Java 11 is a lighter version as the support for Java EE, CORBA modules, Java FX and NASRON javascript engine has been ended. Moreover, it introduces a new HTTP client API which supports HTTP 1.1 and HTTP 2. It will offer features of Java along with some further enhancements and changes. The changes made are incremental with small feature changes and updates to the earlier version. Explaining the release cycle of Java versions Java 11 is the first version to be released as Long Term Release Support....

This release does not introduce any new features to Edge. However, this update includes 17 new computer settings and 12 new user settings, which are discussed further down this post. That said, the security baseline for Edge 98 is still Microsoft’s recommended version. This baseline is not only effective for network and sysadmins, but also for regular users. Continue to read through this post and learn how to install it....

But that is not it. Microsoft has gone above and beyond to introduce new updates for most of the previous versions of Windows 10, going back to v1607. Although Microsoft has announced that the older versions have reached the end of mainstream support, they are still providing users with extended support but these patches are only available for the Enterprise versions. The updates and details for each of these are as follows:...

In this article, we will show you how to enable the text auto-complete feature in Windows 10 File Explorer. This will enable the auto-complete in Windows Explorer and Run dialog. This feature adds suggestions to what you have entered in the Run box, and tries to predict what you will write. This feature saves time in a way and allows you to do your work quickly and swiftly. Enable Auto Complete feature in Windows 10 The auto-complete function is not enabled by default in Windows 10....

For example, if you configure an IMAP account in Outlook, it will create an OST file for storing data. And if you configure a POP3 account, Outlook will create a PST file for storing data in the default location. Each file format has its advantages and disadvantages. In this article, we will discuss each of the Outlook data file, where it’s located and how to move it to another location....

In this article, we will discuss about how to fix Downloads folder not responding in Windows 10. It can also be applied to Windows 7 but usually the problem comes in Windows 10. Note: Make sure that only the Downloads folder is having issues. If it’s a general issue with Windows, you may need to check why your PC is crashing or hanging. Change Downloads folder classification When we make a folder and add items in it, depending upon the type of items in that folder Windows automatically sets its type to pictures, media, music etc....

As a long-term user of Windows, I’m comfortable with the good old “This PC” stuff instead of the quick access items. There are two ways to change the settings of Windows 10 File Explorer to open This PC instead of Quick Access. For normal users, the first method should be fine, and for techies, the second method should also work, as it involves registry editing. Here are the steps to change the default File Explorer to This PC:...

This can be a security issue if you wish to access your email from a public computer. In this situation, it is advisable to open Gmail in incognito mode or private mode. If you are unable to do so, you may follow the steps below to sign out of Gmail each time you close your browser. This may be due to the Cookies Session, which keeps your data and brings it back when you re-open your browser for the same URL....

The Dots Per (linear) Inch, or Counts Per Inch (CPI), defines how sensitive a mouse is during linear movement. The number used for individual mice defines how many pixels (dots) the mouse cursor will move on the screen if the mouse is moved one whole inch. For example, if a mouse has a rating of 1600 DPI, the cursor will move 1600 pixels if your mouse is moved a whole inch....

Windows 11 now allows you to turn on the “Efficiency mode” on certain processes that limit their resource consumption, making room for the foreground processes to complete their task first. This feature was earlier available in Windows by the name “Eco mode,” but was discontinued. Microsoft has now reintroduced this feature to Windows 11. Note: This feature is currently only available to Windows 11 Insiders on the Dev channel in Build 22557 and higher....

If TLS 1.3 is enabled in your browser or in the Operating System, the websites and apps that support this version will open with TLS 1.3 increasing overall security of the system and also enhancing the overall performance experience. In this article, we will discuss how to enable or disable TLS 1.3 in Windows 10. We will also discuss enabling TLS 1.3 in popular browsers including Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge and Mozilla Firefox....

It is designed to prioritize the data Availability. and if corruption occurs the online salvage process localized requiring no volume downtime to the area where a corruption occurred. ReFS stay online when any corruption occurred. It also provides Integration and stores data to avoid data loss. All the metadata of file system remains protected. If any corruption is detected, ReFS will correct it automatically and recover your data quickly without any loss....

However, users have often reported that they see the following error while trying to enable BitLocker on their Windows PC: The error can occur on either Windows 10 or Windows 11. It is still uncertain why this error occurs. However, there are a few theories: BitLocker is not supported on the current operating system.Critical system files linking to BitLocker have been corrupted.The relevant Windows service is not running. Today we are going to show you how to mitigate this error and get BitLocker back to working normally again....

By default, Windows 11 updates its root certificate over the internet through Windows Update at least once a week through a Trusted Root Certificate List (CTL). However, if your device is not connected to the internet, certificates will likely expire over time, thus causing certain scripts and applications to not function properly, or experience problems while browsing the internet. Let us help you avoid this problem by showing you how to update your system’s Root Certificates....

Application execution aliases can be used in the Windows Command Line Interface (CLI), which includes the Run Command box, the Command Prompt, and Windows PowerShell, to launch applications having a .exe extension directly. That said, some applications can have the same execution alias. For example, in Windows 11, the older version of Notepad and the newer version both have the name alias “Notepad.exe.” This can cause a conflict, and Windows can then only open one app using the same alias....

October’s Patch Tuesday includes 84 fixes for Microsoft products including Windows, Windows Server, Edge browser, .NET Framework and Exchange Server. The breakdown of vulnerabilities found and fixed is as follows: To go through each vulnerability in detail, please open the following Google Sheets document: Microsoft Vulnerability list for October 2022 You can find more details on Microsoft’s MSRC vulnerability guide. Just make sure you set the time period to October 2022....

Free VPN To go for free VPN, every user should think twice because there is much software which is not secured and reliable. Some time they can sell your data to third party and there may be chance of important data loss. So you should be sure about using free VPNs. Here are top 5 free VPNs for your data security and encryption. VPN Software CyberGhost CyberGhost is very secure and most used VPN tool for hiding yourself....

Since we at iTechtics also use these management interfaces regularly, this post discusses 10 of our most-used and handy Microsoft Management Consoles (MMC) and what they can be used for. Moreover, all of these are also pre-installed in Windows 10 as well, having the same interface and functions. There are a total of 22 management consoles and 18 Control Panel files in Windows. Each of these performs a different function while some consoles include a combination of the other ones....

In the insider build 21332, Microsoft had reset the rollout for its news and interests in the Taskbar. However, with this release, they have ensured that everyone on the Dev channel will have news and interests in the Taskbar. Moreover, build 21359 introduces some improvements and fixes, but it too has its known issues which are discussed further in the article. Let us now see what this Windows 10 update has in store for us....

The release does not include any new features, but a number of other fixes for the OS. This release was made a week after the last update for 21H1. Installing this update will upgrade your OS build to 19043.899. Let us continue to see what has improved with this release in Windows 10. What’s new in KB5000842 (19043.899) Improvements and fixes As we mentioned, this update does not include any new features....