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I Am a Frontend Developer, and Business Creator With Over 8 Years of Experience in Php and Frontend Web Development. I Have Over 15 Years of Experience Using Windows Os, From Windows Xp to Windows 11, and Possess Sound Knowledge in Using and Solving Real-time Problems. I Am Getting Proficient in Ai-based Technologies and Have Developed 3 Successful Web Apps and Saas Platforms.
41 published guidesEssential Windows 11 Keyboard Shortcuts: Windows 11 looks great, but if you’re still moving your mouse for every single action, you’re leaving a lot of speed on the table. The right key combo can turn a three-click process into a split-second habit. I’ve pulled together this list to cover everything from the basic “must-knows” to […]
Read guideI work late nights because most of the users for the web apps I develop are in Tier 1 countries, which have a completely different time zone from mine. To make things easier, I prefer using dark mode when working at night. However, the brightness of my laptop still causes me headaches sometimes. To avoid […]
Read guideI was watching my personal and family photos on my personal laptop at the office when, all of a sudden, my colleague came into my cabin without any announcement. I had to protect my private space among them, so I tried to close the albums immediately. However, the photos were in slideshow fullscreen mode, and […]
Read guideNowadays, the technology behind digital media has advanced to unprecedented heights. Billions of digital media files, including images, audio, and video, are created every day. The storage capacity of our devices, such as HDDs and SSDs, has increased to terabytes. According to Statista, there are 4.5 billion Instagram users worldwide, and with each user uploading […]
Read guideI’ve been using Windows since the Windows XP days. I still remember an update that came with Windows Vista, where you could check your PC’s Windows Experience Index score in the settings. This score gave you an idea of how well your PC was performing. Unfortunately, in Windows 11, you can no longer check your […]
Read guideViewing the folder or file size is one of the most common tasks anyone performs when they need to check storage usage. Depending on the situation, there are different ways to view the size of a directory. While you may think there is only one or two methods to show folder sizes, there are actually […]
Read guidePowerToys is a collection of helpful tools made by Microsoft to make using Windows easier and more efficient. These tools allow you to manage windows, change keyboard shortcuts, pick colors, rename multiple/bulk files at once, and more. PowerToys is open source, which means anyone can use and improve it. It is especially useful for people […]
Read guideIt was a fine morning today, but I’m facing connectivity issues with my WiFi router, and I’m unable to do my work because of the network problems. I went through some tutorials online and found a way to troubleshoot the network. However, to do that, I need my WiFi IP address. Fortunately, I’ve done some […]
Read guideToday, I discovered a best PowerToys utility for Windows 11 users called Color Picker. As a web developer, I often need to pick colors, whether it’s for backgrounds or other design elements. I get inspiration for background colors from images and other websites. For example, I use the Color Picker from image tool developed by […]
Read guideThe Command Prompt is one of the most essential and powerful utilities available in the Windows operating system. It acts as a back-end tool, allowing users to interact with the system and execute tasks with full potential. From viewing your Wi-Fi password to checking the number of users on your PC, restarting, or shutting down […]
Read guideAs a web app developer working on multiple online apps and websites, my drives are filled with project files and future ideas. Recently, my PC’s graphics card malfunctioned, requiring me to visit the MSI service center for repairs. However, they requested my login password to address the graphics driver issue, which made me uncomfortable as […]
Read guideSwitching between multiple windows and applications is essential for a web app developer like me. I frequently use the ALT + Tab shortcut to switch between tabs, but this method has certain limitations. After conducting some research, I found that there are more advanced methods than the traditional shortcuts for switching between tabs and applications […]
Read guideIs there any need to find the device architecture in Windows 11? Yes, there is a need to get to know about your device’s architecture type, there are three primary chip architectures available: 32-bit, 64-bit AMD, and 64-bit ARM. Most modern applications are developed for 64-bit systems, but Windows 11 still supports 32-bit devices. Key […]
Read guideI pin essential and commonly used applications to the taskbar for quick access. Recently, my wired mouse became faulty and was not working properly until this morning. Without a mouse, I could not work on my PC effectively, though I was still able to monitor and analyze the computer. However, I was unable to develop […]
