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How to Turn Off Windows 11 Tips and Suggestions Notifications

Posted on 30/10/202301/12/2023 Matthew By Matthew No Comments on How to Turn Off Windows 11 Tips and Suggestions Notifications
How to Turn Off Windows 11 Tips and Suggestions Notifications

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

How to Fix the “Windows Installer Service Could Not Be Accessed” Error While Installing an Application

Posted on 30/10/202303/11/2023 Matthew By Matthew No Comments on How to Fix the “Windows Installer Service Could Not Be Accessed” Error While Installing an Application
How to Fix the “Windows Installer Service Could Not Be Accessed” Error While Installing an Application

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…

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Windows

How to Make More Space Available on the Windows 11 Taskbar

Posted on 29/10/202318/09/2024 Temitope Odemo By Temitope Odemo No Comments on How to Make More Space Available on the Windows 11 Taskbar
How to Make More Space Available on the Windows 11 Taskbar

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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Windows

How to Migrate Your WordPress Site with WordPress Duplicator

Posted on 29/10/202313/11/2023 Temitope Odemo By Temitope Odemo No Comments on How to Migrate Your WordPress Site with WordPress Duplicator
How to Migrate Your WordPress Site with WordPress Duplicator

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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Network | Monitoring, Windows

How to Fix Spell Check Not Working in Microsoft Word

Posted on 29/10/202318/09/2024 Temitope Odemo By Temitope Odemo No Comments on How to Fix Spell Check Not Working in Microsoft Word
How to Fix Spell Check Not Working in Microsoft Word

Sometimes you will observe that your Microsoft spell check is not working. This is simply because some words you used are tagged as incorrect by seeing some red lines under the word or you are seeing some wrongful misspellings missed by spell check which will definitely warrant some investigation from you on the issue. In…

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Microsoft Exchange/Office/365, Windows

How to Fix Microsoft Edge Not Responding

Posted on 29/10/202317/02/2024 Temitope Odemo By Temitope Odemo No Comments on How to Fix Microsoft Edge Not Responding
How to Fix Microsoft Edge Not Responding

Sometimes your Microsoft Edge can malfunction by freezing during use, this browser can become unresponsive as a result of opening too many tabs, the latest updates required, or some extensions have become corrupt. It’s always frustrating to encounter Microsoft Edge becoming unresponsive while carrying out your research or other online task. If you are having…

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Windows

How to Enable the End Task Option on Windows 11 Taskbar

Posted on 29/10/202301/12/2023 Temitope Odemo By Temitope Odemo No Comments on How to Enable the End Task Option on Windows 11 Taskbar
How to Enable the End Task Option on Windows 11 Taskbar

Microsoft is always adding new features to their Windows 11 operating system and one of the new features is the End Task option. What this will bring for you is that each time you want to terminate an unresponsive app you don’t need to open the Task Manager to do that, but you can right-click a…

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Windows

How To Turn On Or Off Auto-Unlock For BitLocker Drive In Windows 10/11

Posted on 28/10/202301/12/2023 Matthew By Matthew No Comments on How To Turn On Or Off Auto-Unlock For BitLocker Drive In Windows 10/11
How To Turn On Or Off Auto-Unlock For BitLocker Drive In Windows 10/11

In Windows 10/11, the Auto-unlock feature for BitLocker drives enables your computer to automatically unlock a BitLocker-protected drive without the need for a password or recovery key when the operating system drive is unlocked. This can be convenient if you’re using BitLocker to encrypt secondary drives. In this detailed guide, I’ll walk you through the…

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Security | Vulnerability Scans and Assessment, Windows

How to Disable UAC with Group Policy and enable PIN in Windows Hello

Posted on 26/10/202318/10/2025 Matthew By Matthew No Comments on How to Disable UAC with Group Policy and enable PIN in Windows Hello
How to Disable UAC with Group Policy and enable PIN in Windows Hello

Disabling User Account Control (UAC) using Group Policy and enabling a PIN for Windows Hello on a Windows computer can be done through a series of steps. UAC is a security feature that helps protect your system from unauthorized changes, while Windows Hello with a PIN provides an additional layer of security and convenience. Here’s…

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How to Find Out Which Users Are Logged on Windows Server

Posted on 26/10/202328/08/2024 Matthew By Matthew 1 Comment on How to Find Out Which Users Are Logged on Windows Server
How to Find Out Which Users Are Logged on Windows Server

Monitoring user logins on a Windows Server is a critical aspect of system administration. This comprehensive guide will cover a range of methods, from simple command-line tools to powerful PowerShell scripts, and will also delve into event logs and dedicated management tools. Please see how to Block downloads on Microsoft Edge using GPO on Windows…

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Windows, Windows Server

Fix VMware vCenter converter standalone started but not running

Posted on 26/10/202308/11/2023 IT Expert By IT Expert No Comments on Fix VMware vCenter converter standalone started but not running
Fix VMware vCenter converter standalone started but not running

VMware vCenter Converter Standalone enables the automation of creating VMware virtual machines from physical machines (running Windows and Linux) and other virtual machine formats etc. Through the intuitive wizard-driven interface and a centralized management console. VMware Converter Standalone can quickly and reliably convert multiple local and remote physical machines without any disruptions or downtime. This…

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Virtualization

Use PowerShell to View and Change BIOS Settings

Posted on 25/10/202324/10/2024 Matthew By Matthew No Comments on Use PowerShell to View and Change BIOS Settings
Use PowerShell to View and Change BIOS Settings

PowerShell is a powerful scripting and automation tool in the Windows operating system that allows you to interact with various system components, including the BIOS settings. This guide explores how to use Windows PowerShell to view and change BIOS/UEFI settings on a Windows computer. This guide covers how to check your BIOS/UEFI version, make changes…

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Windows

The VM appears to be in use: Taking ownership failed

Posted on 25/10/202325/10/2023 IT Expert By IT Expert No Comments on The VM appears to be in use: Taking ownership failed
The VM appears to be in use: Taking ownership failed

VMware Workstation is an excellent choice for learning, testing, and development purposes. It provides a user-friendly interface for setting up and managing VMs, making it accessible to a broader audience compared to its enterprise-level solutions. In this article, you shall learn how to fix “the VM appears to be in use: Taking ownership failed”. Please…

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Virtualization

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