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Microsoft’s ‘Click to Do’ Feature Will Be Your On-Screen Assistant Every Step of the Way
Sagnik Das Gupta
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Microsoft has announced a new Click to Do feature for its Copilot Plus PCs, which is very similar to Google's Circle to Search. The feature lets you make visual searches of text or any other content that appear on screen. Know more here.
Split screen on Windows using the Snap windows feature could be incredibly useful for multitasking and enhancing your productivity. There are four ways to split screen on Windows — using snap layout, drag and drop, keyboard shortcuts, and using snap bar.
Microsoft has released a new Windows app, allowing you to stream the desktop Windows experience on smartphones, tablets, and laptops. It's a launcher for Microsoft's cloud PC client, providing access to Windows 365, Azure Virtual Desktop, Remote Desktop, and more. It's currently available for those with Microsoft work or school accounts, and can be downloaded from the Microsoft Store, web browser, Apple App Store, and Google Play Store.
While Windows Security is more than enough on Windows 11, you might want to try other antivirus software for extra features. Some of the best free antivirus software on Windows 11 are Avast, AVG, Avira, and Bitdefender. They all can exist alongside Windows Security but be warned as most of them come with lots of bloatware baked in, which could slow down your PC.
PowerShell is used by power users and developers alike, and if you haven't updated it in a while, there are lots of ways to do it. Some of the best ways to update Windows PowerShell is using the Windows Store, downloading the installer, using the Winget utility, or updating Windows.
A Windows theme is a collection of images you can set to auto-change so you won't get bored seeing the same desktop wallpaper daily. The store has plenty of themes but not all of them are great. Hence, some of the best themes are Springtime Art, Architectural Structures, Rain in the City, and more mentioned in the article.
RIP Control Panel! Microsoft Set to Kill This Iconic Windows Feature
Abubakar Mohammed
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With Settings app in Windows 10 and 11, there's hardly any reason to justify the existence of the OG Control Panel. Microsoft knows this and has decided to kill Control Panel on Windows. The giant has confirmed that it will be deprecating the Control Panel app in favor of the Settings app.
RSAT stands for Remote System Administrator Tools and it's a collection of tools used for remotely maintaining Windows server. There are two ways to install and uninstall RSAT on Windows 11. These methods involve going into the Settings or using the Windows PowerShell in Administrator mode.
Unzipping files on Windows is no rocket science and involves Windows' built-in GUI Extract option. However, you can also use third-party apps like PeaZip and WinRAR for more advanced zipping/unzipping options, followed by the TAR command in the Terminal if you love using the command line.
To enhance performance on Windows 11 and 10, I strongly recommend users to prevent apps from launching on startup. It can significantly improve the boot time and make your PC fast and usable. On both Windows 11 and 10, you can disable startup apps from the Task Manager and Windows Settings.
Microsoft Windows BSOD Issue Linked to CrowdStrike Update Leads to Global Outage
Arjun Sha
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Windows machines around the world are crashing due to a faulty update deployed by a cybersecurity provider, CrowdStrike. Airlines, banks, media channels, and railway networks around the world are affected by the outage. CrowdStrike has published a solution to the BSOD problem. Follow our article to find the solution.
In case you are not aware, Microsoft has removed WordPad from Windows 11 24H2 and it won't be available in future builds too. You can, however, bring it back by downloading a small package. Many users love WordPad for the ability to open DOCX and RTF files quickly.
You can easily turn off incognito mode on a browser by hitting the X icon or by using a keyboard shortcut. However, that doesn't essentially deactivate this mode forever. In this read, we've listed all the ways you can turn off incognito mode, as well as disable it permanently across all popular web browsers.
Windows lacks a live or animated wallpaper feature, but some apps can let you set live wallpapers on Windows desktops. Wallpaper Alive, Lively Wallpaper, and Wallpaper Engine are three apps that let you set animated wallpapers on Windows.
If you're on Windows and want to use Emojis in text, there are a few ways to do it. One of the ways is by using the keyboard shortcut Windows + "." to open the emoji menu, while the other way is enabling and using the on-screen keyboard from Taskbar settings, in personalization.
You can sometimes find exceptional deals in the used laptop market and save a lot of money, but buying a used laptop could be risky. If you are looking to buy a used Windows laptop, some of the things to check are the purchase invoice from the seller, benchmarks, keyboard and camera, display, and battery life.
Safe mode can help you troubleshoot issues with Windows. There are five widely known ways to get into secure boot — click Restart while holding the Shift key, using Settings, using the Command line, forcing Windows into the recovery settings, and using the System Configuration tool. Once into advanced options, you'll need to go to Troubleshoot > Startup Setting > press F4 to boot into Safe mode.
Subin B
Screen flickering is often an annoying issue that leaves users frustrated. If you are facing screen flickering on your new or old Windows 11 machine, you could try adjusting the refresh rate, reinstalling the display drivers, uninstalling unnecessary apps, and checking the cables of your monitor.
“Don’t Mean to Be a Pest,” Elon Musk Calls Out Microsoft CEO for Tech Support
Anshuman Jain
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On Sunday, Elon musk ran into an issue where while setting up his new Windows 11 laptop. He couldn't figure out how to skip the Microsoft account sign up screen. Despite help from Community Notes and a number of other users online, he was having hard time figuring out a solution. So, he went to the source of his troubles, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, asking for tech support.
Ishan Adhikary
Steam no longer is supported on Windows 7/8/8.1 as of January 1, 2024. This decision comes after Microsoft discontinued security updates for pre Windows 10 builds. Lack of security updates are prone to malware and cyberattacks which can cause severe problems for Steam users. Players can still play games owned in their old Windows systems but are recommended to upgrade their operating system soon.
Microsoft ‘Hudson Valley’ Windows to Be AI-Focused with 2024 Release
Satyam Kumar
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The next Windows update, codenamed Hudson Valley, is expected to bring an assortment of improvements to the operating system. It has been touted as a groundbreaking update which will introduce next-generation AI experiences. New features include Super Resolution for image quality enhancement, AI wallpapers, an advanced Copilot, and more. A new roadmap for Windows updates which will change when new updates arrive is also reportedly in the works.
How to Connect AirPods to PC or Laptop (2024 Guide)
Kanika Gogia
Nearby Share for Windows Is Now Official For Everyone
Siddhartha Samaddar
How to Access Linux Files from Windows 10/11
Abubakar Mohammed
How to Set Up Dual Monitors on Your PC/ Laptop
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Nearby Share for Windows PCs Reaches More Regions
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How to Use the “ls” Command Equivalent on Windows
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How to Install Windows on Steam Deck
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WhatsApp Calls Are Now Better on Windows; Here’s How!
Vanshika Malhotra
What Is UEFI and How It Differs from BIOS?
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We have compiled a list of 12 best EPUB readers for Windows 11 and 10 that offer a modern user interface, built-in dictionary, highlighter, and more. We have also included apps for touchscreen Windows devices so users can read EPUB files effortlessly with proper orientation support. Go through our list and explore apps like Aquile Reader, Calibre, Freda, and more.
Dwaipayan Sengupta
Windows is notorious for problems and sometimes the only way to fix them is by resetting Windows. There are a few ways to reset your Windows PC and the right way depends on whether your PC is currently in a functional state or won't boot at all. You can reset from Settings, Recovery, or using a Windows installation media.
How to Check Wi-Fi Signal Strength on Your Mac or Windows PC
Kishalaya Kundu
How to Use FaceTime on Your Windows PC
Rajesh Mishra
How to Check What Motherboard You Have on Your Windows PC
Kishalaya Kundu