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In this article, we will talk about the tools to check Network/Internet bandwidth usage with respect to each application open in your computer. You may also like to read: 4 Free NetWorx Alternatives For Real-Time Bandwidth Monitoring 5 Free Bandwidth Management Tools For Windows 10 NetworkUsageView NetworkUsageView is a free tool which helps you in viewing your data usage for every application which you are using over the internet. It shows you the data usage of past 1 hour, past 7 days or for any particular day....

For example, if you want to run a Java application, you will need a Java Runtime Environment (JRE) and if you want to run a VC++ program, you will need a specific VC++ Runtime environment. The most popular runtimes include Visual C++ redistributables for running programs built in VC++, .NET Framework for programs created with Visual Studio .NET Framework, and Java Runtime Environment for running programs built in Java. There are less popular runtimes like Flash Player, Microsoft Silverlight (now retired), DirectX, and Adobe Shockwave Player....

According to Microsoft, Internet Explorer 11 will be released as a high priority update through Windows Update in Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2. If you don’t want to install Internet Explorer 11 in your Windows 7 for whatever reason, you can make use of the Internet Explorer 11 blocker toolkit for this purpose.Block Automatic Installation Of Internet Explorer 11 In Windows 7 Internet Explorer 11 blocker toolkit Microsoft has released an IE11 blocker toolkit for people who don’t want to upgrade their Internet Explorer installations....

As of Windows 8.1, Microsoft began requiring the installation of TPM 1.2 in order to enable Bitlocker for data encryption. For Windows 11, this requirement has been upgraded.In order for Windows 11 to function properly, TPM 2.0 must be installed. Installing Windows 11 on a PC without a TPM 2.0 module will result in an error stating that the computer is not compatible with Windows 11. There are a few ways by which we can check if our system has TPM 2....

When we look at the market share of both types of RAMs, DDR4 is not backward compatible and is only available for Intel’s X99 platform. One interesting thing to note here is that DDR4 does not give a performance boost for Gaming PCs. Before we dig into the key differences, let us give you a glimpse of their comparison: Let’s go through the comparison bit by bit and then conclude at the end....

Administrative templates install pre-configured options in the Group Policy Editor, making it easier to manage group policies. Any changes made to the Group Policy can always be managed through the Windows Registry Editor. However, it is not always safe to meddle around with the registries. Any configurations made in the Group Policy Editor can always be reverted without having severe effects on the OS. What’s new in Administrative Templates for Windows 10 October 2020 Update The following Group Policy settings have been added in these ADMX templates....

Don’t worry, we will show you all the steps to download and install the Cisco Packet Tracer software. Just keep reading… How to download the latest version of Cisco Packet Tracer Cisco Packet Tracer is free to download but you need to register for Netacad Networking Academy which is also free. Registering is helpful because you will also need to sign in with the same ID when you run the simulation tool....

Both of these drivers include fixes and improvements for their respective hardware’s performance. Moreover, Intel intimates to its consumers that Windows 10 32-bit drivers for products 7265, 3165, and 3168 will now only receive security updates and no others, starting with this release. Therefore, if your computer has the mentioned hardware, maybe it is time for an upgrade. That said, the Intel Wi-Fi driver 22.170.0 does not include updates for the following device families:...

Not only that, some of the upcoming games which are yet to be released are also supported by these drivers. Existing users will also experience significant performance changes throughout their time using GeForce products. Although the drivers are free to download, they can only be used with compatible hardware. If your hardware is supported, we suggest you update your drivers to gain the best experience before anyone else. Driver summary Driver versions: 472....

In this article, we will discuss each of these file systems and where they should be used for maximum performance and compatibility. FAT32 (File Allocation Table) FAT32 is probably the most compatible file system as it is compatible with almost all operating systems, including all versions of Windows, starting with Windows 95. Other operating systems such as Mac OSX, Linux, Unix also support this file system. That said, FAT32 also has its limitations, like it supports a maximum file size of 4 GB and volume size of 8 TB....

The private IP is the one that is used within a local area network. This IP is used to identify the computer within the LAN. This private IP can’t be accessed directly from the Internet. Also, read about how to check the mac address of your computer or any remote computer in the network. Public or External IP address is the one provided by your Internet Service Provider (ISP). Multiple computers can have a single public IP if a network is set up using a technique called NAT (Network Address Translation)....

Microsoft recommends using the Media Creation tool to download the latest Windows 10 ISO for installation. The Media Creation Tool does not support downloading earlier versions of Windows 10. It will only download the latest version. Thanks to AveYo, we can now modify Microsoft’s Media Creation Tool to download any version of Windows 10. AveYo has created a script that will modify how the tool works and give you options to choose from for the version to download....

One of the features of the VLC Player is its Picture-in-Picture mode, also known as the “floating window” or “pop-up window,” where you can watch videos in a tiny window in the corner of your screen while performing other tasks in the background. This feature helps increase your productivity through multitasking while keeping yourself entertained. If you are looking to use this feature on various devices, this post will help you set up the VLC player so that you can view videos on the side of your screen and always keep it on top of other windows....

This is why we recommend that you upgrade your Edge browser to the latest version and keep your systems safe. Let us continue to discuss the new features and improvements, after which you can install Microsoft Edge 104 using the direct download links on your Windows PC (if deleted), or use the guide to update your existing version. Release Summary Complete Release Build: 104.0.1293.47Release Date: Friday, August 5th, 2022Compatibility: Windows 11, 10, 8....

As with the cloud-based version of Office, which is Office 365, Microsoft also launches offline versions of their suite. As opposed to monthly subscription-based plans for Office 365, people can use Office 2021 with a more revamped layout and tons of new features with a one-time initial payment. Let us now see what exciting things await us with the new Office 2021. Microsoft Office 2021 Release Date As we mentioned above, Microsoft Office 2021 will be released for regular consumers and small businesses on 5th October 2021....

Network administrators should keep an eye on network performance, availability of IT functions and bandwidth usage. These are essential parts of an IT administrator’s job. On the other hand, you must also mitigate issues when they arise to prevent downtime before it affects your users and customers. Daily monitoring and troubleshooting you do could save any company hundreds in lost productivity. Choosing the right tools could help you do a better job....

That said, Microsoft has now published KB5016688, installing which will upgrade your operating system’s build to 19044.1947 whilst keeping your OS version 21H2. This flight does not include any new features, but some fixes to improve your experience. One of the major improvements is that Microsoft has added the ability for sysadmins to add and control the language-related features on remote computers using endpoint managers. Let us see what other improvements and fixes have been introduced before learning how to install the update....

Note that this update is for the original Windows 11 release (21H2). Installing this update upgrades the operating system’s build to 22000.1163. Let us look into the new features offered in this flight. Windows 11 Build 22000.1163 Summary Here are some of the important details about this build for Windows 11. Here is the list of the latest Windows 11 builds and versions for each channel for your information:...

Let us have a detailed look at the new features and improvements and then decide if it’s worth upgrading to this flight right now. New in Windows 11 Build 25193 Xbox Subscription Management in Settings App Microsoft is now adding the ability to manage your Xbox subscriptions directly from the built-in Settings app. If you are a member of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Xbox Game Pass for Console, or Xbox Live Gold, you will now be able to see your subscription details and manage it via Settings app » Accounts....

This update makes a few improvements and fixes to the OS but also introduces a new issue. Additionally, Microsoft has deliberately also turned off a feature for the time being with no intimation on when it might be available again. Let us now take a deep look into what this update offers, and whether it is worth installing. Reminder: The users who landed in the group with new features disabled by default (Build 22621) can check for updates manually and choose to install the update that will have the features enabled (Build 22622)....