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Services.msc is an important utility tool in Windows 11 that allows users to manage and configure system services. From starting or stopping services to changing their startup types, it provides a centralized interface for administrative tasks. However, for some advanced configurations, you may require elevated privileges to execute service-based operations properly. Running Services.msc as an […]
Read guideWindows 11 Bootable USB: Unlike a regular USB drive for storing files, a bootable USB is specially prepared with a bootable image file (like an ISO) and a bootloader, allowing the computer to recognize it as a bootable device during startup. This makes it a versatile tool for installing new operating systems, running live environments, […]
Read guideComputer Management is one of the powerful tools that helps users manage various aspects of their system, such as disk partitions, system performance, user accounts, and many more. Computer management can include the following essential options: System monitoring, upgrades, improving and maintaining security features, improving and maintaining performance, and improving and maintaining reliability. You can […]
Read guideThe Group Policy Editor, also known as gpedit.msc, is a powerful tool in Windows 11 that allows users to manage and configure system settings, policies, and permissions. This tool is widely used by IT administrators and advanced users to control various aspects of the operating system, such as security configurations, user account settings, and software […]
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 guideThe Device Manager is an important utility tool in Windows 11 that allows users to manage hardware components, drivers, and connected devices. This tool helps in tasks like updating drivers, troubleshooting hardware issues, and enabling or disabling devices. However, running some advanced tasks, such as modifying operating system-level hardware settings, requires administrative privileges. You can […]
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 guideSystem Properties is a powerful tool that contains a set of characteristics and settings that define and control a computer system’s behavior, which includes information about the system’s hardware, software, configuration settings, and much more. While it is accessible to standard users, certain administrative tasks, like configuring system protection or modifying startup settings, require running […]
Read guideODBC, the short form of Open Database Connectivity, is a standard Application Programming Interface. It allows applications to connect to various database systems such as Data Analytics and Reporting, Web Applications, Enterprise Systems like ERP, CRM, etc, using ODBC Drivers on Windows 11. ODBC is a programming interface that enables applications to access data in […]
Read guideThe Control Panel is a core utility tool or essential feature in Windows 11 that allows users to manage system settings, configure hardware, and control software features. The control panel is accessible to all the users, which are managing users, modifying system wide settings, uninstall applications, and many more. For performing these kinds of actions, […]
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 guideEnable gpedit.msc on Windows 11 Home: The Group Policy Editor is a powerful tool in Windows that allows users to configure system settings, manage user permissions, and control advanced features. However, it is not included by default in Windows 11 Home, as Microsoft reserves this feature for the Pro, Enterprise, and Education editions. Windows 11 […]
Read guideDxDiag Windows 11: DxDiag is the short form of the DirectX Diagnostic Tool, introduced in Windows 95. This diagnostic tool has been long-running with various Windows operating systems. It plays a crucial role in diagnosing and displaying information related to System Hardware, DirectX Components, and Drivers. This latest post will cover all the essential topics […]
Read guideAppwiz.cpl is the shortcut to the Programs and Features section in the Control Panel. It allows you to uninstall or modify programs, manage Windows features, and repair software. However, performing some actions via appwiz.cpl may require permissions to execute, especially when you are trying to make system or os wise changes. Running Appwiz.cpl with elevated […]
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 guideUse Microsoft iSCSI Initiator on Windows 11: The Internet Small Computer System Interface shortly known as iSCSI is a network-based storage protocol that allows computers to access storage devices over Transfer Control Protocol (TCP), and Internet Protocol (IP). In Windows 11, Microsoft provides this built-in feature and it enables your system to access remote storage […]
Read guideClean Temporary Files on Windows 11: Just like how we need to detoxify ourself physical and mental health on a regular basis, it is essential to keep our Windows 11 Clean. These Temporary Files are created by Applications like the Browsers, etc, System Temporary Files ,Windows Update Files, Crash Reports, and Logs, and more. These […]
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 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 guideHave you ever wondered while playing a Game or Streaming a Movie on Netflix or Amazon Prime, and your Windows 11 Display seem more dull than normal? It is because the High Dynamic Range Settings are turned off on Windows 11. When HDR is turned off, the Standard Dynamic Range (SDR) contents will look normal, […]
Read guideMozilla Firefox is one of the most widely used web browsers. This is browser is known for its speed, privacy, and open source nature. You can run Firefox as administrator will offers you the following things. As a developer or tester, you may need elevated permissions to debug specific features or test browser configurations without […]
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