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File compression software, such as WinZip, has little impact on Excel XLSX files as they’re already compressed files. Thus, the XLSX format already utilizes ZIP compression. The format consists of zipped XML files that you can explore by changing the Excel file’s format to ZIP in File Explorer. Therefore, compression utilities can’t significantly compress the XLSX file much more. So, users need to find alternative methods for either reducing Excel file sizes or sharing spreadsheets....

It’s also, of course, free to download, easy to use, and importantly, seemingly very well coded. But like every other application, Skype will occasionally frustrate by reporting various errors when trying to carry out some tasks. For example, when it comes to file sharing, users once in a while encounter the “we hit a snag loading your file” error. Now, this is the error we will be looking at in this article....

To get WebCatalog up and running, all that is required is to download the app and install it on a computer. Doing this will grant access to a big list of online websites and the services that website can provide. Each service comes with its own button that lets users download them locally. They are stored in a form that emulates native Windows apps, making it look and feel as if users would have installed these apps straight into their PC....

For example, maybe you have stumbled upon a process called unsecapp.exe in your Task Manager, and you’re thinking about what it is, and if it needs removing. The short answer would be that you do not need to remove it. For more details on what exactly is unsecapp.exe, check out this detailed article we have written just for you. What is unsecapp.exe? First of all, you need to know what UnSeCApp stands for:...

The GTD or Getting Things Done is a time management method that helps us to deal with these kinds of situations so we can be more efficient and always know what the “next action” to do. The methodology is based on a 5-step approach: In the following lines, we will summarize the characteristics of 5 GTD software in order to give you a better insight into available tools. Best GTD tools to skyrocket your productivity now Todoist is a very simple task management application, with no special additional features....

WhatsApp is available for Windows 10, but Windows users reported certain issue with this app, and today we’re going to show you how to fix them. How can I fix WhatsApp issues on Windows 10? Solution 1 – Make sure that you’re using 64-bit version of Windows Windows 10 users reported that they are unable to install WhatsApp on their Windows 10 PC. Apparently, they are getting WhatsApp Installer has failed....

As a quick reminder, only Windows 10 Pro, Enterprise or Education users can block new updates for months on end. Unfortunately, Windows 10 Home doesn’t have any update deferral options. Why should I defer Windows 10 v1903? The new Windows 10 19H1 will be launched next month — hence the code name Windows 10 April 2019 Update. But before consumers and organizations will be able to download it, you should learn more about it....

Thus, you can receive this error message on startup, or when trying to use ESET for scanning your Windows 10 computer. Now, this problem is not a major one, but it can mess up your day. Anyway, the best is that it can be easily fixed – and the ways in which you can solve the ‘error communicating with Kernel’ issue are being listed and explained during the following guidelines....

There are many questions circulating the web about the compatibility between World of Tanks and Windows 10, many people being somewhat afraid of upgrading the OS on their computers to Windows. As most of us know, when you have a passion or a hobby that requires a large amount of time and work put into, there are things that must be done in order to make sure everything runs as good as possible....

Unfortunately, KB2267602’s install process often fails with error 0x80070643. This is actually an old Windows Defender error that’s been around for a few years now. It’s extremely surprising that it still affects users even to this day. Since error 0x80070643 is a very common Windows Defender error code, we compiled a list of fixes that will help you solve the problem for good. Here are some of the steps you need to follow to get rid of error 0x80070643:...

Build 10558 is the build which brings the most new features since the release of full version of Windows 10 on July 29th. It includes an early version of Skype Messaging and Video apps, some new icons, UI improvements, some new Microsoft Edge features, various system improvements, etc. We have to warn you that this build is internal build only for members of Microsoft’s developing team, but it somehow leaked online....

This issue was detected in build 14342, and prevented users from accessing content on YouTube or going to YouTube altogether. Microsoft quickly fixed the bug and explained why the render issue occurred in the first place. The company implemented a feature called TCP Fast Open, which is actually an extension to speed up the opening of successive TCP connections between two endpoints. This feature’s role is to offer a faster connection between users’ computers and YouTube’s servers....

At the same time, this build also features some issues of its own. Microsoft already listed a few bugs on the list of known issues, but Insiders encountered additional technical issues. Windows 10 build 17083 reported bugs 1. Install fails We’ll start off with a classic issue: many Insiders haven’t been able to download and install the latest build due to various issues. For some, download won’t start, while for others it fails with different error codes, such as error 0x80070005, 0xc1900101, etc....

If you head over to Windows Insider, you can find out even more details about what new features and updates have been released in the 19H1 development cycle. Both the above links are quite interesting, even if you have nothing to do with Insider builds, and are well worth taking a look. Plus, you can impress all you buddies by letting them know what’s going to happen in the future....

Microsoft pushed Windows 10 insider preview build 20161 to the Dev Channel on July 1, 2020. This version introduced a whole bunch of new features, most notably, a redesigned Start menu. Nothing has arrived in the Dev Channel since. But if you’re one of the privileged Windows 10 earliest code testers, something’s coming up any time now. Windows 10 build 20169.1.2.0 coming this week According to Twitter user WZor, the next version of Windows 10 right from Microsoft’s Active Development Branch arrives in the Dev Channel any time this week....

So, if you haven’t installed these builds yet, but you’re planning to, check out this article to learn more about the bugs reported by Insiders. Windows 10 build 17101 bugs Install stops Some Insiders struggled a bit until they eventually managed to install this build. Fortunately, a quick restart solved the problem. Boot loop errors If you already installed build 17101 on your computer and experienced boot loop issues, you’re not the only one....

Compatibility issues Since the beginning of the rollout, Microsoft struggled to fix the biggest issues of the operating system and make it compatible with a larger number of devices. The company says that it will be providing more information on the rollout pretty soon, suggesting more time is needed before the update is offered to everyone. Windows 10 Creators Update comes to more devices, including Windows Phones Director of Program Management, Windows Servicing and Delivery John Cable recently announced that the company is expanding the rollout of the upgrade to make it available to tens of millions of new machines and devices, a move that will also include Windows Phones....

The current version of Windows 10 includes sharp square-shaped icons. Square icons were introduced by Microsoft for Windows phones to distinguish them from the iPhone.Unfortunately, these sharp icons did not get very popular among users. Due to negative feedback and limited success, Microsoft decided to introduce rounded corners in the upcoming version of Windows 10 scheduled for release next year. Many users were surprised by this move: Other users said that Microsoft regretted ending support for Windows 7 so much that the company simply had to bring some features back: This new design is currently available for Insiders in the Skip Ahead and Fast ring....

The one-handed keyboard feature is actually compatible with other additional 5-inch devices. This is a very useful feature especially if you want to use your phone in a crowded environment or if one of your hands if busy holding all those shopping bags. To activate this feature, press the space bar and slide the keyboard to the left or the right. In this manner, both right-handed people and left-handed users can easily use this feature....

Since this is just a preview, the apps might be buggy first, probably until Microsoft releases a spacial update for improving stability. The preview comes as two separate apps, Preview of Skype video and Preview of Skype messaging. As its name says, Skype video allows you to video call your Skype contacts, but it also covers your Skype conversation history and is able to search your Windows 10 address book for Skype contacts....