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Computer uptime is synonymous with Windows uptime as both are almost the same. There are a few ways to check Windows uptime like using the network adapter stats, from the task manager or using command prompt or Powershell. We will discuss each method one by one. Difference between uptime and availability? Most people confuse uptime with availability. Before moving forward, we should know the difference between uptime and availability. They are not the same....

For this, there are tools which will let you surf the Internet together with your friends. We will discuss two services for this purpose. Channel.me Channel.me is a free service for sharing whatever you are browsing in real time. You can invite as many friends to the browsing session as you like. Using Channel.me is as simple as a few clicks. To start a new session, go to Channel.me and click on the “Start a new session” button....

This is a non-security update designed only for Microsoft Office 2016 that has been installed using MSI files, and not through Office 365. Let’s discuss what the new update has to offer, and whether it’s worth installing right away. Microsoft Office 2016 Update KB4493157 for January 2021 Improvement and fixes This release was made primarily to enhance the user experience for Visual Basic for Applications (VBA). VBA is a programming language that was once derived from Visual Basic 6 which is primarily used by developers for building user-defined functions and automation purposes....

The best feature of the new Chrome 77 is the customization. Now you can change the browser look and feel without downloading and installing themes. Just open a new tab in the browser and customize according to your taste. Vivaldi has been unique in the sense that you can easily customize a lot of features of the browser easily. Now Chrome comes forward with more customization options. This is certainly something positive for the users who want more visual control over their browser....

Since this is a Windows Hardware Quality Labs (WHQL) release, it has been pre-tested and certified that it is compatible with Windows 11 22H2 and other Microsoft operating systems. Although the driver is free to download, it can only be used with compatible hardware. If your hardware is supported, we suggest you update your driver to gain the best experience. Driver Summary Driver version: 522.25Driver size: 798.92 MBSupported Operating Systems: Windows 11, Windows 10 x64Available languages: EnglishRelease Date: 12th October 2022...

That said, since it is a preview version, it is only meant for testing so that the public is ready for any changes that may impact their work before the final version is released. Therefore we strongly recommend you do not install it in any live/production environment. This update brings a plethora of new improvements and fixes to the command-line tool that can be used to run scripts, automate and perform administrative tasks....

The computer wakes up immediately when you press the sleep buttonThe computer wakes up randomly when in sleep mode and then go to sleep again after sometimeThe computer does nothing on pressing the Sleep button All these problems occur due to misconfiguration of power options. You can configure power options according to your needs so that your computer goes to sleep mode without the problems listed above. Fix sleeping problem using Power Options You can fix the problem of Sleep Mode of your System manually....

A similar model has also been adopted for the Windows 11 operating system. This causes a lot of network traffic and bandwidth consumption for Microsoft servers. This is where the Windows feature called “Delivery Optimization” comes into play, also known as Peer-to-Peer (P2P) updates, which proves to be beneficial for Microsoft, but costs the end-user their internet bandwidth, resulting in slow internet speeds. You can disable this feature on your Windows 11/10 computer to save network bandwidth and increase internet speed....

But first of all, what is Netflix? Netflix is one of the most popular streaming video services on the Internet provided by Netflix Inc. The users can watch movies and TV series (including Netflix originals. These original series are only available on Netflix platform) on a web browser or on their mobile devices (android and iOS) for a small monthly fee. Netflix subscription is free for 30 days but you will need to enter your credit card to proceed....

ChromeOS takes up a small portion of the disk space on your hard drive for installation. This is because, unlike Windows, it does not support many application and program formats, but only the Chromium Web applications. Hence, if you are shifting from a Windows or a MacOS computer to a Chromebook, you may need some “getting used to.” Before you invest in purchasing a Chromebook, you can create a Virtual Machine (VM) on your existing computer and try out the ChromeOS....

Google Drive offers 15 GB of free storage to all Google account users. But if you are looking for more storage, you can buy more cloud storage space if you need it. Google Drive offers a Google Drive Desktop app that lets you sync documents and files with Google Cloud and Google Photos. Supported file types in Google Drive Google drive supports mostly all types of possible files that include:...

However, Microsoft Office suites allow you to automatically translate a number of languages into the one which you understand. You can translate documents in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Although this article focuses on Microsoft Office 2021, the steps below are valid for all Office suites. Microsoft Translator Microsoft Translator is a plugin that is installed in your copy of Office, which is used to translate text from one language to another....

The design of the standard USB port has been the same from the beginning. USB 1.1 became popular, and then came the USB 2.0 standard, which was faster than USB 1.1. Most recently, the USB 3.0 standard is being used in most modern devices, which promises visible performance improvements over its predecessor. Let’s discuss what our future plans are after USB 3.0. What is Type-C Connector? There are two major types of USB connectors, type A connector and type B connector....

Download and Install Windows 10 22H2 That said, unlike “Windows 11 2022 Update,” the name for Windows 10 22H2 also includes the month it is being released since this is the convention Microsoft has been using since the initial release of Windows 10. Microsoft has subtly let known to the public that Windows 10 October 2022 Update will be coming soon in a blog post directed at the release of Windows 11 latest feature update....

Significant improvements to this flight will improve the operating system’s startup time, which can occasionally go up to 40 minutes! This would be a relief if you had to wait that long before your computer boots up. Let us now discuss other improvements in this release before we see how to install it. Updates and Fixes The following lists all the improvements made to KB5011831 for Windows 10: Improvements have been made to servicing the Secure Boot component of Windows....

While the taskbar remains visible for all the applications and programs open on the system, Windows automatically hides it when an app is launched which requires full-screen mode, for example, when you open Youtube in fullscreen mode, run a video player like VLC player or start playing a video game. There are times when the taskbar refuses to hide when a fullscreen app is launched. This can be annoying especially when you are playing a video game or watching a high-quality movie....

We bring you 3 ways through which you can create a dummy file of any size, at any location within your storage spaces, with any extension (file type) of your choosing. Continue reading the article to learn how to do so using just the Command-Line. Dummy file requirements You must first decide what type of dummy files you require. Here, you need to focus on 3 aspects: Whether it needs to be an empty dummy file or one with legitimate information....

In this article, we will discuss a few ways to manage and reduce data usage when our phone uses a mobile data connection. The following are some ways to reduce data usage in Android. Restrict background data usage Restricting background data means stopping apps and other notifications that you don’t want your mobile to use while using a mobile data network. For example, if you want to search something from your browser, but don’t want to waste data on other apps like Facebook or Gmail that run in the background and are always ready to send you notifications, just restrict your background data and apps....

Let’s go through the list of services that provide laptop tracking services. You can choose the one that best fits your case and scenario. PreyProject This is a multi-platform software which is supported on Mac, Windows, Linux, Ubuntu and android. its geo-location helps you in locating your device. First you need to download the software. Download PreyProject from here After downloading, open the program, you will have to create a Prey account, then login to your account and register your device/laptop to that account for remote access....

Today we’ll discuss one important aspect of the data backup process: disk imaging. Disk imaging Disk imaging is a type of backup that takes a bit by bit snapshot of the hard disk and saves it into a single file. The disk image file may be compressed to save space. Disk imaging is especially useful for taking backups of the Operating System drives. If the system drive fails, the disk image backup can be restored to start running the system again with the same software installations as before....