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Side Tabs is an experimental feature, for the moment, that allows you to show tabs in the left sidebar of the web browser window. If you happen to have a widescreen monitor you could really take advantage of this feature. To enable Side Tabs feature in Google Chrome follow these steps: In the address bar type about:flags and press Enter — make sure to read the Google Chrome warning, that all feature listed here are experimental, they may change, break, or disappear at any time –....

Microsoft is enabling tab preview with images on its Microsoft Edge browser with version 86 (Canary). The new feature, just like the legacy version of the browser for Windows 10 , allows you to get a small preview with information and image of the other open tabs when hovering over with the mouse without leaving your page. The stable version of Microsoft Edge already includes an option to enable “Tab Hover Cards,” but without a visual preview of the page....

On Windows 10, you may end up with a corrupted Recycle Bin, which can cause problems accessing the drive, trash files may not appear with browsing the bin with File Explorer, or you may not be able to empty the deleted files. Each drive includes a hidden $Recycle.bin folder that stores your deleted files, in case you need them back. However, if you can’t use the bin, it may be time to reset it....

If you’re experiencing battery drain problem in your Surface RT tablet running Windows RT 8.1, this isn’t because of the device or because you’re playing too many movies. The battery drain problem after upgrading to Windows RT 8.1 is a known issue affecting a small number of users and Microsoft now is offering a fix for everyone affected. For users having battery life shorter than usual in their Surface (Oh! Yes, remember that Microsoft removed “RT” from the name) the fix is a relief, but quite difficult to apply....

UPDATED 11/15/2024: You can install ChatGPT as an app on Windows 11 (and 10), and in this guide, I’ll teach you how to complete this task. ChatGPT is an advanced language model developed by OpenAI that is capable of generating human-like text responses similar to the Microsoft Copilot , which uses the same technology. Although ChatGPT is easily accessible from your web browser, third-party apps, or mobile device, it’s now possible to install the native Windows app....

Windows 10 apps are built and installed differently than traditional desktop applications. While with desktop applications, you need to go through various installation steps, with an appx package, you only need to click one button. These types of apps (part of the Universal Windows Platform (UWP)) are usually available through the Microsoft Store, but there will be times when you’ll have to install them outside of the store. Depending on how you acquired the app, you’ll come across apps with a digital signature, which is a requirement before they’re submitted to the Microsoft Store, and those that might still be under development and are unsigned....

When you need to reset, upgrade or replace your phone, one of the most important thing you should do is to backup all your accounts, apps, settings, and files. Windows Phone 8.1 comes with built-in tools that can help you to create a full backup very efficiently. With Windows 10 out the door, Microsoft is also building a new version of its operating system for phones and many users are jumping in to try the preview....

To mount a drive as a folder on Windows 11, open Settings > System > Storage > Disks & volumes , click “Properties” for the drive, click “Add,” and choose the folder mount point. You can perform this configuration for a drive that is already formatted or through the partition wizard. Alternatively, you can mount a drive to a folder from Disk Management or Command Prompt (the same steps will work on PowerShell)....

If you can’t find the sticker on the back of your device, you can still determine the product key of Windows 10 . You just need to use a recovery tool like ProduKey. ProduKey is a legacy tool designed to recover the product key for a number of products, including virtually any version of Windows, Office, and many others. The tool is easy to use, and it displays the information while the operating system is running....

A Virtual Private Network (VPN) is a common method used to access files and resources such as apps, intranet websites, and printers using an encrypted connection from a remote location through the internet. Companies usually use VPNs to extend their private network to allow employees to access resources through a public network as if they were directly connected to the company’s network. Windows 10 comes with the “Incoming Connection” feature that enables you to set up a VPN server to connect remotely to your home network to access your computer’s files, peripherals, and even other computers....

If you no longer use Skype for Business or you launched the app by mistake, you’ll notice the app will continue to start with Windows 10, which can be annoying and a waste of resources. Skype for Business comes integrated into the suite of Office apps , which means that it’ll not appear as a choice to uninstall it from the Settings app or Control Panel. However, you can disable the app permanently to prevent Skype from opening at startup on Windows 10....

Windows 8.1, formerly known as “Blue”, it’s a full-featured update set to fix many shortcomings in the operating system. Not only it brings fixes and improvements, but also it’s the first time that Microsoft introduces so many significant changes in one update. For those who still unfamiliar, the Windows 8.1 will be free and the rumor is that the final version will become available for download in August 1 . Also before the final release (a....

On Windows 10, Focus assist (formerly known as Quiet hours) is a handy feature that allows to put a block to notifications to avoid interruptions to stay focus, but it’s been quite a limited experience. Starting with the April 2018 Update, Windows 10 is introducing a number of improvements to automatically choose the times when you don’t want to be bothered, including the ability to priorities. Using priorities, you can turn on Focus assist allowing certain notifications to breakthrough your quiet hours, such as calls, texts, and reminders, selected people from your contact list, or specify apps....

On Windows 10, you can use many tools to troubleshoot and fix problems, and for those times when you need additional assistance, you can also use the Quick Assist app to get help remotely from another person. Quick Assist is a new app that replaces the legacy “Windows Remote Assistance” functionality. It’s technically a remote desktop app, but it’s designed to be easier to use, and it’s more secure. Unlike the Remote Desktop app, you’re not required to enable “Remote Desktop” or “Remote Assistance” through the System Properties, or open a firewall port ....

On Windows 10, you can easily share folders with other users in the network to share files and offer network storage. However, keeping track of all the shares can become difficult if you share multiple folders from different locations. Luckily, Windows 10 includes multiple ways to view a list of all the folders shared on your device, including using File Explorer and Computer Management. This guide will tech you two ways to view all the folders your computer is currently sharing in the network on Windows 10....

Recently many Surface Pro 3 tablets featuring Intel’s Core i7 processor started experiencing overheating issues that caused the fan to kick louder and a thermometer to appear on the display. This rapidly turned out to be a bigger problem , and this week Microsoft is officially acknowledging that indeed there is an issue with a certain amount of Surface tablets running the Core i7 CPU. I contacted Microsoft and here is the statement the company has provided to Pureinfotech on this incident:...

The Copilot app lets you access the chatbot AI without having to install the Bing mobile app on Android or iPhone. The new Android and iPhone apps feature the experience already available with the standalone version of Copilot on the web. UPDATED 1/16/2024: The Google Play Store and Apple AppStore have a new Microsoft Copilot app for Android and iPhone devices. Microsoft recently published a new app in the Google and Apple app stores that allows you to access the chatbot AI without having to install the Bing app on your phone....

Bing AI with ChatGPT expands to more users. Users who joined the waiting list are now getting access to the new Bing. The preview rollout is happening slowly with more users joining in the coming weeks. Bing AI is slowly expanding to more users. Although Microsoft recently launched an early preview of its new search engine with AI capabilities through ChatGPT integration, it was limited to a select number of users, even after requesting access to the new experience....

Microsoft is building a new “App Updates” page in the Settings app to keep specific apps up to date. This interface doesn’t unify the update mechanism for all apps. It’s only an alternative method for certain apps configured to use Windows Update. On Windows 11 , Microsoft is working on a new “App Updates” page in the Settings app. The new page has surfaced in the l atest preview builds , found within the “Apps” section of the Settings app....

We dedicate this theme to a pink extravaganza and let the shades of this bright color inundate our desktop computer backgrounds. From delicious looking cupcakes to flamingos, and from splendorous architecture to unicorn cookies; the images on this collection were selected to make pink the center of attention of all the colors. 18 appealing images free to download for Windows bring a splash. 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....