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CMD & PowerShell

Enable Microsoft XPS Document Writer using CMD & PowerShell

Enable 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 […]

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Bluetooth and Devices

How to Configure Touchpad Gestures on Windows 11?

Touchpad 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 […]

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Personalization

How to Auto Hide Taskbar on Windows 11?

Auto 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 […]

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Windows 11

What is servicehost.exe on Windows 11?

Servicehost.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. […]

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Time and Language

Show Additional Calendars in the Taskbar on Windows 11

Show 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 […]

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Applications

How to Install Opera GX Browser ROG Edition?

Opera 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 […]

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System

How to Turn Off Notifications on Windows 11?

Notifications 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 […]

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System

How to Enable Variable Refresh Rate on Windows 11?

Variable 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 […]

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Windows 11

How to Check WDDM Version on Windows 11?

Check 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 […]

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Apps

How to Enable Archive Apps on Windows 11?

Archive 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 […]

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Time and Language

Show Time and Date in the System Tray on Windows 11

Show 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 […]

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News

Adieus Amigo – This is Skype, Signing Off!

Microsoft 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 […]

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How To?

How to Clean C Drive in Windows 11?

Keeping 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 […]

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System

Enable End Task in Taskbar by Right-click on Windows 11?

Enable 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 […]

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Privacy and Security

What is Activity History on Windows 11?

Activity 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 […]

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Accessibility

What are Filter Keys on Windows 11?

Just 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 […]

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Accessibility

How to Turn Off Sticky Keys on Windows 11?

Turn 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 […]

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How To?

How to Check PC Specs without Logging into Windows 11?

In 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 […]

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Apps

Download & Use Offline Maps on Windows 11

Offline 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. […]

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Accessibility

How to Change Font Size on Windows 11?

Change 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 […]

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Accessibility

How to Enable Transparency Effects on Windows 11?

Transparency 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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Windows 11

What is DirectX Shader Cache on Windows 11 OS?

DirectX Shader Cache on Windows 11: In general, a Cache is a small, temporary storage system that stores frequently used data to make the processes faster. There are different types of Cache such as CPU Cache, Disk Cache, Browser Cache, Shader Cache, etc. Each of the Cache functions accordingly and improve the system performance. A […]

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Network and Internet

How to Enable Mobile Hotspot on Windows 11?

Enable Mobile Hotspot on Windows 11: Sharing your Internet via your Android Smartphone or iPhone is an easy and hassle-free process. Have you ever wondered is it possible to share your Internet Connection from your Windows 11 PC or Laptop using the Mobile Hotspot option on Windows 11? In this article, we will check out […]

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Apps

How to “Choose Where to Get Apps” on Windows 11?

Choose Where to Get Apps on Windows 11: This feature allows users to control Application Installation Sources on Windows 11. It provides an extra layer of security restricting where the applications can be installed from. This can be really useful for public computers like Schools, Office Environment, etc, which can restrict users from installing applications […]

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Accounts

How to Enable Dynamic Lock on Windows 11?

Dynamic Lock on Windows 11: Windows offers different security measures for logging into your Windows 11 Account. The different ways of sign-in includes Facial Recognition, Fingerprint Recognition, PIN, and Physical Security Key. All of these sign-in options are highly secure and once you are signed in, then the Windows 11 will be open until you […]

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Time and Language

Enable “Recognize Non-Native Accents for this Language” on Windows 11

Recognize Non-Native Accents for this Language on Windows 11: Artificial Intelligence is taking up the game to the new level, and Global Conglomerates like Google, Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, etc have been working on Voice Recognition for a long time and reaching Milestones. However, sometimes, it can be frustrating even for Native Speakers when a speech […]

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How To?

How to Enable HDR Video Streaming on Windows 11?

Have 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, […]

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Windows 11

Install Braille Display with Narrator on Windows 11

Braille Display with Narrator on Windows 11: Braille is a tactical writing system for visually impaired individuals to read and write. In 1824, it was developed by Louis Braille based on Six-dot system who lost his sight due to an accident at the age of three. Currently, it is used worldwide in Books, Signs, Digital […]

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Windows 11

How to Change Mouse Pointer Style on Windows 11?

Change Mouse Pointer Style on Windows 11: The first computer mouse was invented in 1964 by Douglas Engelbart at the Stanford Research Institute. However, it was commercially popularized by Apple when they Integrated it with Lisa and Macintosh Computers during the early 1980s. The invention of the mouse revolutionized the way people interact with computers. […]

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