On Windows 10, after setting up a file backup using Microsoft Azure services , if you ever run into an issue, for example, you lose an important file because of data corruption or accidental deletion, or you need to revert to the previous version of the file, the Azure backup console makes it a straightforward process to get your files and folders back. In this guide , you’ll learn the steps to recover files from a backup created with Azure services on Windows 10 ....

To use Rewrite AI for Notepad, open the app, open a text file, or compose your text. Select the text, right-click the selection, and choose “Rewrite.” Then, choose the AI-generated text and click “Replace.” Yes, you can disable Rewrite for a more classic experience for Notepad. If you want to try it while it’s on preview, you may have to enable it manually with the ViveTool. On Windows 11 , the note-taking app Notepad now includes AI integration with the “Rewrite” tool that allows you to perform several actions when writing text, including rewriting text selection and changing the tone and length....

On Windows 11 , you can run commands using the “TrustedInstaller” account through Command Prompt, but you will need to use a third-party tool to make things easier, and in this guide, you will learn how. TrustedInstaller is a built-in user account available on Windows 11, 10, and older versions that includes specific privileges to help install, modify, and remove updates and other components. Although you would typically use an Administrator account to perform elevated tasks, sometimes, when you have to change specific system files or settings , you will need permission from the TrustedInstaller account....

To send command line output to a text file on Windows, open Command Prompt (admin) and run “Command-syntax > C:\Output.txt” or “Command-syntax | tee C:\Output.txt” in PowerShell (admin). On Windows 11 , 10, 8, 7, or even older versions, it’s possible to save a command’s output, and in this guide, I will explain how to complete this process. Usually, you open the Command Prompt or PowerShell, run one or a series of commands, then select and copy the output, create a text file, paste the results, and save the file....

To set up a VPN connection on Windows 10, open Settings > Network & Internet > VPN , click on “Add a VPN connection” and provide the connection settings. You can connect to the VPN from Settings > Network & Internet > VPN , select the connection, and click on “Connect.” On Windows 10 , a VPN connection is a standard feature that helps people and businesses quickly and securely access a private network over the internet....

Google Chrome was the first browser that started hiding the https:// and www portions of URLs in the address bar, but even if those portions of the URL are not significant for most users, it’s still not a change that everyone prefers. If you like to see the full length of the link without trimming any protocols, the Chrome browser now includes an option to always shows the full URL in the address bar....

On Windows 10, Notepad is a simple note-taking application that has been around for many years, and it was designed to provide basic functionalities to edit text files. Usually, it’s the app of choice for programers to write or edit code. In previous versions, the app was part of the Windows 10 core features that made it impossible to remove, but starting with version 2004, Notepad is becoming an optional feature, which you can uninstall if you don’t use it, or you want to free up a little more space....

To update the audio driver on Windows 11, open Settings > Windows Update > Advanced options > Optional updates , choose the Realtek or your brand sound card driver, and click “Download & install.” Alternatively, open Device Manager, right-click the sound device, choose the “Update driver” option, select “Browse my computer from drivers,” and choose the location with the audio driver. On Windows 11 , if you are experiencing audio problems after a system update, after installing an app, or something just happened out of the blue, the computer could have an outdated version of the audio driver....

To enable Dynamic Lighting on Windows 11, open Settings > Personalization > Dynamic Lighting , and turn on “Use Dynamic Lighting on devices.” Also, turn off “Compatible apps in the foreground always control lighting.” You can now configure the global lighting settings for all your devices, including brightness and effects. Alternatively, you can select the compatible RGB device and configure the Dynamic Lighting settings, such as color, themes, effects, and brightness....

On Threads , similar to Instagram and Twitter, you can have a blue badge next to your profile name that shows trust to your audience that you’re a real person sharing real stories. However, this is a premium feature you can only get by joining the Meta Verified plan, which you have to pay every month. In addition to the blue verification badge for your Threads, Instagram, and Facebook accounts, the plan also offers account monitoring for impersonators, customer support, exclusive stickers for Stories and Reels, and 100 Facebook Stars per month....

