By default, Windows Updates is turned on and enabled so that it can automatically download and install the latest updates to keep Windows devices running smoothly and securely. When you update Windows 11, you’ll get the latest fixes and security improvements, helping your device run efficiently and stay protected. When you have other Microsoft products installed on your device, you can have Windows Update download and install updates for those products as well....

Excel is packed with many features, including one called Speak Cells, which basically lets you feed your chosen cells to a text-to-speech engine. It is a great accessibility tool – when my eyes are too tired to read the cells on my computer screen, I just let Excel read aloud the values for me. Enable Speak Cells in Excel By default, it is not easily accessible in the Excel menu, so a little tweak in the Quick Access toolbar is necessary....

What Does It Mean to Ping Something? To “ping” something on a network means that you send an internet packet to a destination computer or other network device, asking for a response. That device then sends a packet back to you. When the packet comes back (if it makes it back, that is) you can learn all sorts of interesting things about the network between yourself and the destination. Most commonly, we simply want to know how long the reply takes....

If you just want to write letters in a crossword or draw amendments to a plan, you may not be able to find the tools you need for that. However, there are some methods you can use to write or draw on a PDF in Mac and Windows, which we’ll explain in this guide. How to Write on a PDF File in Windows In Windows, you can convert the PDF file into a Word document, edit it, and then save it as a PDF file again to preserve your changes....

When working in Windows, your zipped or compressed files can be handled and manipulated the same way you would with uncompressed files. You can combine several files and folders inside an unzipped folder. The same can be said of zipped files. Also, when you’re a student and new user and you want to learn how to use Windows, the easiest place to start is Windows 11. Windows 11 is a major release of the Windows NT operating system developed by Microsoft....

Foreman supports agents from Puppet, Chef, Salt, and Ansible and provides reports via its management interface, by monitoring host configuration, report status, distribution, and trends. This tool may be what admins need to easily automate repetitive tasks, quickly deploy applications, and proactively manage servers, on-premise or in the cloud. For more about Foreman, please check its homepage. When you want to install Foreman on Ubuntu, please follow the steps below:...

However, why is a VPN necessary for P2P file sharing, and how does it genuinely make you safer online? Here, we’ll go over the specifics of how torrenting operates, the dangers you run, and what the finest VPNs can do for you. Naturally, we do not support using torrents to download unauthorised or unlawful content, and our advice is only meant to help individuals who are really utilising torrents to get authorised content....

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Twitter can stop loading or showing images and GIFs for several reasons. It could be your internet, a corrupt application cache, or some random server-side issue. Read on to learn how to fix Twitter not loading or showing pictures on iOS, iPadOS, Android, Windows, and Mac. 1. Check Twitter’s Server Status It’s best to begin by ruling out server-side issues from the equation. To do that, head over to Twitter’s official API status page or a third-party website monitoring tool like DownDetector to check if everything’s OK with the social media platform....

Opera also provides an easy method of checking for updates using their Help menu. Even Google Chrome makes it easy by automatically downloading and installing updates. However, if you are using Apple’s Safari browser, how do you check for updates? The update mechanism for Safari is not found as an option in the browser. When you installed Safari, Apple Software Update was also installed, and it provides an easy way to update Safari....

And to me, a large taskbar is a waste of precious real estate. I like the smallest taskbar possible without having to auto-hide, a feature I’m also not a fan of. Here is what my desktop and taskbar looked like on Windows when I first installed it: Way too big! In this article, I’ll show you how to reduce the size of the desktop icons and the taskbar in Windows 7/8/10....

If you routinely send and receive sensitive emails through the Gmail system, you may want to look into strengthening your encryption. Luckily, there are a few free plugins available that will help secure each message you send. Some require you to share a password, while others decrypt at the other end without it. You’ll also have the option of an encryption tool that keeps the email from being stored on any mail servers....

The message accompanying the icon is pretty vague, and doesn’t give much insight into how exactly your location is being used. Maybe you don’t want your location used, or want to better understand how Windows is using it. In this article, we’ll go over what this icon means, how to turn off location tracking, and what these apps may be using it for. What Does “Your location is currently in use” Mean?...

One such program is the Intel Graphics Executable Main Module, shortly called the IgfxEM module. It’s an integral part of the Windows operating system and usually, it runs in the background without affecting your PC’s performance. However, there are instances when this graphics module constitutes a nuisance. We’ve seen complaints and reports of the IgfxEM process using high CPU resources, raising CPU temperature, and other abnormalities. In this explainer, we’ll walk you through what the IgfxEM Module is, what it does, and how to determine if it is safe for your PC or not....

But what is the cloud? And how can you get the most out of it? What Is The Cloud? How do you define something that is intended to be ambiguous? Since at least 1977, when a computer network was drawn a cloud icon was used to represent unknown resources outside the immediate network. You know it’s there, you just can’t see inside of it much like a real cloud in the sky....

In this article, we’ll cover everything you need to know about the MSIXVC folder and how you can delete it. What Is the MSIXVC Folder, and Where Is It Found? MSIXVC stands for Microsoft Installer for Xbox Virtual Console. It’s found in Windows 10 and 11 and stores the data from your Xbox Game Pass account, including install files for your games and other critical files associated with the Microsoft Store and Game Pass apps....

Despite its benefits, there are times when the feature malfunctions. If you’re on this page because Windows 10 Night Light is not working on your Windows 10 computer, try the potential solutions listed below. 1. Check Night Light Schedule If you configured Windows to activate Night Light automatically but it doesn’t, check your Night Light schedule settings and confirm the hours. Go to Settings > System > Display and click Night light settings....

If the Windows key isn’t working, it breaks lots of handy keyboard shortcuts that execute system applications. Fortunately, there are troubleshooting steps you can take to resolve the Windows key not working problem for good. Causes of the Windows Key Not Working Issue There are several reasons why the Windows key stops working in Windows 10. The most common causes include: Debris stuck in your keyboard or in the Windows keyWindows key is disabledMechanically or electrically damaged keyboardWindows 10 Game Mode conflicting with your keyboardBad, incompatible or outdated keyboard driversSoftware issues including a Windows 10 update or bug in the Filter Key feature...

You may experience microphone failures on Zoom for varying reasons ranging from temporary software glitches to incorrect audio settings, or even hardware problems. So before anything, check that the microphone is working correctly. You can fire up other video conferencing apps and check if they detect your mic. For external headphones and portable USB microphones, make sure the cables aren’t broken. Likewise, confirm that they are correctly plugged into the appropriate ports on your computer....

Learning PowerShell will also teach you how to handle most Linux administrative tasks inside the bash shell. PowerShell is similar to what you find in most Linux Distros. What Is PowerShell? Windows PowerShell is a command-line interface and scripting language developed by Microsoft for system administrators. But you don’t have to be an admin or programmer to use it because it is much simpler than other programming languages. It is similar to regular English, and everyone can understand it and use it to administer their computers....