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Often, the TPM module can go haywire and throw an error. For example, you may come across one of the following black screens/error messages: Alert! “TPM device not detected”Device health attestation isn’t supported on this device. Clearing your TPM might help enable it. If you are experiencing an issue with your TPM while sure that it is present in your hardware, there are a few things you can do to fix it, including resetting and clearing the TPM....

Like all other software, the Python language also receives updates, incrementing its version number. Today, we are going to show you how you can identify which Python version is installed on your PC so you know whether you are using the latest version or an older one. Python Version Nomenclature The Python programming language’s version is in 3 parts. It is 3 numbers divided by 2 decimal points, like this: X....

There are multiple ways to install Windows 10 on a computer. Some use CDs or USB flash drives while others use WDS. Windows Deployment Services (WDS) is a server role used to deploy Windows on computers through the network. It is widely used at enterprise levels, or places where there is a need for multiple deployments in a short span of time. Another way of installing Windows is through the computer’s very own hard drive....

There are many options that the command line offers while managing BitLocker which the BitLocker Drive Encryption manager (in the Control Panel) does not offer. Therefore, managing BitLocker using Command Prompt can prove useful, especially for system administrators. This post discusses how you can enable and disable BitLocker encryption on the operating system (boot) drives as well as fixed drives, set passwords, and create a USB Recovery Key for unlocking....

Although the images may be mesmerizing, you are unable to save or use them elsewhere on your PC or set them as your desktop background. However, there is a way you can save these images using a simple trick. If you are not already using Spotlight on your lock screen, you can configure it by navigating to the following path: Here, you can select Windows spotlight from the drop-down menu under “Personalize your lock screen” to have a great lock screen experience....

Nowadays, most of the accounts and services we use are cloud-based and we have to use web browsers to access these services. In this article, we will discuss how to generate a secure password right from your browser. So let’s start with Google Chrome. Secure password generator in Google Chrome Google Chrome has a built-in secure password generator. It is enabled by default. If it is not enabled for you, you can follow the steps below to enable it: Once the password manager is enabled, you will see an additional context menu item when you right-click on any password field....

KB5016632 has been released on the said channel. However, it seems that Microsoft has forgotten to publish the release notes for the update, therefore the fixes and improvements are still unknown. Moreover, there are no noticeable features introduced by the update either. That said, installing the update via Windows Update upgrades the operating system’s build to 22621.382. We will update this article once more information is available. For now, learn how to install this update using the given guide below....

With that, we are seeing some drawbacks, as this release of Edge does not include any major new features, but it still includes 24 security fixes. Let us now show you how to upgrade your existing Edge browser to version 102. If you have deleted the browser, you can install it from the direct download links for different platforms given below. Release Summary Complete Release Build: 102.0.1245.30Release Date: Tuesday, May 31, 2022Compatibility: Windows 11, 10, 8....

Microsoft Edge 109 addresses a total of 14 security vulnerabilities. Out of the 14, 2 are Edge-specific, while 12 are for Chromium-based web browsers. These are discussed in detail down below. Also, as a reminder, Microsoft Edge version 109 will be the last supported Edge version on Windows 7, 8, and 8.1, as announced earlier. From Edge 110 and onwards, Edge will no longer be supported on the aforementioned operating systems....

Since its initial release in 1987, Command Prompt has come a long way in terms of supporting various different Operating Systems, as well as the support and functions it can perform. Pretty much anything that can be done from the GUI in Windows 10 can also be performed using the Command Line Interface (CLI). In fact, many other helpful tasks, such as resetting the TCP/IP stack, are only possible through the Command Prompt....

There are many tools available in the market and they are growing every year. When it comes to network monitoring, it is not limited to software. There is a huge variety of devices that play a role in Network monitoring. With today’s complex needs, some advanced network monitoring tools will also serve the purpose of network mapping and network management. But in this article, we will only discuss the effective monitoring of the network....

This behavior is default but it can be changed such that a user can switch active windows just by hovering the mouse cursor over the window. This behavior was not present in Windows Vista, Windows XP or earlier Operating Systems but Windows 7, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 include this feature by default. You just have to enable it to activate the functionality. Let’s go through the process step by step: This should activate the mouse hovering feature for you....

Windows 10 clipboard history now has the option to paste as plain text. If you use the Windows clipboard history feature, you will now be able to paste copied content as plain text, thereby removing ‌any‌ ‌ formatting. If you are a Windows Insider, you should get an update notification by now. Let’s see what Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 21318 has to offer. What’s new in Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 21318 Paste as plain text If you use Google Chrome or any other modern browser, you should be familiar with paste as plain text option....

The Preview Build 22523 includes several fixes for the operating system, but more importantly, Microsoft has focused on shifting some features from the Control Panel to the Settings app. This shift has been inaugurated in an attempt to eventually eliminate the legacy Control Panel so the new Settings app will be the modern hub for Windows configurations. If you are subscribed to the Dev channel, you can either upgrade to this build or perform a clean installation using the ISO provided by Microsoft....

This update includes a plethora of fixes for the Windows 11 22H2 OS which will likely be released in the next few months. It also includes improvements to over 200 Canadian Syllabic characters. Moreover, some changes have been made for the IT administrators which you ought to take into consideration if you are a sysadmin. Let us discuss these improvements in detail, and then continue to learn how to install this build....

If you are anticipating the release of Windows 11 version 22H2, then join the Windows Insider Program today and check out the new features. This flight introduces 2 new Windows applications, to which you can find below, along with other fixes and changes. However, there are also several problems with Build 22572, which have also been briefly discussed in this post. Let us now continue to see exciting new features on this flight....

With the rise of smartphones, free mobile messaging apps are taking their way into the short messaging industry. For using free messaging apps, you will need to have an Internet connection (Wifi, GPRS etc.) on your smartphone device. The downside of these apps is that if you do not own a smartphone which has one of the most popular mobile Operating Systems like iOS, Android, Blackberry or Windows Phone, you won’t be able to make use of these services....

Nowadays, a lot of laptops come with a touch screen display and Windows 10. This gives the best of both worlds as you can use both the touch screen like in a tablet and a keyboard/mouse on a laptop. Why disable or turn off touch screen in Windows 10? While there are certain advantages of a touch-enabled display, there are times when you would like to simply turn off touch screen in Windows 10....

We will discuss achieving this with the built-in sound tool as well as using third party apps. Let’s start with the built-in tool. Adjusting volume using Built-in Sound Tool Go to Control Panel –> Sound –> Speaker –>General –>Balance. You can balance the Left and Right speaker according to your desire or requirement. This isn’t a perfect solution but it can solve your problem up to some extent. If your problem will not be solved you can switch to below mentioned software to control Maximum Volume Limit....

If you have a sensitive folder and you want to keep track of changes made in that specific folder then this article is for you. Just keep reading! Although there are many freeware programs to track changes in folders, we will discuss 5 of the best tools to monitor folder for changes in real-time. Watch 4 Folder Watch 4 Folder can perform various actions for the folder that the program is watching....