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The main issue is that updates on Windows 10 are mandatory, and sometimes during the initial major rollout, such as the Windows 10 Creators Update, there may still be unknown bugs, and some drivers and features may not work correctly, which is one of the reason why you may want to defer installing a new version of Windows 10 in the early days. Microsoft understands this concern and that’s why it provides a number of ways to control updates on your PC....

However, version 22H2 introduces a policy for administrators to disable the “Recommended” section through the “User Configuration” settings in the Group Policy Editor. Microsoft is currently testing this option, which means that it may or may not work in the latest preview of Windows 11 22H2 available through the Dev and Beta Channels. Also, it’s not clear if the option will only work in specific variants of the OS, such as only on Windows 11 Pro, Education, or Enterprise....

Technically, if you don’t have a username and password, you won’t be able to access your Windows 10 account. However, a workaround allows you to regain administrator control over your computer and reset your forgotten password to access your original account. In this guide, you will learn the steps to reset a forgotten password and recover your local account on Windows 10. (If you configured security questions to reset your password, then use these steps....

Although the Storage feature usually comes in handy to free up hard drive space, you can also use it to analyze the contents on the drive. This way, you can find out how the available space is being used and know where and what files to remove to reclaim space that otherwise you couldn’t use this feature. If your computer’s hard drive begins to fill up, Windows 11 also includes “Cleanup Recommendations,” a feature that can tell you the files and apps you can delete to free up space quickly....

Let me begin by saying that Facebook is rolling out the video calling feature in the next few weeks for everybody, so you may still don’t see the Call button just yet, but early adopters can visit this page and click the Get started button to access the new video calling feature. Now, to set up Facebook video chat is not completed at all, log in to your account, in the chat bar or in your friend’s profile locate the Call button as shown in the picture below and click it....

Technically, the feature isn’t new, Windows 10 Mobile and Windows Phone 8.1 included the ability to switch between color modes for a long time. Windows 10 for PC also include the feature, but it was only available when modifying a specific key in the registry. Beginning with Windows 10 build 14316 and later versions, Microsoft is making super easy to use the dark theme by adding a new option in the Settings app....

DLNA is a set of guidelines that makes it easy to set up a device to stream videos, photos, and music with other DLNA-supported devices on the network. On Windows 10, similar to previous versions, you don’t need a third-party DLNA media server software to send media to other devices. The only caveat is that Microsoft hasn’t migrated its DLNA-compliant feature to the Settings app, so you’ll need to use Control Panel....

Just keep in mind that you can remove Internet Explorer from Windows, but what you actually are doing is turning it off (disabling it). The IE installation files will not be deleted and they will remain in your hard drive — not to be confused when you are installing a new beta version of IE, which you can delete from your system rolling back to the earlier version –. IE is really integrated into Windows and it cannot be completely uninstall....

The problem with feature updates (new versions of Windows 10) is that they require a complete reinstallation of the operating system, and sometimes they bring new issues negatively affecting your experience. However, if something happens during or after the upgrade, and you can’t access the desktop, or your device won’t boot correctly, you can use the Advanced startup environment to uninstall the latest feature update to fix the problem. In this guide, you’ll learn the steps to uninstall a feature update (such as, April 2018 Update or October 2018 Update) using the Advanced startup environment when it’s causing issues and you can’t access the desktop on Windows 10....

Although the ability to run Android apps is a helpful feature, it might come at a time when you no longer need it, or you may need to reset it if you are having problems. In this guide, you will learn the steps to remove the Windows Subsystem for Android alongside all the components and apps from Windows 11. (See also this video tutorial at the Pureinfotech YouTube channel with the walkthrough process to complete this task....

Although the easiest way to install the new version is to use Windows Update, there are various ways to get the Windows 10 April 2018 Update, including using the Media Creation Tool to do an in-place upgrade. Using the Media Creation Tool is virtually the same as using Windows Update or the Update Assistant tool, and during the upgrade process your files, settings, and apps will be kept intact. Typically, you want to use this method when it’s been sometime since the official release of a new version of Windows 10, and your PC isn’t getting it automatically, or the installation keeps failing for unknown reasons....

Of course, there is a catch, if you use the default product key to upgrade, Windows 10 won’t activate, as you need to actually pay Microsoft to get a valid product key. In this guide, you’ll learn the steps to upgrade Windows 10 Home to Windows 10 Pro using the default product key. How to upgrade to Windows 10 Pro Change product key to upgrade Windows 10 If you have a Windows 8....

Credential Manager isn’t new, it’s been around for a long time, and it not only allows you to save your login usernames and passwords, but it also allows you to view, delete, add, backup, and restore credentials. This guide will teach you the steps to use the Credential Manager on Windows 10 to control all your logon information. Edit existing sign-in information using Credential Manager Delete sign-in information using Credential Manager Add new sign-in information using Credential Manager Backup sign-in information using Credential Manager Restore sign-in information using Credential Manager...

Throughout the month of January, Xbox One with an Xbox Live Gold membership can download D4: Dark Dreams Don’t Die, a $14.99 value. Starting January 1st and until the 15th, Xbox 360 owners can get MX vs. ATV Alive, a $19.99 value. And from January 16th and until the end of the month Xbox Live Gold members can also download The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings, a $29.99 value. All content on this site is provided with no warranties, express or implied....

The Yoga Book is a super thin and light 2-in-1 device that features a full touch-enabled display on one side, and a touch-enabled panel on the other that serves as a keyboard and as a pad to take notes. Heck, you can even use a real pen and notepad to write on it. The Yoga Book has been in the works for around three years and it’s a true innovative device....

Although the support for ARM64 processors has been available for some time, it was only available as a limited preview, and those using the version without the support had to deal with performance issues as a result of emulation. Starting with Microsoft Edge version 80, the browser now runs natively on Windows 10 for ARM, which means that rendering content, switching tabs, and scrolling works much better. In addition, the latest version of the browser brings support for Dolby Vision video playback, improvements for web apps handling, and various tweaks and fixes....

The company revealed the release date for the stable version of Microsoft Edge during the rollout of version 79, which is the final beta version, or release candidate of the browser. After version 79, Microsoft is expected to release the final version in the stable channel for Windows 10 as well as macOS users on January 15. Although the new version of Microsoft Edge shares many design similarities found in Google Chrome, such as visual elements and support for extensions, the company has been adding its own design touches and features for a product that looks similar to its predecessor but works just like Chrome....

According to the company, Microsoft Edge is available as an automatic update on devices already running Windows 10 version 1803, 1809, 1903, 1909, 2004, or higher. However, the software giant is slowly pushing the app, which means that it’ll take some time to reach everyone. Once your device receives the Chromium version of the browser, the legacy version will be disabled, and you won’t be able to access it anymore....

The Microsoft Universal Foldable Keyboard features a super thin and compact design that allows you to easily connect it to all compatible smartphones and tablets, including iPad, iPhone, Android, Windows tablets and selected Windows Phones. Perhaps one of the most interesting features is that you can simultaneity pair the keyboard with two compatible devices and quickly switch between them with a single keystroke. The Microsoft Universal Foldable Keyboard will be available in July with a price tag of $99....