Sets was a feature that briefly made its way into Windows 10 in 2017. It had started off as a Windows Insider feature and then made its way to official Windows 1o builds. The point of Sets was to offer […]
Windows 10 KB4551762 Solves Microsoft Server Message Block 3.1.1 Protocol Issue
2020-03 Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Version 1909 for x64-based Systems (KB4551762) rolling out now. This update only includes one change, which is an update to the Microsoft Server Message Block 3.1.1 protocol to solve a problem regarding shared access […]
Windows 10 KB4540673 Brings Updates to Usernames and Passwords
Windows 10 KB4540673 comes with some more security updates to the Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer browsers. It also brings updates for verifying the username and password. There are also some security improvements for external peripheral devices such as printers […]
Enable/Disable Windows Update Automatic Updates in Windows 10
I want to be able to stop automatic updates on Windows 10 because I’m not interested in Windows 10 automatically handling these on its own. I prefer to be in control of the Windows updates being installed myself. But I […]
Check Reserved Storage Size for Windows Update
I want to be able to check how much storage space my Windows 10 operating system is using up for the Reserved Storage feature so that I can decide whether I would like it enabled or disabled. Resolution: Starting from […]
Prevent Windows Update from Updating Individual Device Drivers
Though it is not advised for everyday computer users to follow them, there are tutorials out there that allow you to prevent Windows Update from updating the computer as well as tutorials for preventing new device drivers from installing across […]
How to Turn On/Off Potentially Unwanted App Protection in Microsoft Edge
I already run a reliable antivirus/antimalware program that should keep my computer safe but I’d like to add another layer of protection that prevents me from downloading Potentially Unwanted Applications (PUAs) when I’m browsing the internet. I realize that the […]
Modern Windows 10 Icons Rolling Out to Official Windows 10 Builds
Apart from getting the features and navigation right, there isn’t much else you can do to a modern operating system other than making sure the graphics upon that navigation are as good as they can be. It is no surprise […]
Save List of Running Processes in Task Manager to File in Windows
I would like to save all Windows processes to a text file so I can dump the list of all running processes on my Windows computer. I know about the Tasklist tool, but I don’t want to install another program […]
Microsoft Outlook Spaces is Board to Help Organize Emails, Documents, and Meetings
Microsoft Outlook Spaces is a new feature that brings Google Keep-styled tabs that you can pin to the backdrop. You can use Spaces to bring together your most important subject matters within Microsoft Outlook and pin them together in one […]
Fluent Design Windows 10 Icons Are Available to Windows Insiders
Apart from getting the features and navigation right, there isn’t much else you can do to a modern operating system other than making sure the graphics upon that navigation are as good as they can be. It is no surprise […]
Enable Windows Mobility Center on a Desktop Windows PC
I have used the Windows Mobility Center as a Control Panel item on my laptop and would like to enable the same feature so that I can use it on my desktop as well. That way I can still get […]
Reset Windows Mobility Center Default Open Position in Windows 10
The Windows Mobility Center is a feature found within the Windows operating system that gives you quick access to some of the most commonly used features. The name “Windows Mobility Center” alluded to these features being undeniably the most common […]
Vivaldi 2.11 Released: Improves Pop-out Video, Match OS Themes, Quicker Navigation
The Vivaldi web browser has been updated to version 2.11. This version of the browser comes with the added ability to more easily pop-out videos independently of the webpages on which you have found them. Other features include the chance […]
Open Windows Mobility Center in Windows 10
The Windows Mobility Center is a feature found within the Windows operating system that gives you quick access to some of the most commonly used features. The name “Windows Mobility Center” alluded to these features being undeniably the most common […]
Windows 10 Version KB4532693 Improves Edge/Office Security
Windows 10 version KB4532693 helps improve the installation experience of updating to Windows 10 (1903). While that might be the main reason for its release, it also has security updates for the Microsoft Edge browser and Microsoft Office software as […]
Turn On/Off Presentation Mode in Windows
One of the reasons Microsoft Windows is such a popular operating system is because people love to use Microsoft Word and other applications that make up the Microsoft Office suite, such as Windows PowerPoint. Windows PowerPoint has been helping people […]
Uninstall a Windows Update in Windows 10
Windows 10 offers you a choice of when and how you would like to receive your automatic updates. By default, the updates will download and install during the time given in automatic maintenance. But you can also choose to defer […]
Final Update to Windows 7 Blackens Desktop Wallpaper
The last software update rolling out for Windows 7 is removing the wallpaper and replacing it with a black screen. While it sounds alarming, the new black screen is thought of as a bug rather than Microsoft turning out the […]
‘Google SeachLiaison’ Suggests Desktop Favicons May Still Change
A couple of weeks ago, Google rolled out an update to the desktop search results to include the website favicon (icon) next to the text. The move was made to mimic further mobile search results, which have been using the […]
Revamped Windows 10 Fluent Design Icons for Office and Default Apps Rolling Out Slowly to Insiders
Apart from getting the features and navigation right, there isn’t much else you can do to a modern operating system other than making sure the graphics upon that navigation are as good as they can be. It is no surprise […]
Windows 10 Mobile No Longer Supported By Microsoft
As of January 14—the same date Microsoft put an end to Windows 7 support—Windows 10 Mobile has come to the end of its support life, with Microsoft preferring to recommend users still use Windows apps but to get them from […]
Windows 7 Users Issued Final Windows 10 Upgrade Warning
The end of Microsoft support for Windows 7 happened a few days ago, on January 14 (2020). As a final reminder to those still using Windows 7, Microsoft has sent out an upgrade warning. The screen Windows 7 users will […]
How New Microsoft Edge Will Roll Out for Windows 10 Users
In December of 2018, Microsoft publicly announced they were changing course from the EdgeHTML Microsoft Edge was developed on, and it would be succeeded by a Chromium-powered Edge browser instead. Microsoft never publicly announced why the change would be occurring, […]
Windows 10 Build KB4528760 for Versions 1903 and 1909
Windows 10 version 1903 with build number KB4528760 is rolling out now. You may also find an update for the .NET framework 3.5 and 4.8 with the build number KB4532938 rolling out at the same time. What’s new for Windows […]
How to Use Xiaomi MI Flash Tool
If you have a Xiaomi smartphone or tablet that runs Android, you may eventually wind up finding yourself in a situation where your device is stuck in a bootloop, or you have somehow, not through any fault of your own […]
Add Website to All Apps in Start Menu in Windows 10
When you first start up a computer that runs Windows 10 and log in, you will not see much on your desktop, apart from the icons you have added manually and some bare essentials such as a web browser and […]
Avast and AVG Browser Extensions Caught Spying via Chrome and Firefox
According to a report posted on The Hacker News today, you should reconsider any trust you have put into Avast and AVG antivirus security programs. The list includes Avast Online Security, AVG Online Security, Avast SafePrice, and AVG SafePrice. A […]
TeamSnap Allows for Importing Sports Calendars in Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft has added the option to import your family’s school and sports league events to your personal Outlook calendar by using the add calendar feature in Outlook.com. Few things require a calendar quite so much as children’s sports, so this […]
Progressive Web Apps in Microsoft Edge to Improve Native Apps in Windows 10
While Microsoft is still what could only be considered a tech giant, they indeed were not opportunistic when smartphones arrived. It’s almost hard to believe that small handheld computers that follow us around weren’t going to be the next big […]