend Volume option is grayed out and cannot be selected, it can be due to any one of the following reasons:...

Modern games today have embedded software that protects the copyrights of digital media. This software is known as Digital Rights Management (DRM). Some games that have DRM software are incompatible with Alder Lake processors. According to Intel, some third-party DRM software is recognizing the E-cores as a separate system, rendering the game incapable of running at all. If you have experienced any games that are unable to run on your computer, this might be the reason....