Sometimes it’s quite difficult to use your Android phone in parallel with PC. For example, I use Google Authenticator for two-factor authentications. It becomes difficult to take out the phone each time I need the authenticator app. Andy is a software which can come in handy in this situation. Andy lets users run Android apps on PC without any issues. One limitation of Andy is that since it is an emulator, if you are using Hyper-V or Virtualbox will need to be disabled to run Andy....

We predict that since Microsoft has been testing their channels with follow-up updates, this is another one of those releases. Installing the update KB4598291 would now change your OS build to 19042.789. What’s new in 19042.789 – KB4598291 Since Microsoft didn’t introduce any new features but they have fixed a few issues that were seen in the last build 19042.782. Let us dive into what fixes and improvements this new build has to offer:...

This is because of the auto-run functionality in Windows. Windows looks for autorun.inf file in the USB drive. The autorun.inf file contains information about which program to run when the USB flash drive is opened.Remove Virus From USB Flash Drive Using Command Prompt Viruses tend to push their information in the autorun.inf file and then execute automatically from there. The safest way to use USB flash drives without infecting your own system is to disable the Auto Run functionality of Windows....

There are no new features in this update. However, it does include a plethora of fixes for the operating system. If you are on Windows 10 v21H1, installing this update will upgrade your OS build to 19043.1379. For version 21H2, your OS build will upgrade to 19044.1379. Let us continue to see what this new update offers, and how you can install it. Improvements and Fixes As we said, this update only offers a number of fixes for the OS....

Let us have a detailed look at the new features and improvements and then decide if it’s worth upgrading to this flight right now. New in Windows 11 Build 25193 Xbox Subscription Management in Settings App Microsoft is now adding the ability to manage your Xbox subscriptions directly from the built-in Settings app. If you are a member of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Xbox Game Pass for Console, or Xbox Live Gold, you will now be able to see your subscription details and manage it via Settings app » Accounts....

This Preview release expands the 13 themes for the touch keyboard to other input experiences. Not only that, but Microsoft has gone a mile further with adding the ability for individuals to personalize their emojis based on face and skin tones. The Your Phone application is also getting a complete makeover to assist you to manage your phone directly from your PC even better than before. These features are discussed further in detail below....

KB5010414 was earlier released to the Beta and Release Preview channels for the Insiders. The same update has now been flighted for the stable channel. However, installing this update on the stable channel will upgrade the operating system’s build to 22000.527. Type C releases are usually made in the third week of the month as an effort to further test out the new features and improvements and include mostly non-security updates....

However, it is not always wise to utilize this feature as it has its drawbacks. Having programs and applications running on multiple user profiles, even if they are not in use, would mean that the system resources are utilized to keep them up and running. This can cause your PC to lag and not perform to the best of its abilities. This article gives multiple ways to disable Fast User Switching to save your system resources and enable it as well if ever required again....

Sometimes RDP in Windows 10 stops working. There are various reasons for this. We will discuss some solutions that you might look for and will help you resolve the issue of RDP in Windows 10 not working. Pro Tip: If you are in a hurry and don’t have time to troubleshoot, you can use Google Chrome Remote Desktop or TeamViewer 13 as Remote Desktop alternatives. Otherwise, you can go through the list of possible solutions that may resolve Windows 10 remote desktop not working....

Normally, this process does not use many Operating System resources and keeps running quietly in the background. But sometimes it starts causing high CPU usage. We can fix this issue but first we need to know what the software reporter tool is and then we’ll discuss different ways to disable or delete this process. Please note that this guide is for Windows users only. Users using other Operating Systems can refer to their file system and find the components mentioned in the guide....

Computer uptime is synonymous with Windows uptime as both are almost the same. There are a few ways to check Windows uptime like using the network adapter stats, from the task manager or using command prompt or Powershell. We will discuss each method one by one. Difference between uptime and availability? Most people confuse uptime with availability. Before moving forward, we should know the difference between uptime and availability. They are not the same....

There are several solutions to this problem. We discuss 9 ways to fix Windows 10 not showing Wifi networks in this article. Restart the WiFi network adapter Network adapter caches have been known to cause problems in the network’s performance in Windows 10. Sometimes they need to be cleared or reset in order for them to perform as usual. The network adapter has now been restarted, without rebooting the computer....

Today, we shall be addressing the topic of the different types of Windows OEM license product keys that can be found today, so that our readers can make an informed decision when purchasing their next computer. Types of Windows OEM License Keys The companies that make the computers are the Original Equipment Manufacturers, like Dell, HP, Asus, etc. Microsoft provides them with OEM licenses to be used on their computers, which are preinstalled when they reach the end user....

The Google Chrome 81 Stable version is available for download and installation across all platforms including Windows, Linux, Mac, Android, and iOS. As always, Chrome 81 comes with a few security fixes, some performance enhancements and a few new features. Let’s discuss the changes made in this version of Chrome browser but first some release details and the download part. Release details Complete release build: Google Chrome 81.0.4044.92Release date: 7th April, 2020....

.NET Framework 4.5 comes installed with Windows 8. If you are using Windows 8, you will have version 4.5 installed. You can download the latest version from below and install it in Windows 8.Download Microsoft NET Framework 4 5 1 Offline Installer System requirements for .NET Framework 4.5.1 includes the following: A minimum free space of 850 MB for 32-bit Windows and 2 GB for 64-bit Windows is required for installation....

If you are in a hurry and want to install the latest Visual C++ runtimes, you can go directly to the latest download links here. What is Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable? Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable is a runtime library for running applications that Microsoft developers develop in Visual C++ language (Using the Microsoft Visual Studio development environment). There are many Microsoft Redistributable packages installed on your system. You can view them by going to the Control Panel/Programs/Apps and Features....

It may be possible that you have just added a new screen to your PC, or that your old display device has lost its novelty and the colors have kind of faded away. In such cases, you may want to recalibrate your screen often. If you work with videos and images or play games on your PC, calibrating your monitor would assist you to achieve more natural colors. Not only that, but the colors of the images on your device may be nearly the same as on other devices if you are sharing....

Today we will show you how to customize your mouse pointer according to your needs and preferences, so it is more appealing and fun! What is a Mouse Cursor/Pointer A mouse cursor, also known as a pointer or arrow, is a graphical representation of where your computer will act on your screen. The pointer can control several functions, depending on what actions you perform using your mouse. For example, double-clicking on a file or folder will open it....

If you are looking to convert an image file, a PDF, a handwritten document, or a scanned file, which is not editable using the native tools on Windows, you can use online services to automate the job for you. This saves you the time and hassle of manually rewriting the entire thing in a text editor. Continue reading this article to learn how to convert an uneditable document into an editable file....

You cannot delete a file when it is in use in Windows. When a process opens a file, it locks the file while it is in use. You will get the error message that you cannot delete the file because it is in use by another process. All operations to the file like delete, rename, open, edit, etc. will be disabled while the file is locked by another process....