Read guideAs a web app developer behind projects like IMGCentury, KlickAud, and Forhub.IO, I spend most of my time in front of a computer screen. The constant exposure to the bluish white light often causes me headaches and eye strain. I tried using glasses, but they weren’t effective for me, as I wasn’t accustomed to them. […]
Read guideWhen I connected my external SSD to transfer files from my PC, I noticed that the SSD was using up space, but when I opened it, there were no visible files. I tried ejecting the SSD and reconnecting it to my PC, but the SSD still showed space being consumed, even though I couldn’t see […]
Read guideEveryone tends to remove external devices such as USB drives or external disk drives without using the safe removal option on a Windows PC. However, this practice can harm your device in the long run. This is because your operating system constantly communicates with connected external drives to retrieve information. Even if you close all […]
Read guideRecently, my laptop’s PRNT SCRN button stopped working due to minor water damage. Unfortunately, I don’t have a backup external keyboard and don’t have the time to buy a new one right now. After doing some research, I discovered that it’s possible to take screenshots on a Windows 11 PC without using the PRNT SCRN […]
Read guideI was working on my PC and had to manage many sample and temporary files for web development projects. Once the projects were completed, I would delete the temporary files and images using a batch file to free up space on my laptop. However, I later realized that the batch file didn’t delete the files […]
Read guideWhile working on a recent web app, I suddenly found that my Start menu stopped working. I tried various methods to fix it, but nothing seemed to work. Eventually, I came across a solution on the Winsides website, which suggested restarting File Explorer. Surprisingly, restarting File Explorer did the trick, and I found it quite […]
Read guideHello friends, it’s been a while! I’m back with a new tutorial. Microsoft launched Windows 11 a few years ago, and it comes in several editions such as Windows 11 Home, Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 Pro for Workstations, Windows 11 Enterprise, Windows 11 SE for Education, Windows 11 Education, and Windows 11 in S […]
Read guidePowerToys is a game changing utility developed by Microsoft, especially for Windows 11 users. With PowerToys, you can easily perform complex tasks. I’ve written tutorials on how to use the PowerRename and Color Picker utilities from PowerToys on Windows 11. In this news article, I’ve included a list of the new features added to version […]
Read guideHave you ever been in a situation where every second counts, like timing a specific event or needing to synchronize actions down to the second? As a web app developer, I often work on multiple web applications hosted online. Recently, while updating the working algorithm for removing backgrounds using AI in one of my web […]
Read guideFor my website (Winsides) YouTube channel, I was looking for the best video editing tools and found that Adobe After Effects and Adobe Premiere Pro were the top choices. I discovered that my device needs to meet certain software requirements. Both applications require a video graphics driver that runs on DirectX 12. While I’m sure […]
Read guideI’m a Windows enthusiast and a web app developer. I recently upgraded my PC to the MSI Vector series and enhanced its RAM and CPU to match my programming needs. When I tried to install the Microsoft legacy IDE, Visual Studio Code, I was stopped by a requirement for the .NET framework. My new PC […]
Read guideAfter the recent update from Windows 10 to Windows 11, users have faced a unique issue: Windows won’t shut down properly. This can happen due to many causes that I have listed below. To overcome this issue, I suggest you follow the 10+ methods to get rid of the Windows 11 shutdown issue. This problem […]
Read guideCrowd Strike’s BSOD errors can shake the world. During the weekend of July 19 to 20th, entire networks went offline airports, shipping companies, banks, and stock exchanges all experienced issues. Imagine you’re working on an important project when suddenly, your computer screen turns blue and displays an error message. This is the Blue Screen of […]
Read guideSplitting a single large file is crucial when trying to upload and transfer it to someone. Most online platforms restrict the uploading of large files to save on their server bandwidth costs. While input bandwidth is often free, output bandwidth, especially for downloading large files, can be expensive. Many online file transfer websites limit single […]
Read guideWindows 11 has a unique feature named URI Commands! URI stands for Uniform Resource Identifier, and it is used to open specific settings pages or perform actions on your Windows PC. You need to use these URI commands in the Run Dialog box or Run Window to access these tasks. You can simply launch the […]
Read guideBefore getting into the tutorial, it’s important to understand a little about the font cache in Windows 11. Cache is a technology that stores temporary files essential for software to work quickly and efficiently. Font cache works similarly. The Windows 11 OS caches the installed and activated fonts in a temporary folder, which helps ensure […]
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