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Windows 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 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 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 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 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 guideCHKDSK (short for Check Disk) is a powerful utility in Windows 11 that scans your hard drive for errors and fixes them to ensure your system runs smoothly. It checks the integrity of the file system, identifies corrupted sectors, and resolves any storage related issues. However for running CHKDSK effectively, it needs administrative privileges. Without […]
Read guideThe Command Prompt is one of the most essential and powerful utilities available in the Windows operating system. It acts as a back-end tool, allowing users to interact with the system and execute tasks with full potential. From viewing your Wi-Fi password to checking the number of users on your PC, restarting, or shutting down […]
Read guideDelete and Rebuild Indexing Options Windows 11: Indexing is the process through which Windows 11 creates and maintains a catalog of files and data. This process makes searching faster and more efficient. Whenever we search for any files or folder in the Windows Search, sometimes, the search will be faster and sometimes it may take […]
Read guideAs a web app developer working on multiple online apps and websites, my drives are filled with project files and future ideas. Recently, my PC’s graphics card malfunctioned, requiring me to visit the MSI service center for repairs. However, they requested my login password to address the graphics driver issue, which made me uncomfortable as […]
Read guideSwitching between multiple windows and applications is essential for a web app developer like me. I frequently use the ALT + Tab shortcut to switch between tabs, but this method has certain limitations. After conducting some research, I found that there are more advanced methods than the traditional shortcuts for switching between tabs and applications […]
Read guideIs there any need to find the device architecture in Windows 11? Yes, there is a need to get to know about your device’s architecture type, there are three primary chip architectures available: 32-bit, 64-bit AMD, and 64-bit ARM. Most modern applications are developed for 64-bit systems, but Windows 11 still supports 32-bit devices. Key […]
Read guideAs a web app developer behind projects like IMGCentury, KlickAud, and Forhub.IO, I spend most of my time in front of a computer screen. The constant exposure to the bluish white light often causes me headaches and eye strain. I tried using glasses, but they weren’t effective for me, as I wasn’t accustomed to them. […]
Read guideEmoji Picker in Windows 11: Emojis have become a part of our lives, with the arrival of social media platforms, chat platforms, and smartphones, our way of communicating with each other is greatly influenced by emojis, stickers, and gifs. It is very easy to use these visual contents on our smartphones. Almost all the applications […]
Read guideAdjust ClearType Text in Windows 11: I have a Sony Bravia LED TV in my office. It has been lying idle for quite a time, so I connected it to my laptop using an HDMI cable to have a bigger screen. To my surprise, the fonts looked very obscure, winsides.com users know that my primary […]
Read guideWhen I connected my external SSD to transfer files from my PC, I noticed that the SSD was using up space, but when I opened it, there were no visible files. I tried ejecting the SSD and reconnecting it to my PC, but the SSD still showed space being consumed, even though I couldn’t see […]
Read guideEveryone tends to remove external devices such as USB drives or external disk drives without using the safe removal option on a Windows PC. However, this practice can harm your device in the long run. This is because your operating system constantly communicates with connected external drives to retrieve information. Even if you close all […]
Read guideRecently, my laptop’s PRNT SCRN button stopped working due to minor water damage. Unfortunately, I don’t have a backup external keyboard and don’t have the time to buy a new one right now. After doing some research, I discovered that it’s possible to take screenshots on a Windows 11 PC without using the PRNT SCRN […]
Read guideI was working on my PC and had to manage many sample and temporary files for web development projects. Once the projects were completed, I would delete the temporary files and images using a batch file to free up space on my laptop. However, I later realized that the batch file didn’t delete the files […]
Read guideWhile working on a recent web app, I suddenly found that my Start menu stopped working. I tried various methods to fix it, but nothing seemed to work. Eventually, I came across a solution on the Winsides website, which suggested restarting File Explorer. Surprisingly, restarting File Explorer did the trick, and I found it quite […]
Read guideHello friends, it’s been a while! I’m back with a new tutorial. Microsoft launched Windows 11 a few years ago, and it comes in several editions such as Windows 11 Home, Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 Pro for Workstations, Windows 11 Enterprise, Windows 11 SE for Education, Windows 11 Education, and Windows 11 in S […]
Read guideHave you ever been in a situation where every second counts, like timing a specific event or needing to synchronize actions down to the second? As a web app developer, I often work on multiple web applications hosted online. Recently, while updating the working algorithm for removing backgrounds using AI in one of my web […]
Read guideI’m a Windows enthusiast and a web app developer. I recently upgraded my PC to the MSI Vector series and enhanced its RAM and CPU to match my programming needs. When I tried to install the Microsoft legacy IDE, Visual Studio Code, I was stopped by a requirement for the .NET framework. My new PC […]
Read guideEverything was working fine until the internet connection suddenly weakened. As a web app developer who spends most of the day in front of a PC, a stable internet connection is essential. Using optical fiber internet shared by a WiFi device, it was frustrating to deal with a volatile connection. To ensure a constant internet […]
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