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6+ Easy Ways to Find IP Address in Windows 11!

It 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 […]

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Windows Security

How to Enable Sysmon Tool on Windows 11?

Sysmon Tool on Windows 11: System Monitor, shortly known as Sysmon, is a Windows system monitoring utility that runs as a background service and records detailed information about system activity into the Windows Event Log, helping admins and security professionals track what is happening on a machine. Earlier, it was not built into Windows. However, […]

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Windows 11

How to Enable Process Model for WAS on Windows 11?

Process Model for WAS: It enables the core Windows service that creates and manages worker processes for activated applications. It provides the infrastructure for starting, stopping, recycling, and monitoring application processes, including creating w3wp.exe instances used by IIS application pools. In this article, let’s check out how to enable Process Model for WAS on Windows […]

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Windows 11

What is Volume Shadow Copy on Windows 11?

Volume Shadow Copy: It is essentially a snapshot of a disk volume taken at a specific moment in time. It captures the state of files exactly as they were, even if they were open or actively in use. This is important because Windows cannot normally copy files that are in use. Volume Shadow Copy Service […]

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Windows 11

How to Uninstall Updates on Windows 11?

Uninstall Updates on Windows 11: Have you ever faced a situation where your system was updated, and instead of improving, the update made it worse to use? Yeah, that situation is actually pretty common. You wake up one day, and your system has just finished updating. Instead of running smoothly, it suddenly feels slower or […]

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Windows 11

How to Enable File History on Windows 11?

File History on Windows 11: Many users rely on cloud storage services such as OneDrive, Google Drive, etc., to safeguard their files, often requiring ongoing subscriptions for expanded storage and advanced features. While these cloud solutions provide accessibility and convenience, some users prefer a cost-free, local alternative that does not depend on internet connectivity. File […]

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Windows 11

How to Turn on Storage Sense in Windows 11?

Storage Sense in Windows 11: Storage Sense is like having a personal assistant for your computer’s storage. It is a built-in feature in Windows 11 designed to help you manage your disk space automatically. It works by monitoring your storage usage and deleting unnecessary files, such as temporary files, system cache, and items in the […]

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Windows Features

How to Enable Message Queuing (MSMQ) Activation in Windows 11?

Enable Message Queuing Activation (MSMQ) in Windows 11: It is often called Message Queuing (MSMQ), is a messaging protocol that allows applications running on separate servers or devices to communicate reliably and asynchronously. It ensures that messages are delivered even if the recipient application is not running. This system is crucial for building distributed and […]

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Windows 11

Download & Install Kodi in Windows 11

Kodi for Windows 11: Just like other media players such as VLC, Windows Media Player, etc., Kodi is a free, open-source media player and entertainment hub that allows users to play and view various forms of digital media. I mentioned various forms of digital media because, unlike traditional media players, such as VLC, which can […]

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Windows Features

Quick way to enable URL Authorization of IIS on Windows 11

URL Authorization in IIS is a security mechanism that determines whether a user or group can access specific URLs or resources on a web application, based on predefined rules. The admin can define these rules. Consider a gatekeeper of an Apartment, how he checks the identity of every visitor entering the apartment, and decides whether […]

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Windows Features

How to Enable Named Pipe Activation in Windows 11?

Enable Named Pipe Activation in Windows 11: It provides a robust and efficient way to enable communication between processes, particularly useful in enterprise environments where reliable and secure IPC(Inter Process Communication) mechanisms are crucial. It involves specifying the named pipe endpoint and ensuring that the application is set up to listen for incoming named pipe […]

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CMD & PowerShell

How to Enable Sudo Command on Windows 11?

Enable Sudo Command on Windows 11: Sudo originated in Unix and Linux Systems, and it is similar to the Administrator on Windows 11. Microsoft has recently introduced a native version of sudo in Windows 11, which provides similar functionality by letting users elevate commands directly from a normal console. In this article, let’s check out […]

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