Microsoft Windows ADK is a collection of tools that you can combine to prepare, assess, and launch image-based large-scale Windows deployments. These tools are also used to test the operating system’s quality and performance, as well as the applications running on it. The Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit was earlier known as the Windows Automated Installation Kit (WAIK). Windows ADK can be deployed on a broad range of devices, such as desktops, notebooks, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, etc....

Installing the latest Windows 11 feature update made significant FPS loss, caused stuttering, and in certain cases, dropped the CPU consumption significantly. Even though, as we reported earlier, different OEMs released Windows 11 22H2 supported drivers much earlier than the operating system update. Even so, it seems that NVIDIA was not ready for what was to come. With these issues, users were either forced to keep using their computers with these issues, or forced to roll back to Windows 11 21H2, which reportedly fixed all of these new performance issues....

Since this is a cumulative update, you don’t need to install any previous missing updates. Installing this update will install all patching that are missing from the Operating System. What’s new in KB5000802? According to the Microsoft Security Response Center, a total of 80 vulnerabilities were addressed for both Windows 10 Version 20H2 and Version 2004. The numbers cover 32-bit, 64-bit, and ARM64 based platforms. While going through the vulnerabilities log, it seems like most of the vulnerabilities are related to elevation of privileges....

According to Microsoft, this update does not include any new features or bug fixes. This update is just to test the servicing pipeline for future builds of Windows 11. If you haven’t installed KB5013283, installing this update will bring in all the features of the last update. If you want to get this update right now, go to Windows Settings –> Windows Update and press the “Check for updates” button....

Although you can achieve most of the functionality available in the Group Policy editor using Windows Registry, it can be a very hard and risky job. Instead, we can enable the group policy editor in Windows 10 Home using the methods described below. What is Group Policy Editor (GPedit)? The Group Policy Editor (gpedit.msc) is a configuration manager for Windows which makes it easier to configure Windows settings for different users....

Back in 2021, Microsoft tested a “Workspace” feature on Edge that allowed you to bundle several tabs into one workspace. This eliminates the clutter from the title bar at the top, and preserves the open tabs if you close the Edge browser. The feature is now supposedly making a comeback in Microsoft Edge Canary to challenge Google Chrome’s tab groups. Furthermore, Microsoft is currently also testing Microsoft Office integration with Edge, allowing you to use Office products such as Word, Excel, etc....

However, some individuals prefer disabling the JavaScript support from their browsers so it is not loaded at all. This is done due to several different factors. Below we discuss why disabling JavaScript may be beneficial for you, and how to do it in different popular web browsers. Why Disable JavaScript JavaScript controls how the content of a website is displayed and brought up in front of you. For example, developers can add 2D and 3D animations to a website using JavaScript, add interactive maps, display drop-down menus, display timers, and much more....

Technology firms tend to reserve a few features for their premium offerings. The Microsoft Windows operating system is no exception. Windows Pro has more features than the Windows Home edition, but the latter is also a costlier choice. The Home version has enough features for everyday users. Remote Desktop is used for two reasons: Upgrading to Windows 10 Pro just to use a specific functionality is not wise when so many remote desktop apps are available on Microsoft Store....

It can be frustrating when your team is online ready to play, and you are there to adjust your microphone settings because it is not being detected by the Discord app. Don’t worry. This article discusses several troubleshooting techniques you could apply to get your headset’s microphone up and running again. Fix microphone not working on Discord Permit Discord using Microphone A classic mistake users usually make is not allowing the Discord application to use your microphone....

Older hardware comes with TPM 1.2 or even without it. Sometimes it doesn’t support secure boot. Microsoft insists that these requirements will make computing much safer and will break the limitation of new software being developed. Although Microsoft has promised to review the hardware requirements again, it can’t be said for certain that these requirements will be lifted in the future. There are some exceptions to this. As mentioned in the hardware requirements list for Windows 11, Microsoft states the following: This means that Windows 11 will be able to run without TPM and secure boot checks but they will be pre-approved by Microsoft....

However, the process of mapping it using File Explorer in Windows 10 may not be as simple. Since SharePoint comes with an Office 365 subscription, it needs to be accessed using Internet Explorer 10 or Internet Explorer 11. Sharepoint network sharing only supports Internet Explorer. No other browser can be used to configure the shared folder. Due to Microsoft’s redirection policy in Microsoft Edge, any modern website will be redirected to Microsoft Edge instead and cannot be accessed using IE 11 by default....

Most modern web browsers support different file formats, like PDF format. However, when you click on a PDF file available on a website, it often tends to only download, or open in a different web browser or app. In this article, we are going to show you how to open PDF files in your favorite web browser, regardless of the browser that you are using. Why Use a Web Browser for PDF Files There are plethora of third-party software that can be used to open and edit PDF files, like Adobe Acrobat, Libre Office, etc....

Service Packs or SP? But before downloading, lets clear out some concepts. Microsoft service packs are updates to their current products which include all the fixes and updates from the last year. In addition to the fixes, the service packs also include certain new features to enhance the functionality of the product. Service Pack is usually abbreviated as SP. Which Service Pack is installed currently? You can see the service pack installed with Office by going to Programs and Features and View Windows Updates....

Since the Beta channel has also been updated with a higher build (Build 22621), users can now no longer switch from Dev to Beta channel. Since Microsoft has nearly finalized Windows 11 22H2 with this release in the Beta channel, any further features in the other Insider channels are meant for the next release, which will be Windows 11 Version 23H2 (which will be released the following year). Note that features and improvements may or may not be included in the final 23H2 release....

Microsoft has brought back a deprecated feature to Edge. However, the “Followable Web” feature has only been introduced to Insiders on Microsoft Edge Canary. That being said, the feature is part of “Controlled feature rollout” and hence is not available to all users on the Canary channel. So do not worry if you do not see it right away. If you do get the feature, it will be enabled by default, thus you do not require to enable an experimental flag....

According to Statcounter, although Windows 10 is becoming more and more popular, Windows 7 is still used by 24.9% of the systems, worldwide.January 2020 Windows Version Market share worldwide by Statcounter If you are using Windows 7 on your system and are connecting to the Internet or even connecting to any network and using external media including USB pendrives or CD/DVD ROMs, Windows 7 may become a risk for you soon....

Other than what can be seen visibly, some fixes have been made to the functionality of the operating system as well. This is discussed in detail further down the article. If you are subscribed to the Dev Insider Channel, you will receive this update automatically through Windows Update. Let us dig into what build 21327 has to offer. What’s new in Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 21327 Redesigned news and interests The layout of the News and Interests flyout has been made more appealing to the user by making slight changes to it....

The users on the Beta channel were earlier divided into 2 groups where one group received updates with the new features enabled by default (Build 22622) and the other with the features disabled by default (Build 22621). That said, these updates do not include any new features, but some fixes for the operating system. Let us now discuss the new improvements in this flight and how you can install them....

Most probably, Windows 10 Version 1809 will come with .NET Framework 4.8. If you want to install it on any other version of Windows 10, we will share the direct download links to .NET Framework 4.8 installers in this article. But first it’s important to go through what’s new, although not relevant if you are just a user and not a developer, and system requirements and then we’ll list down the download links....

However, the standard approach to boot Windows 11 into Safe Mode is somewhat time-consuming and can be troubling if you have to do it often. To bypass this issue and save time, you can add the option to boot into Safe Mode directly from your boot menu, where all you need to do is select the relevant option. Continue reading this post to learn how to add multiple boot entries for Windows 11 to boot into different types of Safe Modes....