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477 published guides · Page 11 of 16Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS) is a Windows component that transfers files to and from the network in the background, utilizing only idle network bandwidth. It is the engine behind many Windows updates and Application update flows, and it is available to programs and administrators through APIs, PowerShell, and other command-line tools. In this article, […]
Read guideGlobal Cloudflare Outage and Its Impact on Winsides.com: We would like to address the brief outage that affected Winsides.com on November 18, 2025. The issue was caused by a global Cloudflare outage, which temporarily impacted our services. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience this caused. Although the disruption was outside our direct control, we understand […]
Read guideEnable Long Paths on Windows 11: Earlier versions of Windows had File path Character Restrictions of 260 characters for compatibility reasons. Microsoft addressed this issue on Windows 10 and continued it to Windows 11 by increasing the file and folder paths to 32767 characters using Long Paths. In this article, we will explore how to […]
Read guideIIS Client Certificate Mapping Authentication is a feature in Internet Information Services that allows web servers to authenticate users based on their client certificates. A client certificate is a form of digital identity usually issued by a trusted Certificate Authority (CA), and it confirms the identity of the client trying to connect to a server. Some […]
Read guideInstall VSCode using Winget Command: Very Similar to the Package Distributions in Linux, such as the APT package managers in Ubuntu-based Distributions, WinGet is the Windows Package Manager. Winget Command enables users to install, configure, update, and uninstall applications using Command Line Tools, such as the Command Prompt. We have made a detailed article explaining […]
Read guideRecover Permanently Deleted Files on Windows: Losing important files can be stressful, especially when you think they’re permanently gone after emptying the Recycle Bin or using Shift + Delete. Whether it’s a work document, a school project, or personal photos, losing data can feel devastating. The good news is that in most cases, those files […]
Read guideEnable Mono Audio on Windows 11: Microsoft offers a wide range of accessibility features on Windows 11, from Mono Audio, Magnifier, High Contrast Mode, to Closed Captions for Videos, Speech Recognition, and more. In the Mono Audio Feature, Windows combines the left and right audio channels (stereo channels) into a single channel. This ensures that […]
Read guideCheck PowerShell Version on Windows 11: Windows PowerShell is a command-line shell and scripting language built on top of the .NET Framework. Unlike the Command Prompt, PowerShell allows users to automate tasks, manage system configurations, and control Windows more effectively. The Automation in Windows PowerShell is extensive, supporting scripts, Loops, Functions, and Modules. Microsoft initially introduced […]
Read guideWinGet Commands: Winget is Microsoft’s official Package Manager which is conceptually similar to APT packages in Debian-based Linux Distributions. With simple commands, you can install apps in seconds, upgrade all your software at once, even export and import entire app lists to set up a new PC Quickly. The functionality is very similar to the […]
Read guideRepair Outlook PST Files: A PST file (Personal Storage Table) is a data file used by Microsoft Outlook to store emails, contacts, calendars, tasks, and other mailbox items locally on your computer. It’s basically Outlook’s personal database file. A PST file is like the container of all your Outlook data, stored locally, which is why […]
Read guideStellar Repair for Outlook: Microsoft Outlook has become the go-to email client for millions of professionals and businesses worldwide. If you’ve worked with Microsoft Outlook for long enough, you’ve probably run into the dreaded PST or OST corruption problem. Outlook’s built-in repair tool (ScanPST.exe) can sometimes help, but it often fails when the damage is […]
Read guideStellar Converter for OST: Email is a part of our everyday lives, both personally and professionally, and in the business world, Microsoft Outlook is often at the center of it all. From sending quick updates to managing critical contracts and project details, Outlook handles some of the most important communication and information a company has. […]
Read guideEnable MSMQ Server on Windows 11: Microsoft Message Queuing, also known as MSMQ, is an old messaging protocol that is built into Windows, which allows applications running on separate servers to communicate in a loosely-coupled, asynchronous manner. However, modern applications often utilize cloud-based messaging architectures such as Azure Service Bus, RabbitMQ, and more. Hence, Microsoft […]
Read guideEnable TFTP Client on Windows 11: Trivial File Transfer Protocol, or TFTP, is a simple file Transfer Protocol introduced by Karen R. Sollins at MIT in the year 1981. It operates over the User Datagram Protocol using port 69. Unlike traditional TCP protocols like FTP, TFTP is designed to be small, fast, and easy to […]
