Windows 11 includes native support to extract “.tar.gz” files using Command Prompt without needing third-party tools. You can even use a Linux distro through the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) to quickly extract tarballs created on another platform. When you see a .tar.gz file, it means that this is a file created using the Unix-based archival application tar and then compressed using gzip compression. These files are often referred to as “tarballs....

On Windows 11 (or 10), if you turn on Device Encryption , the system may be stuck with the “Device encryption is temporarily suspended. Encryption will resume automatically the next time you restart this device” message after rebooting the computer. Although encryption will resume automatically in some situations, this is not always the case. If, after several reboots, File Explorer still shows the drive with a lock and the Settings app still displays the same message, there are a few troubleshooting steps you can take to resume encryption on your device....

On Windows 11 , you can install missing drivers for the Ethernet or Wi-Fi adapter during the installation process, and in this guide, I’ll show you how to complete this process. Although the setup of Windows 11 does a decent work detecting and installing the network drivers during a clean installation process , it’s not uncommon for the system not to be able to set up a particular Ethernet or Wi-Fi adapter....

To install Windows 11 without Microsoft Defender Antivirus, you need to perform a clean installation using an unattended answer file (autounattend.xml) that disables the antivirus during setup. You can generate this XML file using a third-party tool and copy it to the root of your bootable USB media. Once configured, Windows 11 will install automatically without the built-in antivirus. If you prefer not to use the Microsoft Defender Antivirus on Windows 11, you can disable it during the installation, and in this guide, I’ll explain how to complete this configuration....

To make and receive calls on Windows 11 (or 10), install and configure the “Phone Link” app on your computer and the “Link to Windows” app on your phone. Then, click on “Get started” from the “Calls” tab on the Phone Link app, connect your phone to your computer through Bluetooth, and start making and receiving calls. On Windows 11 (and 10), you can make and receive phone calls using the Phone Link app, and in this guide, I will explain the steps to set up this feature on your computer....

While the Microsoft Launcher app is a great alternative to the original launcher experience to customize the look and feel of Android phones, it appears that access to the settings is not something obvious for many users. If you recently switched to this experience on your Android phone, you can use the app drawer or home screen to access the settings to customize various aspects of the app, including wallpaper, theme, search, gestures, and many other features....

To use Copilot with your natural voice on Windows 11, use the “Windows key + C” shortcut, click the “Microphone” button, and use your natural voice to ask a question. The response will be available in text but also in voice. On Windows 11, starting with build 22631.2361 for version 22H2 and version 23H2 , you now have access to Copilot, the new AI assistant designed to help you with your daily tasks, including interacting with natural language, but also using your voice, and in this guide, you will learn how....

To remove a drive letter on Windows 11, open Settings > System > Storage > Advanced storage settings > Disks & volumes , open the storage properties, click “Change Drive Letter,” and choose the “None” option to remove the letter. You can also use the Disk Management app or complete this configuration through Command Prompt and PowerShell. On Windows 11 , you can remove a drive letter in at least four ways, and in this guide, you will learn how....

On Windows 10 , it is possible to reset the Windows Terminal app settings if you want to roll back to the default configuration because you want to start fresh again, or you are dealing with errors and other problems. When you use the Settings UI or JSON option to modify the Windows Terminal global settings or individual profiles (Command Prompt, PowerShell, and WSL), the app saves the configuration into the Settings....

To change the default GPU per app on Windows 11, open Settings > System > Display > Graphics , choose the app, and select the default graphics card. UPDATED 1/5/2026: On Windows 11 , you can choose the preferred GPU an app should use through one of the available control panels from AMD or NVIDIA. However, if you have a system with multiple graphics cards and want a particular app to use the high-performance card (or the lowest-power card to improve battery life), you can also control this behavior in the “Display” settings page....

