Google just released Android Q for early adopters and developers. Unlike previous years, where the first preview release for the next Android update was released only for developers, Google has made the first Android Q beta available to anyone who wants to sign up. Of course, you’ll need an eligible device in order to take […]
Operating systems
Operating systems
Windows 10 to Automatically Remove Updates That Cause Problems
Windows 10 will automatically uninstall Windows updates that cause startup failures due to incompatibility or issues in new software according to a support document published by Microsoft. Windows updates will be automatically removed when Windows detects that it has recovered from a startup failure after all other “automatic recovery attempts have been unsuccessful.” In addition, […]
Microsoft to Kill Off Microsoft Edge, Launch Chromium-Based Windows 10 Browser
Microsoft Edge for Windows 10 will soon get the ax, according to a new report, as the Redmond-based software giant is currently working on a completely new browser based on Chromium. It’s not a secret that Microsoft Edge has pretty much failed to gain traction in the browser market, despite Microsoft’s often very aggressive strategy […]
The uploaded file exceeds the upload_max_filesize directive in php.ini
The uploaded file exceeds the upload_max_filesize directive in php.ini, is a common WordPress error when installing new themes, plugins, uploading new images or creating new posts. I have moved hosts and been having problems with getting all the plugins working and updating. Increase maximum upload file size via .htaccess Edit the .htaccess file located in […]
How to solve “Bitlocker drive encryption paused and doesn’t resume”?
Following is several solutions to solve “Bitlocker drive encryption paused and doesn’t resume” in Windows 10/8/7/Vista. Solution 1: Run chkdsk on Bitlocker encrypted drive We suggest you to suspend BitLocker drive encryption, turn it off and then check the issue with chkdsk command. Solution 2: Resume Bitlocker drive encryption process 1. Press Windows key + […]
iOS 12: New Features
All of the iOS 12 features are detailed below in a handy top 20 list that’s sure to grow: Memoji, Grouped Notification, Screen Time and, importantly, better performance for older iPhones are here today, and Group FaceTime, live bokeh photo adjustments and new eSIM support are coming to iOS 12.1 soon. You don’t need the […]
How to Disable the “Low Disk Space” Warning on Windows
Windows displays “Low Disk Space” notifications whenever any partition on your computer has less than 200 MB of space remaining. Here’s how to get rid of the notifications, even if you can’t free up the space. If this warning is about your system drive, you should pay attention to it and free up some space. […]
Free Antivirus Software Windows
Every computer connected to the internet is vulnerable to viruses, forcing us to pay the software protection industry’s charges to stay safe while we surf. Pay for antivirus software from biggies like Symantec/Norton or Kaspersky and it’ll cost around £40 per year. Yet you can get free software which, while not quite as effective as […]
How to permanently disable Windows Defender on Windows 10
If you’re looking for a permanent solution to disable Windows Defender, in this guide we show you how to turn it off using Group Policy and the Registry. Windows Defender is the free antivirus software that Microsoft includes on every installation of Windows 10 (and Windows 8.1). The security software is meant to offer the […]
How do I delete a user profile on a Windows 7 and Windows 10 machine that is part of a domain
You can do it with the User Profiles dialog in System Properties: Log in as different user (with admin privileges) than you want to delete Open Properties for Computer Advanced system settings (on the left side) Settings for User Profiles (in the middle) Select the profile you want to delete and click the delete button
Flush DNS
Most operating systems and DNS clients will automatically cache IP addresses and other DNS results, this is done in order to speed up subsequent requests to the same hostname. Sometimes bad results will be cached and therefore need to be cleared from the cache in order for you to communicate with the host correctly. All […]
Windows 10’s new keyboard shortcuts
Snapping window: Windows key + Left or RightQuadrants is the new Snap view mode that pins apps to the four quarters of the screen. Switch to recent window: Alt + Tab – Hold shows new Task View window view, let go and switches to app. Task view: Windows + Tab – New Task view opens […]
Digging deep into Windows 10
Windows 10, Microsoft’s back-to-basics re-embracing of the PC, is brimming with handy new features, and with all the new goodies come a legion of new tweaks and tricks—some of which unlock powerful functionality hidden to everyday users. Others simply let you mold some of Windows 10’s new features into the shape you see fit. Here […]
Beginner’s Guide Linux Command Line Basics
1. What is a home directory in Linux? Linux is a multi-user operating system, which means that more than one user can access the OS at the same time. To make things easy, each user is assigned a directory where they can store their personal files. This directory is known as a user’s home directory. […]
iOS 10
Pros Lots of small tweaks for convenience Revamped Messages app Smarter Photos Better use of 3D Touch Cons No major redesign Siri still isn’t always accurate Summary iOS 10 is a collection of useful changes to an already solid OS.While some might complain that it doesn’t look that different than before, what matters is that […]