It is expected that the very same update will also be released for the current version on the stable channel (v20H2). If it does, it would also be possible to convert it to Windows 10 v21H1 before it is released by Microsoft. Let us show you how you can switch your current Windows OS to the new v21H1 on either of the insider channels. Why switch early The latest version of Windows 10 not only brings security patches and enhancements but other cool features as well....

If you need more space, you can either delete the shadow copies or disable the service to make more space available to you in the partition. Let’s discuss when and how to enable or disable system protection (Volume Shadow Copy). What is Shadow Copy? As the name implies, Shadow Copy is a backup copy of the original file or folder which is copied even when the file is in use....

This error message has been around since many older Windows versions, but it usually takes a few tries for the user to be able to fix it. In this post, we have shared all the potential solutions that will fix the “Unidentified network” error and will get your internet working again. What Causes “Unidentified Network” Error There are a number of factors that can throw the “Unidentified network” error and hinder your internet connection....

In this article, we will discuss one of these processes that can be observed through the Task Manager, IPHLPSVC. Often, this process can be seen consuming significant amounts of memory and processor, but many do not know what it is for. If you are experiencing excessive resource utilization during the IPHLPSVC process, this post is for you. Let us discuss in detail what this process is and how you can fix its unnecessary resource consumption....

If you have just started your own blog and have done everything right, it will take a few days or even a few weeks for Google to find and index your blog posts. Most bloggers create an account in Google Webmaster Tools and submit the sitemaps in order for Google to find their blogs quickly. But the fact is that Google will only start crawling the pages until it sees some links pointing to your blog....

The use of power plans efficiently makes the battery last longer. There are three default power plans in Windows: Maximum Performance, Balanced and Power Saver. Power Saver makes the computer use less battery by compromising performance, while balanced keeps a balance between power consumption and performance. Maximum performance plan does not limit any kind of resource usage on the laptop. Full Throttle is a program that allows maximum performance mode for selected applications only....

Rather than using third-party tools and applications to remotely access their machines, such as TeamViewer or Chrome Remote Desktop, you can access your computers directly using the Microsoft Remote Desktop application. Microsoft Remote Desktop is an excellent, free-to-use application best suited for Windows 10 users through which they can connect to other devices remotely. The app can be downloaded and installed through the Microsoft Store. However, the application is only a pawn in the entire process....

This can be controlled through the Quality of Service (QoS) feature in the following Microsoft products: WindowsWindows 11Windows 10Windows 8.1Windows 8Windows 7Windows 7Windows VistaServerServer 2022Server 2019Server 2016Server 2012 R2Server 2012Server 2008 R2Server 2008 Before we move on to showing you how to limit the bandwidth of a specific app using QoS, there are a few things we’d like you to understand. What is Quality of Service (QoS) Quality of Service in networking terms refers to controlling network traffic through a set of rules and policies....

However, drastic changes have been made to it to support more manageability and its interface. In Windows 8, Microsoft began shifting some controls from the Control Panel to the new “PC Settings app” which had a richer vibe with a user-friendly interface. The changes continue to Windows 10 and Windows 11, as Microsoft plans to ditch the Control Panel and shift all controls to the Settings app. That said, the Control Panel still plays a significant role in the Windows operating system as many configurations are still handled through it....

The Network Address Translation (NAT) protocol applied to your router has different types. Each of these types can have a different impact on how fast your data packets are processed, and then forwarded (or blocked). If they are blocked, or take significant time to be processed, then it is likely that you will face lag, distorted internet connectivity, and even a drop in FPS while playing a game. Today, we are going to discuss the different NAT types and how they function, determine which one is best suited for you, then see different methods on how to change your NAT type on your router as well as on your Windows PC....

EFS is available for all editions of Windows 10 except Windows 10 Home edition. The EFS option is very easy to get access to by just going to Properties of a particular folder and check a check-box that says “Encrypt Contents To Secure Data” in the Advanced tab. Sometimes, this option is grayed out and you cannot encrypt data in this scenario. This issue is usual and can occur to anyone, as it arises due to misconfigured of registry values....

Command Prompt is the command-line which enables users to execute different programs and commands. Microsoft is slowly removing command prompt support from all its major Windows platforms. PowerShell is the alternative to Command Prompt which supports almost all the commands of DOS and much more. Some users still insist on using Command Prompt instead of PowerShell. If the program you want to run in Command Prompt is not listed in the PATH variable, the Command Prompt will give you an error that it could not find the executable file....

We can do this by configuring our power plan so that it won’t let our machine sleep even though we don’t press any key or move the mouse. You can do this through built-in settings in Windows 10 or by using a third-party tool. Just navigate down through the article to find a suitable way to keep your computer from sleeping. Using Windows Power Options to Manage Sleep Mode From Settings App Perform the following steps to prevent your Windows 10 computer from going into sleep mode from the built-in Settings app: Your computer will now never go into sleep mode....

A lot of people do not use this feature at all. They can completely disable push notifications from their browsers. After turning off the push notifications, you will not get any option to subscribe to a website through push notifications. Let’s learn step by step on how to disable push notifications in Google Chrome first. Disable push notifications in Chrome Google Chrome gives a much better approach to disabling push notifications than Firefox....

After installing the KB4571744 cumulative update, the build number for Windows 10 Version 2004 will be 19041.488. This update also sends data back to Microsoft so they can gather information on the update’s performance and make the necessary changes before the release of the actual stable update. Let’s see what this update has to offer us and whether we should install it right now, or wait for the stable release....

OpenJDK 11 includes binaries for Java 11, which was released back in 2018. Since this is a preview release, Microsoft expects the developers to provide feedback on OpenJDK 11 so that they can refine it before the stable release. You can download and install OpenJDK 11 using the links and guide given below. Download OpenJDK 11 Click on the links below to download OpenJDK for your operating system. Microsoft OpenJDK 11....

Although PowerShell 7 Preview 3 was released a while back, which is the latest PowerShell version at the time of writing this post, we do not recommend you install it in a production environment. Instead, you should install stable versions, like this one. Both of these releases are Long-Term Servicing (LTS) channels, which means they will receive support until the end-of-support for .NET. The LTS release only receives critical security updates and servicing fixes designed to minimize the impact on existing workloads....

If you have a Windows 10 digital license attached to your Microsoft ID, you can easily download the Windows 10 ISO image and do a clean install of the Operating System. But one caveat is that you have to manually download Windows drivers and activate Windows manually (which is quite easy now). To avoid this, you can download the recovery ISO image from your laptop or PC provider and install everything automatically in one go....

Chrome 101 offers some exciting new features. However, since they are still experimental, they need to be enabled through Chrome flags. Along with these features, 30 security improvements have also been made, out of which 7 are deemed of high importance. Let us now dig a little deeper into the new features and then you can decide whether to upgrade to this version or make a fresh install using the given links below....

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....