On Android, the Microsoft Launcher app is perhaps the best alternative to the default launcher to customize your phone experience. However, early releases included limited options to customize the Lock screen appearance and depending on the variant of the operating system, it was difficult to set a custom wallpaper in the Lock screen. Now, the launcher has matured, and among other features, it’s now possible to customize the Lock screen as well as the Home screen wallpaper any way you like....

On Windows 10, sometimes, a third-party driver can prevent a computer from starting correctly because of compatibility issues or other problems. When this happens, you can restart in Safe mode to remove the problematic driver or use a System Restore Point to roll back to the last good known working state. However, there will be times when the device won’t even start in Safe mode, and even the restore point will fail to apply....

The flowers and insects in this theme were impeccable photographed, and these images show them in such detail that you don’t want to miss downloading them. It is another collection free for Windows, packed with 21 photos and all the charisma from the honey bees, butterflies, dragonflies, grasshoppers, ladybugs, and more. Included here there’s an impressive shot of a bee flying and contemplating its next target to pollinate. The beauty of natural colors and light make of these wallpapers a wonderful option for your desktop this week....

Microsoft is now rolling out Windows 11 build 26120.3360 (KB5052090) in the Dev and Beta Channels of the Windows Insider Program. This update adds new functionalities and improves existing features as part of the development of version 24H2 . According to the company notes , the Windows 11 update KB5052090 brings a new option to control the widgets that appear on the Lock Screen. Task Manager changes how it calculates processor utilization to match industry standards and third-party tools....

To wrap-up with Windows Live Mail 2011 in Part 2, we are going to learn some remaining, but interesting features that couldn’t make it in Part 1 and they will show you more ways to work with your emails. How to send tons of picture One of the greats things in today’s communication technology is the ability to share pictures with family & friends, and Windows Live Mail 2011 makes this task pretty darn easy....

The link to download the stable version of Microsoft Edge appears on Google search allowing anyone to download and install the (presumed) final version of the new web browser. Although Microsoft has been releasing many test builds of the new version of Edge based on the Chromium engine through the Insider program, the company hasn’t officially shared any details of any final release in the pipeline. However, it’d appear that Microsoft is closer to finalize a reliable version of the browser sooner than expected as the said to be the first stable release of the Chromium version Edge has now surfaced on Google Search....

Microsoft is now making available the personal version of Microsoft Teams as a preview. This isn’t a new service, it’s the same Teams app you already use for work, but with features tailored to regular consumers to do more than chat. Also, in any way, the company is positioning the experience to compete with WhatsApp, iMessage, or similar services. Instead, Microsoft is repositioning the service for work and life, offering new ways to leverage the platform to group people to get things done together, such as planning activities, vacations, book clubs, fantasy football leagues, and more....

Microsoft introduces the Surface Thunderbolt 4 Dock. The dock ditches the Surface Connect port for the USB-C port. The USB-C port also includes support for Thunderbolt 4. The new Surface Dock costs $299.99, and you can order it today. Microsoft unveils its new Surface Dock with Thunderbolt 4 support for $299.99. The dock retains a similar design as the previous version, but the new model ditches the proprietary Surface Connect port in favor of a USB-C port that also supports Thunderbolt 4....

The birds on this theme are from the Pacific Northwest and they will bring some color and the sense of tranquility from nature to your desktop. In charge of this week’s lovely backgrounds is photographer Christopher D. Elliott, who with his talent extol the beauty of the Anna’s Hummingbird, the Evening Grosbeak, the White-crowned Sparrow, and others. You have 19 images to download and explore for free in Windows today....

If you like the default Windows logo wallpaper, you can download the Pride 2020 Flags theme for Windows 10 from the Microsoft Store, which includes 18 backgrounds of the Windows 10 logo with different color gradients. This is a limited edition theme part of the part of Pride month, and the images were inspired by the many flags of the LGBTQI+ community. If the images rotate too quickly on your desktop, after applying the theme on Settings > Personalization > Background , and use the Change picture every drop-down menu to adjust the image rotation frequency....