It’s been quite some time since Intel announced its 11th-gen laptop processors, complete with the new logo design and Intel Iris Xe graphics. And yet, so far I’ve not gotten my hands on a laptop packing the new processor and iGPU. That all changed when Lenovo sent over the IdeaPad Slim 5i (Rs. 61,990) with […]
Batch files are typically used to automate repetitive tasks in Windows computers, and the ability to schedule those tasks to run at designated times make it a powerful productivity tool. Today, we will learn how to schedule batch files in Windows 10 using the built-in Task Scheduler utility. Even if you’re not an advanced user, […]
Windows can be infuriating at times, with every update bringing its fair share of bugs, problems and vulnerabilities. Often, important features go missing after a problematic update, making it difficult to get the most out of your computer. So if you’re looking to restore some important functionalities in Windows 10, you’ve come to the right […]
In 1973, Larry Tessler, a computer-scientist specializing in human-computer interaction, invented cut, copy and paste interaction tools. This happened while working with Xerox PARC Company as a researcher in the United States of America. Cut, copy, and paste went on to become an essential and standard tool in human-computer interaction. Copy creates a duplicate of […]
A majority of people run Android apps on Windows using emulators like Bluestacks. Still, there are those who prefer to dual boot Windows and Android. But you might be one of the few who would rather use both Operating Systems on one machine. Here’s some information that can help you to learn how to dual boot Android […]
While Windows has a very robust app ecosystem, there are some experiences such as Snapchat or TikTok which is only available on mobile. Microsoft has found a solution to that problem by finding a way to bring the Android apps on your phone to your PC, via the Your Phone app. Their latest feature lets […]
For many users around the world, Outlook for Windows client is crashing immediately after starting up. Microsoft is aware of this issue and currently investigating to find the cause. The latest update could be the cause of this issue. Meanwhile, users can access their mail through Outlook.com and Outlook mobile apps. We’re investigating whether a […]
Reviewed on PC Everyone’s favourite mega-corporation is back once again to continue its venture into making games, this time setting out with the task of reinventing the hero shooter genre. Enter Crucible: Amazon‘s PVPVE shake-up to the constantly regurgitated hero shooter formula. The expected Hero Shooting experience is split between three modes in Crucible’s inaugural […]
Netmarketshare has released the market share for March 2020. The data shows a slight jump in Google Chrome’s market share compared to February 2020’s data. With Windows 7’s end of support, more and more users are switching to Windows 10. The OS now holds 57.34% of the market and is followed by Windows 7 which […]
Windows has a disk partitioning system where C drive generally stores all the system files and program installation files. Those who have smaller storage capacity or the ones who play heavy games know that someday or the other, the paucity of space in C drive pops up. And the storage issue with C drive has […]
Recently, Microsoft kind of announced the death of “Live Tiles”, a feature that was introduced in the Windows Phone platform and later brought to the desktop iterations of Windows. Now, the company is reportedly considering new UI designs in Windows without the Live Tiles in mind. Recently in a Windows Insider Podcast, a new Windows […]
In times when you need to delete sensitive information like your IDs, important office or personal documents that are stored in your computer or hard drive, a mere “Shift+Del” won’t help you. It is true that the “Shift+Del” removes the files and folders without putting them in the Recycle Bin, but are you sure that […]
The last couple of weeks have not been good for Microsoft as the company is struggling to fix another botched Windows 10 cumulative update. While Microsoft has been fixing their Windows update mistakes, it looks like there’s some good news for Windows fans. First shared on Reddit (via Microsofters), it looks like Microsoft has finally […]
Just recently, Microsoft released the preview build of Surface Duo in the form of an emulator to test and build apps. So we installed the emulator and took a detailed look at the software that is going to power Surface Duo. And now, the Redmond giant has released the preview build of Windows 10X that […]
We reported earlier that Windows 7 users were complaining of their wallpaper being replaced by black screens when they install the important KB4534310 and KB4534314 updates for Windows 7. The wallpaper bug affected all the Windows 7 users who use stretch option while setting up wallpapers. Microsoft later confirmed that it was indeed a bug but said the company would […]
The A2DP sink feature was last available in Windows in Windows 7, with Windows 8 and earlier versions of Windows 10 lacking the capability. Before, the feature let you use your PC as a Bluetooth audio output device, but Microsoft has since removed “sink” capabilities. This change forced many users to switch to alternative, universal […]
From today, Microsoft no longer supports Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2. Enterprises still running Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 should buy Extended Security Updates that include provision of Security Updates and Bulletins rated “critical” and “important,” for a maximum of three years after January 14, 2020. On-premise customers should […]
Windows Search has, arguably, become too cluttered over time. While the addition of Cortana, plus multiple other features, certainly maximised its function- they’ve also made it slower than ever before. Many Windows users have resorted to the use of third-party applications, like WizFile, which fulfil the basic duties of Windows Search, but without the wait. […]
With Windows 10 version 1903 (May 2019 Update), Microsoft is forcing users to opt for an online-only account during the setup process. Many users have reported that the option for a local account is no longer available. After the forced Windows update fiasco, this is Microsoft’s latest push to bring more Windows users online. Microsoft […]
Of late, Microsoft has been very aggressive about its push to replace the local account on Windows 10 with an online account. In fact, recent reports suggest that the local account option is no longer available on the Windows 10 setup screen. All this points to one thing that Microsoft needs more user data and […]