On Windows 10, Microsoft includes a free antivirus solution known as Windows Defender to help keep viruses and malware threats, even ransomware, out of your device. On the Windows 10 Creators Update , the software giant is taking Windows Defender one step further introducing a new experience which carries the Windows Defender Security Center name. Windows Defender Security Center is a new experience that makes it easier for non-technical users to view and control the security of the features that protect your Windows 10 device....

The update KB5034510 is a tool that restores the printer’s original settings and removes the HP Smart app. The tool is available for Windows 11 and 10, and Microsoft confirms that an HP update wasn’t a problem. Microsoft is making the update KB5034510 for Windows 11 and 10 available to resolve the issue of renaming printers to an HP product regardless of the manufacturer and installing the HP Smart app without the user’s consent....

Although, Windows has included pen support since the XP era, Microsoft hasn’t really focus on making digital ink an important part of the operating system. Throughout the years there has been improvements on annotations and drawing using a pen, but it’s not until the release of the Windows 10 Anniversary Update that we will see a Microsoft heavily investing resource to build a more capable inking support. What’s Windows Ink Windows Ink is just the new name Microsoft will be using to refer its existing digital ink support, which from now on the company will keep improving and making an essential part of the operating system....

Microsoft is now rolling out Windows RT 8.1 Update 3 (KB3033055) to users. The update brings the new Start menu and changes to the Lock screen. Windows RT 8.1 Update 3 has been in the works for quite some time and it represents the last major update users will see, as Microsoft has abandoned the development and announced that Windows 10 won’t be coming to Windows RT devices. KB3033055 is available immediately, but it might take some time before it reaches everyone....

Continuing with the Xbox 360 free games for Xbox Live Gold members, Microsoft has now revealed three new games that will be available in August, 2013. From August 1st until the 15th gold members can download Crackdown free, which is normally $14.99. Also you can get the Free-For-All Pack and Four-Play Pack at no extra cost (These two in-game purchases are not part of the Microsoft’s free games for gold members program, but they are free as of this writing)....

Microsoft has released Windows 10 builds 19045.6216 and 19044.6216 as the August 2025 Patch Tuesday update for version 22H2 and 21H2. It introduces stability fixes, resolves issues with the ESU enrollment wizard, and adds SKUSiPolicy Secure Boot protections to block rollback of vulnerable system files. UPDATED 8/12/2025: Windows 10 build 19045.6216 (KB5063709) is now available as a mandatory install through the Stable Channel for version 22H2. Windows 10 21H2 is also getting the security update KB5063709, but as build 9044....

Double Drivers is a simple but powerful small portable (no installation required) tool that will help you to backup and restore drivers in Windows. Drivers are programs that control devices in your computer — this is the way that Windows can talk and understand every device in your system –, whether it is a printer, sound, video, keyboard, etc.; every device has to have a driver. While Windows 7 and Windows Vista will recognize thousands of devices that you may install in your system using the Plug & Play feature, it is a good idea to create a backup of the already installed drivers....

On Windows 10, you can configure a network adapter to use a static IP address manually, or you can use an automatically assigned configuration using the local Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server. Although using a static IP address is recommended for devices that provide services to network users, as its configuration never changes, it may come a time when you may no longer need this configuration, and a dynamically assigned network configuration will be more suited....

On Windows 11 , you have at least two ways to change the desktop wallpaper automatically, using the Windows Spotlight and Slideshow features. The Windows Spotlight is a feature on Windows 11 that connects with the Microsoft servers to dynamically change the desktop background automatically with different images from around the world. On the other hand, the Slideshow feature allows you to select a folder with personal pictures or other types of images that will rotate automatically at a specified time range....

Whether you are at home or the office, a Wi-Fi connection makes it easy to connect all your devices to the network and the internet, and having a strong password makes sure the connection is secure. If the wireless connection has a weak password, no password, or default password, the network will become vulnerable to unauthorized access, allowing others to use your internet without your consent. Or it could also allow malicious individuals to access the network to steal your information....

