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Windows 8 ships with a bunch of quality Metro-style apps, and one can always download more apps form the Windows Store. Microsoft has been updating the Windows Store regularly with new apps. Software vendors are also releasing a Metro version of their popular apps. Those who have installed some apps from the Store would know that installing, updating, and uninstalling Metro apps are relatively simple in Windows 8. Uninstalling an app is very simple in Windows 8....

There are numerous reasons why you might need to refresh a MacBook. Though it’s a kind of thing that you usually do on your web browsers, sometimes you need to refresh the applications on your macOS as well. Basically, there are two kinds of refresh tasks that you can perform on your system. The first one is the standard refresh, which just reloads the webpage, the second one is hard refresh....

Windows 10 is a great OS that is very customizable so that users can make it their own. Although not one of the most popular modifications you can make, resizing the Start menu is handy customization that you can perform very easily. Make use of all Windows 10 customization options to enrich your PC experience Windows 10 is a very customizable OS, and its Start menu is included in the list of things that you can modify to your liking....

Most of the netbooks that are available today come with 1024×600 or lower screen resolution. As some of you know, Windows 8 Metro-style apps require a minimum of 1024×768 screen resolution, which means that you can’t run Metro-style apps on-screen resolutions lower than 1024×768. So, a big chunk of netbook users won’t be able to experience one of the core features of Windows 8. Users who have already installed Windows 8 on a netbook with a screen resolution lower than 1024×768 probably have noticed that Windows throws “The screen resolution is too low for this app to run” error when you attempt to run an app....

It’s hard to ignore the growth in Netflix users recently especially when Bird box was aired on the platform. It is quite understandable if you would want to make the switch from DStv to Netflix considering the array of content the later offers. Offering so much program, movies and all, it is hard not to want to eat of the fruit from the tree of knowledge. You most likely even own a device that you can watch Netflix with on your TV....

Internet Explorer, the legacy browser of Microsoft is not available on the all-new Windows Operating System. But if you are a tech-savvy person, then you probably can download the installation file of the IE browser and install it on your Windows 11. Unfortunately, it won’t work and even if you manage to complete the installation process, the IE app will be nowhere to be found on your Windows 11. The only option left, to run Internet Explorer in Windows 11 is through the IE mode in Microsoft Edge....

Zoom is a video conferencing tool that is used by business owners, schools, and everyday people all around the world. Its popularity rose tremendously during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, and it is arguably the most used video conferencing platform right now. Zoom is great for video conferences, webinars, one-on-one meetings, calls, and even chats. The numerous features available on Zoom are some of the reasons why the platform’s popularity quickly rose....

Computers generally consume a small amount of CPU. They use only 5% of their CPU power. Whenever users play video games, run applications, the CPU usage rises temporarily. Once the processes running are closed, the CPU usage falls. Consider that no application requires more than 50% of CPU. Although the programs can cause high CPU usage without your knowledge, this happens when a program faces an unexpected error. If the programs running are using CPU at 100%, it will have to free up processing power for different processes, which will make your computer slow....

This Sway is unavailable error will prevent you from accessing shared Sway presentations, but there’s a way to fix this problem. Without further ado, let’s see how can we fix this problem once and for all. Easy migration: use the Opera assistant to transfer exiting data, such as bookmarks, passwords, etc. Optimize resource usage: your RAM memory is used more efficiently than in other browsers Enhanced privacy: free and unlimited VPN integrated No ads: built-in Ad Blocker speeds up loading of pages and protects against data-mining Gaming friendly: Opera GX is the first and best browser for gaming Download Opera What to do if your Sway presentation isn’t available?...

Users reported their RAM was occupied by an unknown process, thus today we’ll look at Windows 11’s vmmem high memory usage issue and see what to do about it. Windows 11’s vmmem high memory usage issue can be addressed by tweaking with WSL.Once you restart the Windows Subsystem for Linux, the high memory usage will go down.Alternatively, you can limit it manually by editing the configuration file. Download Restoro PC Repair Tool that comes with Patented Technologies (patent available here)....

Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, Skype has become one of the most popular go-to video conferencing software and messengers for organizations that have asked their employees to work from home. Just as much as there are video meetings, people are using Skype to send texts as well. But, quite like WhatsApp, not much has been talked about Skype text formatting. Why Do I Need To Format Text On Skype? Consider a scenario, where you have to put forth an idea formally across your team in the form of a chat....

There are a variety of reasons why you might want a public IP address from the UK. British holidaymakers or expats living abroad might want to access news, TV shows, and movies on UK Netflix, ITV Hub, BBC iPlayer, and All 4. Or perhaps you may want to unblock British sporting coverage on Sky Sports or BT Sport. Those with UK bank accounts with Barclays, Natwest, Lloyds, and HSBC, might also need a British IP address to avoid being flagged by security regulators....

Unlike previous versions of the Windows operating system, Windows 10 offers little control over Windows Updates. With default settings, Windows 10 automatically downloads and installs available updates. While it’s possible to defer and disable Windows Update in Windows 10 Pro, disabling Windows Update is not an easy job in Windows 10 Home. As said before, there is an option to Defer updates in Windows 10 Pro edition. When the Defer updates option is turned on, Windows 10 will not automatically download and install Windows Updates for several months....

Roku players have become extremely popular over the past few years. But, before you can use your device, you need to pair the included remote. How can you pair a Roku remote to your Roku player? There are multiple types of Roku remotes, each with a different pairing process. Below, we’ll discuss how to pair different Roku remotes to your player. Keep reading to learn everything you need to know!...

If you understand how personal data is collected and disseminated online, you are probably wondering what you can do to clean up your digital footprint and remove yourself from the internet. The amount of your data that is circulating online is enormous because it has been accumulating since you first logged on. Reports suggest that corporations like Google hold the equivalent of 1.5 million word documents about each individual. That represents a stack of papers that would tower approximately 150 meters above the ground – just like a skyscraper!...

Earlier on Windows, you could only change the size of one photo at a time using drawing or photo applications. However, with Windows 11, users can also resize numerous photos simultaneously using a free tool provided by Microsoft called PowerToys. You can use this tool in Windows 11 to resize multiple images simultaneously by following the instructions below. How to Resize Multiple Images at Once in Windows 11 Use PowerToys to batch resize photographs or images if you need to resize a lot of them instead of doing it one at a time....

How to Share an Excel Workbook? Sharing the excel workbook involves many steps. We can see who has opened the workbook simultaneously in the same window. Open the Excel workbook. In the ribbon, we have many tabs, so we must first go to the “Review” tab and click on “Share Workbook (Legacy).” Check the box in the next window under the “Editing” tab, as shown below. This is the easiest way of sharing the workbook, but how about tracking the changes?...

Start Windows 11 in Safe Mode When you Start Windows 11 computer in Safe Mode, it starts up using only the most essential system files and drivers required to boot the computer and keep it running. This allows you to troubleshoot problems on your device by identifying the App, Program or the most recent change that is causing problems on your device. If you are already logged-in, you can enter Safe Mode by using Settings App and Run Command....

Microsoft Sticky Notes is the go-to app for pinning small chits to self along with other reminders on your desktop. Basically, it’s the Windows version of the paper sticky notes we still stick on countertops and fridges. This nifty app is not just limited to Windows PCs. Not anymore. You can sync Sticky Notes on Android and iOS, and also on the web. But this hasn’t actually always been the case....

VLC, developed by a France-based non-profit organization VideoLAN is much more than just an open-source free media player. VLC has many other features. In addition to playing video/audio files, it has some undiscovered features like taking a screenshot in VLC and screen recording. You have the option to use VLC to capture audio while the video is playing or to take a VLC screenshot of your preferred scene. Once done, it will immediately store the recorded files on your PC....