Clearing the queue on Spotify has long been something users can do if they want, but unfortunately, not everyone knows how to get this done. But worry not because we are here to help you clear your Spotify music queue. Since the Spotify app is quite easy to use, we can say for certain that clearing your queue won’t be difficult at all. This is a task that can be … [Read more...] about How to clear the queue in Spotify for Windows and Mobile
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Former Microsoft engineer criticizes Windows 11’s new Start menu design, ads
Like Windows 8, Windows 11 also changed the Start menu design dramatically. The new Start menu dropped support for live tiles in favour of static icons and it can no longer be customized. The new Start menu isn’t as attractive as Windows 10’s live tiles-driven Start, and it has had its share of feedback – both positive and negative. The Start menu is now placed in the middle … [Read more...] about Former Microsoft engineer criticizes Windows 11’s new Start menu design, ads
8 Ways to Tell the Age of Your Windows Computer
If you’ve received a computer as a gift or are looking to buy a used or discounted model, then you may be wondering how to tell how old your computer is. While it’s not always a precise or straightforward process, it’s possible to get a good idea of how old your Windows computer is by applying a few tricks. Why Your Computer’s Age Matters There are more than a few … [Read more...] about 8 Ways to Tell the Age of Your Windows Computer
How to Change the Windows 10 Lock Screen Timeout
By default, Windows 10’s lock screen times out and switches off your monitor after one minute. If you’d like it to stick around longer than that — say, if you have background picture you like looking at or you enjoy having Cortana handy — there’s a simple Registry hack that will add the setting to your power options. First, you’ll need to tackle the Registry to add the … [Read more...] about How to Change the Windows 10 Lock Screen Timeout
New Windows 11 optional update (KB5016691) fixes Microsoft Store, Edge issues, and more
Microsoft has released an optional update, KB5016691, for Windows 11 21H2, taking the OS to Build 22000.918. It comes with no new features, as you would expect. However, if you faced issues with USB printing, you may no longer see them as Microsoft claimed to have fixed printing issues. It has also fixed some issues related to Bluetooth, Microsoft Edge, and Microsoft … [Read more...] about New Windows 11 optional update (KB5016691) fixes Microsoft Store, Edge issues, and more
How To Check If Windows 10 Is Activated
Installed or reinstalled Windows 10 and now wondering if your Windows 10 copy is activated or not? This guide will tell you the four easy methods to check your Windows 10 activation status. When you install Windows 10 on a new computer, you need to enter the product key to activate your copy. However, when reinstalling Windows 10, you do not need to enter the … [Read more...] about How To Check If Windows 10 Is Activated
Windows 11 KB5016691 released – here’s what’s new and fixed
KB5016691 is now available for users in the production channel as an optional cumulative preview update. This update doesn’t come with new features, but there are several bug fixes that you can check out. The patch is out via Windows Update, but you can also download the offline installers of Windows 11 KB5016691. The update is marked as ‘optional’ which means it is an … [Read more...] about Windows 11 KB5016691 released – here’s what’s new and fixed
How to Make Windows 10 Accept File Paths Over 260 Characters
With the Anniversary Update for Windows 10, you can finally abandon the 260-character maximum path limit in Windows. You just need to make a minor edit to the Windows Registry or Group Policy. Here’s how to make it happen. Windows Doesn’t Accept Long Paths by Default Before Windows 95, Windows only allowed file names that were eight characters long, with a three-character … [Read more...] about How to Make Windows 10 Accept File Paths Over 260 Characters
Windows 11 Installation Assistant didn’t work, Error 0x80041010
If you see the error message Windows 11 Installation Assistant didn’t work, Error 0x80041010, when trying to install or upgrade Windows 11, then this post may be able to help you resolve the issue. Windows 11 Installation Assistant didn’t work, Error 0x80041010 Follow these suggestions to resolve the Error 0x80041010, Windows 11 Installation Assistant didn’t work on your … [Read more...] about Windows 11 Installation Assistant didn’t work, Error 0x80041010
How to install Android Studio and SDK on Windows 11/10
The Android SDK, short for Android Software Developer Kit, is arguably the most powerful software utility widely used by programmers who indulge in Android app development. The Windows version of this toolkit serves as a helping hand to developers, and ships several other features like launching apps on the side using the Windows CMD. If you think that this could be of help to … [Read more...] about How to install Android Studio and SDK on Windows 11/10