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Using the Device Manager, you can install, update, and uninstall device drivers required to run the respective hardware. However, some of the devices aren’t always visible in the Device Manager, and always show up when you connect them. These are the hidden devices and this makes it difficult to edit the device’s property. That said, there is a way you can still view these hidden devices in the Device Manager on a Windows computer....

Windows comes with preinstalled tools to help fix the OS. Apart from the built-in troubleshooter you can find in the Settings app, Windows also comes with a Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM) tool, System File Checker (SFC), and a Check Disk (CHKDSK) utility, where each performs a different scan and attempts to automatically fix any glitches in the OS. Continue reading this post if you are having trouble with your operating system and would like to learn how to perform these scans, and which one you should perform....

Now you can easily open all your PDF documents right inside Google Drive without having to install any PDF software on your system. Everything works from the cloud. The only caveat is that you need to install the app inside your Google account to make it available in Google Drive. We list down the steps to install “cloud-based” Adobe Acrobat in your Google account. There is a slight difference in installation depending upon who you are....

After upgrading to Edge 99 using the given guide below, you can now navigate through your PDF files opened with Microsoft Edge using the thumbnails representing the pages in the left pane. Furthermore, you can now also customize your primary password for the initial authentication step before auto-filling passwords on forms. Some other improvements have also been introduced, which are discussed further down this post. Let us now show you how to upgrade your existing Edge browser to version 99....

Alongside the release of this feature update, Microsoft also publishes advanced tools for IT professionals, which include the following: Security BaselineAdministrative TemplatesWindows Assessment and Deployment Kit (ADK) Moreover, you can also use Windows 10 22H2 Enterprise edition which is targeted at Windows-oriented companies that need to get the most out of their computers. If you are a sysadmin, you can download all of these add-ons and professional tools for Windows 10 22H2 from this post directly....

There are no new features in this update. However, it does include a plethora of fixes for the operating system. If you are on Windows 10 v21H1, installing this update will upgrade your OS build to 19043.1379. For version 21H2, your OS build will upgrade to 19044.1379. Let us continue to see what this new update offers, and how you can install it. Improvements and Fixes As we said, this update only offers a number of fixes for the OS....

What is Media Creation Tool? Windows 10 Media Creation tool has two functions: Windows Update Assistant is another tool which can be used to upgrade the PC seamlessly but I prefer the media creation tool. If you want to upgrade your PC to the latest version of Windows 10, you should select the first option. And if you want to create a bootable USB/DVD, then you should select the second option....

We suggest that you upgrade to this release using the guide given below in this post if you are already using Windows 11. If not, upgrade to Windows 11 now! Check whether your PC meets the minimum hardware requirements for it. If not, you can also install Windows 11 while bypassing system checks. Installing KB5008215 will upgrade your OS build to 22000.376. You can check your OS version and build by typing in winver in Run....

Furthermore, this is a “Type C” release, which is a preview version released by Microsoft in the third or fourth week of the month. It is an earlier version of the Patch Tuesday update which is to be released the following month and includes only the non-security updates for the OS. Even though the updates included in Type C releases have been scrutinized via the Windows Insider Program, there are still chances that this early bird may still have a few glitches....

If you don’t have a good antivirus installed on your system, the virus will corrupt your system to the extent it won’t boot. In this case, you can easily use one of the Rescue ISO files to disinfect the system and make it bootable again. In this article, we will discuss the security rescue discs provided by the antivirus companies. These bootable rescue discs can clean your system from viruses, even if your system can’t start....

Not only that, but computer keyboards also have a Print Screen (or Print Scr) button that can be used not to capture your current screen, but it does not offer as many options and capabilities as the tools mentioned. Today we are going to discuss the different ways you can access the Snip and Sketch tool on Windows 11 as soon as you need it. The Snip and Sketch tool is available to download and install through the Microsoft Store app....

Windows applications such as Calculator, Calendar, Microsoft Office, or even third-party apps, can occasionally malfunction. Today we will show you 3 ways to fix applications on your Windows 10 or Windows 11 computers without losing their data. Here are some ways to repair apps in Windows: Repair apps from Windows SettingsRepair apps from Control PanelRepair apps from Command Prompt How to Repair Windows Applications Repair apps from Windows Settings Since the introduction of the Settings application in Windows, you can attempt to repair an installed app on your computer....

Not that anything is wrong with the suite, but you may need to delete it because you are switching your PC, or may want to free up the license key so it can be used on another PC, or simply because you do not use it anymore. This article illustrates 3 ways you can uninstall Microsoft Office 2021 from your PC. How to Uninstall Microsoft Office 2021 Through the Settings App One way to uninstall Microsoft Office 2021 is through the Settings app on Windows....

In this article we will discuss two solutions to the issue of screen going black and white in Windows 10. Computer display turning grayscale The Windows 10 Fall Creators update brings some exciting features for users. Unfortunately, some features get turned on mistakenly using unintended keyboard shortcuts. This issue arises from the same cause. Windows 10 Fall Creators Update has a color filters feature. The user can turn on/off color filters in Windows 10....

Apart from these tests, my experience with AVG has been good. I have yet to experience a problem with AVG Internet Security 2014 on my production PC. Windows performance with AVG Internet Security installed has been exceptional and I have not seen any lag in performance of the system. The firewall also works reasonably well and more importantly mostly works in silent mode not bugging me every now and then....

You can update your .NET version using the direct download links given below. Installing the latest version of .NET will automatically replace the older, stable version. However, if you have a preview version installed as well, no changes will be made to it. Let us briefly discuss the new features in .NET 6.0.13 before proceeding to see how to install them. What’s New in .NET 6.0.13 There are a plethora of new improvements and fixes in ....

After installing the KB4566782 cumulative update, the build number for Windows 10 Version 2004 will be 19041.450. Let’s see what this update has to offer us. This will give us a good insight into why this update is important and when it is optimal for installation. What’s new in KB4566782 As per Microsoft Security Response Center, a total of 259 vulnerabilities have been addressed for the Windows 10 Version 2004, including 32-bit, 64-bit and ARM64 based systems....

Despite receiving tough competition from counterparts like Edge and Chrome, Firefox has held its own, thanks to its responsive engine, less memory usage, and feature-packed interface. Let’s discuss some aspects of Firefox browser along with the direct download links to the latest version of the browser for all Operating Systems. In the end, you can also select a specific version of Firefox to be downloaded. What is Firefox Quantum? Firefox’s latest version, Firefox Quantum is claimed to be the fastest version of the browser ever....

It is particularly useful when a direct Internet connection is not available. Our article will provide links to download the latest definitions for each type of antivirus software. Should we have missed anything, please let us know in the comments section below. Avast Antivirus Definition Updates Avast Antivirus definitions Keep your Avast database updated. Updates are available after every 2 weeks. It can be updated automatically from the Internet if your system has Internet access....

Microsoft has released updates for all supported versions of Windows 10, including Version 21H2, 21H1 and 20H2, Version 1909, Version 1809, Version 1607 and Version 1507. Some of these versions may be supported for the LTSC channel. As discussed in the article about KB5011493 for Windows 11, all the above mentioned Windows 10 versions have received the same update. There are also some known issues with this update. Known issues mean that the issues are known to Microsoft and will be fixed in the later releases of Windows Update....