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Enable Windows 11 Developer Mode: Developer Mode in Windows 11 is a setting that allows users to access features and tools specifically designed for developers. When Developer Mode is enabled, it provides additional capabilities and options to customize the Windows environment for development purposes like Windows Subsystem for Linux(WSL), App Development, Performance Monitoring, and more. […]
Read guideNearby Sharing in Windows 11 is a feature that allows users to easily share files, links, and other content between nearby devices over Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. This feature simplifies the process of transferring data without the need for email, USB drives, or cloud services, making it convenient for quick and direct file sharing. This article […]
Read guideEnable MSMQ DCOM Proxy in Windows 11: Microsoft Message Queuing Distributed Component Object Model(MSMQ DCOM) Proxy in Windows 11 is a component that allows applications to communicate with MSMQ servers using DCOM (Distributed Component Object Model) technology. MSMQ provides a messaging infrastructure that enables applications to send messages to queues and ensures reliable communication between […]
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 guideComponent Services Management Shortcut: It is a framework and a set of administrative tools that allow users to manage Component Object Model (COM) and Distributed Component Object Model (DCOM) applications. It provides a centralized interface to configure, control, and troubleshoot these components. The Component Services management console is the primary tool for managing these services. […]
Read guideContrast Themes on Windows 11: While standard Windows 11 themes focus on appearance, Contrast Themes on Windows 11 prioritize visibility and usability. Contrast Themes on Windows 11 is an accessibility feature designed to significantly increase the visual difference between foreground elements, such as texts, borders, icons, and background surfaces. These themes can modify system colors […]
Read guideRename This PC on Windows 11: In Windows 11, renaming This PC changes the computer name, also known as the Hostname. This name is used by Windows to identify the device on Local Networks, Enterprise Domains, Microsoft Accounts, and System Logs. Renaming This PC on Windows 11 is a simple task, yet it plays an […]
Read guideOutlook.OST File: It is a local copy of our mailbox data that Microsoft Outlook automatically creates when we configure Exchange, Outlook.com, or IMAP accounts, allowing us to access emails, contacts, calendar, and other items offline, and any changes we make while offline (like sending, deleting, or editing messages) are stored in the OST and later […]
Read guideBackground 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 […]
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