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RC 2 is the second release out of the two Release Candidates planned by Microsoft. This means that the next time we will be talking about .NET 6, the stable version will be available for the public to download. This release is currently available to use on Linux, Windows, and macOS. Moreover, Microsoft claims that it has been tested with Visual Studio 2022 Preview 5. .NET 6 Release Date With the announcement of Release Candidate 2, Microsoft has also announced the release date(s) for the stable version of ....

This update includes both security and non-security updates, therefore it is recommended for the users to update their frameworks to the latest build on priority. If you are running Windows 10 version 1809 or higher, you will probably have .NET Framework 4.8. You can manually upgrade to .NET Framework 5.0.3 using the download links provided below. Let’s dig into what the new update brings to the table. New features and improvements in ....

As per the official announcement, no further security policy enforcement is required at the moment. However, this Baseline includes 6 new computer settings and 6 new user settings, which are discussed further down this post. That said, the security baseline for Edge 98 is still Microsoft’s recommended version. Download and Install Security Baseline for Microsoft Edge 106 Use the guide below to download and install the new Security Baseline for Microsoft Edge....

However, Oracle has now finally published VirtualBox 7 with support for Windows 11, so you no longer have to struggle with the hardware requirements. It now comes with Virtual Trusted Platform Module (vTPM), Secure Boot, and VM encryption capabilities. Download VirtualBox 7 for different platforms using the direct download links given below. Learn how to create a Windows 11 VM on VirtualBox. Download VirtualBox 7 Click on the respective link below to download Oracle VirtualBox 7 for your respective operating system: Download VirtualBox 7 for Windows Download VirtualBox 7 for macOS Download VirtualBox 7 for Fedore 36 For more downloads, visit Oracle’s VirtualBox 7 download page....

Administrative Templates give you more control over your computer, or an entire domain of computers if you are a sysadmin connected to an Active Directory. This allows you to gain more control over each device as you apply more policies, making them more secure and less vulnerable to exploits. The Windows 11 22H2 ADMX are backward compatible, so they can also be installed on the following operating systems: Windows 11 21H2Windows 10 (all versions)Windows 8 & 8....

You can now download the Windows 11 22H2 Enterprise edition’s ISO file. The Enterprise edition has all the features included in the Professional edition, and then some. But before you do, ensure that the system you want to install it on meets the minimum Windows 11 requirements. It is designed for medium to large enterprises and includes Device Guard to lock down devices, secure intranet connectivity, and domain-based credential protection, amongst other distinct features....

We suggest that you install this update as it fixes 6 zero-day vulnerabilities and some other issues. A zero-day vulnerability is those that have been regularly exploited by the attackers or have been made aware of publicly. 2 of the zero-day vulnerabilities are reportedly being actively exploited by attackers involving Microsoft Excel Security Feature Bypass and Microsoft Exchange Server Remote Code Execution. Below is the complete list of the zero-day vulnerabilities addressed in KB5007215:...

If you are a power user, you must have seen a process svchost.exe (netsvcs) using your Internet bandwidth. This may be stopped by setting your connection as a metered connection in Windows. What does a metered connection do? A metered connection will restrict applications from using extra Internet bandwidth. It especially does the following: Windows Update will only download priority updates.Apps downloading from Windows Store will be paused.Start Screen tiles will stop updating live data from the Internet....

The Domain Name Server (DNS) is responsible for resolving webpage URLs to their respective IP addresses. When it is unable to resolve a URL to its respective IP, Chrome displays a “No internet” message with the error code “DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NO_INTERNET.” However, there are also other reasons for this to happen. In this post, we discuss why this error occurs in the first place, and how to resolve it. DNS probe finished no internet error message will show up under different circumstances....

