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Step-by-step guides and tips for Windows setup, installation, customization, and troubleshooting to optimize your PC performance and user experience

How to Test Your Webcam And Microphone Before Meeting

Posted on 29/01/202429/01/2024 Matthew By Matthew No Comments on How to Test Your Webcam And Microphone Before Meeting
How to Test Your Webcam And Microphone Before Meeting

Embarking on a webinar journey? Whether you’re repurposing content or training your remote workforce, the success of these initiatives depends largely on the quality of your microphone and webcam. This article will discuss “how to Test Your Webcam And Microphone Before Meeting”. In order to avoid the pitfall of delivering a lackluster webinar, a common…

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Convert Windows Server Essentials or Evaluation to Retail Edition

Posted on 29/01/202413/08/2025 Christian By Christian No Comments on Convert Windows Server Essentials or Evaluation to Retail Edition
Convert Windows Server Essentials or Evaluation to Retail Edition

Microsoft encourages everyone to explore the features of the server platform by utilizing trial versions of Windows Server (Standard Evaluation or Datacenter Evaluation). Upon installing Windows Server Evaluation, you have 180 days to assess its capabilities. This period allows you to access the full functionality of Windows Server. In this article, we shall discuss how…

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How to Disable Automatic Opening of Previous Files in Notepad on Windows 11

Posted on 25/01/202425/01/2024 Matthew By Matthew No Comments on How to Disable Automatic Opening of Previous Files in Notepad on Windows 11
How to Disable Automatic Opening of Previous Files in Notepad on  Windows 11

Introducing an overhauled Notepad, Windows 11 showcases a modernized appearance, a user-friendly tabbed interface, and an inventive auto-save feature. Although the automatic saving functionality proves to be beneficial, some individuals may deem the default setting of reopening prior files upon startup less than optimal. This guide will lead you through the steps to deactivate this…

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Enable or Disable hibernation: How to fix the missing fast startup option on Windows

Posted on 25/01/202425/01/2024 Christian By Christian No Comments on Enable or Disable hibernation: How to fix the missing fast startup option on Windows
Enable or Disable hibernation: How to fix the missing fast startup option on Windows

Hibernate mode is similar to the Sleep mode. The major difference is that the hibernate mode opens documents and apps saved to a file on your hard disk. While the sleep mode uses the RAM. In this article, we shall discuss how to enable or disable hibernation: How to fix the missing fast startup option…

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How to Clear Search History on Bing Chat AI

Posted on 24/01/202424/01/2024 Matthew By Matthew No Comments on How to Clear Search History on Bing Chat AI
How to Clear Search History on Bing Chat AI

Microsoft’s Bing Chat AI distinguishes itself as a noteworthy tool by offering users a conversational approach to navigating search inquiries. Through a skilful combination of natural language processing and machine learning, this AI-driven chatbot engages users in a manner that closely mimics human interaction. Please see how to Set Up and Use ChatGPT in Linux…

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How to Make Your Taskbar Completely Transparent on Windows 11

Posted on 23/01/202423/01/2024 Matthew By Matthew No Comments on How to Make Your Taskbar Completely Transparent on Windows 11
How to Make Your Taskbar Completely Transparent on Windows 11

Microsoft’s most recent operating system, Windows 11, introduces a modern and visually pleasing interface for your computer. It brings forth various enhancements, one of which allows you to create a transparent taskbar. This transparent feature adds a touch of sophistication to your desktop, enabling your wallpaper to permeate through, resulting in an immersive and chic…

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How to Disable Copilot in Windows and Microsoft Edge

Posted on 22/01/202424/01/2024 Christian By Christian No Comments on How to Disable Copilot in Windows and Microsoft Edge
How to Disable Copilot in Windows and Microsoft Edge

In this article, I will show you the steps on how to Disable Copilot in Windows and Microsoft Edge. The Microsoft Edge web browser is Chromium-based and it is compatible with all supported versions of Windows, and macOS. It offers speed, performance, best-in-class compatibility for websites and extensions, and built-in privacy and security features. Please…

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Install Workstation Pro 17: Fix failed to initialise library for mounting and unmounting virtual disks

Posted on 22/01/202422/01/2024 Christian By Christian No Comments on Install Workstation Pro 17: Fix failed to initialise library for mounting and unmounting virtual disks
Install Workstation Pro 17: Fix failed to initialise library for mounting and unmounting virtual disks

VMware Workstation powers virtualization for optimal system utilization. VMware Workstation uses virtual hard disks to simulate the storage capabilities of physical hard drives within virtual machines. Please see how to fix “Error 0xc1420117: The directory could not be completely unmounted“, how to Mount an ISO image in Windows 10 and 11, and how to install…

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Virtualization, Windows

Prevent Local Administrators from managing BitLocker with the manage-bde command

Posted on 16/01/202406/12/2024 Christian By Christian 2 Comments on Prevent Local Administrators from managing BitLocker with the manage-bde command
Prevent Local Administrators from managing BitLocker with the manage-bde command

BitLocker is the Windows encryption technology that protects your data from unauthorized access by encrypting your drive and requiring one or more factors of authentication before it will unlock it. In this blog post, we shall discuss how to Prevent Local Admins from managing BitLocker with manage-bde command. Please see how to correctly disable BitLocker on…

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Hide Windows Updates: How to Hide or Fix HP Printer Windows Updates Error 0x800f020b

Posted on 14/01/202414/01/2024 Christian By Christian No Comments on Hide Windows Updates: How to Hide or Fix HP Printer Windows Updates Error 0x800f020b
Hide Windows Updates: How to Hide or Fix HP Printer Windows Updates Error 0x800f020b

As a Windows user, you must have encountered update errors over the years. While some of these errors resolve themselves after a while of troubleshooting, others can be more challenging to fix and may require serious troubleshooting. In this guide, we will discuss How to Hide or Fix HP Printer Updates Windows Error 0x800f020b. Please…

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How to fix Windows update Install error 0x800700b7

Posted on 13/01/202413/01/2024 Christian By Christian No Comments on How to fix Windows update Install error 0x800700b7
How to fix Windows update Install error 0x800700b7

The error code 0x800700b7 in Windows Update means that there is an issue with the installation process. This means, there is an interruption in the update installation, preventing it from completing successfully. In this article, I will be showing you how to fix Windows update Install error 0x800700b7. Please see Fix Windows cannot check for…

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How to Disable Open File Security Warnings on Windows

Posted on 05/01/202431/07/2024 Temitope Odemo By Temitope Odemo No Comments on How to Disable Open File Security Warnings on Windows
How to Disable Open File Security Warnings on Windows

There is always this prompt warning message ‘Open file – Security Warning’ when you try to open an untrusted file you downloaded from the internet. In this article, I will be showing you How to Disable Open File Security Warnings on Windows but it is recommended to always do this temporarily. Please see Enable Microsoft…

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Security | Vulnerability Scans and Assessment, Windows, Windows Server

How to Configure NIC Teaming on Windows Server

Posted on 05/01/202406/01/2024 Temitope Odemo By Temitope Odemo No Comments on How to Configure NIC Teaming on Windows Server
How to Configure NIC Teaming on Windows Server

Network Interface Card (NIC) teaming is just a process of grouping physical network adapters to improve network performance and redundancy. The benefits of NIC teaming are load balancing of network traffic and failover to ensure network continuity during system failure making sure there is an increase in uptime. In this article, I will be showing…

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Network | Monitoring, Windows, Windows Server

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