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Showing posts with label How to. Show all posts

Sep 20, 2026

What are Restartable Apps in Windows 11 and How to Enable or Disable it

 Does your Windows 11 PC relaunch your apps - such as browser tabs, documents, or media players - where you left off after a restart? This is because of the Restartable apps feature. This feature has both advantages and disadvantages. Here is how to enable or disable it in Windows 11.

 


Aug 5, 2026

Enable Last Active Click Feature in Windows 11: Switch Between App Windows Effortlessly

In this guide let us learn how to enable the Last Active Click feature on Windows 11. This productivity feature that makes apps window switching feel more intuitive and natural, is disabled by default, but you can easily enable with a simple registry tweak. 

 

 

May 10, 2026

How to Enable the New Low Latency Profile Feature in Windows 11

 Microsoft is developing a "Low Latency Profile" feature for Windows 11 as part of the Windows K2 effort, designed to dramatically speed up app launches by boosting CPU cores to maximum frequency in short bursts lasting 1-3 seconds. Though in testing phase, you can turn on this feature right now.

 

Apr 28, 2026

How to Fix Firefox Awaiting Location Permission Popup in Windows

Firefox version 150 introduced several improvements and bug fixes, but some users are experiencing a persistent issue: an "Awaiting Location Permission" popup that appears repeatedly on screen, even when location permissions are disabled. If you're encountering this problem, this guide lets you know how to resolve it.

Apr 26, 2026

How to Enable Brave Adblock in Firefox Browser

 Mozilla is experimenting with Brave's ad-blocking engine in the Firefox browser. The latest version (Firefox 150), includes an experimental flag that enables users to test "adblock-rust," an open-source Rust-based ad and tracker blocking engine developed by Brave. This guide will explain how to add this feature to your Firefox browser.

Apr 24, 2026

How to Disable Microsoft Edge Startup Boost on Windows 11 (Free Up RAM)

Microsoft Edge's Startup Boost feature is designed to make the browser launch faster by keeping background processes running even after you close it. While this creates a snappier user experience, it comes with a hidden cost: continuous memory and CPU consumption in the background. It will be around 300MB to 1GB depending on system resources.

Oct 12, 2019

How to Speed up Google Chrome Load time on computer in 2019

Google Chrome is the most popular browser for desktop, laptop and smartphones. Desktop and laptop users might have noticed that their Google Chrome browser took too long time to load when opened it. If your Google Chrome browser opens slowly on your computer, follow these simple steps to load it fast.

Apr 12, 2018

How to Edit Screenshots in Firefox

As you may know, Mozilla Firefox version 56 and above for desktop has a built-in screenshot tool. You can capture part of the screen, full screen or entire webpage with this tool. In Firefox version 59 significantly improves the Screenshots feature by letting you edit the images you capture. Here is how to edit screenshot in Firefox 59.

Apr 11, 2018

How to Use CloudFlare 1.1.1.1 DNS on Computer and Smartphone

Most of the web surfers and smartphone users might have heard about CloudFlare 1.1.1.1 DNS. It is said to be faster than (according to CloudFlare) the popular OpenDNS and Google Public DNS. Cloudflare is mainly focusing on the privacy, so you can ensure a more secure web surfing. Setting up CloudFlare 1.1.1.1 DNS is simple. Here is how it is for newbie.

Oct 17, 2016

How to Setup and Use Opera’s Free Unlimited Built-in VPN on Your Computer

In this tutorial, we show you how to set up and use Opera’s built-in free, unlimited VPN on your computer. VPNs (Virtual Private Networks) are the best way to protect your identity online, secure sensitive communications and bypass geographical restrictions that stop you accessing some websites. However, many users facing issue in setting up a secure VPN connection and some of you may not like to pay for the service. Opera browser solves both issues.

Nov 19, 2015

How to Update Windows 10 to New Version 1511, Build 10586

In this guide, we will let you know how to update Windows 10 to the new version (Version 1511, Build 10586). Microsoft has released the new software update for Windows 10 with new features and performance enhancements, but many users have not received the update until today for various reasons. Here is how to solve the issue.

Sep 25, 2015

How to Disable Flash Content in Microsoft’s Edge Browser in Windows 10

Your favorite browsers, Chrome and Firefox now block Flash content on web pages (at least some) by default for security reasons, but this does not apply if you are using Microsoft’s new Edge browser in Windows 10. Microsoft’s Edge is the fastest browser out there and easy to configure everything.

If you are new to Microsoft’s Edge browser and want to disable Flash content in Edge, read on to know how it is. It is very easy to configure Edge’s settings to stop Flash posing a security risk or annoying you with loud adverts.

How to disable Flash Content in Edge

1. Open Edge and tap or click the ‘three dots’ icon in the top-right corner of the browser.

2. Tap or click Settings, scroll down and select ‘View advanced settings’.

3. Switch the ‘Use Adobe Flash Player’ option to Off. You can also block pop-ups here.


Hope this simple tip will help you prevent any security risk by Flash content while using your favorite Edge Browser.

Aug 3, 2015

How to Replace Bing Search with Google Search in Windows 10 Cortana Search

As all Windows 10 users know, the new OS features a brand new search box within the task bar accompanied by Microsoft’s virtual assistant Cortana. The new search box allows you to search for files and apps on your computer, as well as search for websites on the internet. For internet searching, Windows 10 uses Microsoft’s Bing Search engine, but many users like Google search engine.

Jul 23, 2015

How to Enable Dark Mode in Windows 10

Windows 10 will be launched on July 29 and it will be free for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 users. One of the many new features of Windows 10 is the ‘dark mode’, but it is not available for common users for certain reasons. However, there is a simple workaround to enable dark mode in Windows 10.

Jan 17, 2015

How to Remove Your Name Badge from Google Chrome

In the recent Chrome update, you might have noticed your name badge button appeared next to minimize, maximize, and close buttons of the Google Chrome window. Clicking on this lets you switch to other user (if multiple users sign into Chrome on your computer); otherwise, there is not much use with this option.

Dec 27, 2014

How to Fix Drive Partition is Missing/Drive is Locked Error in Windows 8

In this tutorial, I will show a simple method to fix “a required drive partition is missing” or “drive where Windows is installed is locked” errors in Windows 8/8.1. These errors usually occur when you trying to perform a system reset or refresh in Windows 8/8.1. This kind of errors might be because of corrupt MBR or BCD record.


Aug 27, 2014

How to Lock Firefox’s Homepage to Prevent Hijacking

By locking your Firefox browser’s homepage to your liking, you can prevent homepage hijacking. Browser hijacking means, every time you launch your browser a company page (for instance, conduit.com) will appear on your browser new tab page and forced to search via it.

Aug 26, 2014

How to Create Control Panel Shortcut on Windows 8.1 Desktop

Windows 8.1 does not provide any direct option for creating Control panel shortcut on the desktop. If you use control panel most frequently to access all Windows settings like uninstall any program, hardware settings, backup, restore, etc. creating control panel shortcut on the desktop could saves your time.

Aug 16, 2014

How to Remove Old Drivers in Windows 7 and Windows 8 Without any Software

Has your Window 7 or Windows 8 computer freezes frequently or restarts unexpectedly? It might be due to an old or unused device drives. Here is how to remove unused and old device drivers from your Windows 7/8/8.1 computer without any software tool.

Aug 12, 2014

Get Chrome’s Inbuilt Translation Option in Firefox

Mozilla is testing Chrome’s like inbuilt translation in its latest beta version of Firefox. When you visit a webpage that is in another language, Chrome’s built-in translation bar should offer to translate the page into English. Here is how to enable and test this useful feature in Firefox.