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That, of course, are unexpected restarts when installing updates. Ever since Microsoft introduced updates for Windows, it is required to restart your computer to install them. User of previous versions of Windows had major problem with that, as installing updates interrupted, and wasted a lot of users’ work. In Windows 10, however, the situation is slightly better. Windows Update now offers you full control over installing updates, as you can choose when exactly you want your computer to restart and install downloaded updates....

Especially if you want to shut down your PC instead of putting it into a hibernate mode (which Fast Startup does). However, even though users disable it, Microsoft boldly re-enables it with a new major upgrade. To make things even worse, some users can’t find the Fast Startup feature in the Shutdown settings. Thus, they can’t disable Fast Startup in Windows 10. We made sure to shed some light and show you how to get it back or, even better, disable it with 3 different methods ignoring the missing UI option....

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However, there are some issues with disk cleanup on Windows 10especially when it freezes up at certain points in the cleaning process. Most likely it will freeze at the update stage in which it cannot delete the temporary files. So, we will see what we can do to fix the issues you’re having while using the Windows 10 disk cleanup process. What can I do if Disk cleanup won’t run?...

Debugging in Windows 10 / 8.1, just like with any other operating system, means to find and reduce the number of bugs and defects, to make the app behave as expected. For that, developers have at their disposal the Debugging Tools set. With the launch of the Windows 8.1 SDK, the Debugging Tools has been made part of it, as this was one of the new features and updates brought by Microsoft....

It is indeed helpful for the eyes especially if you’re the type who uses a computer for 5-6 hours daily. F.lux released its app in the Microsoft Store a while back. Meanwhile, Windows got itself updated with Night Light. Users have a choice. The easiest one is to use the already built-in Night light settings from Windows. Installing F.lux however, offers a bit more options and functionality. The app is free and you can download from the Microsoft Store....

Microsoft recently rolled out Windows 10 Cumulative Update KB4505903 to all users. This update increases the current version to build 18362.267. KB4505903 brings plenty of bug fixes for Windows 10. The Big M addressed some major problems with the Bluetooth and Windows 10 display settings. The recent release also resolved some issues with the Start menu and Windows Hello. Windows 10 KB4505903 changelog Windows Ink Workspace improvements KB4505903 brings some major improvements for the Windows Ink Workspace....

Nowadays, this issue is even more severe as online news misinformation seems to run as rampant as ever. In other words, without some technical solutions, the fake news dilemma won’t be solving itself any time soon. In 2019, Microsoft found a solution to this tricky problem. In order to fight the fake news problem, Microsoft has made NewsGuard available. This is an extension for its Microsoft Edge web browser for mobile as well as desktop versions, which is included by default, though users must enable it....

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Large worksheets in the program also calculate slower than smaller ones, but the big grid introduced with Excel 2007 puts performance as a priority, because slow calculation and data analysis tasks make it hard for the user to focus on what they’re doing and this can lead to more errors. When you find Excel Online not calculating or not opening, some of the causes include these tasks and the size of the files being used....

Actually, the Fast Startup feature makes your computer enter a hibernation state instead of fully shutting down. That makes your computer start so fast. Fast Startup might prevent updates in Windows 10 The problem is that some patch installation from the Windows updates might require pending operations being processed during the next Windows startup. And that can only happen after a full shutdown. If your computer doesn’t shut down completely, the pending operations won’t be processed, leaving you with an incomplete installation....

Even though most of our devices support turn by turn navigation naively, there is always the need for something better. For Windows 8, Windows 10 users, that something better is called PlaceMap. A service that allows you to find any point of interest near you with only a few clicks. Although we have been accustomed to Google’s navigation for some time, this app provides a better and easier way to find anything around you, by using the native maps from Windows and the database from Google Places....

Many users have recently faced an issue with the Firefox browser, regarding the fact that no add-ons were working. It appeared as though all extensions were disabled and re-enabling them was not even possible, which of course created a lot of frustration for all users. In this article we will explore a few easy ways to solve this issue, so make sure to keep on reading. How do I restore Firefox add ons?...

However, several users have reported this error in different situations as well. You should be aware that you can experience this kind of error for multiple reasons including hardware failure, outdated or incompatible drivers, and antivirus interferences. Besides that, this BSOD error will be resolved with specialized tools that can assist you with hardware malfunctions or other system concerns. If you are also troubled by this error, here are a couple of troubleshooting tips to help you resolve the 0x00000004 – IRQ_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL error in Windows....

Well, whether we are referring to the same or to classic computers, nowadays using an Internet connection is a must as everything we do is related to online activity. Thus, almost every time you are using your Windows 10 device an Internet connection must be enabled so that you can access online content, use social media platforms, check your email, and so on. But in some situations, you might experience issues with your network features in terms that you can’t manage to use your internet connection....

Maybe you’re limited to a single LAN cable, or you want to limit network administrator by creating your own network inside the network (is networkception a legitimate term?). Either way, in the abundance of hotspot solutions for PCs (including a built-in hotspot for Windows 10), we concluded that Connectify Hotspot is the sharpest tool in the shed. However, there are users that complain about Connectify showing the Error during driver install message when they try to install the software on Windows 10....

Usually, this pop-up message shows up when you are trying to copy or to move a file from an NTFS drive to another drive that has FAT (FAT16. FAT32 and any other type of FAT). Basically, the NTFS file system is capable of storing some properties, that the ones formatted with the FAT file system cannot, thus causing the message to appear. This pop-up message is actually a good thing because is a warning, and not a problem to be solved....

Luckily, there are a lot of ways you can address this or similar issues with Cortana. For that purpose, we advise you to follow the instructions below and we’ll overcome the problem in no time. How to resolve Cortana ‘Ask me anything” issue in Windows 10 Solution 1 – Update Windows 10 The first step to take when something goes wrong with any of the system native apps (including Cortana) is to check for updates....

Get Disney+ streaming service! Disney Plus had a bumpy start, with many users reporting difficulty logging into their accounts, completing payment or watching The Mandalorian. One of the company’s first moves to address these issues was to remove certain features, the Continue watching list being one of them. Subscribers were disappointed by this major shortcoming and started a flood of support inquiries to customer service. Disney Plus is not continuing shows and movies where you left off either?...

Errors such as DRIVER_VERIFIER_IOMANAGER_VIOLATION can create many problems, but fortunately, there is a way to fix this error. How do I fix DRIVER_VERIFIER_IOMANAGER_VIOLATION error? 1. Use a third-party system restoration app Getting constant errors and Blue Screens of Death is quite annoying and puts you at the risk of losing your work and project data. Thankfully, you can download a specialized system repair tool that will scan your PC for faulty files and remove them or restore them to their original state....