Read guideEnable Work Folders Client on Windows 11: This built-in Windows Feature is essential for enterprise environments and corporate structures. After the Pandemic, the concept of Working from Home skyrocketed. In such cases, most employees worked from their homes with their office laptops. With Work Folders Access from the company, employees can easily access and edit […]
Read guideAdvanced Startup on Windows 11: It is essentially a way to enter the Windows Recovery Environment, popularly called WinRE. It provides advanced tools for various functions such as troubleshooting, repairing, and restoring the system. With WinRE, you can enter into the SAFE Mode, accessing UEFI Firmware Settings, Command Prompt for advanced fixes, etc. In this […]
Read guideStellar Converter for OST: If you’ve spent enough time with Microsoft Outlook, especially in a business or IT environment, you’ve likely run into OST files. These offline storage files quietly manage all your mailbox data while you work, syncing in the background with Exchange or IMAP servers. But when things go wrong, such as when […]
Read guideEnable Microsoft XPS Document Writer using the Command Prompt and Windows PowerShell: There are different ways to enable optional features on Windows 11. We can use the Run Command to access the optional features, or we can follow the Control Panel options to access these features on Windows 11. However, all these methods involve the Graphical […]
Read guideTouchpad Gestures on Windows 11: I still remember the day I would open the Mouse connected to the desktop in my school and take out the Tracker Ball, which looked pretty much like an Egg yolk. Time and Technology have changed a lot today. From the tracker ball on the peripheral mouse to laser tracking […]
Read guideAuto Hide Taskbar on Windows 11: Whenever we watch a movie on Netflix or Amazon Prime or while playing Games, we prefer Full Screen Mode for the maximum screen size and immersive experience. In the same way, you can maximize your Windows 11 space and have a cleaner and aesthetically pleasing Desktop using the Automatically […]
Read guideServicehost.exe on Windows 11: To fully understand how servicehost.exe works, we should know the DLL mechanism. DLL, the short form of Dynamic Link Library, is a file that contains code, data, resources, etc. that programs and services use on Windows 11. However, a DLL cannot run by itself. That’s where svchost.exe comes into the picture. […]
Read guideGTA 6 Release Date: Playing GTA and NFS is part of our lives. Being a Millennial, I still remember the days when I would be excited to return home from school and play my favourite NFS and GTA Games. I am sure it is the same for almost all of us, and with nearly 2 […]
Read guideShow Additional Calendars in the Taskbar: By default, we have the Gregorian Calendar on Windows 11. It is casually called the English Calendar. However, Windows 11 includes several additional calendars like Chinese, Hebrew, and Islamic. Based on your Region Settings, these Calendars will be available. In this article, we will check out How to show […]
Read guideOpera GX Browser ROG Edition for Windows 11: I am using ROG G15 Strix, powered by a Ryzen 8 Core Processor supported by GeForce 1650 Graphics. I was going through my Armory Crate and came across an interesting notification. Opera GX has launched its dedicated ROG Edition. In this article, let’s check out what’s interesting about this browser and […]
Read guideNotifications can be useful, time saving, and easy until it starts annoying us. With Smartphones ruling the World of Technology, Notifications are crucial. Notifications feature have been carried on to Windows Operating Systems just like the way we get on iPhones, and other Smartphones. In this article, let’s check out How to Turn off Notifications […]
Read guideVariable Refresh Rate on Windows 11: Microsoft introduced Native support for on their Windows 10 1903 update in the year of 2019. Previously, VRR Support relied on Nvidia’s G-Sync and AMD’s Free Sync who pioneered this Display Technology. In this article, let’s check out how to enable Variable Refresh Rate on Windows 11. How does […]
Read guideCheck WDDM Version: Windows 11 is loaded with wonderful features like Auto HDR, Variable Refresh Rate, Direct Storage, Hardware Accelerated GPU Scheduling (HAGS), etc.. These features makes Windows 11 more sophisticated and enhanced, Flicker-free Game Rendering and more. In this article, let’s check out How to Check WDDM Version on Windows 11. What is Windows […]
Read guideHAGS, the short form of Hardware Accelerated GPU Scheduling is an innovative feature introduced by Microsoft on Windows Operating Systems to improve the performance of Computing, Gaming, and Graphics Intensive Applications. It is more of an Background Optimization Mechanism. In this article, let’s check out in detail about HAGS, its functionality, and more. Let’s get […]
Read guideArchive Apps on Windows 11: This interesting feature on Windows 11 allows users to automatically archive infrequently used apps. This action will save storage space and also the Internet Bandwidth. When this option is enabled, user’s files and data will still be saved, and the app’s full version will be restored on the next use […]
Read guideShow Time and Date in the System Tray: This is an interesting setting on Windows 11. Whenever we are setting up Windows 11, we adjust the time and date manually or we just set time and date to automatic, and the time and date is always displayed on the system tray. So, why is there […]
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