If you have Microsoft Edge installed on a Windows device, you may have noticed that Microsoft placed a new search field on the Windows desktop. Edge Bar is an experimental feature that is in testing right now. Not all Edge users see it at this point in time. Edge Bar search field Launched with the operating system, the search field brings Bing Search to the desktop … [Read more...] about How to remove the Edge Bar search field on Windows desktops
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Next Windows 11 delays brute force attacks by default
Microsoft plans to roll out new default settings in the next major Windows 11 release that delay brute force attacks against accounts on the system. Brute-force attacks are commonly used by threat actors to gain access to systems. Especially Remote Desktop Protocol attacks are frequently used to gain remote access to Windows machines. Microsoft notes that human-operated … [Read more...] about Next Windows 11 delays brute force attacks by default
Microsoft Edge: add and display sites in the sidebar
Microsoft is testing a new feature in the company's Edge browser that enables users to add sites to the browser's sidebar. The sidebar, which in itself is an experimental feature at this stage in development, displays a list of quick links on the right side of the Edge interface. Edge users find quick links to search, discover, Office and Outlook by default on the … [Read more...] about Microsoft Edge: add and display sites in the sidebar
It looks as if Microsoft could extend Windows 7 Support by another three years
Microsoft ended support for its Windows 7 operating system in 2020. The company offers extended support to organizations and businesses, but not to Home customers. Microsoft's initial plan was to limit extended support to three years after support end, but it appears that the company could extend support by another three years, making it six years in total. Our … [Read more...] about It looks as if Microsoft could extend Windows 7 Support by another three years
How to Play DVDs on Windows 11/10 with the Help of WinX DVD Ripper Platinum
While streaming is gaining in popularity, DVDs are still going strong. Most households have a collection of movies and TV series on DVD, and many use them to store data. One of the main advantages of DVDs is that the content on this device is owned. However, the disadvantage of streaming services is that they may take down shows or movies, which means that you would lose access … [Read more...] about How to Play DVDs on Windows 11/10 with the Help of WinX DVD Ripper Platinum
How to show your Mac’s top menu bar even when apps are in full screen
Do you miss the top menu bar when you open a Mac app in full screen? In this tutorial, we show you how to have the menu bar stay on the screen even when you enter full-screen mode. Full screen apps and menu bar When you click the green button from the top left of an app’s window, it expands to take the entire screen. Another way to enter and exit full-screen mode on Mac … [Read more...] about How to show your Mac’s top menu bar even when apps are in full screen
How to ALWAYS show all the Icons in Notification area of Windows 11/10
If you want to always show all the icons in the Windows notification area or system tray, or Taskbar, here is how you can do that. There are two ways to do that, and this article explains both methods so that you can make the change as per your requirements. However, the second method is about showing specific icons, while the first allows you to show all icons at … [Read more...] about How to ALWAYS show all the Icons in Notification area of Windows 11/10
Microsoft warns that new Windows updates may break printing
Microsoft warned that starting with this week's optional preview updates, temporary mitigation provided one year ago to address Windows Server printing issues on non-compliant devices will be removed, potentially breaking printing. As Redmond explained last year, a known issue might cause print and scan failures on multiple Windows Server versions after installing the July … [Read more...] about Microsoft warns that new Windows updates may break printing
Windows 11 KB5015882 update fixes bugs causing File Explorer to freeze
Microsoft has released the optional KB5015882 Preview cumulative update for Windows 11 with 20 fixes or improvements, including new Focus Assist and OS upgrade features. This Windows 11 cumulative update is part of Microsoft's July 2022 monthly "C" update, allowing users to test the upcoming updates and fixes in the August 2022 Patch Tuesday. Unlike cumulative updates … [Read more...] about Windows 11 KB5015882 update fixes bugs causing File Explorer to freeze
Update a Single Package With apt Command in Ubuntu and Debian
How do you update your Ubuntu system in the command line? You use the apt update (to refresh the package cache) and apt upgrade commands. sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade It updates all the installed apt packages that can be upgraded at once. This includes the Linux kernel version, too. This seems like a good thing, especially for desktop users. That may not be … [Read more...] about Update a Single Package With apt Command in Ubuntu and Debian