How to view Configured Windows Update Policies applied to your computer The following instructions will show you how to view Configured Windows Update Policies applied to your computer. Because of a change in UI, the steps to view configured Windows Update Policies are different for Windows 10 and Windows 11 users. Windows 11 Windows 11 users have to follow the following steps to view configured update policies on their computers:...

Windows 10 security features and capabilities Below are the details from the Infographic created by Bill Bernat, Ami Casto, and Chaz Spahn to give a clear idea of what can be used, and set up in Windows 10 from a security perspective. When in Offline Mode Before setting up a Windows 10 PC, IT pros can encrypt fixed devices using BitLocker. Its an encryption technology from Microsoft which can encrypt an entire disk, including boot disks....

It is the Internet of Things – AC, Cooler, Thermostat, Surveillance, CCTVs, trackers, shoes, cars and what not. Everything is or will be connected to the Internet for remote control and for observations. But they are not secure! We’ve written and read many articles on how even an amateur can hack Internet of Things (IoT) devices. While security is still a huge question mark, the issue of Ransomware in IoT too has arisen, thanks to two hackers who demoed ransomware on a thermostat....

When you encounter this issue. you’ll receive the following full error message; IPersistFile Save failed, Code 0x80070005, Access is denied If you’re faced with this issue while installing programs, you can try these suggestions: Let’s take a look at the description of the process involved concerning each of the listed solutions. 1] Disable 3rd party security software (if applicable) This IPersistFile-Save failed error, likely has to do with what type of third-party security programs you are currently running on your Windows 10 PC....

iPhone not charging when connected to Windows PC If your iPhone battery doesn’t charge or charges slowly when connected to your Windows PC or if you see an alert message, here is what to do: If no single method works best for you, try a combination of the solutions given below. 1] Use a USB 2.0 or 3.0 port on a computer Plug your charging cable into a USB 2....

The most probable causes behind this issue could be a switched OFF number pad, outdated or corrupt drivers, problems with the user profile, or turned ON mouse keys. We strongly advise you to update Windows regularly to avoid issues with the drivers. Keyboard won’t type numbers The basic problem could be either with the hardware of the system or the software. If the keyboard is integrated into a laptop, it will be difficult to isolate the problem....

Laptop Battery Usage Tips Optimize Power Usage on Windows 11/10 Do I need to fully discharge and charge the battery? In lithium-based batteries this is, in fact, a myth, it only applies to older Nickel-based batteries. So fully discharging and charging the battery is completely useless and even harmful. Lithium-Ion batteries do not suffer from a “memory effect”, a poor-performing laptop battery may be caused by damage or age which means time for a new one....

List Hard Drives using Command Prompt If you need to simply list the drives, you may use WMIC. Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) is the infrastructure for management data and operations on Windows-based operating systems. Open a command prompt, and type the following command: Press Enter and you will see the list of Drives. You can also use the following parameter: Using the following will display Device ID and volume name as well: Windows also includes an additional command-line tool for file, system and disk management, called Fsutil....

Portable Apps Suites software Here are a few of the better-known portable apps suites which you may want to check out! PortableApps Suite is a complete collection of portable apps including a web browser, email client, office suite, calendar/scheduler, instant messaging client, antivirus, audio player, sudoku game, password manager, PDF reader, minesweeper clone, backup utility and integrated menu, all preconfigured to work portably. Just drop it on your portable device and you’re ready to go....

Features of Bluetooth 5.0 It allows all audio devices to communicate over Bluetooth Low Energy including wireless headphones. This will save a lot of battery for your audio devices.Play two different audio on two connected devices at the same time from the same device.Better speed, and greater range.Data transfer speeds are up to 2 Mbps So does it help you directly? The answer would be no. While Bluetooth 5.0 is backward compatible if you are using Bluetooth accessories that were designed for an older version of Bluetooth, you will not experience any of the new features....

A lot of gamers dive head-first into the complicated troubleshooting guide, however, you should also check the server status of Epic Games if you are unable to connect to the server. To do the same, you can use any of the mentioned down detectors. Fix LS-0002: Incorrect launcher version running in Epic Games If you encounter LS-0002: Incorrect launcher version running in Epic Games, execute the solutions mentioned to resolve the issue: Let’s talk about them in detail....

But if you don’t like this and want your Explorer open to the My Computer location, as used to be done in the earlier versions of Windows, you can have it set so. NOTE: Windows 11/10 user? You can make File Explorer open to This PC instead of Quick Access. Make Windows 7 Explorer open the Computer folder Open Start menu > All Programs > Accessories > Windows Explorer. Right click & select Properties....

Delete items from your right-click context menu Over some time, you may find your context menu getting un-manageable. As a result, your Windows Explorer or Internet Explorer context menu tends to grow really large. Even after you have uninstalled some programs, you may still see their entries there! If you are you looking for a fast and easy way to clean up your Window Explorer right-click context menu, try MenuMaid....

It is possible to manage the virtual Wi-Fi from Device Manager as long as you can see the Microsoft Hosted Network Virtual Adapter under the Network adapters section. However, if it is not visible for some reason, you cannot enable or disable virtual networks on your Windows 10 computer. Microsoft Hosted Network Virtual Adapter missing To fix the missing Microsoft Hosted Network Virtual Adapter issue on Windows 10, follow these steps: To learn more about these steps, keep reading....

Microsoft Rewards not working Solving this error might depend on several issues, but whatever the reason, it can be fixed if certain things are up to the required standards on your end. 1] Check if your region is supported The first thing you will need to check is if your region is supported since the folks at Microsoft are still gradually introducing the Rewards program across the world. Open your web browser: To begin, fire up your favorite web browser....

Microsoft Team keeps popping up in Windows 11/10 You can try different workarounds if Microsoft Teams keep popping up on the screen automatically. Now, let’s take a look at all the solutions in detail. 1] Turn off Microsoft Teams autostart Microsoft Teams will keep popping on if you have enabled its autostart feature. Thankfully, you can disable it to fix the problem. Here are the steps you need to follow....

When you encounter this issue, you’ll receive the following full error message; In some cases, you’ll get an error prompt with the following error message; What is OpenGL? OpenGL (Open Graphics Library) is a cross-language, cross-platform application programming interface for rendering 2D and 3D graphics. This API is used to reduce the rendering load of the system, allowing Minecraft games and other games and apps to run faster and smoother on your PC....

Monitor internet connection and websites We can say for certain that this is a great tool for telling if your website or other third-party’s website, has gone down. All website owners will agree that downtime is a major problem, and as such, folks should do whatever it takes to keep it under control. How to use OverSite for Windows PC Using this tool is very easy since there’s nothing much to learn....

Why is everything getting selected when I click the mouse? There could be multiple reasons why everything is getting selected when you click, like: In this article, we have described some methods to fix this problem. Mouse is highlighting everything when I click Below, we have explained some solutions that may help you get rid of this problem. But, before you proceed, we suggest you check your mouse with another computer....

Network Speed Test is the latest app released by Microsoft Research to test the cellular and Wi-Fi speed on Windows 10 and Windows Phone. Providing detailed information about download and upload speed of your internet connections, this app also maintains the record of your previous internet connections sessions. Network Speed Test App for Windows 11/10 Microsoft warns that this app collects certain data about your device and network connections to improve the network quality and availability....