The new Media Player is said to be a major improvement in playing digital media, which supports both audio and video. Moreover, it is going to be replacing the Groove Music app, importing any existing media libraries automatically. Not only that, but the application also includes updates to the layout to look more appealing and makes it user-friendly. We personally find it more in tone with Windows 11 than the legacy Windows Media Player, whose update was long overdue....

If your computer, may it be a desktop or a laptop, is behaving abnormally, you might be considering replacing it with a newer model. However, it is important to know how old your computer is before you replace it, as it may turn out to be not so old and could survive another few years. This article discusses 3 different methods through which you can get the gist of how old your device is....

Thus, you may need to use Video editor/cutter/trimming software. This article discusses how you can trim videos using native Windows methods and free third-party tools to get the job done. You can review and choose any method you find appropriate that matches your requirements. Check out how to compress video files without losing quality if you are looking to free up some space. How To Trim/Cut Videos Using Photos App Microsoft previously replaced the Photo Viewer with the Photos app in Windows 10 and is now shipping the Photos app pre-installed into Windows 11....

Features This release has incredibly advanced features in it. Just look below to explore these features This is more powerful than the other PDF software.It’s a free oneIt is multi-featured softwareIt supports many languagesIt is now associated with Adobe Document Cloud. Now you can open, edit or work with your files anywhere as your files are on the cloud and can be accessed by anywhere.Now you can add annotations to your file for any line through the new commenting tools which are present in Adobe Reader....

With each iteration, new features, support, and improvements are added so that when the stable version comes out, the developers already know what to expect. With Preview 7, Microsoft has made improvements to the following areas: System.LINQUnix file permissionsLow-level structsP/Invoke source generationCode generationWebsockets You can download and install .NET 7 Preview 7 on your compatible devices using the direct download links shared below. .NET 7 can be installed on the following platforms:...

PowerShell is a command line tool that can be used by professionals to run scripts, automate, or perform administrative tasks. This is the stable version of the tool, which means that it is safe for you to install it in your production environment as well. Moreover, with this release, the .NET SDK has been updated to version 6.0.402. This release includes some fixes and improvements for PowerShell that you can try out today by installing it using the given download links and guidelines below....

You can check out the differences between different editions of Windows here. The good thing about the Enterprise version is that everyone with a Microsoft ID is able to download the ISO for free. The downloaded ISO will install an evaluation version of Windows 10 Enterprise which can be used for up to 180 days or roughly 6 months. If you don’t activate Windows 10 Enterprise even after an extended 180 day period, the Desktop background will turn black and a notification will appear on the Desktop reminding the user that this copy of Windows is not genuine....

The security fixes include the problem of deleting files that are synced locally in OneDrive. Here is what Microsoft KB article says: In addition, this update also includes all the improvements and features included in KB5010414. KB5010414 was an optional update released on February 15. If you have already installed this update, the new update KB5011493 only downloads and installs the missing features and security fixes. Here is a list of improvements included in KB5010414, which are now part of KB5011493:...

The security updates include important vulnerability fixes so you should update to the latest version of Microsoft Office by installing these patches. There are two ways to get these updates. One, you can get the updates through Windows Update if you have already checked “Give me updates for other Microsoft products when I updates Windows”. This means that you will get the Office updates automatically when you run Windows Update....

We suggest that you install this update as it fixes 6 zero-day vulnerabilities and some other issues. A zero-day vulnerability is those that have been regularly exploited by the attackers or have been made aware of publicly. 2 of the zero-day vulnerabilities are reportedly being actively exploited by attackers involving Microsoft Excel Security Feature Bypass and Microsoft Exchange Server Remote Code Execution. Below is the complete list of the zero-day vulnerabilities addressed in KB5007215:...

If you think that you have the best batteries money can buy and have a significant backup time, your laptop is still prone to losing its backup duration over time. Most modern laptop batteries are made of lithium-ion cells (Li-ion) or lithium-polymer (Li-poly). Even these are prone to slow degradation and eventually you will need to replace them. Fortunately, there is a method to extend your battery’s life before it is too late, especially if you keep it plugged in most of the time....

The conversion process went smoothly until I restarted my Windows 7 VM. Windows 7 was showing a black screen no matter how many times I restarted the system. After a few troubleshooting attempts, I came to know that the boot sector was not properly configured on the converted hard drive and the system didn’t know where to find the Operating System to boot. Let’s go through the steps I followed to get rid of the black screen on Windows 7 startup....

Regardless if it’s a Microsoft or a local account, both can be renamed so the end-user is not confused about which account they are logging into. Today we are going to show you multiple ways to get the job done safely, without corrupting or damaging a computer account or the data within. Change Username for Local Account If you are logged into Windows with a local account, then you have multiple ways you can change the title of the account....

The 2.4 GHz band means that the frequencies range from 2400 Megahertz (MHz) to 2500 MHz. While 5 GHz means frequencies from 5200 MHz to 5800 MHz. These bands are then further divided into virtual channels. It is better to know which wireless network around you is using which channel since too many networks on the same channel can cause both constructive and destructive signals, making it an unstable network, and eventually affecting your internet speed and performance....

All the updates released by Microsoft can be installed in Windows using Windows Update. Just click the update button and you will get a list of updates needed to be installed on the system to keep Windows 10 up to date. But there are times when we have to download the update manually to install it. For example, when Windows Update process stops working or is disabled. In this article, we will discuss how to download any Windows 10 cumulative update....

You may even come across an error prompt stating the following while trying to check for updates: If you have experienced this problem, then you have come to the right place. This article discusses several mitigation methods that you can try to fix the problem and install this Windows update. Solution to Windows Update not checking for updates There are several reasons why your operating system may not search for pending Windows updates....

This happens when the monitor is not receiving a signal from the computer to put on a display, which can be due to many reasons, or one of the many associated hardware has malfunctioned. You may also be experiencing a display for a short while, but then the monitor goes to sleep. If you are experiencing such problems with your computer, no need to panic (just yet). There are a bunch of mitigation methods using which you can resolve the problem and restore your screen’s display....

Since it is mostly used for malicious purposes, this calls for you to finds ways to protect yourself from keyloggers and their intent to destroy your computing experience. If a keylogger is installed on your computer, it will record all the keystrokes pressed by the keyboard and may send it to a remote user. This means the remote user can virtually have access to your computer along with all the credentials/passwords and other information which is critical to you....

Microsoft has now announced a Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) through which you can run Android applications directly on your Windows 11 computer. As this feature is still in the testing phase, it has been made available to Windows Insiders on the Beta channel. This feature is only available to users on the Beta channel within the U.S. Moreover, there are a few known issues with this feature, therefore we suggest that you create a system restore point before diving right into it....

It is about time you made your work computer fun as well! No, we are not saying that you install games. But simply add more color and life to it. By default, Windows 11 only offers 5 static desktop backgrounds, the same ones used in the 6 themes that are offered. So it does not leave you with many options to choose from. Themes and Desktop Backgrounds can be set from the Settings app » Personalization in Windows....