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To enable HDR on Windows 11, open Settings > System > Display , under “Brightness & Color,” click “HDR,” and turn on “ Use HDR.” The option is only available on computers with supported displays. UPDATED 9/11/2023: On Windows 11 , you can enable and manage the different features of High Dynamic Range (HDR) on compatible displays, and in this guide, you will learn how. HDR is a technology that expands the range of colors and brightness for more realistic picture quality with brighter whites and darker blacks, more depth, a wider range of colors, and improved contrast....

Here is the issue, we don’t only have tons of pictures of our own, but we also download many images from the internet. This could be from Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Google+, and many other social networks, even from those sent to us via emails. And let’s face it, we don’t spend the necessary time sorting all the images and using folders, we dump them all in a single place, which can quickly get messy....

The New Xbox One Experience (NXOE) is now out the door, and the new experience not only brings Windows 10 to game consoles with a completely redesign UI and makes the experience faster than ever before. However, Microsoft is also adding a great new feature the “Xbox One Backward Compatibility”, which will allow gamers play Xbox 360 games on their Xbox One console. The Xbox One Backward Compatibility is now available for everyone, and perhaps two of the most common questions will be: How do you play Xbox 360 games on your Xbox One?...

To reset Windows 10 to the Microsoft original factory default settings, open Settings > Update & Security > Recovery , click the “Get started” button for the “Reset this PC” setting, choose the “Remove everything” option, select the “Cloud download” or “Local download,” and confirm the reset process. It’s also possible to reset the system to the factory defaults from the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE). On Windows 10 , you can use the “Reset this PC” feature to factory reset the computer to the default settings, removing everything from all the drives....

To reset the Windows Update system on Windows 10, open Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot > Additional troubleshooters , run the Windows Update troubleshooter, and continue with the on-screen directions. You can also download and install updates manually to resolve the issue, repair the system using DISM and SFC commands, or reset the Windows Update components with Command Prompt. Windows Update is an essential component of Windows 10, as it allows downloading and installing the latest updates with bug fixes, security patches, and drivers....

FreeNAS assigns a dynamic IP address configuration automatically during setup . However, because it’s a server sharing files and other services to a local network, it’s recommended to use a static IP address instead. If you don’t assign a static IP address, the services FreeNAS provides to other devices will eventually stop working. This is because, by default, connected devices use dynamic IP addresses assigned by the DHCP server (usually your router), which can change as soon as you restart the server or after the dynamically assigned configuration expires....

To exit the Windows Insider Program to stay on Windows 11 24H2, open Settings > Windows Update > Windows Insider Program , click on “Stop getting preview builds,” and turn on “Unenroll this device when the next version of Windows releases.” If you have a computer already running Windows 11 24H2 (2024 Update) , but it’s still enrolled in the Release Preview Channel of the Windows Insider Program, you don’t have to reinstall the operating system and lose your files and settings in the process....

Windows 10 is proven to be a great operating system right from the beginning, only within a month Microsoft is reporting over 75 million installations around the world. However, because the operating system is being offer as a service, many features don’t work, there are more bugs, and on every upgrade the experience might be different. As such, if you’re not happy with Windows 10 , the software maker is adding an option to uninstall and go back to Windows 8....

Although Microsoft doesn’t offer a direct upgrade path, upgrading your PC running Windows XP or Windows Vista to Windows 10 is still possible. However, you’ll need to perform a few extra steps to create a bootable installation media, back up your data, and perform a clean installation of Windows 10 on your system. In this guide , you’ll learn everything you need to know before upgrading to Windows 10 and the steps to perform a clean installation of the new operating system....

Microsoft Designer is a tool that allows you to create professional designs for various purposes, but it has been designed primarily to share graphics on social media and other channels. It is a web-based application that you can access through a browser (but you can also install it as an app on Windows 11 ), and it offers a wide range of design templates and tools. However, Microsoft Designer integrates with DALL-E 2....

