If you have already tried troubleshooting your GPU and other hardware and software, then the next phase would be to reinstall DirectX on your Windows 10 PC. This article discusses how you can fix the software to get it to work again, without having to perform a fresh installation of your OS. How to check DirectX version Currently, the latest version for DirectX is 12. However, it is not necessary that your computer might have the same version as it depends upon your hardware support as well....

Windows 10 Setup Script is a PowerShell script that can disable a lot of unnecessary features without affecting the functionality of the Operating System. All users want their computer to run as smoothly as possible, with the best speed, performance, and features. The Windows 10 Setup Script is especially useful for users who have just installed Windows 10. Right now, this script is only made for the following versions of Windows 10:...

Let us show you how you can leap back to the older Microsoft Edge in Windows 10 20H2. How to Uninstall Microsoft Edge Chromium and use Legacy Edge Uninstalling the new Chromium Edge in Windows 10 will automatically restore the legacy Edge browser. When we try to uninstall the new Edge through Uninstall or change a program in the Control Panel, it does not give any removal option. Similarly, when trying to remove it through the App and features tab in the Settings app, you will notice that the “uninstall” option is greyed out....

Miracast is a technology used to wirelessly connect displays of two devices, whether it is a Windows device or an Android, iOS or even a Mac. All devices that support Miracast technology can use this dual display feature. Since Miracast connects using wireless, the user is relieved from using any cables or ports. This could be a huge productivity boost, with additional screen space at your disposal. Please note that using a laptop as a second screen is different than closing the laptop and using an external monitor....

Recently, Microsoft released Edge version 103 which introduced a better version of the “Efficiency Mode.” The efficiency mode is not a new concept for the browser, since it has had the feature, previously known as “Performance Mode,” for quite some time now. However, you can say that the efficiency mode in Edge has been repurposed. What is Efficiency Mode in Microsoft Edge Previously, efficiency mode was a feature in Microsoft Edge that allowed the browser to conserve energy and extend battery life by putting the tabs in the background to sleep after 5 minutes of inactivity, and consuming fewer system resources....

Some of the new features, enhancements and fixes include the following: If you are an Office 365 user, you will be using the latest version of Office 2013 apps by default. There is no need to update. But the Desktop users will need to download and install the Service Pack 1 either by downloading it through Windows Update (KB2850036) or by downloading it from the direct download links below....

I am providing you solutions which will help you in preventing installation of any app which you do not want to install automatically or from outside of the Windows Store. Prevent Programs From Installing Through Windows Settings You can easily disable the feature that will prevent you from installing the third-party app even if it is a desktop app. You can only install the Store apps by applying below steps....

The apps included in Windows Essentials are: Let’s discuss the best alternatives to these applications: Alternative to Mail MailBird MailBird is the amazing desktop client for Windows and can easily use for the alternative of Microsoft Essentials’ Mail. This makes your email easy and beautiful. You can manage multiple accounts with the MailBird App. After it, its setup will start downloading to your Machine. 4. After downloading, the setup will ask you to enter the Account details you want to set up for the MailBird....

The new build does not include any new features but contains a lot of bug fixes and performance enhancements. Let us dig further into the details of what the new build has to offer. What’s new in Windows 10 Preview Build 20251 As mentioned, this update did not bring any new features to Windows. Rather, it focuses more on fixing the previously known problems highlighted by Insiders. Updates for developers For some time now, Microsoft has been releasing new updates for developers with each build released on the Dev channel....

Since the Dev channel is now receiving flights from the RS_PRERELEASE again, it now receives more builds as compared to the other channels. You don’t need to worry if you don’t want a new build right now, as this update will only be installed if you manually allow it. Let us now discuss what fixes this build brings, and whether or not there are any issues with it that Microsoft still needs to address....

One of the major changes introduced with this flight is the redesigned “Open With” dialog box, which was perhaps one of the only UI design features in Windows 11 that was not in tune with the rest of the OS. Let us see in detail what this update means for us. New in Windows 11 Build 25151 Redesigned “Open With” UI Microsoft has finally brought back the redesigned UI for the “Open With” dialog box that you see when you want to select a program of your choice to open a file/document....

Recently Microsoft announced an open-source version of .NET which means that now .NET can be made available to other platforms as well like Linux and Mac. If you are a developer or an advanced user, you will need multiple versions of .NET Framework to be installed on the same system for testing and other purposes. I find it quite difficult to find and then download each version from Microsoft’s website as the downloads are scattered all around....

We are going to show you 2 ways you can run programs automatically on your system. This is especially useful for the users that have to perform the same tasks day-in-day-out. Let us now show you how you can execute programs to run by themselves. Run programs automatically in Windows 11/10 Using Windows Task Scheduler Both Windows 11 and 10 come with a preinstalled tool called Windows Task Scheduler, and this tool does exactly what its name says....

You can enable IIS from Optional Features. Press the Windows button and then type “Turn Windows features on and off”. Select “Internet Information Services.” You will be asked to restart the system to finish installing the request. How to Check Installed IIS Version in Windows? You can check the IIS version using several different ways. Choose the method you are comfortable with from below. Using Control Panel Follow these steps to check your IIS version using the Control Panel:...

However, there are certain areas in your home or office that may have weak Wi-Fi signals. This can be due to objects blocking the signals, interference by other wireless devices, or simply because the access point/wireless router is just too far away to cover all of the areas. Before we proceed to troubleshoot the issue or begin upgrading your Wi-Fi hardware, we suggest that you determine the signal strength you are currently getting on a Windows 10 machine....

In cases where more than one process is causing bad effects on the System, these must be stopped simultaneously, as if they were closed one by one, an adverse effect would be caused by another process related to it. That is why we need to stop them simultaneously. We know that Windows Task Manager is not capable of performing this function, therefore, we must use a third party application. The following is a list of the best tools for killing multiple Windows processes simultaneously....

This release has been made o the Long Term Servicing (LTS) channel, which means that this version will be supported with future updates. .NET 6 was released earlier as the LTS version since Microsoft releases an LTS version every 2 years. The LTS channel has a 3-year support cycle. .NET 6.0.6 can be installed on the following platforms: WindowsLinuxMacOS You can download .NET 6.0.6 from the direct download links given below respective to your operating system....

The .NET team over at Microsoft indicates that another Release Candidate is anticipated before the launch of .NET 6 and this is the first one: This release is currently available to use on Linux, Windows, and macOS. Moreover, Microsoft claims that it has been tested with Visual Studio 2022 Preview 4, and is the future for .NET. What’s new in .NET 6 Release Candidate 1 Microsoft has been working tirelessly to improve the user experience with ....

Update: Windows 10 Version 21H2 Stable version has been released by Microsoft. Please visit this page to download Windows 10 Version 21H2 ISO (direct download links). Microsoft has released Windows 10 21H2 as an optional preview update to the Windows Insider Release Preview channel. This means that users can choose whether to upgrade to this build as of now. Not only that, Microsoft has announced that they are all set to release Windows 10 v21H2 in November 2021 and believe that Build 19044....

This update introduces a bunch of fixes, and hardcore gamers might be excited to learn that this update fixes crashes and other graphics issues with the most popular game around: Cyberpunk 2077. It is critical that you keep your drivers up to date so that maximum bugs are fixed and new features can be supported. Let us discuss in detail what this update will bring. Intel GPU driver update 27....