If your computer meets the Windows 11 hardware requirements but still won’t upgrade, you can use the WhyNotWin11 tool to find out why. This third-party app checks your processor, memory, storage, TPM 2.0, Secure Boot, and other specs to pinpoint compatibility issues. Components that fail are marked in red, parts that are supported but possible in yellow, and fully compatible hardware in green. If your Windows 10 computer meets the basic specs but still can’t upgrade to Windows 11, the problem might be specific hardware blocks....

To uninstall apps on Windows 10, open Settings > Apps > Apps & features , select the app, click “Uninstall,” and click “Uninstall” again. Another way to remove an app is to open Control Panel > Uninstall a program , select the app, and click “Uninstall.” You can also remove programs on Windows 10 from the Start menu, Windows Package Manager, PowerShell, Command Prompt, and through the “Optional features” settings page for some specific system apps....

To disable the Windows 10 firewall, open Windows Security > Firewall & network protection, select the network profile ( “Private network” or “Public network” ), and turn off the “Microsoft Defender Firewall” toggle switch. To re-enable it turn on the “Microsoft Defender Firewall” toggle switch. Other methods include using the Control Panel and using commands with PowerShell and Command Prompt. On Windows 10 , you can disable the Microsoft Defender Firewall in at least four ways through the Windows Security app, Control Panel, Command Prompt, and even PowerShell, and this guide will teach you how....

Most Android phones implement some sort of mechanism to quickly launch the camera. Starting with Marshmallow, and now Nougat, every Android phone, including the Nexus line, you can simply double-tap the power button to open the camera. As you press the power button twice your phone will vibrate indicating that the camera is ready to use. However, despite that the feature can be useful, you’ll find yourself more times launching the camera by accident than starting it because you need it....

On Windows 11 , the Widget board opens automatically once you hover over the weather icon in the Taskbar. Although this gives you quick access to the latest feed, it is not something everyone wants since you can accidentally open the widget more times than you want to use the feature. If you want to keep the entry point in the Taskbar but don’t want to open it on hover, the Widgets settings now include an option to disable the board from opening as you hover over the button on Windows 11....

Although Windows 8.1 Update isn’t a major update, it really feels like it as Microsoft is adding a bunch of new tweaks and improvements . However users still heavily attach to the keyboard and mouse (like me) are the ones who will actually see the difference with the new update. The update is finally ready for download and you can either wait until Windows Update downloads and installs the new files for you automatically, or you can download and install Windows 8....

To enable DoH on Windows 11, open Settings > Network & internet > Wi-Fi and manually configure the “DNS server assignment” setting. To check DoH configuration, open Settings > Network & internet > Wi-Fi , and check the “IPv4 DNS servers” address, which should include an Encrypted label. On Windows 11 , you can enable DNS over HTTPS (DoH) for a more secure and private online browsing experience, and in this guide, I will teach you how to complete this configuration....

On Windows 11 build 25290 and higher releases, you can now turn on an option that enables the ability to drag a tab out of File Explorer to open a location in a new window. If you want to get hands-on with the new feature, you can use a third-party tool called “ViveTool” created by Rafael Rivera and Lucas on GitHub , to enable the option on your computer. This guide will teach you the steps to turn on this new feature on Windows 11....

Google is expected to roll out a new version of Chrome for the desktop that will introduce various visual changes, including a new experience to customize the look and feel of the browser. and in this guide, you’ll learn the steps to enable the new customization settings in the latest Canary version of Chrome. Chrome has included the same interface for a long time, but it appears that the is working to introduce some visual changes....

Starting with version 4.6 and later, the Microsoft Launcher app for Android adds Cortana integration allowing you to use the assistant to do things like make a call, schedule meetings, change the wallpaper , read headlines, and Continue on PC . The best part about this integration is that the experience is very customizable. You can disable Cortana completely on the Microsoft Launcher, or you can customize the experience to allow the assistant to help you only in certain tasks....