A total of 27 security vulnerabilities have been addressed with this update, out of which 7 are deemed of high importance, whilst none are of critical importance. Moreover, this release will also be a part of the Extended Stable Channel, which is an 8-week release cycle for Windows and Mac devices. That said, even though Google had shifted to a 4-week release cycle for their stable releases, this update comes after 6 weeks from their last release (Chrome 103)....

Furthermore, this update also includes a few fixes which had been identified earlier by Intel. That being said, although we recommend that everyone keep their drivers up to date as they include fixes and security patches, this update also brings along a few issues that are yet to be corrected. Intel Graphics Driver 30.0.101.3109 Changelog Below are the new features and improvements to this release of the graphics driver:...

iTunes is a must-have software for iPhone/iPad/iPod users but it can be used by general users for organizing their music library, manage and import audio CDs and even create their own music CDs. iTunes features One of the greatest features of iTunes is the automatic synchronization feature. If you are an Apple device user like iPhone, your music library will synchronize across devices with iTunes. The Genius function lets users suggest and buy music similar to their taste....

If you still use Java 8, you should probably update to the latest version of Java 8 Update 333. This helps keep your system safe from vulnerabilities. Let us now see what other improvements have been made with this release, and then continue to download and install it. Release Summary Latest Java Version: Java 8 Update 333-b02Release date: May 2nd, 2022 (All version release dates here)Compatible OS: Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8 and Windows 7, MacOS, Linux, and SolarisLicense: Free...

This article discusses the ways we can use Office apps for free if you don’t have Microsoft Office installed on your system. A one-time purchase of Microsoft Office 2019 may cost around $249 or even more if you are going for the Pro Plus edition. If you are not a heavy user of Office suite, you can save this amount by using free Office apps which are also available from Microsoft but not as feature-rich as the complete Office 2019 or Office 365 suites....

Codecs are a necessary piece of software required to compress, transport, and then decompress any files comprising of video, audio, or both. You can check which codecs are installed on your Windows 10 device using the given guide. But before that, let’s discuss in detail what codecs are, and how they work. What is a codec As we mentioned, a codec is a part of the software that encodes (compresses) a file and then decodes (decompresses) it to make it playable again....

That said, Windows 10 stills come with 2 separate apps for videos and audio and do not support the new Media Player like Windows 11. Since the new Media Player is now available for everyone, you can download it for your Windows 11 PC from the given link below, in case you had uninstalled it: https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/windows-media-player/9WZNCRFJ3PT?h1=en-us&gl=us Unfortunately, the method we are about to discuss does not apply to any version of Windows 10, since the app is designed for only the Windows 11 operating system....

This article covers both the display language and editing (writing) language configurations. Difference between Display language and Editing (Writing) Language in Office The display and editing languages are two different things that are often confused with one another. The display language is what you will see in the menus and dialog boxes within the applications. Basically, the display language changes the interface language of Office app like Microsoft Word or Excel....

Microsoft intended these themes for students willing to personalize their computers, making it seem like they own their computers, and end up taking better care of them. That said, any user with Windows 11 22H2 or above can activate the Education Themes. These themes are unique, and the quality is exquisite. Before we begin to show you how to enable and use the hidden Education themes on Windows 11, we want to intimate our readers that the name “Education Themes” has nothing to do with the Education edition of Windows....

If your computer supports virtualization, then it can be enabled from the UEFI/BIOS settings. However, in the case of a Virtual Machine (VM), you cannot access its BIOS settings. However, one can need to run a VM, an Android application, or a Linux distro inside a VM. So what do you do then? In such an instance, you must enable nested virtualization on a guest operating system. This is our topic for today, and this post gives you a step-by-step guide on how to enable nested virtualization on VMs configured on Microsoft Hyper-V, Oracle VirtualBox, and VMware Workstation on a Windows computer....

Do you ever find it tiring to switch between your different devices? When yo want to SMS someone on the phone but are busy doing something on your PC and you just wish you could use the benefits of both on the computer, isn’t it annoying? Don’t worry we have the perfect solution for you that lets you use your Android messaging app in the computer so you can SMS and use your PC at the same time without having to switch between devices....

Microsoft released the Winget command line package manager a few years back, which can be used to install, remove, and upgrade apps and programs on a Windows PC directly from Command Prompt or Windows PowerShell. However, there were a few limitations with the tool, which is why today we will talk about Chocolatey – a third-party package manager. This post illustrates why it is convenient to use Chocolatey instead of Winget, and how to use it to make our lives easier and install applications with a single cmdlet....

In this post, we are going to discuss what is Intel Management Engine and its components, and whether our PC needs it or not. What is Intel Management Engine The Intel Management Engine is an embedded microcontroller that comes inside some of Intel’s chipsets. It runs a very lightweight microkernel MINIX-based operating system which adds its own functionality and support for Intel processor-based computers. This engine is powered by the CMOS battery on the motherboard, therefore it is always powered on, even when many of the other system components are asleep, including the Power Supply Unit (PSU)....

If you install the latest build, you will notice that the Desktop will display a different watermark information than the previous builds. The new branch has changed from FE_RELEASE to CO_RELEASE. This is just for Microsoft’s internal testing as they work on prioritizing what builds to flight and when. In the last build of 21343, Microsoft updated File Explorer with redesigned icons and also made enhancements to container technology. You can read more about Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 21343 here....

Sometimes, PowerShell can be used for bad purposes as well. It can be utilized to perform automated malicious tasks and effectively infect devices across an entire network. In some environments, it may be advisable to disable PowerShell, particularly if you believe an individual is not using PowerShell for everyday tasks. This article explores two ways through which you can disable Windows PowerShell on your computer so that it does not become abused....

This post discusses several ways to connect your Windows 11 PC to a Wi-Fi device that includes both the Windows Graphical User Interface (GUI) and the Command Line Interface (CLI). You can also use the given guide below to connect to a hidden wi-fi network, export a network profile, and then import the generated XML file on another computer. How to Connect to Wi-Fi from the Taskbar This is perhaps the most convenient method to connect to a wi-fi network; from the taskbar on your Windows PC....

This error asks you to close that app which is using your sound if you want to hear the sound on another app. The cause of getting this error is, another app or software on your system is using your system’s sound at that moment, and which is not apparently showing to you. And you are not able to identify which app is using your sound at the moment, or may be due to any virus or corrupted files, your system settings of audio devices have been changed....

After KB4556799 is installed, Windows 10 Version 1903 build no. will be 18362.836 and Windows 10 Version 1909 build no. will be 18363.836. Due to the public health situation all over the world, from May 2020 onward, Microsoft has decided that there will be no optional non-security related updates. That means we will possibly get only one cumulative update per month and that will be on Patch Tuesday. The C and D cumulative updates have been paused....

While this release fixes only 2 issues reported by users for Windows 11, the Bluetooth driver version remains at 22.170.0 which was released in October 2022. Moreover, Intel intimates to its consumers that Windows 10 32-bit drivers for products 7265, 3165, and 3168 will now only receive security updates and no others, starting with version 22.170.0. Therefore, if your computer has the mentioned hardware, maybe it is time for an upgrade....

Windows 11 has been released by Microsoft and if you have a compatible AMD processor, you can download and install the latest drivers for your GPU using the links given in this article. We recommend that you review the following information before downloading and installing this GPU driver, so that you can make an informed decision about whether to install it or not. Release summary Release Date: 21 September 2021Driver size: 456 MBSupported operating systems: Windows 11, Windows 10 (64 bits only)...