Safe Mode starts Windows in a basic state using a limited set of files and drivers so you can observe Windows and narrow down the source of the problem. Prior to Windows 10, you could easily enter Safe Mode by repeatedly pressing the F8 key during a restart. Some computer manufacturers have since disabled the F8 key function, but you can still use the F8 method to enter Safe Mode in Windows 7, Vista and XP....

Windows allows users to install additional languages as well as keyboards to support installed languages for language-specific key layouts and input options. Adding an input language lets you set a language-preference order for websites and apps, as well as change your keyboard language. When you have multiple input language keyboards installed, you can switch the keyboard layout you’re using; press and hold the Windows key, and then repeatedly press the Spacebar to cycle through all your installed keyboards....

An administrator account offers complete system control with privileges such as access to all files on the device. You can also modify other user accounts and change them to Standard or Administrator, install software and hardware, change security settings, and execute elevated tasks. However, if you got locked out of your computer, forgot your administrator password, or your admin rights were accidentally revoked, you can’t make any changes on the device....

The widget weatherboard will also be updated based on the region and location you specified during your setup. Windows comes with multiple widgets that sit on the taskbar. They are feeds of content such as news, weather, stocks, and traffic that are automatically updated with live information from your taskbar. To use the widgets board, you need to sign into your Microsoft account, your work account, or your school account....

The old ways to connect to a network printer are still there. They may look a little different, too. So we’ll show you how to connect to a network printer in Windows 10 or Server 2019. Our favorite way is the last method. Use Add Printers & Scanners The new Windows Settings world works the same as in the Control Panel, but it looks different enough to cause confusion for some....

In-app Downloading Of course, you still need the app to listen to the music, and you can’t access the files directly, but if all you want is offline listening, check whether your preferred app has the download option and make use of it. Use a CD Ripper If you still have a music collection on CD, you can transfer it to your phone for offline listening. All you need is a CD “ripping” application and a drive, of course!...

Another way to save your information from Google is to selectively open the service that you want to download data from, such as Gmail or Google Photos, and pick what to save to your computer. Beyond a simple offline backup, you might want to download your Google data if you plan on deleting your Google account but you want to retain a copy of everything you’ve got stored on Google’s servers....

Widgets are feeds of content such as news, weather, stocks, and traffic that are automatically updated with live information on your widgets board. In Windows, the Widget board opens automatically as you hover over the weather icon on the Taskbar. Well, you can turn that off or on anytime. Starting with build 25211, Microsoft is adding a new setting to control the behavior of the Widgets, so users can choose whether to see updates from widgets on the Taskbar other than simply showing the weather....

The new Microsoft Edge browser has adopted the Chromium open-source project code base and offers better web compatibility and performance over the legacy edge. Edge browser is a cross-platform which supports all Windows, macOS, and Linux systems. If you’re currently using Microsoft Edge and want to learn how to enable or disable the new Edge startup boost feature, the steps below should show you how to do it. Microsoft Edge startup boost is there to improve the browser startup experience....

All Windows 10 computers come with a hidden built-in administrator account. This account is disabled by default. When you’re setting up a new computer, you’re asked to create a user account. The first account you create will be added to the administrator’s group. These administrator accounts have full control of the files, directories, services, and other resources on the local computer. Practically, the administrator account has full control of everything on the system....

This tutorial covers troubleshooting workarounds to get Microsoft Outlook working again on Windows 10 and 11 computers. Troubleshoot Your Internet Connection First things first: verify that your computer has internet access. Visit several web pages in your web browser or try to download/install an app in the Microsoft Store. Your network is the culprit if other applications also cannot access the internet. Flush your computer’s DNS cache, disable your VPN/proxy/firewall, and reopen Outlook....

If reloading the website, relaunching Chrome, or restarting your PC or Mac didn’t help, then working your way through the list of troubleshooting tips below should sort things out. 1. Check Website Status To rule out potential server-side issues, you must check the website’s status by running its URL through an online tool such as Downdetector or CurrentlyDown. If you receive a message indicating that the site is down for everyone, you must wait it out until the website comes back online....

Microsoft Store offers great convenience for users. Windows users can get new applications and install them on the computer effortlessly. Needless to say, Microsoft gave a lot of changes and features to enhance the experience of its users. But it cannot be denied that Microsoft Store slow download often happens. What actually causes Microsoft Store download that slows down? In fact, it is rather hard to point out a reason of slugging download on Microsoft Store....

DNS cache may become corrupt at some point and may prevent you from resolving websites and other internet domain names if that happens. When that happens, the most common way of resolving the issues is clearing the temporary cache database. Ubuntu uses systemd-resolved, which is a system service that provides network name resolution to local applications. It implements a caching and validating DNS/DNSSEC stub resolver and responder. So, if you’re experiencing weird Internet connection issues or browsers not working opening some websites and domains, you may want to clear your DNS cache as well as your web browser stored caches....

There are tons of social media networks but nothing is like TikTok. The platform that has paved its own way to popularity through short videos, challenges, and dances has transformed into a fantastic social media app with million users worldwide. But do you know how to get more followers on TikTok? Although it is one of the most accessed platforms nowadays, gaining followers does not come easy. It requires hard work and consistency so that you can get more followers or even fans....

The Windows Security app is a built-in application that comes with Windows 11. It provides a centralized dashboard to see what’s happening with the security and health of your device and take any actions needed. The app has many sections that allow you to quickly see the status of your virus and threat protection, firewall and network security, Account protection, and more. The App & browser control section provides the settings for Microsoft Defender SmartScreen, which helps protect your device from potentially dangerous apps, files, websites, and downloads....

For those who don’t know about Grafana, is open-source software that provides monitoring and analytics across network systems and runs on all major operating systems, including Ubuntu. Grafana is a complete enterprise-grade server and log monitoring system which brings together data from diverse systems and databases into a single platform. This post will show you how to perform a basic configuration after installing this open-source project backed by a vibrant community....

InvoicePlane is an open-source, self-hosted application for managing quotes, invoices, and payments based on PHP. It is designed from the ground up to allow business owners to create and manage and track their business quotes, invoices, and client payments. When deciding on free open-source quotes, invoices, and payment platforms, don’t ignore InvoicePlane. This free open-source invoicing and payment platform based on PHP can get the job done. This post covers installing the latest version of InvoicePlane, which at the time is v1....

You can now install and run Linux servers and services on directly from a Windows desktop or server via Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) without installing third-party apps or using virtual machines. Back in 2017, Microsoft released WSL and later WSL2 which 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. WSL2 is the new and improved version that comes with a performance boost, and full system call compatibility, and is built with a new architecture that delivers features that make WSL an amazing way to run a Linux environment in Windows....

For developers looking for a great platform to manage their Java or PHP codes, Netbeans might be a great place to start. NetBeans is much more than a text editor. Netbeans provides a great set of tools for PHP and C/C++ developers and enables anyone to develop applications for desktop, mobile, and web in Java, PHP, C/C++, XML, HTML, JavaScript, and many other platforms. Also, for students and new users learning Linux, the easiest place to start learning is Ubuntu Linux....