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Removing apps from your PC can sometimes be complicated. Some would even go as far as saying that some application developers are trying their best to make it harder to remove an app than installing it. Even though the reasons for this happening are somewhat obvious, Overwolf doesn’t fit into this category. The software is user-friendly in all aspects and has been designed with the user in mind. This implies that the process of installing, using, and uninstalling is as simple as it can be....

Microsoft Edge’s welcome screen Ever since the Anniversary Update, Windows 10 shows you a welcome screen that loads when you sign in after installing a new update or a new Windows Insider Preview build. Some users don’t find this to be a problem even if the page displays a promotion for Microsoft Edge or advertises apps or Office 365 from the Windows Store. Some of you might find this pretty annoying, though, which is why we’re showing you the necessary steps to disable this....

When opening the virtual on-screen keyboard, the taskbar located at the very bottom of the screen is hidden, and becomes unavailable. This could prove to be tremendously hindering in some situations where you really need to use the taskbar and would very much prefer to not have to close the on-screen keyboard. The good news is that there is a solution for this situation, so if you find yourself in this pickle, do not despair....

Another strong plank that the makers of the Endless OS have based their entire marketing strategy on is the ability of the OS to operate even when there is no Internet connection. The California based start-up said they worked around this by ensuring the OS comes with all that it might ever need for its functioning. That includes hundreds of apps that come bundled with the OS, saving you from having to download those later....

Media Files that end with AIFF file extension is an Audio Interchangeable File Format files and known to cause this error on Windows computers. But there are ways to play them and you can learn how to do it here. What are the AIFF media files? The audio files with AIFF extension are different from your common MP3 audio format as these files are uncompressed. While the AIFF format helps in retaining high-quality audio, the file size tends to go over 10 MB for every minute of audio....

How to Fix Scheduled Tasks That Include Files With Spaces 1. Add Quote Marks to the File Paths 2. Delete Spaces From File Titles 3. Add Backslash and Quote Marks to File Paths in the Command Prompt Users who utilize the Schtasks.exe Command Prompt utility to schedule tasks need to include additional backslash () and quote (“) marks around the file path with spaces (excluding arguments or switches) within the command....

Microsoft recently confirmed that some ‘Direct3D (D3D) applications and games may fail to enter full-screen mode on displays where the display orientation has been changed from the default (e.g., a landscape display in portrait mode’. Microsoft says that its engineers are working on a fix which should be available in June. However, Microsoft recommended users to resort to some temporary solutions to fix the issue. Steps to fix D3D full-screen issues on Windows 10 1....

This error can be extremely annoying, especially if you’ve seen it being displayed every time you want to install Kaspersky. The Fatal error message inside Kaspersky can be caused by a conflict between a third-party antivirus software that was installed in the past on your PC. Moreover, it can be caused by the Host files that are needed to connect the Kaspersky installer to the download servers. For these reasons, in this article, we will explore some of the best methods to apply in order to fix fatal errors during the installation of Kaspersky....

Many users have relied on this nifty native monitoring tool to provide them with valuable system-related reports, and that seems to be the case in Windows 10, as well. However, that’s hard to do with various issues that affected Resource Monitor in Windows 10 lately. Some users reported that there’s nothing visible on Monitor’s report dialog window, others were unable to access the reports page, while some of them weren’t able to start the Resource Monitor in the first place....

Years have passed since the free upgrade offer expired, but the good news is that you can still install Windows 10 on your computer completely for free. All you need to do is download the Windows 10 update assistant on your machine, and follow the on-screen instructions – it’s that simple. Even tough the process is quite straightforward and easy to implement, at least in theory, many of us came across an unpleasant situation....

This suite is comprised of a word editor, a presentation creator, a spreadsheet, and a survey creator. Each of these 4 components is modeled to look and behave almost exactly like their commercial counterparts (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc). Additionally, all you need to have in order to access them is a Google account, a web browser, and an Internet connection. Google Docs is the word editing component of the suite and features all the tools you may need when creating a professional text document....

And as with any other computer, you’ll need a way to interface with its multiple components. The most common way to achieve this is through special software called an operating system. Now with a standard computer deploying an operating system couldn’t be easier. Back in the day, it was a real challenge, but now it’s been simplified to the point that even PC novices can do it without risking to compromise their systems....

Of course, this simple tool does not have the same variety of functions as Photoshop. But the free image editor also offers numerous editing options and is therefore a real hit: it has already been downloaded millions of times. When editing, you can divide different layers, have freely positionable tool palettes and a multitude of different filters at your disposal. Paint.NET also offers you the much-loved transparency function which leads you to add transparent background to your images or make individual areas transparent....

Just launch Adobe on your Mac and you’ll see that bold prompt asking if you want to set it as the default PDF viewer. Many websites direct you to use Adobe Acrobat Reader to open PDFs, that’s true. If you hit the Yes button, however, any time you click on a PDF, it will open in Adobe Reader. Using Preview is recommended as it’s both faster and more stable than Adobe....

If you try to play a DSS file on a Windows computer using any of the media players like VLC or Windows Media Player, the players cannot play the files. There are two ways to play a DSS file on Windows. You can either convert the DSS file to a more common format like WAV using an audio converter or download a third-party tool that is compatible with the DSS files....

Also, using the Steam Backup/Restore tool to change location or move steam games between two hard drives or computers is difficult if you don’t have the backup. Users with no backup often subscribe to take the pain to reinstall the game in the new location. Going about this method often leads to huge is not recommended, as steam game data is usually large. Nevertheless, you can restore steam games without backup by following the instructions in this article....

A Network File System is a file that allows the storage and gathering of data from a multiple-disk setup and directories on a shared network. We all know that mounting an NFS (Network File System) share on a Unix-like OS is an easy task to accomplish. On a Windows 10 PC, things are not so straight-forward, but the operation can still be successful with the right guidance. In today’s article we will discuss how to mount a free NFS share from a UNIX system, but on a Windows 10 running computer....

How can I know if my printer was hacked? The first sign of hacked printer are unauthorized printing jobs or various printer-related error messages. If you encounter these issues, change the printer’s login information and block ports 515, 721-731, and 9100. How can I tell if my printer has been hacked? Unauthorized printing Error messages What to do if my printer is hacked? Unauthorized printing Sometimes hackers can hack your printer and use it to print documents remotely....

How to remove Windows 10 from Windows 8.1, 8 1. Uninstall Windows 10 preview RELATED: How to remove the Uninstall option on boot in Windows 10 2. Uninstall Windows from virtual software If perhaps you installed your new Windows 10 operating system on a virtual software inside Windows 8, 8.1, then you won’t need to follow the steps above because they will not affect your Windows operating system. The only step you need to do is to take it out from the virtual software you are using by uninstalling it directly from inside the software....

In order to upgrade from Windows 7 or 8.1 to Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, you’ll need only basic Windows-related knowledge, some spare time, and a firm determination. Even after 8 years, Windows 7 still stands firm as the most reliable system Microsoft has ever made. But, regardless of what Windows 7 has to offer (and if you ask us, that’s a lot), things are changing and we must eventually embrace the improvements in order to keep up-to-date security and expect Microsoft’s support to tend to our needs, as both home and professional users....