To rename a printer on Windows 11, open Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Printers & scanners, choose the printer, click “Printer properties,” and confirm the new name. On Windows 11 24H2, open Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Printers & scanners, choose the printer, click “Additional printer settings,” confirm the new name, and click “OK.” To complete this configuration, you can also use the Print Management console, Command Prompt, and PowerShell....

AMD confirms problems with its 7000X3D processors and motherboards. The problem is caused by abnormal voltage issues with the processors. The company is working with manufacturers to resolve the problem with BIOS updates. AMD acknowledges that its latest 7000X3D series processors are causing burns, damaging processors and motherboards. The chip maker recently introduced its latest line of processors using the new 3D V-Cache technology. However, Windows 11 users have been reporting that the 7950X3D and 7800X3D chips are overheating randomly, causing burns for the processor as well as for the motherboard....

If you skipped the bookmarks import step during Google Chrome installation or you are just moving to this awesome web browser and you need to move your bookmarks collection from the other browser, there is a built-in tool you can use in Google Chrome to do the bookmarks importing without complication. In this article I am going to show you how to import bookmarks (or Favorites) from Internet Explorer into Google Chrome, but note this process should also work for all other supported web browsers....

Going back and forth between Metro and the Windows desktop can be a little bit distracting and also many Windows 8 users aren’t so thrilled about the new Metro style environment. So why don’t bypass the Start screen when you log in and go straight to the Windows desktop without the need of additional tools or complicated system configurations? It is pretty simple, just follow the steps below to learn this quick tip:...

The official app for OpenAI ChatGPT is now available for Windows 11 and 10 users and is more than just a web wrapper. The Windows app has the same functionalities as the web version, but you also get the companion chat experience, the ability to upload screenshots and photos, and you can use voice mode. The ChatGPT app is another way OpenAI allows users to interact with its chatbot AI directly from their Windows computers, and even though you can access the advanced language model from your web browser, the native app has some additional benefits....

Many websites have great content, but sometimes they are not designed with the users in mind. I am referring to those cases where sites use images, background, and text colors that aren’t very well suited for readability, which could also cause strain on your eyes, and you just want to get out of it as soon as possible. Now, you cannot modify those websites, but sure there is a fix for that with Chrome extension....

Whether you are a dog or cat person you will enjoy this theme for your Windows 10 desktop. The Dogs and Cats theme is now available through the Microsoft Store, and it includes 15 images of adorable puppies and kittens posing, playing, and relaxing that will absolutely bring a smile to your face. The theme is available at no cost to set as desktop backgrounds only on computers using Windows 10....

Today Apple users get a boost with the release of OS X 10.8.3 update, which brings a handful of updates for the operating system, but the interesting update is that it now provides Windows 8 Boot Camp support. For those who don’t know, Apple’s Boot Camp is a piece of software that assists users to install Windows in parallel with the existing operating system from Apple (e.g., OS X Lion and Mountain Lion) in the same computer....

If you would like to download a piece of paradise, this theme is just what you’re looking for. Go on an adventure and explore the beautiful South American country of Brazil. This collection takes you to its magnificent beaches, the incredible views from Rio De Janeiro, to the Iguazú Falls, and all the splendor of one of the most recognized vacation destination in the world. 15 new wallpapers for your desktop backgrounds free to get them for Windows 10....

This week we are ready to let the light in and illuminate our office in a very special way. The new theme of wallpapers has 17 images of a very artistic presentation of colorful candles for your desktop backgrounds. Fun and distinctive lanterns and beautiful Indian candles lighting up the night make of this collection a reminder of peace and hope. If the images rotate too quickly on your desktop, after applying the theme, go to Settings > Personalization > Background , and use the Change picture every drop-down menu to adjust the image rotation frequency....

This week Microsoft has officially signed off the final bits of Windows 8.1 and sent them off to PC manufacturers. Shortly after we started to see leaks everywhere in differents shapes and forms, but the good thing about them is that they opened a window for us to see what to expect on October 18th, which is when Microsoft will finally make available the new version of the operating system worldwide....

To appreciate more about the beauty of flowers, we can count on photographer Rangan Das’s talent, who presents a unique theme for us. Black and white imagery allows for the shape of every kind of flower to stand out from each other and for simplicity to speak for itself. Refresh your desktop background with these 14 images. The theme is available for download through the Microsoft Store, and it is available at no cost to set as wallpapers on computers running Windows 10 ....

These delicate close ups from a garden are just what you need to see as soon as you turn on your desktop computer. The butterflies and bees pollinating the different flowers, the warmth of sunlight hitting the leaves, the beautiful sunflower, all images you will enjoy during the warm season by Nick Boyer. The download of this unique theme is free for Windows. You can find more great themes in my Desktop Fun section and from the Windows Themes at Microsoft....

To add Copilot to the context menu on Windows 11, open the “HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\DesktopBackground\Shell” path in the Registry, create a “Copilot” key, a “MUIVerb” string, a “command” key, set the default string to “rundll32.exe url.dll,FileProtocolHandler “microsoft-edge://?ux=copilot&tcp=1&source=taskbar”.” On Windows 11 , you can add a new entry to the desktop context menu to access Copilot, and in this tutorial, I’ll outline the steps to complete the task. Although you can open Copilot through the dedicated button in the Taskbar, using the “Windows key + C” keyboard shortcut, and even through a custom shortcut , it’s also possible to add an entry to the right-click context menu in the desktop using the Registry....

On Windows 11 , you can adjust the settings for “active hours” to specify a custom time range to prevent the system from restarting automatically while you are actively using the computer, and in this guide, you will learn how. When the system downloads and installs updates, Windows 11 usually requires a restart to apply the changes. The problem with this approach is that the restart could happen at any time, regardless of whether you are using the device....

On Windows 10 , you can prevent the system from downloading and installing the new Outlook app by modifying the Registry. In this guide, I’ll outline the steps to complete this configuration. As expected, Microsoft has already started the force rollout of the new Outlook app for Windows 10 devices with the release of the KB5051974 update (also known as the February 2025 update). However, you can still prevent the company from forcibly pushing the new email client on your computer, but you will have to edit the Registry....

On Windows 10, starting with version 1909, November 2019 Update , File Explorer introduced a new search box experience that is controlled by Windows Search. This also means that the search box in File Explorer integrates with OneDrive content online, just like when using search from the taskbar. Although the new search brings a better and more consistent experience between File Explorer and the taskbar, it’s not a feature for everyone....

To change the boot menu timeout on Windows 11, open Command Prompt (admin) and run the “bcdedit /timeout 15” command. You can also set the timer from the boot menu manager settings. On a dual-boot configuration using Windows 11 or 10, you can change the time the “Windows Boot Manager” will appear on the screen to choose the operating system before the system uses the default to start the computer....

To change time on Windows 11, open Settings > Time & language > Date & time , click “Change,” and adjust the clock as necessary. To change time format, open Settings > Time & language > Date & time , click “Change date and time” and “Change calendar settings,” and choose the time formats. On Windows 11 , the easiest way to change the date and time is from the Settings app....

To check if the drive uses GPT or MBR on Windows 10, open “Disk Management,” right-click the disk, choose “Properties,” open the “Volume” tab, and confirm the “Master Boot Record (MBR)” or “GUID Partition Table (GPT)” style. On Command Prompt (admin) , run the “Diskpart,” then the “List Disk” commands, and confirm the partition style. Run the “Get-Disk” command on PowerShell (admin) to determine if the disk uses MBR or GPT....