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Today, we shall be addressing the topic of the different types of Windows OEM license product keys that can be found today, so that our readers can make an informed decision when purchasing their next computer. Types of Windows OEM License Keys The companies that make the computers are the Original Equipment Manufacturers, like Dell, HP, Asus, etc. Microsoft provides them with OEM licenses to be used on their computers, which are preinstalled when they reach the end user....

Most cumulative updates come with security fixes and enhancements and don’t include any significant new features. The March 2020 update is no different. It comes with a lot of security fixes. It is important to update to the latest version of Windows 10 to make sure you are protected in an Internet-connected world of computers. Owing to the fact that most recent Windows updates had problems, I decided to write about this update after a day delay....

Chrome 106 also includes some enhancements and new features that we will discuss in detail in this article. These features include selective translation options for highlighted text, a built-in RSS reader, and better bookmarks and notes for websites. There are some new enhancements for the developers that we’ll discuss in the next section. Release Summary Complete Release Build: 106.0.5249.62Release Date: Wednesday, September 28th, 2022Compatibility: Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7 (32-bit and 64-bit), Linux, Mac, iOS, and Android....

This article discusses what each of these drivers fixes and improves. You can also download the standalone drivers from the links provided down below. Download and install Intel Wireless Bluetooth and Wi-Fi drivers v22.30.0 You can use the offline download links provided below and then use them to install the drivers on your system. Intel Wireless Bluetooth driver version 22.30.0 The new Intel Wireless Bluetooth Driver 22.30.0 brings a couple of fixes and enhanced performance....

Oracle states the following: This tells us that some attackers have been successful in infiltrating consumer PCs. Therefore, it is important to update your Java version to the latest update using the guide below. Oracle has changed the Java Runtime license so that it is free for use only for non-commercial and personal usage. You will need to accept the license agreement before installing Java on your computer. Quick facts Latest Java Version: Java 8 Update 271-b09Release date: October 20th, 2020 (All version release dates here)Last stable version: Java 8 Update 261Compatible OS: Windows 10, Windows 8 and Windows 7, macOS, Linux, and SolarisLicense: Free...

Microsoft has released KB5022303 for Windows 11 22H2 and KB5022287 for Windows 11 initial release (21H2). These Windows 11 updates include some fixes and many security patches for the operating system. Together, the 2 updates fix 98 vulnerabilities. However, they do not include any new features. You can learn more about these security vulnerability fixes on Microsoft’s MSRC vulnerability guide. Set the filter to January 2023 and select the vulnerabilities tab....

It may be possible that you have just added a new screen to your PC, or that your old display device has lost its novelty and the colors have kind of faded away. In such cases, you may want to recalibrate your screen often. If you work with videos and images or play games on your PC, calibrating your monitor would assist you to achieve more natural colors. Not only that, but the colors of the images on your device may be nearly the same as on other devices if you are sharing....

This information can be found in each and every file or folder, regardless of the type of file, which means that each document, photo, video, zipped file, and folder carries this information with them wherever they are transferred. Those who are interested in knowing this information about a particular item only need to examine its properties or metadata. The date modified, the date created, and date accessed are referred to as timestamps....

A driver is a piece of code, or a file, that acts as a communication medium between the operating system and the hardware. Or as Microsoft puts it: Any piece of hardware, may it be the RAM or hard drive inside your PC, or an attached keyboard or printer, requires a driver to help it communicate with the OS. Without the driver, the hardware would not understand what the operating system is demanding from, and vice versa....

Although Invisible folder is not a high security measure but it can save your data from the prying eyes of your friends and family. By invisible folder, we don’t mean hidden folder but a folder without a name and an icon. So let’s dig in and see how to create an invisible folder in windows 10: So in order to make an invisible folder first create a new folder like you usually do in windows....

Microsoft releases RSAT tools separately for each Windows version. In Windows 10 version 1803 or earlier, users had to download RSAT tools and install them manually to enable it. In Windows 10 version 1809 and later, Microsoft simplified the installation of RSAT tools. RSAT tools were integrated into the “optional features” section inside the Settings app. This is sufficient for the user to enable the RSAT components and Windows will automatically download, install, and enable them....

If you are having storage issues with limited space in the C drive, then you can disable it to free up space. However, that is not recommended by Microsoft. But why is it so? Let us understand the purpose of the Reserved Space, how much it occupies, and whether it’s safe to disable it. Purpose of Reserved Storage in Windows 10 As we all know, Windows has a lot of files and data for it to run smoothly....

Today we are going to address a common fatal error that many users have experienced using the PuTTY software, which goes as follows: A fatal error means that the software throws an error without an intimation or a warning without saving its state, and the user cannot perform any further actions. An SSH connection can be established between a host (local) computer and a server (remote) device. This allows users to gain control of the remote device through a Command Line Interface (CLI) – which is very much similar to Remote Desktop Connection (RDC)....

If you want to force a program to use a specific GPU, you can change Windows settings appropriately. This article will show you two ways you can force a program to use a specific GPU in Windows 10. What is a GPU? A modern Graphical Processing Unit or GPU is similar to CPU but makes use of parallel processing and is able to handle many processes and threads at the same time....

Docker was originally introduced for the Linux platform. But now, by ensuring several prerequisites, it can now be executed on Windows 10 Professional, Enterprise and Education editions. By default, the Windows 10 Home edition was not supported by the Docker. Let’s continue to see how we can enable Docker for the Home edition. Ensuring the Prerequisites We must firstly make sure that all prerequisites are met so that the installation of Docker runs smoothly and without interruptions....

It is about time you made your work computer fun as well! No, we are not saying that you install games. But simply add more color and life to it. By default, Windows 11 only offers 5 static desktop backgrounds, the same ones used in the 6 themes that are offered. So it does not leave you with many options to choose from. Themes and Desktop Backgrounds can be set from the Settings app » Personalization in Windows....

Today we are going to show you how you can enter this sign using various methods How to Input Not Equal to Sign in Windows Use Character Map Character Map is a preinstalled application in Windows which is specifically there to input special characters and signs that are usually difficult to enter. This application also contains the “Does not equal” sign. Here is how you can use the app to add this sign anywhere on a Windows PC:...

KB4524244 is a security update that fixes a single vulnerability in third-party UEFI boot managers which could make the system insecure. But unfortunately, this update caused a lot of chaos and some serious issues for users. In this article, we will discuss the issues with this update, list of affected Windows versions and how to remove this update from your system. Issues with KB4524244 update I installed this update on my test as well as production systems but didn’t face any problem....

It provides sysadmins the ability to automate various tasks across platforms and as it allows admins complete access to COM and WMI, both local and remote systems can be managed with PowerShell. It comes with its own scripting language and special .NET classes called cmdlets used for specific functions. These cmdlets are usually utilized by scripts that are themselves packaged into modules. Here, we will guide you through the complete process of downloading, installing, updating, and using PowerShell 7 for Windows 10....

Last week they released build 20231.1000 that introduced new features like a dedicated OOBE page and per-device or per-user default application management. Soon after, they also released a new build 20231.1005, however, this build was primarily a means to check Microsoft’s servicing pipeline. The new Preview Build 20236 brings exciting new features to the table. Users will now be able to manage their screen refresh rates directly from Windows Settings....