Step-by-step guides and tips for Windows setup, installation, customization, and troubleshooting to optimize your PC performance and user experience
Passkeys offer a more secure and convenient method for logging into websites and applications compared to traditional passwords. Passkeys, unlike passwords that require users to remember and type, store secrets on a device and can leverage the device’s unlock mechanism, such as biometrics or a PIN. This is a comprehensive Guide to Passkeys on Windows…
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Every modern laptop comes with a touchpad that can be used to navigate across your system. But sometimes you may prefer to use a mouse or the touchpad is malfunctioning and you may decide to disable the touchpad on your system. In this guide, I will show you how to disable the touchpad on Windows…
Remote Server Administration Tools (RSAT) form a crucial toolkit for managing Windows PCs and servers remotely. These tools serve as the key to seamlessly managing servers and roles, offering a streamlined approach for IT professionals and enthusiasts alike. While the installation process might not be straightforward, this guide walks you through the steps to install,…
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Using the Command Prompt in Windows provides administrators with a powerful tool for performing specific tasks efficiently. However, there are situations where you might want to disable the Command Prompt for certain users to prevent the execution of commands that could have adverse effects. Despite Microsoft’s transition away from the Command Prompt, it remains a…
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Windows 11 can select the best from among the various network adapter connections that are available for your LAN and WAN network. There are times you may prefer to use an ethernet connection over the Wi-Fi connection. In this Guide, I will be showing you How to Set Network Adapter Priority on Windows 11. Please…
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The Program Compatibility feature on Windows 11 can be used to fix compatibility problems that are caused as a result of applications that were designed for an older version of Windows. I shall be showing you How to use the Program Compatibility Troubleshooter to Test Application Compatibility on Windows 11. In this guide, I will…
Microsoft releases Windows updates to address specific issues every month. These updates provide protection against malicious attacks and sometimes add new features to the operating system (OS). Therefore, these updates are critical. In general, Windows automatically downloads and installs updates to make sure your device is secure and up to date except there are settings…
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In this post, I show you how to create a virtual switch for your Hyper-V virtual machine. Hyper-V is Microsoft’s hardware virtualization tool that is included as a feature in Windows Server, Windows 10/11 Pro, and Enterprise editions. They run on a physical machine and access computing resources through software called a hypervisor. Most organizations…
GitLab Runner is open-source and runs as a single binary with no language-specific requirements. GitLab Runner also run inside a Docker container or be deployed to a Kubernetes cluster. In this article, you will learn how to update Gitlab-runners on Windows. Please see How to uninstall GitLab Runner from your Windows device, How to enable…
Accessing shared files from two different domains can be problematic most times. Especially when you have different forest. This is also the same with issues deploying an image from one WDS server in one domain to the other. Most times, it requires you to configure trust relationships, permissions etc. In this article, you will learn…
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In this article, we shall discuss how to “use iCloud for Windows: How to install and uninstall iCloud for Windows”. iCloud for Windows is a Windows-based application provided by Apple that allows you to access your iCloud content, including photos, videos, documents, and emails, from a Windows PC. Please see How to sync your passwords…
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Drivers are software installed on the system to allow communication between your computer and hardware devices like the speakers, projector, external storage drive and many more. Microsoft will digitally sign each driver to confirm it is safe for use on Windows 11. In this guide, I will be showing you how to disable driver signature…
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Gone are the days of black and white computer monitors. Today’s displays boast a vibrant spectrum of almost 16 million colors. But for those with HDR (High Dynamic Range) monitors, even this palette can seem limited. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore what HDR is, highlight the benefits of an HDR monitor, and provide step-by-step…
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