When you see a .tar.gz file, it means that this is a file created using the Unix-based archival application tar and then compressed using gzip compression. These files are often referred to as “tarballs.” While you can find them written like a double extension (.tar.gz), the format can also be written as .tgz or .gz. (It is worth noting that Linux doesn’t use file extensions. Instead, the file type is part of the file name....
If this is the case, switching to a local account and the back to a Microsoft account could be the fix for the issue. In this guide, you’ll learn the steps to resolve the account problem that may be preventing you from accessing a computer or network folder remotely on Windows 10. How to fix password problems using remote connections If you’re having problems connecting with remote desktop or accessing a network shared folder using a Microsoft account, then switching to a local account and back to a Microsoft account in the device that you’re trying to access may fix the problem....
Although updates are essential and disabling the feature is not recommended, you can use the “Show or hide updates” tool or the PowerShell “PSWindosUpdate” module to block specific updates and drivers from downloading automatically. This guide will teach you two ways to show or hide cumulative updates on Windows 10. Hide cumulative updates using troubleshooter Show cumulative updates using troubleshooter Hide cumulative updates using PowerShell Show cumulative updates using PowerShell...
For example, after performing a clean install of Windows 10 or when the device hadn’t been online for a long time, it missed some important improvements. If the Windows Update service is not working and you need to apply the latest patches to resolve the issue. You need to install a newer driver update for a device. Or you want to upgrade to a new version of the operating system....
Luckily, if you’re using Windows 8 or Windows 8.1, we can easily disguise Office Online apps (Word Online, Excel Online, and PowerPoint Online) and make them feel more like if we’re using the full desktop apps without having to install anything — just do the following: How to use Office Online as full desktop apps Basically the only thing you have to do is to link to the right page to create a new document in Word Online, Excel Online, and PowerPoint Online; links that you will open with the Metro-style version of Internet Explorer 11, just because the modern version of IE offers a chromeless full-screen experience and it will feel like you’re using the desktop version of the apps....
An ISO file is a container (also called a “disk image”) containing an exact copy of all the contents available on a physical disc. Also, since no physical discs are involved, it has become the most common medium to ship software and other information over the internet. If you use VirtualBox, you can connect ISO files in at least two ways through the VirtualBox Manager or from the virtual machine interface when the guest operating system is running....
However, if you still want to move the Taskbar to a second monitor on a multi-monitor setup, you can do this using the “Display” settings. In this guide, you will learn the steps to move the Taskbar to a second monitor on Windows 11. Move Taskbar to second monitor on Windows 11 Show Taskbar on all monitors on Windows 11 Move Taskbar to second monitor on Windows 11 To move the Taskbar to another monitor, use these steps: Once you complete the steps, the Taskbar will appear on the monitor you want....
Although the Safe folder feature is not as secure as Personal Vault, it adds an extra layer of security to encrypt and hide sensitive files from anyone who may gain access to your phone and apps. The feature is now widely available, and it should be an option on most Android phones, including those from Samsung, OnePlus, and even Surface Duo. In this guide, you will learn the steps to protect your most valuable files on Android using the Safe folder app....
The tool has two modes, including the “Regular mode,” which is meant for drives using the NTFS file system, and it provides the fastest option to recover files that were recently deleted. On the other hand, the “Extensive mode” offers a deep search that can be used on most file systems, and it is the best option to recover files that were deleted some time ago, when the drive has corruption problems, or it has been formatted....
So, if you are being bugged by this “Google+ white space” in the centered of your screen, here are two options that can help you to remove it, if you are a Google Chrome user: This first one is with an extension called G+ Whitespace Fix, just install it and you are good to go — read the reviews to stay informed about bugs –. The second solution is also with a Google Chrome extension, with this one you have to do a little bit of work to remove Google+ white space....
Usually, when a computer connects to the network, it receives a dynamic IP address assigned by the local Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server. The only problem is that this configuration can change at any time, as soon as you restart the computer or after the settings expire, and this can cause services like port forwarding and remote desktop to stop working. A static network configuration always maintains the same settings, making it ideal for hosting services that other users can access through the network....
Although the set of features will be slightly different depending on the phone you have, you’ll be able to receive and send text messages, check notifications, and things like drag and drop pictures onto your desktop without unlocking your phone. Ahead of its release, Microsoft has made available an early preview of the Your Phone app for Android 7.0+, but currently the set of features is limited to access your recent images only....
In the past, you would open the Start menu and use the power menu from the bottom-left corner. However, since Windows 11 includes a new Start menu with a center alignment, it can be confusing to perform simple tasks, such as turning off or rebooting the system. In this guide, you will learn the steps to find the power options to turn off a computer running Windows 11. Shut down Windows 11 Shut down Windows 11 from Start button Shut down Windows 11 with shortcut Shut down Windows 11 from Lock screen Shut down Windows 11 with Command Prompt Shut down Windows 11 with PowerShell...
The only caveat about Teams is that after the installation, the app will start automatically after booting your computer, even if you don’t need to use it. However, you can disable this behavior by changing the settings within the app or using the Settings app. In this guide, you’ll learn the steps to disable the option that allows Microsoft Teams to start automatically on Windows 10. How to disable Microsoft Teams auto-start using app How to disable Microsoft Teams auto-start using Settings...
If Windows 10 can’t boot correctly after installing a device driver, and Safe mode and System Restore Point doesn’t work, you can use the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) to uninstall drivers manually using the Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM) command-line tool to resolve the issue. In this guide, you will learn the steps to uninstall an incompatible driver from the recovery environment that’s causing Windows 10 not to start correctly....
The first thing you need to know about Windows 8.1 is that it’s not like any previous update we’ve seen before. This new update is practically a new operating system (many will even say it’s Windows 9), as such you cannot just go to the control panel and uninstall Windows 8.1 like an ordinary update or a piece of software. This is more like, you install once and there is not rolling back to Windows 8 or any other previous version of the OS....
However, starting with the Fall Creators Update, Windows 10 introduces native support for emoji, which simply means that you can now use them with your hardware keyboard. In this guide, you’ll learn the steps to use emojis on Windows 10 with your hardware keyboard and mouse. How to use emoji on Windows 10 If you have a device without a touch keyboard, it’s now super simple to input emojis when writing a message on an email application, on Microsoft Edge, an Office app, etc....
The only caveat with ForFiles is that it only runs locally, meaning that you cannot use it to select and execute commands on files stored in a network folder. However, it is possible to complete this task if you map the network folder on Windows 10 and then run the command in the mapped drive. You can even create a script to schedule a task to run the command automatically....
At the time of this writing, the feature is a work in progress, but anyone can test it downloading and installing the latest build (version 89 or higher) from the Canary channel. In this guide, you will learn the steps to use Smart Copy on the Canary version of Microsoft available on Windows 10. How to use Smart Copy on Microsoft Edge To use Smart Copy to copy and paste content preserving formatting, use these steps: Once you complete the steps, when pasting the content on another application, the style, links, and other elements will be preserved....
The press conference will center on new improvements coming to Siri, but more importantly Apple is expected to announce the iPhone 6S and 6S Plus. In addition, the company is expected to unveil the new Apple TV, and bigger iPad Pro with stylus, and new updates for iOS 9 and watcOS 2. There are always a lot of rumors trying to guess Apple’s plans, but we’re just hours away before the big unveiling....
