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Windows lets you stream high dynamic range (HDR) video when your PC has a display that’s optimized for HDR video and you have Play streaming HDR video turned on in HDR settings. In our previous post, we showed you how to turn On or Off Auto HDR in Windows. Not all displays are optimized for HDR video. If you have two displays and move the HDR video onto a display that’s not optimized for HDR video, you’ll get the appropriate standard dynamic range (SDR) video stream as soon as new content starts to play....

Windows Subsystem for Linux lets developers run a GNU/Linux environment, including most command-line tools, utilities, and applications directly in Windows without setting up a virtual machine or dual-boot. You can use WSL to run Linux OS without investing in additional machines or installing virtualization software like VirtualBox or VMware. Once WSL is installed, you can begin installing your favorite Linux OS inside Windows. Below are some helpful posts on WSL on Windows 11...

For new users and students looking for a Linux system to start learning on, the easiest place to start is Ubuntu Linux OS. It’s a great platform for beginners to start learning Linux. Ubuntu is an open-source Linux operating system that runs on desktops, laptops, servers, and other devices. About chown command: The chown command is used by system administrators to change the ownership of files and directories on Linux filesystems....

For example, you might use the CONCATENATE function if the spreadsheet has one column for a first name and another for a last name, but you want them joined together to form a single cell with both names. You could this manually by typing each name, or you can use CONCATENATE to automate it. Many other examples of the CONCATENATE function could be given, so we’ll look at a few below....

Touch gestures are like keyboard/mouse shortcuts for your devices with touchpads. You can perform many actions using your fingers, including selecting items, showing all windows, switching desktops, and many more actions that can be performed with your fingers on touchpad devices. For example, tap the touchpad with three fingers to open Windows Search. Tap the touchpad with four fingers to open Calendar & Notifications. There are many more gestures that can be used to perform simple tasks on Windows 11....

In most cases, this goes pretty fast and you wouldn’t know if you’re only printing a few pages. However, if you’re printing large documents in bulk, you may have to wait a while for the print jobs to go to the printer to be printed. If you want to know how to view the print queue on Windows 11, then continue below. We’ll show you how to get to the printer installed on Windows to view its queue....

One can also configure a Windows PC to wake up when there is network activity, but not all PCs support Waking on LAN. Windows also allow you to schedule a task to wake a PC up from sleep or hibernation at specific times using common tricks. This can be particularly useful if you want your PC to wake up from sleep and allow you to connect remotely or start other actions while you’re away....

This tutorial is going to show students and new users how to install WordPress and enable the WooCommerce plugin to create an online store to sell your products or services. The installation process should be fairly simple and should take only a few minutes to complete even for students and new users. You will learn how to install WordPress with Apache2, MariaDB, and PHP 7.2, enable WooCommerce Plugin and start selling your products....

Note that it isn’t always Windows 11 that is causing the issue. Bloatware, unnecessary startup programs, or even the state of your hard drive can lead to a slow computer. Let’s look at some ways to fix these performance issues. Fix 1: Update Windows 11 Windows 11 is still dealing with bugs and inefficiencies as a new operating system. Microsoft keeps patching these out, but that requires you to keep up with the latest Windows updates....

This article will show you how you can fine-tune the types of notifications you see for a more pleasant Windows experience. To turn off the notifications, you need to go to Windows Settings > System > Notifications & Actions. Under the Notifications section, turn off all the notifications you want to prevent from popping up. You can select settings that you want to toggle on or off: Show notifications on the lock screenShow reminders and incoming VoIP calls on the lock screenShow me the Windows welcome experience after updates and occasionally when I sign in to highlight what’s new and suggestedGet tips, tricks, and suggestions as you use WindowsGet notifications from apps and other senders...

It’s frustrating when a program refuses to open when clicked, but the good news is that there are multiple fixes. You don’t have to be tech-savvy to straighten out the problem–just try a few of these steps to get Windows 10 performing the way it should. How to Fix When Windows 10 Programs Won’t Open If you cannot open programs in Windows 10, try one of these solutions. We’re assuming you have already checked your computer for malware and viruses as this can definitely cause strange issues like this....

You may have heard about terminating the explorer.exe process using the Task Manager. Using the Task Manager may be effective, but it is forcibly killing the process instead of terminating it properly, giving the process the change to exit safely and completely. In Windows 10, you use the task manager to end the process. There is a hidden option in the Start menu in Windows 7 and Vista and an extra function in the Shutdown menu of Windows XP that allows you to terminate and restart the explorer....

This article shows you how to do this in Windows 7 and Vista. The procedure is slightly different in each system. Windows 7 The following Windows Explorer window shows the Aero Glass transparency effect in Windows 7. You’ll notice that you can see the Windows logo on the desktop through the window’s border. To disable the Aero Glass transparency in Windows 7, right-click on an empty area of the desktop and select Personalize from the popup menu....

Boasting over 530 million readers each month, it’s not hard to understand why it currently sits in the top ten of the most popular websites in the world. But what exactly is a Wiki and how does one become successful? A Wiki is a computer-based tool used for communicating and collaborating with others within a centrally-located, content management system. Coined from the Hawaiian term for “quick,” a Wiki allows teams and organizations to collect vast amounts of knowledge, gathered from several varying resources, and redistribute said knowledge onto a site for all to see....

First start the Snipping Tool application; it’s in your accessories folder. You can also just click on Start and type in snipping. For a more in-depth look at the Snipping Tool and other screen capture methods, check out our post – Ultimate Guide to Taking Screenshots Using the Snipping Tool When the Snipping Tool application starts and you click New, your screen will become cloudy and the Snipping Tool popup application screen shown below will appear....

Operating systems have to strike a balance between letting users do what they need to but without letting them mess up the entire system. For better or worse, when you have “root access” to a computer, you have the keys to the kingdom. Operating Systems Are Like Onions Operating systems (OSes) have layers, just like an onion. However, unlike an onion, operating systems have kernels. The kernel is the lowest core layer of the OS....

You’ll usually see an EXE file when you install new software or run a program on your PC, where the EXE extension is used. If you’re creating your own software, you can even create your own executable file to run, install, or distribute. If you’re interested in learning more about executable files and how to create an executable file, here’s what you need to do. The Risks Of Executable (EXE) Files When you run an executable file, you give it permission to run the instructions held within it....

If you take a look at Windows Task Manager or Mac Activity Monitor while Chrome runs, you can see the Google Chrome Helper process taking up your system resources, but what is Google Chrome Helper and is it possible to disable it? To help you, here’s everything you need to know about the Google Chrome Helper process. What is Google Chrome Helper? At its core, Google Chrome is a pretty standard web browser....

What Is Google Search Console? Google Search Console tells you everything that the Google search crawler knows about your website. This provides some insight into how well your site is tailored for the crawler to pick up important information and to list your pages high in search results. This information includes things like: How often people see your pages in search resultsHow often people click on your pages in search resultsAny crawler errors the googlebot experiencesYour robots....

And while apps like Plex and Kodi have established themselves as leaders in the market, there are many other options with their own advantages. Stremio, for example, is a multi-platform media center app that is quickly gaining popularity, especially for PC users. What makes Stremio different from the likes of Kodi? Is it actually worth it? Let’s find out. Stremio: A Leaner, Meaner Alternative There is a reason Kodi is the number one choice for a media center application....