To create a shortcut on Windows 11, right-click on the desktop, select “New,” choose the “Shortcut” option, and continue with the on-screen directions. You can access the same option from the “New” menu in File Explorer. Alternatively, use the “Shift + Right-click” action on a file or folder and select the “Create Shortcut” button. Or … Read more
To create a Windows 8.1 bootable USB, you can use third-party tools like Rufus and Ventoy. You can also manually download the official Windows 8.1 ISO and use Command Prompt to create the bootable media. You can still create a USB bootable flash drive to install Windows 8.1. In this guide, I will outline three … Read more
Microsoft could make its biggest AI Explorer feature in 2024 exclusive to ARM-based devices. The feature could also require a minimum of 16GB of RAM and 225GB of storage. These requirements are in addition to the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite chips with NPU. This is according to new hardware requirements found in the latest … Read more
To enable DRR on Windows 11, open Settings > System > Dispaly > Advanced display , and choose the “Dynamic” option from the “Choose a refresh rate” setting for version 23H2. On version 24H2 and higher releases, open Settings > System > Dispaly > Advanced display , and turn on the “Dynamic refresh rate” toggle … Read more
Windows 10 constantly receives updates to keep your PC secure with the latest vulnerability patches, improvements, and new features. However, because updates download and install automatically, when a new feature update becomes available (such as Windows 10 version 1803 ), during the early days, this could cause a number of problems. Typically, when a new … Read more
On any modern version of Windows, Microsoft will try to convince you to use a Microsoft account, but you can also set up an installation with a local account. These account types offer different features and benefits depending on your needs and preferences. Understanding the differences between these account types is essential for selecting the … Read more
To free up disk space on Windows 10, open Settings > System > Storage > Temporary files , select the unnecessary files, and click “Remove files” to make more space on the “C” drive. In addition, you can open Settings > System > Storage > Storage Sense , select the files to delete to free … Read more
To change the drive letter on Windows 10, open PowerShell (admin) and run the “Get-Partition -DiskNumber DRIVE-NUMBER | Set-Partition -NewDriveLetter NEW-LETTER” command. On Windows 10, when you connect an internal or external drive to your computer, the system assigns a drive letter automatically to identify the logical partition inside the hard drive. A drive letter … Read more
The update KB5035942 shows weather and other content on the Lock screen. This release shows NPUs in the Task Manager’s Performance tab (if applicable). Microsoft is also rolling out various changes and fixes for Windows 11. This update was previously available as build 22631.3371 through the Release Preview Channel. UPDATED 3/27/2024: Microsoft is making available the … Read more
The March 2024 Patch Tuesday rolls out as build 22631.3296 and 22621.3296 (KB5035853) on versions 23H2 and 22H2. The update rolls out the Digital Markets Act changes for Windows 11 users in the EU. This patch also addresses various security fixes and pushes additional improvements as part of the Moment 5 update. UPDATED 3/27/2024: On … Read more