Thankfully, Microsoft has made an external troubleshooter for these problems. If you are unable to install or uninstall a program or are blocked by your system, you can use the “Program Install and Uninstall” troubleshooter that automatically detects and attempts to fix any issues related to program installation/uninstallation. This troubleshooter can be used in the following Windows versions: Windows 11Windows 10Windows 8Windows 7 What “Program Install and Uninstall” Troubleshooter Does The “Program Install and Uninstall” is a tiny utility that does not install on your computer, but only scans the Windows Registry to look for any anomalies and fix them....

Memory Hogs Memory Hogs is a freeware tool that helps you in monitoring your PC performance. The Windows built in tool Resource Monitor is also present for wide monitoring but as it is very heavy and lots of things are displaying which makes user confuse. So Memory Hogs is for those users who want light weigh resources and simple and easy in use tool. Download Memory Hogs from here This is portable version and you get zip folder on installing....

This release also includes 28 security improvements, of which 9 are of high importance. Therefore, if you use Chrome often and want to keep your system safe from external threats, you can upgrade to this build using the given guide, or install Google Chrome using the given links below. Google Chrome is supported on Windows, MacOS, iOS, Android, and Linux. Release Summary Complete Release Build: 99.0.4844.51Release Date: Tuesday, March 1st, 2022Compatibility: Windows 11, 10, 8....

These experimental features improve browsing experience. But since they are not fully tested, they are disabled by default. These features may one day be included in future stable releases‌ ‌of‌ ‌the‌ ‌browser. If you are a power user or a system administrator, and you want to enable some of the experimental features across multiple computers, you will need to use command line switches. Unlike the Chrome://flags section, working with command line switches is a little more difficult....

This happens when the monitor is not receiving a signal from the computer to put on a display, which can be due to many reasons, or one of the many associated hardware has malfunctioned. You may also be experiencing a display for a short while, but then the monitor goes to sleep. If you are experiencing such problems with your computer, no need to panic (just yet). There are a bunch of mitigation methods using which you can resolve the problem and restore your screen’s display....

You might come across a situation where you might be unable to connect to your network. This might happen if you unintentionally disturbed some settings of the network on your laptop. The easiest solution to fix this is that you reset your network settings and it will fix any changes that you made in the settings intentionally or unintentionally which will make your settings the same as they were when you first installed windows....

When you are leaving your PC in an idle state, you would prefer to put it in either hibernation mode, or the sleep mode; depending on how long you will be gone from your PC. By default, the power options in the Start Menu show the option to put your PC into sleep mode. However, in certain cases, this option can be missing.Missing Sleep option in Start menu In certain cases, the sleep option is replaced by the hibernation option....

The computer performance benchmark test enables users to assess the computer’s performance and troubleshoot issues that may be hidden deep inside. This will provide better guidance if you need to change your hardware configuration or software only. This will also give you a better understanding of how fast your PC can run for a specific task. For example, gaming graphics score will tell you which types of games you can play on your system without any issues....

Wi-Fi channels have a great significance over your Wi-Fi speed. Let us dig deeper into what channels are and what settings might suit your needs best. What is a channel? When talking about Wi-Fi, a channel is a bandwidth allocated through which our device(s) will send and receive data wirelessly. Channels are virtual segregations in a larger bandwidth, which our devices then consume to communicate with one another. The current Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi 6) technology works on two different frequencies: 2....

This update was released for both Windows 10 versions 2004 and 20H2. Its primary focus is to service the update channel to ensure users keep receiving new updates free of hassle. Installing this update will upgrade your builds to 19041.844 for v2004 and 19042.844 for v20H2. Also see: KB4601382 for Insider Preview Beta Channel KB4601382 for Insider Preview Dev Channel Visit this page to learn more about Microsoft Insider programs....

Let us now briefly discuss the salient features of this release as well as its known issues, so you can make an informed decision on whether or not to upgrade to it. What’s New in Windows 11 Build 2579 Name Start Menu Folders You can now customize the names of your folders in the Start Menu. This will be a great feature to have, assisting you in determining the type of elements inside the folder....