Can’t set Chrome as the Default Browser in Windows 11/10 Here are some fixes or solutions that you can try to set Chrome as the default browser on your Windows 11/10 computer: Let’s check these solutions one by one. 1] Use the Settings app This is one of the best options to set Chrome as the default browser on your Windows 11/10 computer. You will also be able to set default link types or file types (such as PDF, HTML, WEBP, etc....

Microsoft Edge and IE use the Attachment Manager to protect you against unsafe attachments and Internet downloads by identifying the file type and the respective security settings. Sometimes, due to some reasons, you may be just disallowed from downloading any files from the Internet. The causes could be varied. Cannot download a file from the Internet Here are a few steps you may want to try – in any order – to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve the problem....

We have already seen how to manage Windows Power plans using Command-Line, the pros and cons of the different Power Plans and how to troubleshoot Power Plans in the Windows operating system. Today, we will show you how to change Power Plan, Settings & Options in Windows 11/10/8/7, and create a Custom Power Plan. Change Power Plan in Windows 11/10 To start, click on the battery icon visible on the taskbar of your Windows computer screen and choose ‘More power options‘....

Change these default settings in Excel for better experience Some of the default Microsoft Excel settings you should change are: To learn more about these settings, continue reading. 1] Change Body font and size By default, Excel uses Calibri at 11px. However, if you have a high-resolution monitor, this setting could be a problem for you since it displays everything in a small panel. That is why you can change the body font and size as per your requirements with the help of this guide:...

Change Time to display the list of operating systems in Windows 11 Here are the steps to change the Time to display the list of operating systems at startup in Windows 11: Change boot menu list time in Windows 10 To change the time to display a list of operating systems, open This PC in File Explorer. Click on System Properties. Next click on Advanced System Settings in the left pane....

If you use any Free Disk Space Analyzer software for Windows 10 to find what is taking up excess space on your drive, it might show that the C:\Windsows\Installer folder is one of them. If you check the folder, you will most likely find a lot of MSI and MSP files in there possibly consuming gigabytes of drive space. Now, when you view the Property details of MSI and MSP files in the Installer folder, these could show that they are connected to software currently installed....

In some cases, as reported on online support forums, you may get the error code 0x80070002 with the accompanying error message The system cannot find the file specified when you try to launch or open the app on your computer. In other cases, when you try to log into Clipchamp, you may see a version of the following message: Clipchamp not opening or working, or projects won’t load or export If Clipchamp is not opening or working or the video, audio, and image files you have added to your projects won’t load or export either in your web browser or the app installed on your Windows 11/10 computer, then the suggestions and solutions we have presented below can help you resolve the issue on your system....

In Windows 11/10, Windows Journal has been removed. But if you wish to use it, you can still download it from Microsoft. The links have been given towards the end of this post. This can be very useful when you want to use information from your handwritten notes in a program that requires or prefers typed text. It gives you the power to free yourself from keyboards to input any text in your word processors also....

CopyQ Clipboard Manager Copy-paste or the Clipboard functionality has been one of the quintessential of any platform or operating system. The feature is not just available on computers but also on smartphones and other devices. The Clipboard helps us to copy paste things like access codes, some repeated references in a document or even when it comes to copying an image or a file from one folder to another. Despite being an elementary feature, it is very powerful indeed....

The file you are trying to access is corrupted Corrupted files in Windows 11/10 So, let’s discuss what corrupted files are, what makes them corrupted, and what you can do to prevent your files from being damaged. Here are the solutions to all these problems: What are corrupted files in Windows? Corrupted files are files that no longer work properly. These can vary from files that you use regularly (such as pictures that you’ve imported from a digital camera) to system or program files that work behind the scenes....

Cortana voice commands not working on Windows 11/10 If Cortana voice commands are not working on Windows 11 or Windows 10, follow these suggestions to resolve the issue: While we may have shown and talked about Windows 11, a similar process needs to be followed for Windows 10. 1] Check Voice activation settings It is the first thing you need to check when you cannot use the voice commands with Cortana on your Windows 11 computer....

Create a Local Account during or after installation Windows 10 Home users who prefer the simplicity, privacy, and security of a local account, which was one of the reasons the option was available during the setup process – the next time that you reset or set up a new device, or perform a clean installation, you can use either of the workaround illustrated below if you want to create a local account....

When using Exchange Online, all emails pass through the Exchange Online Protection (EOP). It quarantines and scans in real-time all email and email attachments, both entering and leaving the system for viruses and other malware. So only when you want to customize administrators can make company-specific filtering customizations using the Exchange admin center. Create email rules to prevent Ransomware in Microsoft 365 Microsoft 365 Business offers an admin center that can be configured to protect all the inboxes....

Create Local Administrator Account using CMD Since you can’t sign in to Windows 11/10 and get to the desktop, you can’t open Command Prompt within Windows 11/10. However, you can fire up the CMD prompt from the Advanced Startup Options screen or the Sign-in screen with a Windows 11/10 installation media. So, to create a local administrator account via Command Prompt on Windows 11/10 when you can’t sign in, do the following:...

Create System Image using PowerShell in Windows 11/10 Why did Microsoft Remove the System Image feature? The reason behind the removal of Windows 7 File Recovery, which we could have used for complete backup or creation of a system image is that Microsoft felt that Windows 7’s backup tools were considered deprecated. That’s why with Windows 8.1, these deprecated tools are no longer present. Another strong reason could be that Microsoft wants to let users completely rely on File History feature – a simple backup solution introduced in Windows 8....

If you type the name of an application, say Ultimate Windows Tweaker (uwt) in the start box, it will search for the app and display it in the results. Hitting Enter will open the app. But typing it in the Run box will not open it. With the help of this tip, you can open any software or application via the Windows Run box. That is, you can create your own custom RUN commands....

The program is efficiently built, keeping in mind all the required maintenance tasks by a normal user when his/her Windows PC becomes a bit slow. The application has a lot of features, which would help you optimize and maintain your PC’s performance. Let’s have a look at the features list: Delete temporary internet files, web browser history, internet cookiesDelete $NTServicePackUninst$ packagesDelete temporary files in the partitionDelete 0-byte sized filesCorrect Time Zone SettingsIt can sync the system clock with an internet timeClean up and improve the performance of browsersClear up proxy settingsReset IP settings and more....

crxMouse for Google Chrome To install this extension, first of all, head to the page here and click on Add to Chrome just as shown in the screen snippet below. Then it will be installed on Google Chrome on your Computer. Now, click on the extension’s icon on the top right corner of the browser window and click on the settings gear icon. This will redirect you to the settings page of the extension....

Cypher Notepad for Windows PC This Notepad alternative is a very simple program that comes with a user-friendly interface so you actually don’t need the deep computer knowledge to use it. Even a layman can use it to protect the text documents with encryption. You can create new documents or open the saved ones right from the main window. Each saved file is displayed with the name, size, date, and the path of its location....

While you can always purchase a replacement computer, you’re not too likely to find one at the local computer store that comes pre-installed with your business records, family multimedia (pictures, audio, and video recordings), personal documents and other data you have saved on your computer over the years. Whitepaper on Data Backup In order to back up data from your computer, you will need two things, hardware, and software. The hard side… So, with that in mind, what options are available to back up and restore your data in the event of a computer emergency?...