To change the DNS address on Windows 11, open Settings > Network & Internet and select “Ethernet” or “Wi-Fi.” Then, open the “DNS server assignment” settings and change the DNS address. Also, on Command Prompt (admin) , you can use the “netsh interface ip set dns name=”Ethernet0″ static 1.1.1.1” command to change the DNS servers, and on PowerShell (admin) , you can use the “Set-DnsClientServerAddress -InterfaceIndex 12 -ServerAddresses 208.67.222.222” command....

On Windows 11 , you can change the password of a local account using PowerShell commands in addition to using Command Prompt and Control Panel. Usually, it’s no longer recommended to change the password if it hasn’t been compromised since it could lead to many other problems. However, if the password of your Windows 11 account has been compromised, or you realized it’s easy to guess, you can change it using PowerShell....

To check the BIOS version on Windows 10, open “System Information” (msinfo32), and on “System Summary,” check the “BIOS Version/Date” information. You can also use the “wmic bios get smbiosbiosversion” command to check the version through Command Prompt. Alternatively, you can use the “DirectX Diagnostic Tool” to check the BIOS version from the “System” tab. UPDATED 10/30/2023: On Windows 10, you can check the BIOS (Basic Input Output System) version to ensure you have the latest version or confirm if an update is needed, and in this tutorial, I’ll show you the different ways to complete the task....

To check your Windows 11 computer specs, open Settings > System > About and confirm software and hardware specifications. You can also determine the device’s specs with “System Information,” “Command Prompt,” and “PowerShell.” On Windows 11 , knowing your computer’s hardware specifications is essential sooner or later. Whether you are planning to upgrade components, confirming app compatibility, or checking whether the device meets the requirements for a newer version of Windows, having quick access to this information saves time and prevents guesswork....

On Windows 11 , the ability to determine the GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) specifications can come in handy when it comes to video and image editing, gaming, and other graphics-intensive applications since this piece of hardware handles all the renderings happening on the screen. Although there are only three major GPU manufacturers, including Nvidia, AMD, and Intel, remembering the brand and model can be difficult. However, Windows 11 makes it simple to determine the graphics card installed on your computer using the Settings app, Device Manager, Task Manager, and the DirectX Diagnostics Tool....

To check the UEFI (BIOS) version on Windows 11, open System Information , click “System Summary,” and confirm the version in the “BIOS Version/Date” information to confirm the version. Since Windows 11 requires modern hardware features, if you’re running the operating system, it means that the system has an UEFI firmware. The Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) is one of the most critical components on your Windows 11 laptop or desktop computer because it’s what makes it possible for the software to interact with the hardware....

To create a full backup on Windows 7, open Control Panel > System and Security > Backup and Restore , click the “Create a system image” option, choose the “On a hard drive” option, select the backup drive, click “Next” and “Start backup.” Microsoft ended support for Windows 7 on January 14, 2020, which means that your device is no longer receiving security and maintenance updates, and there’s no more support from the company....

To create a Windows 11 25H2 USB bootable media, connect a USB flash drive to your PC, open Rufus, select the ISO file, use the default settings, click “Start, ” and customize the settings, including creating a media for unsupported hardware. To use “Ventoy,” install the app on a USB flash drive and then drop the Windows 11 25H2 ISO file into the storage. To use “Command Prompt,” download the Windows 11 2025 Update ISO file, and use the “diskpart” tool to clear, create a partition, and copy the installation files to the USB media....

To create an email alias for Outlook, open the “Sync email” page in Outlook.com, click “Manage or choose a primary alias,” click “Add email,” and create a new alias with an “@Outlook.com” or another service. You can also manage your aliases. You can make it primary, allow or deny sign-in, and delete it when you no longer need it. On your Microsoft account , you can create a new Outlook....

In Outlook, rules allow you to automatically perform actions on incoming or outgoing emails based on certain conditions. To create an Outlook rule, open Settings > Mail > Rules , click on “Add new rule,” configure the conditions and actions, and save. You can also right-click an email, choose “Rules,” and select the “Create rule” option. These instructions apply to the new Outlook app for Windows 11, 10, and the web version of the service....

