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By definition, Basic Input/ Output System (BIOS) is a set of computer instructions within the firmware that controls the inputs and the outputs of the computer. It can be referred to as a series of algorithms for the hardware of the computer to function accordingly, that is controlled by the software. The microprocessor within the computer also performs its functions with the aid of the BIOS. Some information in BIOS is valuable and is needed by the user from time to time....

Windows 11, Windows 10, and Windows 7 come with the Automatic Metrics feature, which is responsible for assigning a metric number to each network adapter based on different parameters. Regardless of the number of adapters a device has, a metric will be automatically assigned to it, even if the adapter is virtual. Depending on your internet needs, you may sometimes need to override the automatic preferences assigned by Windows to the network adapter....

This article discusses how you can create a Windows 11 VM on your device using either Hyper-V, VMWare Workstation, or Oracle VirtualBox while meeting the basic requirements for Windows 11. The requirements for Windows 11 to be installed are the following: Create Windows 11 Virtual Machine in Hyper-V Create Windows 11 Virtual Machine in VMWare Workstation Create Windows 11 Virtual Machine in VirtualBox Closing Words Can Windows 11 run in VirtualBox?...

Some have reported that due to this feature, the Remote Desktop Connection now consistently asks for credentials, while others are experiencing problems running the VMWare hypervisor. In this article, we are going to address what Windows Defender Credential Guard is, and how can you disable it, or enable it, if needed. What is Windows Defender Credential Guard The Credential Guard is part of Windows Security that was first introduced in Windows 10 Enterprise edition, which has now also been carried forward to Windows 11 Professional edition, amongst others....

Having said that, it does not mean that Microsoft has not been working on ideas to change it. There is a hidden feature in Windows 10 through which you can change the User Interface (UI) of File Explorer, only if you wish to use it. It is a built-in feature that only requires a tweak to be used. Some might even consider it a hidden Easter egg by Microsoft. Let us disclose the secret to activating this hidden File Explorer interface which you can try out....

You may have tried using an XML file, but are unable to open it since your operating system does not find a supporting application, and may see something like this: What is XPS file What is XPS Viewer Download and Install XPS Viewer on Windows 11/10 How to use XPS Viewer How to remove XPS Viewer Microsoft XPS Document Writer (MXDW) XPS Viewer alternatives GroupDocs SumatraPDF Google Drive Verdict...

A System File Checker (SFC) scan is a built-in utility that comes with Windows that allows you to fix corrupted system files to make your OS function normally again. However, what do you do when you find a problem with the SFC scan itself? Are there tools to repair that? There may not be any tools to repair the SFC utility, but there are other ways to fix it nonetheless....

When you go to the respective Settings page, you will see that the indexing status is “Temporarily Paused.” This can be one of the reasons why you won’t see your desired data while searching for something. This post discusses what Indexing is, how it works, how you can get it back up and running again, and how you can optimize it to get quicker, more accurate search results. What is Indexing?...

The Windows 10 N edition does not come with multimedia functionality due to European legal compliance. Similarly, the Windows 10 KN edition was released to comply with the laws of South Korea. The following features will not work in any Windows 10 N or KN editions unless you install the media feature pack: Windows Media PlayerWindows Media Format (ASF) and other formats video and audio formats including MPEG, WMA, AAC, FLAC, ALAC, AMR, H264, H265 and Dolby digital audio codecs....

Microsoft has now announced a Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) through which you can run Android applications directly on your Windows 11 computer. As this feature is still in the testing phase, it has been made available to Windows Insiders on the Beta channel. This feature is only available to users on the Beta channel within the U.S. Moreover, there are a few known issues with this feature, therefore we suggest that you create a system restore point before diving right into it....

Maybe because you are working from home or from a remote location, your OS has failed to reactivate itself because it cannot connect to the domain’s Key Management Service (KMS) server. If you are here, it means that you already have an idea of what KMS is and why you need it, but we are still going to explain the basics and how it works for the rookies. What is a KMS Server A KMS server is used to manage Microsoft product activation, which includes both Windows Servers and clients operating systems and Microsoft Office products, within an organization’s domain....

Windows 7 had a startup option: “Boot with last known good configuration” which was highly useful if the computer could not boot to the login screen. Windows 10 is missing this feature. If you have not enabled the System Restore feature in Windows 10, then it becomes more complex to recover the unbootable system. If the system is unable to boot after the last Windows update, you can uninstall the update even without logging into Windows....

READ ALSO: Make list of all files in a folder using MS DOS commands Yesterday, I needed to make a list of all the files present in a folder except a couple of files. If you also need to accomplish a similar task, you can use the following piece of Perl code: Save this code in a file, let’s say, myfile.pl Now you can run this Perl script while giving the path of the directory as first parameter....

However, with the different subscriptions available, it can be confusing to decide which one is best for your company. This article explains the differences between Microsoft 365 Business and Microsoft 365 Enterprise editions and helps you understand which one is the right fit for your organization’s unique needs. What is Microsoft 365? Microsoft 365 has revolutionized the way businesses operate, offering a subscription-based service that provides access to the complete suite of Office applications, alongside advanced enterprise business services such as Exchange Online and SharePoint Online....

Repair Office 2016 Disable all AddIns in Outlook Disable hardware acceleration from Outlook Running Outlook in Safe mode I tried to investigate the issue from the event log but the event log had no entry related to Outlook. Since the file which was being saved was a PDF file, I upgraded the PDF reader on the computer but to no avail. There can be two reasons behind this problem. Let’s discuss both of them one by one...

Popularity and momentum of sales has only increased this year skyrocketing to a sum of $90 billion by year’s end. Keep an eye out for this year’s best nft drops to capture your own slice of the NFT pie. Want to know how much the NFTs may cost? Well, below are the 6 most expensive NFTs ever sold. #1: The Merge – $91.8 million The Merge tops our list being one of the most expensive NFTs ever sold at $91....

But what is touch-typing? Well, it means to type on keyboard using all your fingers without looking at the keys. It is the best method of efficient typing to ensure that you are not using the ‘hunt and peck’ method on a touch-type keyboard. Accuracy and speed are key elements to master, when you are learning to type, and it comes with practice. Most of the typing software focus on correct typing over speed....

Some websites even attempt to sell their anti-virus software by labeling the SysWOW64 folder as a trojan horse. However, let us reassure you that the SysWOW64 folder is a legitimate Windows folder, and removing it from your computer will have repercussions. In this post, we are going to dive into the death of the SysWOW64 folder and learn what it is and what it contains, and why is it important for your Windows operating system....

If you are a Windows 7 or Windows 8 user, you will most probably get a notification of upgrading to Windows 10 for free. If you are not getting any upgrade notifications, that may be due to some KB updates that are not installed on your system. In this article, we guide you to install the required KB updates so that you can force download Windows 10 for free....

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....