Step-by-step guides and tips for Windows setup, installation, customization, and troubleshooting to optimize your PC performance and user experience
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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Windows 11 introduces several new features to enhance your computing experience, one of which is Tips and Suggestions notifications. While these tips are designed to be helpful, they may not be everyone’s preference. If you find them distracting and wish to disable them, we’ve got you covered. This guide will walk you through three methods…
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Windows users sometimes encounter the recurring obstacle of the “Windows Installer Service Could Not Be Accessed” error. This error surfaces when attempting to install, update, or uninstall software on your windows computer. It is attributed to issues within the Windows Installer service, a vital component responsible for managing software installations and configurations. This guide endeavors…
Sometimes your Windows 11 taskbar can become choked with unnecessary icons. It is straightforward to configure and customize what you want on your taskbar, you can remove unnecessary icons, hide some apps, or you can decide to hide the taskbar completely. In this article, I will show you How to Make More Space available on…
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Sometimes migrating website files from one host to another could be tedious but with the duplicator plugin all that stress is removed. Duplicator is a free and powerful WordPress plugin that enables someone to quickly create or clone a copy of a WordPress website. In this guide, I will be showing you how to migrate…
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