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Chrome 86 has new features that make the user experience even better than it already was while focusing on security protocols. Chrome users are now more secure through unverified HTTP forms and automatic notifications for compromised passwords from the saved passwords in Chrome. The Chrome 86 now has a tab throttling feature which was postponed from version 85, along with other security updates. Moreover, Google has improved its focus highlighting in the new version of Chrome, making it easier on the user’s eyes....

To upgrade to the latest version of Google Chrome, you can follow the method given below, or use one of the direct download links in this post. Let us remind you that Google switched from a 6-week release cycle to a 4-week release cycle. Meaning, a newer version of Google Chrome will be released to the public every 4 weeks. The announcement was made back in March 2021. This approach will keep users more protected than before, allowing the Chrome browser to update its security patch quicker....

The company is one of the leading organizations that manufacture microchips, including the wireless Wi-Fi and Bluetooth adapters that are commonly used by different PC manufacturers around the world. For November 2021, Intel has decided to release 2 different driver versions for their line of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth products. This update, and probably all other updates to follow, will include the support for Windows 11 which was released on 5th October 2021....

Installing this update will bring your operating system to Build 19045.2130. For the users who are on Windows 10 version 20H2 or above, you can upgrade to this version from the Windows Update Settings page rather faster than those who have older versions. Alternatively, you can also use the downloadable ISO files given below to perform a clean install. Moreover, the users running the Home and Pro editions will receive 18 months of servicing, and Enterprise and Education editions will have 30 months of service....

Since Windows users are not used to use command-line for smaller things, most of the users don’t know how to find a specific string in files using Windows command-line or even PowerShell. In this article, we will discuss about how to use findstr (equivalent of Grep in Windows) in command prompt and also how to use the find function using PowerShell. Let’s discuss about different scenarios which can be used in real-world situations....

“With great power comes great responsibility.” However, not everyone using your computer should be given that power. The Settings application can be used to configure some powerful system settings, such as controlling your network’s behavior, managing power modes, managing privacy and security settings, etc. This leaves the system vulnerable as it can lead to potential misconfiguration. Thankfully, you can choose to hide some or all of the Settings pages within the app, and what can’t be seen can’t be controlled....

The ISO images have now become multipurpose and vastly used to share large files and software in a single-file format. This prevents any data corruption while preserving its formatting. You can download an ISO file off the internet like any other regular file. Most operating systems natively support ISO files, which means they can be used (mounted) without having to use a third-party tool. Windows 11 and Windows 10 are among these operating systems....

This release brings a lot of fixes for the OS, but its main focus is on the new Search Highlights feature, which we have discussed briefly down below. Additionally, the Search Highlights feature was also recently introduced to the Dev channel in Windows 11 Preview Build 22572. This update ensures us that the feature will be released in the upcoming stable channel releases, as Microsoft has already named the upcoming releases “Windows 11 22H2....

The same KB was also published earlier to the Release Preview channel but did not include any new features at the time. In contrast, this republished update includes only new features and no other fixes. Let us look into the new features offered in this flight. Windows 11 22H2 Build 22621.608 Summary Here are some of the important details about this build for Windows 11.Complete Release BuildCumulative Update for Windows 11 22H2 (KB5017389)ChannelRelease Preview (Flight Hub)Release DateTuesday, October 4th, 2022Official Announcementhttps://blogs....

There are a few fixes included in Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22616 including a fix for the “Show hidden icons” flyout in the system tray not appearing for some users. This build also includes some new features, like the new controller bar feature, that we’ll talk about in a little bit. When we check out the announcement post, it states that the window for switching from Dev channel to the beta channel will end soon....

Furthermore, Wi-Fi devices mean weaker signal strength. If your device does not receive good Wi-Fi signal strength, it can slow your browsing, not load web pages at all, take longer to perform downloads, etc. This can happen even when your network’s bandwidth is as it should be. The Windows operating system fails to switch automatically to the wi-fi network with greater signal strength. In this case, you must disconnect manually from the network, and then connect to the network with the stronger wi-fi signals....

Word Open and Repair Option Open the particular file which is corrupted from “File” menu. And despite opening it, go to further options and click on “Open and Repair”. After taking few seconds, the word file will open for you. And all the contents of it will be shown to you in the same document. This is pretty easy and simple method to get back your corrupted file. But it will not give you the exact result and sometimes your document can’t be open again from this method....

In this article, we are going to discuss 5 free tools to format a hard drive with ease and efficiency. What is disk formatting? Before going forward, we should be clear about what exactly disk formatting means. According to Wikipedia, There are two types of formatting; Low-level formatting A hardware-based formatting technique which was used until the 1990s. A disk controller is used to mark the surface of the disk with markers and create a file system afterward....

The shortcut for zooming in is Ctrl – + and for zooming out, you can press Ctrl – -. To zoom in or zoom out using the mouse, you can hold the Ctrl key and move the mouse scroll button up or down to zoom in or out. Most of the time, we need small images to be zoomed in to take a closer look at pictures. Hover Zoom – automatically zoom photos on hovering Update: Now you can use Hover Zoom+ for the same purpose....

Regardless of the reason, these can only be force deleted using command line only. This article explains using cmd to delete folder or file successfully. Before we begin Here are some important things for you to understand before we dig into removing files and folders using Command Prompt and Windows PowerShell. These tips will help you understand the terms and some basic rules of the commands that will be used further in the article....

Visual Studio 2022 has been a work-in-progress for quite some time now since Microsoft released the Preview versions for the developers to test and report any anomalies/issues with it before releasing it to the general public. With VS 2022, Microsoft has aimed at improving the end user’s productivity by introducing new features that enable them to “type less and code more.” Simultaneously, users are also able to edit their code while the application is running....

Mozilla has just released Firefox 75 fixing a couple of 0-day exploit fixes and some performance enhancements and new features. With this update, Mozilla Firefox continues to improve its user interface. In this article I will cover the latest features and improvements Firefox is now offering along with some important update details. Release Details Release Date: April 7th, 2020Compatibility: Compatible with Windows (32-bit and 64-bit both), Mac and LinuxCorresponding ESR release: 68....

Recently Java has been a victim of quite a few vulnerabilities but Oracle has bounced back by releasing security updates to the language and the runtime environment regularly. What’s new in Java 8 Most of the enhancements and updates in Java 8 are related to the programming language. Users should feel more secure once they update to Java 8 which is the most secure version of Java to date....

This new update to Edge introduces new and exciting features such as Single Sign On (SSO) for Azure Active Directory (AAD) and Microsoft accounts on macOS. It also focuses on the print User Interface (UI) and other print-related features that are discussed in detail further down the article. Moreover, Microsoft has also introduced a Security Baseline for Edge 90 which includes 9 new computer settings and 9 new user settings....

Windows PowerShell is an advanced command-line interface (CLI) integrated into Windows 10. It can be used for routine daily tasks or for more advanced automation tasks. Microsoft, despite the fact that this release is based on .NET 5, maintains that the future stable release will be based on .NET 6. The actual release date of PowerShell 7.2 Preview 5 is April 14th, 2021. Download PowerShell 7.2.0 Preview 5 For Windows 10, Windows 8....