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582 published guides · Page 15 of 20Advanced 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 […]
Read guideSet Time Automatically on Windows 11: This option will save a lot of time and effort for you. You can leave the Time Settings to Windows, it will make sure you are on the right and accurate time. During the Installation of Windows 11, if we are connected to the Internet, Windows will try to […]
Read guideMicrosoft officially announced the retirement of Skype by May 2025. For Skype, it is quite a journey. It was founded by Niklas Zennström, and Janus Friis on 2003 and it was acquired by Microsoft on 2011. For more modern Communications, Microsoft is now replacing Skype with Teams. Microsoft has made the onboard process easier. Whether […]
Read guideSet Windows 11 Active hours automatically or choose a manual start and end time so routine update restarts happen outside the hours you normally use your PC.
Read guideKeeping the C Drive clean is crucial if you are a Windows User, but wait? Why C Drive? There are other Drives, but the C Drive is the default drive for the installation of Windows Operating Systems. You can manually change the installation path, however, the C Drive is the default path. If we keep […]
Read guideEnable End Task in Taskbar by Right-click: When we are using applications on Windows 11, when our work is done, we close the application by clicking on the Close Button (X) in the Top bar of the application. We can also close an application using the ALT + F4 key combination. Either way, the system […]
Read guideActivity History on Windows 11 is a feature that tracks your actions on the Windows 11 OS. These actions include the Apps you open, the Files you access, and the Website History of the Microsoft Edge Browser. The Silver Lining is that if you have an associated Microsoft Account, this data can be sent for […]
Read guideJust like Sticky Keys, Filter Keys on Windows 11 is an useful accessibility feature. It is essential for users who has difficulty typing due to Hand Tremors or Accidental Key Presses. When Filter Keys Feature is enabled on Windows 11, Windows 11 will make sure the keyboard ignores repeated key strokes. This will make it […]
Read guideTurn Off Sticky Keys on Windows 11: Almost all the Windows users would have faced this annoying pop up especially while gaming or recording our screen or doing important stuff. Have you ever wondered what sticky keys are and why Windows operating systems shows this pop up. In this article, let’s check out What are […]
Read guideDynamic Lighting on Windows 11: This is a popular feature among the Gamers who are into RGB Lightings. You don’t need a 3rd party software to control RGB Lighting on compatible peripherals like Keyboard, Mouse, Mouse Pad, etc., on Windows 11. Popular Brands like Razer, Logitech, Corsair, etc., are selling various RGB Devices and Peripherals, […]
Read guideEnable Game Mode on Windows 11: It is one of the interesting features available on Windows 11 and it helps Gamers to enhance the Gaming Performance on Windows 11 OS. This Mode allows Windows to prioritize gaming experience by optimizing the other processes that are running in the background. It may help reducing the Frame […]
Read guideIn certain situations like Buying a used PC, Windows Crashes, Handling BSOD, checking for RAM or GPU Upgrades, etc., one may want to check PC Specs without logging into Windows 11 as their access might be limited or unavailable due to various Technical reasons. There are several ways with which you can check out your […]
Read guideMajorana 1 Chip: Microsoft, the global conglomerate and a highly influential company in the field of Computers and Technologies, released their 1st Topological core-based quantum Computing Chip called Majorana 1. Unlike Google and IBM, Microsoft is using Majorana Particles, a mysterious state of matter that could make qubits faster, stabler, and more scalable. If it […]
Read guideOffline Maps on Windows 11: This interesting feature from the Microsoft on Windows Operating Systems allows you to download and access maps without an Internet Connection. If you are travelling to a poor network coverage area, or if you want to avoid expensive roaming charges for Internet, you can use Offline Maps on Windows 11. […]
Read guideChange Font Size on Windows 11: Are you struggling to read texts on Windows 11? You found yourself squinting on your screen? Well, Windows 11 offers built-in options to tweak and customize Windows 11 appearance allowing users to have a more comfortable viewing experience. One such customization is adjusting Font Size on Windows 11. In […]
Read guideTransparency Effects on Windows 11: The idea of Translucent Effects is conceptually similar to the Aero Glass Feature introduced in Windows Vista’s Aero Theme. However, the Aero Glass used heavy blur and reflections, requiring high system resources. The Aero Glass was then removed on Windows 8, and Windows 10 reintroduced Transparency Effects (Fluent Design System) […]
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