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IRQL stands for Interrupt Request Level which is a means for Windows to prioritize the interrupts that come from the processor. For instance, if an interrupt is generated by the processor with a greater priority than the processes already executing, the IRQL will put the running processes on hold while executing the process with higher priority. The “IRQL not less or equal” BSoD usually comes with the name of the source file causing the error....

For either a wired or a wireless mouse, there is no definitive cause for the lag issue you may experience on Windows computers, since there can be multiple reasons. A lagging mouse can become extremely annoying, especially when you are gaming, performing a time-critical task, or having to click multiple times, but the computer just won’t register the click the first time. Today we are going about the potential causes of a lagging mouse and how you can fix them....

This error code is also known as: STOP Error 0xC000021ASTATUS_SYSTEM_PROCESS_TERMINATED (Status System Process Terminated)HALT: C000021A {Fatal System Error}STOP c000021A If you are experiencing any of these stop codes on your Windows PC, then this article is for you. Here, we discuss all of the possible solutions that may fix the error on your PC without having to reinstall the OS. What Causes Error with Stop Code 0xC000021A? 0xC000021A blue screen error occurs for multiple reasons....

15 GB of space is shared across Gmail, Google Drive, and Google Photos. In the 21st century, a single picture taken by a standard cell phone can take up to 6 MB of storage space. Therefore, 15 GB may seem a little low over time. As soon as this space is full, you will no longer be able to receive more emails, let alone upload any content to Google Drive or Photos....

We tend to download the drivers from the vendor once, and then keep them safe to install again and again. If you have upgraded Windows 8.1, Windows 10 or Windows 11 from Windows 7, it will not let you install drivers used in Windows 7 or prior Operating Systems. Since Windows 11 is new, there are not many companies that have provided drivers with their components and devices for Windows 11, but you can use most of the Windows 10 drivers in Windows 11 without any issues....

There are a few options for creating a multiboot USB like YUMI, MultiBootUSB live USB creator, SARDU MultiBoot USB and WinSetupFromUSB. But I have always been reluctant to use these software most of the time because normally, they are not easy to handle. Ventoy is an opensource tool used to create multi-boot USB flash drives. Unlike other tools, one does not need to repeatedly format their USB drives in order to flash a new operating system in it....

These sounds have been the same since Windows 8, and have continued for Windows 10 as well as Windows 11. However, if you are bored or annoyed by these, you can change them to another preinstalled sound, your own custom sound, or turn them off completely. In this post, we are going to show you how to do this. How to Change/ Turn Off Notification Sound in Windows Follow the steps given below to turn off or change the notification sounds on your Windows PC: The notification sound will now be changed to your chosen sound....

In this post, we are going to show you how you can take control of your internet security and policy yourself by using NextDNS. Usually, the default DNS is provided by your Internet Service Provider (ISP). However, some people also tend to use publicly available DNS servers such as Google’s or Cloudflare. You may have come across DNS servers 8.8.8.8 or 8.8.4.4. These DNS servers belong to Google and are widely used across the Internet....

With the additional functionality that is provided by the NTFS permissions, its configuration is very complex that can lead to administration headaches. While managing your permissions on the top-level directories sometimes goes inaccurate, and this inaccuracy will force the sub-directories to change, which causes issues. So, to avoid this kind of situation, it is always recommended to backup folder permissions before making any changes to the NTFS or sharing settings....

Before we talk about the Adblock’s warning removal list let’s understand what is Adblock and how does it work. What is Adblock Plus? Adblock Plus is one of the most popular content filtering and ad blocker extension for popular browsers including Firefox and Chrome. It filters the content that appears in the form of ads. This is very useful as we are able to block any inappropriate ads from appearing on our screens when we access any website....

This is an all-security update hence it does not introduce any new features to the operating system. Let us continue to see what this update brings, and then you may install this update using the guide provided further down the post. Installing this update will upgrade your OS build to 19043.928. What’s new in KB5001330 (19043.928) Improvements and fixes Here is a list of improvements that have been made to Windows 10 with this release....

However, for you to go back to a previous computer state, you must have System Restore, also known as File History, enabled beforehand. If it is not enabled, then your PC has no previous states saved to go back to. In this post, we are going to show you 2 methods you can use to confirm whether System Restore is enabled on your Windows PC or not. Learn how to enable and use File History or Backup and Restore (Windows 7)....

If you have ever had the privilege of performing a clean Windows 11/10 installation, you will know that the taskbar is appearing by default. it is always on top and accessible, except when you have windows open in full-screen mode. That said, Windows allows you to set it to auto-hide, which means the taskbar will disappear when not in use, and reappear when you hover over the taskbar area. Hiding the taskbar will increase the vertical space on your screen for other apps to display more content....

This post discusses 4 ways to still enable the optional features in Windows while offline. Error Code 0x8024402C If you try and install a Windows optional feature without an internet connection, you will receive an error code 0x8024402C stating the following: This occurs when you either do not have an internet connection to download the files required for the feature, or are blocked behind Windows Server Update Services (WSUS). In that case, follow the guide given in this post to successfully install the Windows feature(s) that you require....

When it comes to storing your data on the cloud, the only concern for many of us is the recurring price which will have to be paid to the platform for using their system. Well, why pay a price when you can take advantage of free cloud storage? Ideally we would love to have an unlimited amount of free cloud storage but only a few reputable storage space providers will have this option....

Computer diagnostic tools can detect and diagnose issues in almost any part of the computer hardware or system software. This includes diagnosing problems with system performance, hard drive corruption, RAM diagnostics, Windows system files etc. Here are our top 12 favorite tools (7 built-in Windows tools + 5 third party tools) for diagnosing issues on a Windows computer. These tools are especially useful for sysadmins. 1- Performance Monitor Performance Monitor is a built-in app for Windows 10 and Windows 11....

And my answer is yes of course there is a way. We can convert http based direct download links into Torrents for easier downloading. Torrent files have the capability to pause and resume without breaking in between. URLHash – Create torrents from direct http links URLHash is an online service that creates torrent files from direct download links. Insert the file URL in URLHash, solve the captcha and press Create ....

Hold on there! Let’s not get hasty and feel determined to get rid of a legitimate Windows process; it could have fatal consequences. There are several Windows processes running in the background with which we are unfamiliar, such as yourphone.exe and lockapp.exe. In this post, we are going to discuss the ctfmon.exe process which you so often see in your system’s Task Manager. What is the ctfmon.exe Process? Ctfmon.exe is a legitimate Windows process....

If you are a home user, you may be content with downloading Google Backup and Sync. There is a little difference between the two apps. Both are used to synchronize data between your computer and the Google drive storage. In this article, let’s talk about the difference between the two apps and then head towards the Google Drive File Stream offline installers for deploying the software without downloading it again and again....

Intel states that they skipped version 26.5 for their Ethernet Adapter Driver and went straight ahead with version 26.6. Intel Ethernet Adapter Driver Pack can be used for the following operating systems: WindowsLinuxFreeBSD This post highlights the most significant changelog features which include the new support features, fixes, as well as known issues, so you can make an informed decision whether to upgrade your ethernet adapter driver. Download and Install Intel Ethernet Adapter Driver v26....