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In the Settings app of Windows 10, a single switch controls the transparency of the three elements namely Start Menu, Taskbar and Action Center . These elements are slightly transparent by default. To manage transparency: Go to Settings > Personalization > Colors and toggle the Transparency effects to ON. However, you cannot use this setting to apply transparency to an individual UI element and retain solid color for other elements or to select the level of transparency for each of the element separately....

Unfazed, I did a bit of research into this matter and found that it is better to use a Bluetooth headset rather than pressing the mobile phone against your ear. There no health concerns because of Bluetooth. So, I went ahead with my plan and I bought a Samsung HM1200 Bluetooth headset for Rs. 1500 (US$ 25) along with charger. The vendor confirmed that this headset is compatible with Nokia E63 mobile phone....

A lot of people have installed WMP because it indeed is a good plugin but only for its URL structure. You must not install it. But if you have installed it, today, I am going to tell you how you can get over the effect of this WordPress plugin. Well, although it is easy to take steps for getting rid of WordPress Mobile Pack –but overall it takes quite a bit of time before its bad effect gets over from your website....

Windows 10 and Windows 11 periodically check for Windows updates automatically. But there are times when you will want to change the update timing and frequency e.g., when you don’t want to download and install updates during your office hours. Since most cumulative updates require the user to restart the system, it will be a disaster for you if the system automatically restarts after downloading and installing the updates. In this article, we will discuss different configurations of Windows Update and how to run Windows Update using different methods in Windows 11....

For example, a QR code can be used to instantly connect to wi-fi or can be used on business cards that may redirect you to an online profile page. It has far too many uses than just these two examples. Most modern smartphones can scan QR codes at the tap of a button, after which, you can use its camera to scan it. However, scanning QR codes on a computer is a different thing....

Imagining a world without wireless devices is increasingly becoming difficult. Such devices are very convenient to use as they cut away the hassle of managing wires. Mobiles phones, Bluetooth headsets, FM radios –all these are the examples of wireless devices. However, because wireless devices work on the grounds of radiation; there has been a growing concern about how safe are Bluetooth devices? Bluetooth is an industry standard that is used for transferring data over small distances through radio waves....

Meaning of EXIF Data Exchangeable Image File Format (EXIF) is a standard which specifies various types of images and sound files. It also defines metadata that is to be associated with an image or sound file. EXIF metadata includes camera details like ISO speed, shutter speed, aperture, camera model, date and time, lens type and focal length etc. EXIF data of a file may also include location coordinates where a photo was clicked or sound was recorded....

An out-of-band update is a regular Windows update that is published apart from the usual release schedule. This means that the two updates named above were not anticipated. That said, both of these updates are only applicable to ARM devices. other platforms with different processors will not receive these updates. If you are using an ARM processor and on either Windows 11 or 10 operating system, you should definitely install this update using the Windows Update, or through the direct download links given below....

They have now republished the same update. But this time, they included another fix that upgrades the operating system’s build as well. Installing KB5007253 will now upgrade your build to 19044.1381 if you are on Windows 10 version 21H2, and build 19043.1381 on Windows 10 version 21H1. You can check your Windows version and build by typing in winver in Run. Improvements and Fixes Installing this update will implement all previous updates and fixes in KB5007253 except for the new addition....

Ever wondered what these extensions are and how they’re different? Of course, you have. Otherwise, you wouldn’t be here searching about them. Allow us to take care of the explanation as we take you through our knowledge of both font formats and teach you about the key differences between the two, in addition to which font format you should be opting for according to your line of work. If you have a presentation coming up or are just learning the basics of graphic designing, read till the end of this article because we’re about to clear the air when it comes to these two different font formats down below and which one you should use....

This article discussed the differences in the kinds of cloud-related terms so that you can distinguish among them when making a selection of the type of plan which suits your needs best. Cloud backup Cloud backup is where a user keeps a copy of their data on a server that is available over the Internet. The primary function of the backup is to keep your data secure in case something were to happen to the original one....

Basically a factory method is a method which returns an object (just like a factory manufactures goods -a factory method manufactures an object -and that’s why the name). To understand it with an example, lets assume you have an interface, very creatively called MyInterface, which you want to implement. So, you implement it in a class called, say, FirstImplementation. And then you make use of FirstImplementation in, say, 120 odd other classes in your software....

The purpose of this feature is 2-fold. It keeps your system safe from unauthorized changes to Windows Security configurations. However, when enabled, even an administrative user is unable to make changes from outside the Windows Security app. Sometimes someone may need to make security changes to the system using a third-party app. However, Tamper Protection blocks any changes. An external app or program may also not be able to make changes to Windows Security settings from the Group Policy, Command Prompt, or even the Windows Registries....

The environment variables were introduced with Windows 95, and have since gone through many iterations with every Windows release. These can be used to access certain directories quickly, rather than enter the complete paths. Environment variables can be edited and manipulated, or you can even add new ones. In this article, we discuss the many different Windows environment variables and what they do, and all that you need to know about them....

Moreover, it is recommended that you do not use more than 70 percent of the total disk space (especially on the C/boot driver) to avoid performance issues. If you run out of free space on your computer, there are many ways to create more room for data and improve its performance. Windows 11 has integrated tools to help you manage your storage devices more robustly. These include Storage Sense, Cleanup Recommendations, and native compression mechanisms....

When you purchase a new laptop or change from one laptop to another, you may notice that you have to press a little harder to register your finger on the touchpad, or have to move around your finger twice as much to move the mouse pointer. This is probably because of the touchpad sensitivity difference between the two laptops. In such a situation, you can adjust the touch sensitivity of either of the touchpads to match the other one, so that there is no longer a difference, and the transition is seamless....

Although you can install and run third party software like Firefox or Chrome to freely download files, it is not recommended to do so on production servers because of security reasons. In this article, we will discuss two safe ways to download files in Windows Server 2012 without disabling HardAdmin. How to enable file downloads in Internet Explorer For a simple solution, you can enable file downloads through the Internet in Internet Explorer which will allow you to download any type of file through Internet Explorer while HardAdmin remains enabled and all other security features remain applied....

There are multiple ways you can find a corrupted or broken .NET Framework installation on your computer. In this post, we are going to show you all the methods. Repair .NET using .NET Framework Repair Tool The first attempt in fixing any .NET-related issues is using the dedicated .NET Framework Repair Tool by Microsoft, whose name is self-explanatory. Let us show you how to repair .NET Framework on your Windows PC using this tool:...

There are 6 ways you can change your user account type to an administrative account, and vice versa, in Windows 11. This will allow you to control which user accounts have the authority to make changes to your machine, and which don’t. You can also change your account type from standard to administrator if you experience a lot of User Account Control (UAC) prompts, such as the one below:...

Professor Stephen Hawking is a man of science who tries to understand the mind of God. …these are some questions we normally don’t care to find answers for. We go about our daily lives understanding almost nothing of our world. But not everyone is like that! A few human beings have always been trying to dig out the mysteries of nature. Professor Stephen William Hawking is one of them. This British theoretical physicist, became world famous after publishing his superb work in all-time best selling book called A Brief History of Time....