Beautiful lighthouses seeing the light of the day are part of perfect seascapes for a very appealing collection of wallpapers. Your desktop computer backgrounds will kiss the tranquility emanating from the wonderful views of these images featuring lighthouses with a lot of character. These strong towers guiding mariners on their adventures are the center of attraction for visitors and also for talented photographers who capture their charm to share with us....

Yes, Windows Insiders will upgrade for free to Windows 10, regardless whether they had a copy of Windows 8.1 or Windows 7 running in their PCs. On June 19th, Microsoft published a new article at the official Windows Blog stating that Insiders will be able to upgrade for free to Windows 10 and “remain activated” as long they are running a preview of the operating system and they are connected with Microsoft Account participating the in the Windows Insider program....

Microsoft Store apps might be getting their own preview program. Up until now, the only way to test upcoming features and changes for apps required to install buggy versions of Windows 10 using the Skip Ahead option of the Windows Insider Program. However, things are changing now, as the company has announced that Insiders try out the latest app updates on test previews available in the Fast, Slow, and Release Preview rings through the new Windows App Preview Program....

Microsoft recently made available Edge 90 with several new features, but shortly after the release, many users trying to update began to receive the “error code 7: 0x800421F7 — system-level” that prevents the browser from downloading updates and extensions. For example, at Reddit, user puppy2016 , reported that the Edge browser update stopped working on multiple computers with error 0x800421F7. I personally tried to update from version 89 to 90, and it has not been possible on any of my devices....

With the Xbox One release approaching, Microsoft is slowing making the transition to the new Xbox Live service by letting Xbox 360 users to enter to a beta program to test the new Xbox Live service and dashboard, which promise to bring better performance and it will introduce the use of local currency instead of the confusing Microsoft Points. Also as a requirement the software giant is asking all interested individuals to agree to a non-disclosure agreement to ensure that intellectual property doesn’t get into the web before its official release....

It’s not news by now that Windows XP end of support is on April 8th, 2014, after this date Microsoft will drop any kind of support for the more than a decade old operating system. And even though the company has stated many time about the end-of-support, Microsoft will try one last time to alert Windows XP Home and Professional users. If you’re still running Windows XP, this is the best time to move on, as Microsoft is also offering a free migration tool called PCmover Express, a software from Laplink that will help you to move files and settings from Windows XP to any Windows 7, Windows 8, or Windows 8....

Microsoft now offers parts to repair Xbox controllers. The spare parts are available for the standard Xbox and Elite Series 2 Wireless Controllers. The prices for the repair kits vary depending on the part. The Microsoft Store now offers spare parts for Xbox controllers. This means gamers can now buy replacement boards, sticks, buttons, covers, and more to repair their standard Xbox Wireless Controller as well as the Xbox Elite Series 2 Wireless Controller instead of buying new controllers and producing more electronic waste....

Time to mark the calendar folks, on May 21st, 2013 (that’s a Tuesday), Microsoft just confirmed that will unveil to the world the next version of Xbox, codenamed “Durango”. So the countdown begins, in about 26 days in a half, the folks at Redmond will officially reveal the next game console that the Xbox team has been working for years. The company will be holding a special press conference at the Xbox campus, in Redmond, Washington, and everyone is invited....

Microsoft announces Windows Copilot for Windows 11 devices. The Copilot brings a new personal chatbot assistant to the operating system. The AI can do everything that Bing Chat can do, plus other actions like changing system settings. Windows Copilot will roll out as a preview in June 2023. Microsoft introduces “Windows Copilot,” the new chatbot AI integration for Windows 11 devices. According to the announcement , the “Windows Copilot” defines the integration of the Bing Chat AI and first and third-party plugins into Windows 11 (and for higher releases) that allows users to interact with the chatbot....

Microsoft will no longer change the storage usage policy for OneDrive. The company was planning to count images in the Gallery and Albums as separate items. This could have negatively impacted customers’ storage quota. After user backlash, Microsoft will keep the storage experience the same. Microsoft won’t count your pictures in your gallery and albums twice for the overall storage quota in OneDrive. According to an update published on the official documentation , the company says that based on feedback, it won’t roll out the update that could potentially reduce cloud storage usage for users....