On Windows 10, the Chromium version of Microsoft Edge can save passwords for most websites and services you visit, so when you return, the credentials will fill in automatically for a quicker sign in experience. However, sometimes you may need to remember the password because you simply forgot it, you need to change it, or you have to login to the same website on another device. Whatever the reason it might be, Microsoft Edge Chromium includes quick access to view and delete saved passwords within the browser settings on Windows 10 ....

If you’re an advanced user, you probably use Task Manager on Windows 10 on the regular basis to check performance, services, and processes. You probably didn’t know that Task Manager can also provide the command-line argument executed by the application, process, or service. If you’ve ever been wondering what exactly the OS is executing, you can do the following: Open Task Manager (Ctrl + Shift + ESC). Click the Process tab....

Although you have been able to view the network adapter properties using the Settings app, on Windows 11 , the network settings include a new section that allows you to view more information from the advanced settings page. For example, media state, bytes sent and received, link speed, and duration in real-time. In addition, the properties settings let you have a full view of the TCP/IP address information, including DNS settings, IPv4 and IPv6 addresses, MAC address, manufacturer information, and driver version....

Microsoft is now rolling out the Windows 11 build 22635.5090 (KB5053649) to the Beta Channel, introducing enhancements to Voice Access and addressing issues with the Start menu, Windows Update, and Lock Screen. Windows 11 build 22635.5090 (Beta) These are the changes rolling out in the latest preview of Windows 11 in the Beta Channels. Voice Access enhancements Microsoft is bringing Voice Access support to Simplified Chinese (zh-cn) and Traditional Chinese (zh-tw), expanding its accessibility to a broader user base....

Windows 11 build 28020.1495 (KB5074168) rolls out in the Canary Channel. This update lets you use more image formats as desktop backgrounds. In addition, this release includes fixes and improvements. Microsoft has released Windows 11 build 28020.1495 (KB5074168) in the Windows Insider Program for devices enrolled in the Canary Channel, with one new visual change, several fixes, and known issues, as part of the version 26H1 development. According to the official changelog , “Windows 11 Insider Preview Quality Update (28020....

You may have already read about Microsoft dropping DVD play back support in Windows 8 and having to pay more to add Windows Media center to your system. Now it seems that this new changes raised a lot of questions, and so last night in a new article from the Building Windows 8 blog , the company answered some of the users concern based on feedback to try clear the air, here are some of the questions you’ll find answers to:...

Microsoft is announcing that the first public preview of its Microsoft Defender Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) antivirus and malware protection is now available for Linux. The antivirus is available for six different distros, including Ubuntu 16 LTS, or higher LTS, Debian 9+, RHEL 7+, CentOS Linux 7+, SLES 12+, and Oracle EL 7, but it’s not meant for home users. Instead, the antivirus is meant for system administrators to manage a threats found in Linux suing the Microsoft Defender Security Center....

It appears that Microsoft is working to build its own cellular network that would require a the company’s own SIM card. Today, at the Windows Store, a number of users have spotted the Cellular Data app , which seems will be offering mobile data service from Microsoft that users will be able to get on their Windows 10 devices. While the software giant has yet to share the official details for this new service....

On September 2, Microsoft is re-releasing the second incremental update for Windows 8.1. On August 12th and on schedule, the software giant made available a new update for Windows, but only a few days later the company was forced to pull out the download links from its website and from the Windows Update due to users reporting that it was causing BSODs in a small number of PCs (according to the company it only affected 0....

Starting with the March 2017 Patch Tuesday, users with new hardware running Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 will not be able to install further updates. This is not an issue with the update or some misconfiguration from your part, it’s just Microsoft enforcing its new hardware support policy . Under the new hardware policy, Microsoft no longer offers support for previous version of the OS on new processors. Starting with Intel’s 6th-generation Skylake and later processors will require Windows 10 to keep getting updates....