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Build 25227 makes several changes to the Windows Update management, making it more manageable for IT administrators to orchestrate those updates. Microsoft has also made changes to the widgets flyout, and the Microsoft Store application has also been updated to include a new feature. You can upgrade to this build by subscribing to the Dev channel, or by performing a clean install using the ISO image Microsoft has provided for this release....

Microsoft has also incorporated other changes in build 22489 which are discussed further down the post. We have also highlighted the known issues along with the fixes and improvements so that you can make an informed decision on whether to update your device to the latest flight or not. Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22489 Changelog Your Microsoft Account Settings Page Users will now be able to manage their Microsoft account directly from the Settings app in Windows 11....

Over time, it becomes difficult to remember or even save passwords for all the Wi-Fi networks you have connected to and saved in the past. Rather than trying to hunt down passwords from sysadmins, technicians, or using other ways, if you forgot the Wi-Fi password, Windows gives multiple options to see the saved Wi-Fi passwords. View WiFi password on Windows 10/Windows 11 View Active WiFi Password From Wireless Properties Windows 10/11 provides a simple way to see the password for your current WiFi connection....

There are many different services running in the background in Windows 11, many of which run as soon as you start up your PC. However, not all of them are necessary or required. Since each Service is needed for specific tasks, you may not need to since you did not perform that task. Nonetheless, the Service is still running and consuming system resources that could be used elsewhere. In that case, you can disable unnecessary services to free up system resources and enhance overall performance....

You can upgrade your Chrome browser using the guide given. If you are not using Google Chrome, you can directly download Chrome 96 using the download links given below. The vulnerabilities fixed in version 96 may impact your device so significantly, that access to complete bug details have been kept confidential until the majority of users have upgraded to this version, says Google: A total of 25 vulnerabilities has been fixed in Chrome 96, out of which 7 are deemed to be of high importance....

The security fixes include the problem of deleting files that are synced locally in OneDrive. Here is what Microsoft KB article says: In addition, this update also includes all the improvements and features included in KB5010414. KB5010414 was an optional update released on February 15. If you have already installed this update, the new update KB5011493 only downloads and installs the missing features and security fixes. Here is a list of improvements included in KB5010414, which are now part of KB5011493:...

So why do I need Adobe Flash Player in my laptop or computer? It is important to know about the need of Adobe Flash Player on your system. If you frequently visit websites which host Flash content and you are not using Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge, then you should install Flash Player and update it frequently. Chrome comes pre-installed with Flash plugin. Although Flash Player also comes pre-installed with Google Chrome it is disabled by default....

Those who have already installed an earlier version of PowerShell 7.2 Preview will be able to update using Windows Update to the latest preview. Alternatively, you can download the installer from the direct download links below. Windows PowerShell is a command line shell integrated into Windows 10 and Windows 11. It can be used for automating system administration tasks using commands and scripts. Windows PowerShell provides access to Windows Instrumentation (WMI) and Component Object Model (COM) tools in Windows....

By definition, Basic Input/ Output System (BIOS) is a set of computer instructions within the firmware that controls the inputs and the outputs of the computer. It can be referred to as a series of algorithms for the hardware of the computer to function accordingly, that is controlled by the software. The microprocessor within the computer also performs its functions with the aid of the BIOS. Some information in BIOS is valuable and is needed by the user from time to time....

One of the features introduced was the support for instant printing functionality using the Ctrl + P shortcut keys. Previously, a print of any page could be possible through the browser by navigating to the Print option in the Firefox menu. This new feature might not be welcomed with an open heart by everyone. Let us discuss why some users would not want to have the new Print User Interface (UI) and would rather prefer the old method....

The “God Mode” folder is a hidden folder in the Windows operating system that provides quick and convenient access to Windows administrative tools, such as various Microsoft Management Consoles (MMCs), system configurations, hardware configurations, etc.God Mode folder After Windows 7, all future Windows versions have this hidden gem, which is especially useful for system administrators and people wanting to manage their computers with their own customizations and preferences. However, this feature needs to be enabled manually....

It would be absurd to pay for a new edition of Windows to have this feature. Therefore, we have come up with a way by which you can install the Local Security Policy manager on your system running Windows 10 Home edition. What is SecPol.msc The Local Security Policy Manager is used to manage and administer different security parameters of the host computer. This includes policies like managing a user’s account password....

I also have a Samsung Galaxy phone (Android) and use Gmail app to manage my emails. Recently I stopped getting Gmail notifications of new mails on my Android phone. Since it’s important to get notifications of my important emails, I had to troubleshoot and fix this problem immediately. This article will document the way I solved this issue. If you are also having Gmail notifications not working issues, I have added steps for enabling notifications in Android as well as in a Windows 10 browser or an iPhone....

In this article we will cover some of the ways we can insert a degree symbol in our documents. Insert degree symbol in Windows There are a number of methods that can be followed if you want to insert a degree symbol in your Windows operating system. Keyboard keys combination The first and the quickest ways of inserting a degree symbol in a document is by pressing some combinations on your keyboard....

In this guide, we are going to show you how to install WSL2 on Windows 11 and Windows 10, and briefly discuss how it is better than WSL1. By the end of this post, you will be able to download, install, and run multiple Linux distributions on top of the Windows OS. WSL1 VS WSL2 The Windows Subsystem for Linux version 2 superseded WSL1 because of its enhancements in certain areas of performance....

What is MAC Address? Each network device has a unique ID to uniquely identify itself on the network. MAC (Media Access Control) is a 12 digit hexadecimal number to identify a network component. Mac address is a universally unique number. Two network devices can not have the same mac address. MAC address is also called hardware address. MAC addresses can easily be changed or spoofed with some temporary hacks. Windows 10 gives us a few options to find the Mac addresses quickly....

.MSC files, also known as Microsoft Saved Console files, are snap-in control files that open in the Microsoft Management Console with a Graphical User Interface (GUI). These can be used to control and monitor different elements of the operating system, such as disk management, Windows services, etc. Although users can open various Management Consoles in Windows (22 to be exact), they can also create their own version of Management Consoles that holds one or more ....

This article discusses what this new update brings and whether it is worth updating your Firefox browser right now using the links provided. Release Details Release Date: January 26th, 2021 Compatibility: Compatible with Windows 7, 8, 10 (32-bit and 64-bit both), Mac, and Linux Corresponding Extended Support Release (ESR): 78.7.0 Previous most recent stable version: Firefox 84.0.2 Download Firefox 85 Download Firefox 85 for Windows 64-bit [53.2 MB] Download Firefox 85 for Windows 32-bit [51....

My Windows 11 computer has received two updates: Let’s discuss what’s new in this release of Windows 11. New features, fixes and enhancements I have reviewed the changes listed on the Windows Insider blog. Most of the items on the list are fixes for existing problems. The focus of this release has been on resolving existing issues. Entertainment widget The Entertainment widget is one of the new features in Build 22000....

One of the important components inside your system is the Graphics Processing Unit (GPU). This part of the hardware is responsible for processing the information and then displaying it on our monitors. A computer could have an integrated GPU with shared memory, or have a dedicated one. Either way, you can identify it and find information in it. In this post, we are going to look at the different ways you can find information on your GPU on a Windows 11 or 10 computer....