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As the name suggests, a refresh rate for displays essentially means how many times the images on your visible screen refreshes every second. This occurrence is not seeable to the naked eye and is typically measured in Hz (Hertz). The methodology to read the measurement is very straightforward. So, for example, if you read that […]
Innovative design and intelligent functionality are some of the first words that come to mind when thinking about Windows 11. From tons of unique features available in the OS, one of them is what’s called the “Archive Apps.” The logic behind this clever tool is that it automatically detects rarely used apps. The exact timeline is unknown, […]
Microsoft has gone to extreme lengths in tailoring its Windows 11 OS for everyone, including those requiring accessibility features. Recognizing that all are unique in their own way, Windows 11 has an entirely separate Setting that pertains to all things accessibility. Predominantly, these choices are divided into the following three categories: Vision: In here, there […]
Updates to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products are generally considered critical. The primary reasons are security, product enhancements, bug fixes, and in many cases, performance improvements. Traditionally, Windows updates are separated from other Microsoft updates such as Office or anything else you might be using. However, in Windows 11, and probably in […]
Be it for aesthetics or potentially reduced strain on the eyes, amongst other benefits, a dark mode can often offer a much-needed change of scenery from the light mode or the regular mode on electronic devices. Thankfully, in Windows 11, it is now possible to enable dark mode with a few easy clicks. Follow the […]
Many Windows users see different images on their lock screen, not knowing that it’s something available for desktop backgrounds too, in Windows 11. The feature of generating unique images in the background is often referred to as the “Spotlight Collection.” To enable spotlight images for your Windows 11 desktop background, follow the two-stepper guide below. […]
Offline maps in Windows 11 are a modern practical feature that can come in handy for finding directions or preplanning routes in the absence of an internet connection — for example, say when traveling to a remote location or on an airplane without Wi-Fi. Precisely, its essence lies in helping out — and now even […]
Windows 11 comes with a myriad of features, with one centered on reducing distractions by controlling how, when, and how many notifications you receive when you’re trying to stay focused on something or have a set of dedicated hours to finish a task. The functionality of keeping you focused while preventing notifications from popping up […]
To prevent pirated Windows OS installations and ensure adherence to software license terms and conditions, Microsoft introduced a Windows Activation process whereby legitimate users can verify that they are indeed using a genuine copy of the applicable operating system (Windows 10 or 11, for example). In most cases, when one purchases a new Windows device, […]
Windows 11 is exceptionally tailored for efficiency and productivity while at the same time providing a tremendous positive user experience. Out of the many features that Windows 11 offers, one of them is focused on multitasking. The “Multitasking” functionality can be accessed at: Settings > System > Multitasking. So What Is Title Bar Window Shake […]
If you are old enough to remember the earlier Windows days, you might be able to recall that when you installed something, say a browser, for example, something else got added to your device along with it, for instance, a search bar or a system cleaner to help you delete files. As such, any software […]
As the name suggests, Device encryption in Windows 11 & 10 devices secures your hard drive data from unwarranted and unauthorized access. Technically, according to Microsoft, when you sign in routinely into your Windows device, your data still has protections, except it’s safeguarded by the ones that come along with the operating system. This works […]
Gone are the days when you had to first go to a search engine’s website and then input your query to see the results. That’s obviously still possible; however, in most widely adopted browsers such as Microsoft’s Edge, the address bar acts as a website locator (if a valid URL is inserted). Otherwise, it behaves […]
With Nearby sharing, Windows 11 and Windows 10 (version 1803 or higher), PCs can share documents, files, links to websites, and more by utilizing Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connections. Functionally, for the most part, Nearby sharing in both versions of the Windows OS behaves the same way; however, the UI is a little different between the […]
For a long time, not many years ago, storage space on computers has been an issue that many have grappled with. And of course, that issue has diminished as a valid concern as time has passed by — because of the technological advancements, increased competition, and reduced costs for hard drives with large capacities. Yet, […]
In Windows 11, there are primarily two methods for adding folders inside the Start Menu. These methods are: Adding folders next to the power icon using Windows 11 System Settings. Adding any folder of choice from the File Explorer by pinning it to the start menu. The first technique is a bit limited in scope […]
There are multiple approaches to controlling app notifications in Windows 11 — one of them being directly from the Action Center when an alert for an app is received. For example, suppose I were to disable a notification I got for the NYTimes app. In that case, I can click on the 3 dotted line […]
For Windows 10 or 11, Microsoft Edge is considered most ideal for a complete immersive web-browsing experience. Yet, many end up favoring Google Chrome — perhaps due to its popularity + Google being the default search engine — but probably also because of the wide variety of browser extensions available. Edge does have its own […]
Trusted Platform Module or TPM is a hardware-based security mechanism built into Windows Operating System devices. Most commonly, it is literally a chip that is inserted on a motherboard or attached independently to a CPU. There are numerous use-cases and justifications as to why that’s the case; in simple terms, know that TPM was developed […]
Technically taking birth as part of the Windows 10 version 1803 build, Swift Pair in Windows 11 is a newer and faster way to connect Bluetooth peripherals. Or, in less fancy terms, Bluetooth devices. What Does Swift Pair Do in Windows Operating Systems? (How It Works) Ultimately, Swift Pair helps connect your Bluetooth hardware to […]
In recent years, Microsoft has revamped and carefully carved out intelligent & thoughtful security features that prevent attempts to comprise a device and provide robust protection from online threats. So much so that there have been debates sparked around whether one even needs an additional antivirus software for Windows Operating Systems. Part of being online […]