Opera is an all-in-one browser which has built-in features like free VPN, instant search, personal news, battery saver and enhanced user interface which is highly customizable. Opera 56 brings in features like video pop out volume controls, scroll to top for tabs, zoom level indicator and enhanced settings. Let’s discuss about the new features of Opera 56 and then go directly to Opera 56 final version offline installers direct download links....

Since it is a preview version, you may experience some anomalies. There is currently one known issue where the Alpine Linux packages are missing powershell.config.json which disables the experimental features by default. If you already have a stable version of Windows PowerShell running on your machine, installing the preview version will not affect it and both could run simultaneously. However, in case an older preview version of PowerShell is installed, it will be automatically overwritten with the newer preview version....

Creating custom environment variables in Windows assists you in the longer run, as it enables you to run a program or a .exe file from any directory in Windows, and the title of the program would still be recognizable. If you are using the same path or directory over and over again, it would be better to create a variable and provide a path of your directory and just use that variable instead of having to give complete paths each time....

One of the features introduced was the support for instant printing functionality using the Ctrl + P shortcut keys. Previously, a print of any page could be possible through the browser by navigating to the Print option in the Firefox menu. This new feature might not be welcomed with an open heart by everyone. Let us discuss why some users would not want to have the new Print User Interface (UI) and would rather prefer the old method....

“With great power comes great responsibility.” However, not everyone using your computer should be given that power. The Settings application can be used to configure some powerful system settings, such as controlling your network’s behavior, managing power modes, managing privacy and security settings, etc. This leaves the system vulnerable as it can lead to potential misconfiguration. Thankfully, you can choose to hide some or all of the Settings pages within the app, and what can’t be seen can’t be controlled....

In Windows 11, Microsoft has added .NET Framework installation as an optional Windows feature. But you will need to download the offline installer and install it separately if you’re using earlier versions of Windows like Windows 7 or earlier. .NET Framework 2.0 and 3.5 are not installed by default. They simply need to be enabled in Windows 11 to start working. In this post, we are going to show you how to install ....

sfc /scannow is the most popular command to scan for corrupt system files immediately. It will not only scan, but also try to repair or replace corrupt system files with healthy ones. It requires a Windows installation source to copy files from. The system file checker is a universal command and can be used in all Windows operating systems, including Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7 and Windows Vista....

The driver version for the supported GPUs will change to 27.20.100.9030 after installing this update. It is important to keep your system’s drivers up to date for bug fixes and performance enhancements. Let us see what the new update has to offer and what devices are supported. Supported hardware Intel was kind enough to provide us with a list of the hardware that supports this new update. Check to see if your hardware includes:...

The prominent improvement in this flight is the addition of usage history resources to the list. You can now view usage logs for several more resources on the “Privacy & Security” Settings page. Several other issues have also been addressed in the update. Let us see what those are and then continue to see how to install KB5016695. New in Windows 11 Build 22621.457 Usage History Additions Viewing the usage history of the different resources allows you to view what resources have recently been accessed and by what programs/apps....

KB5010414 is now available to download and install on Windows 11 Insider channels, which will upgrade the operating system’s build to 22000.526. This update brings new features, as well as other fixes and improvements to the OS. With that, there are currently no known issues with this release, which makes it safe for you you upgrade to. Continue reading this post to learn about the new features and improvements in this flight and how you can install it....

Microsoft has released the new version of .Net Framework, which is 4.7 after 4.6.2 version. .Net Framework 4.7 is highly compatible update to the previous versions. Many bugs and security fixes are added to this release. New support and features are added in it. Download it from below offline installer links and install it while staying offline. After the installation is complete, you may be asked to restart the computer for changes to take effect....

While a lot of other software updater programs concentrated on providing updates to installed software, Secunia PSI created a uniqueness by adding security to the checklist. Unfortunately Flexera has announced that new updates to PSI will not be available after 20th April, 2018. If you go to PSI download page, Flexera will show you the following notice: If you are a PSI user, this article is for you. We will discuss about the possible alternatives to PSI....

If you are tired of having to re-enter your password every time your device goes to sleep mode, especially if you find that some settings are greyed out and cannot be changed by conventional means, this post discusses several ways you can mitigate the issue. Learn how to disable Windows 10 Sleep Mode How to Fix Authentication is required when PC wakes from Sleep mode Windows is configured to request authentication when it awakens from sleep by default....

In this article, we will discuss about how to check Wi-Fi status on regular basis and even be alerted if a new device has connected to the network. This monitoring will give you peace of mind that no unwanted device is connected to your network. Check Wi-Fi Status Let’s see, which tools are on the list to help you. Wi-Fi Inspector Wi-Fi Inspector as the name suggests that it can make you able to view and analyze your network’s information and status easily....

This post discusses different ways you can obtain and save a list of the installed programs. Although the screenshots and the methods focus on Windows 11, they are also valid for Windows 10 and earlier Microsoft operating systems. Getting The List Of Installed Programs Using Windows PowerShell Windows PowerShell lets you get a complete list of the installed programs on your computer. There are several ways to do so using PowerShell alone....

There are not many changes in this‌ ‌release. We will discuss the changelog in the next section. If you are confused about PowerShell versions, you can check out the difference between Windows PowerShell and PowerShell Core. The exact release date of PowerShell 7.1.3 is March 11th, 2021. Download PowerShell 7.1.3 For Windows 10, Windows 8.1 and Windows 7 PowerShell-7.1.3-win-x64.msi [95 MB] PowerShell-7.1.3-win-x86.msi [85.8 MB] For MacOS powershell-7.1.3-osx-x64.pkg [63.5 MB]...

RSAT tools enable an administrator to install all the important management consoles on their own client computer and manage all the servers directly from it. The client computer may be running Windows, rather than Microsoft Server, enabling them to manage the remote servers with RSAT. Below you will find the download links of RSAT tools for all Windows operating systems including Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, and Windows 7....

This version is also called Windows 10 19H2. If you go to the Windows Update settings screen, you will see that it is listed as an optional update and you will need to press the download and install button to install it. It will not automatically install, at least for the time being. NEW: Download Windows 10 Version 2004 now! Since this is just a performance update, it is recommended that you upgrade your Windows to this latest version....

As ping indicates that the remote computer is connected to the network and capable of communicating, it is a useful command, especially for sysadmins. As a sysadmin myself, I have to install Windows Server and client frequently. Since our network is secured by hardware firewalls, it’s safe to allow ping on Windows Server and Windows client computers. I prefer to enable Ping manually and not use Group Policy. In this article, we will go through the step-by-step process of enabling Ping through Windows Firewall....

The firewall can be used to block websites, certain applications, specific IP addresses, and even ports. This is achieved by configuring the Windows Firewall to block or allow incoming or outgoing packets by filtering each one. In this post, we discuss how you can use Windows Firewall to configure website filtering, IP filtering, application filtering, and port filtering. This can be done using the Firewall itself and through Windows PowerShell....