If you’re using Notepad on Windows 11 , you might have noticed the “Copilot” menu next to your Microsoft account profile. This menu provides access to the cloud-based AI features that Microsoft wants you to use in the note-taking app, such as “Rewrite” to rephrase selected text and “Summarize” to make text short and clear. In addition, you’ll find options to make text shorter or longer, and you can even change the tone and format....

Windows 10 adds “Game Mode” with the Creators Update to optimize performance during game play, instead of balancing resources with other applications running on your computer. We knew for quite some time that Microsoft was working on a new feature specific for games , and now the company is sharing more details on what it is and how it works. What’s Game Mode on Windows 10 How to enable Game Mode on Windows 10 What’s Game Mode on Windows 10 Game Mode for Windows 10 is a new feature part of the Creators Update that aims to boost performance and framerate while playing games....

To enable Defender Periodic scanning on Windows 10, open Windows Security > Virus & threat protection , click on “Microsoft Defender Antivirus options,” and turn on “Periodic scanning.” On Windows 10, Microsoft continues to include its free Microsoft Defender Antivirus software to scan, detect, and remove malware from your device. However, many users choose to install third-party security software, such as Symantec’s Norton Antivirus , AVG, Avira, BitDefender , McAfee, and many others....

Although Windows 10 already ships with a light theme, it was never consistent as many elements, such as the Start menu, Action Center, taskbar, and other modern elements use a dark color scheme. Starting with version 1903, Windows 10 introduces a system light theme that brings lighter colors for all the visual elements, and the result is a new experience that many users will argue is a little similar as the default theme available macOS....

Here is the thing, you’ve been testing the pre-releases of the new Microsoft’s operating system, then you moved to the 90-day trial of Windows 8 Enterprise final which is offered by the company for free. Now if you are using the operating system in your main PC, you’ve got so used to it, you already made it your own and now all of a sudden, you noticed in the watermark in the bottom-right corner of the screen that Windows 8 is running out time....

To fix Wi-Fi connectivity problems on Windows 10, open Settings > Network & Internet > Status , click “Network reset,” click “Reset now,” and restart the computer. You can also use the network troubleshooter tool to resolve the issues automatically. Alternatively, you can update the network adapter driver or uninstall the system update causing the problem. Although Microsoft proactively releases updates to improve the overall experience, it’s like a never-ending story....

Trying to upgrade to Windows 8.1 and you don’t seem to find the update in the Windows Store? Are you getting errors while installing? Or Windows 8.1 gets stuck at a certain point during the installation? Well, even though Microsoft has been working around the clock trying to deliver the best piece of software possible, errors and other type of problems are always expected to happen, with so many software and devices, it is hard to have a flawless installation experience for millions of users....

A new Windows 11 bug in the November 2025 Security Update (KB5067036) causes Task Manager to keep running in the background after it’s closed, creating duplicate processes each time you reopen it. This glitch can slow down your system over time, but there are several ways to fix it. You can temporarily resolve the issue by using the taskkill command, tweaking the Registry, or using ViVeTool to restore normal Task Manager behavior....

Users are starting to get upgraded to the new Facebook Timeline, and as cool as this new feature is for many, there still a ton of people who don’t approve the new changes. In a previews article ( How to disable Facebook Timeline [Temporary workaround trick] ) I told you a little trick to bring back the old profile view, now I am going to show you how to get rid of Facebook Timeline in another way....

On Windows 10, Action Center includes Quick Actions buttons to conveniently enable and disable features and access certain settings. In the past, you were able to manage these buttons from the Settings app, but starting with the Windows 10 May 2019 Update, version 1903 , you can add, remove, and rearrange buttons within Action Center, but it’s not very intuitive. In this guide , you’ll learn the steps to manage the Quick Action buttons on Windows 10 version 1903....