The idea is basically to use Sets to make sure that all your activities for a particular research be connected together in a single experience which you can resume with one-click. Microsoft is currently testing this feature starting with Windows 10 build 17063, but only a select group of participants of the Windows Insider Preview program are getting it. How to check if Sets is enabled on Windows 10 How to enable Sets on Windows 10...

Although every system has the same default rules, you can always create new custom rules to prevent apps from accessing the network. However, using the Microsoft Defender Firewall console, Command Prompt, or PowerShell, you can only export and import all the rules, not a specific firewall rule. If you have to import a single rule on multiple computers without overwriting the current configuration, you can create a custom export file using the Registry and Notepad....

Windows 11 offers many ways to free up space when the hard drive on your computer has low available space. Some of the easiest methods include using the Temporary file settings, Cleanup Recommendations, and Storage Sense features. The “Temporary files” settings allow you to delete files not critical to running Windows 11. For instance, leftover files after installing a new version, upgrade logs, error reporting, temporary Windows installation files, and many others....

However, if you only have access to the Windows 10 ISO file, you don’t need a USB flash drive or disk to continue with the installation. You can always mount the ISO using File Explorer to launch the upgrade. In this guide, you’ll learn the steps to install a new version of Windows 10 by mounting the ISO file without of a USB bootable media. How to install Windows 10 mounting an ISO file without USB To install Windows 10 without a USB, use these steps: If you’re looking to start fresh with a clean installation of Windows 10 with the latest feature update, click the Change what to keep link, select the Nothing option, click the Next button, and then click the Install button....

Typically, you want to use a Microsoft account to set up a clean installation of Windows 11 because it’s a more secure approach and offers integration with various cloud services and content syncing across devices. However, many people still prefer to use a local account despite all the benefits. Also, configuring a new installation without a Microsoft account allows you to create a more personalized profile folder name that won’t use part of the email address....

Although Windows 10 includes its own partition manager that should be enough for most users, it lacks of some essential features, such as the ability to move partitions, which can come in handy when managing multiple partitions on a single drive. For instance, when you’re deleting one of the partition on the drive, and you need to move another partition to be able to extend the Windows 10 or another partition....

Unlike many other apps in this category (Adobe Reader or Xodo PDF Reader), PDFEncrypt is a free and open-source tool designed to do one thing: add a password to PDF documents to encrypt their contents. In other words, when you add a password to a document, the contents of the PDF will be unreadable. Only the person with the correct password will be able to decrypt the document to access its content....

Since the xCloud service is still under development, the only way to access the service through the app is to become an Xbox Insider to make the option available in the Xbox app. In this guide, you will learn the steps to get started testing the Xbox Cloud Gaming experience through the Xbox app on your Windows computer. (See also this video tutorial on how to try out the new gaming experience....

On its support website, the software giant stated: “We have paused the rollout of the Windows 10 October 2018 Update (version 1809) for all users as we investigate isolated reports of users missing some files after updating.” In addition to pulling the update from Windows Update and through the Media Creation Tool and Update Assistant, the company is also recommending users to call its support line to get assistance. If your files were deleted stop using your device immediately to keep your chances of recovery and call the Microsoft support line....

A static TCP/IP address is a recommended configuration for computers offering network services (for example, printers, files, and apps) to prevent communication problems. However, if you don’t need this configuration anymore, you can switch to the dynamic network configuration assigned by the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server (usually the router). This guide will teach you how to remove a static IP address configuration to obtain a dynamic address on Windows 11....

Typically, these files won’t cause any issues. However, they can grow quickly using valuable space on the hard drive, which can be the reason preventing you from installing a new version of the operating system, or they can be the reason you are running out of space on your computer. If you use Windows 10, you have a few ways to safely remove temporary files using the Settings app and the Disk Cleanup tool....

The built-in firewall on Windows 10 includes a set of predefined inbound and outbound rules to allow or deny incoming or outgoing traffic to protect your computer from unauthorized access. However, you can always create custom rules and certain apps can also create additional rules to allow services to operate as expected, and over time, these rules can build up, and they can cause many issues. The ability to reset the firewall settings can help to troubleshoot connectivity problems with apps or when setting up network file sharing....

If you’re looking for a faster solution to resize images, the PowerToys app for Windows 10 ships with a “Resize pictures” feature that makes it easy for anyone to bulk resize images within File Explorer without the need to even open the file. In this guide, you’ll learn the steps to use the PowerToys image resizer feature to change the size of one or multiple images on Windows 10....

However, the Settings app includes a page that lets you select the preferred graphics card for legacy and Microsoft Store apps to improve system performance or battery life. This guide will teach you the steps to set the GPU an app uses on your Windows 10 laptop or desktop with multiple graphics processors. Specify preferred GPU for apps on Windows 10 To force an app to use a discrete GPU instead of the integrated adapter, use these steps: Once you complete the steps, the selected app will use the graphics processor you specified to optimize battery life or performance the next time you launch it....

If you want to avoid the extra steps, it’s possible to change your console settings to sign-in automatically. In this guide, you’ll learn the steps to sign-in automatically on Xbox One, Xbox One S, or even your Xbox One X. How to set up instant sign-in on Xbox One The process to configure your console to sign you in automatically using the instant sign-in feature is very straightforward, just follow these steps: Once you completed the steps, every time you start your Xbox One, you’ll be signed in automatically....

The startup behavior can be set in the Windows Console Host defaults configuration and the Windows Terminal settings. However, you can only undo the option from the Terminal app settings. In this guide, you will learn the steps to make the Windows Terminal experience the default application for launching Command Prompt and PowerShell on Windows 10. Set Windows Terminal default app for Command Prompt and PowerShell Set Windows Console Host default app for Command Prompt and PowerShell...

If you like to see the full length of the link without trimming any protocols, the Chrome browser now includes an option to always shows the full URL in the address bar. In this guide, you’ll learn the steps to display the full URL for websites in the address bar of Google Chrome on Windows 10. (You can use these steps to show the full link on Firefox.) How to show full URL in address bar on Chrome To bring back the full URL view in address bar of Chrome, use these steps: Once you complete the steps, the Chrome address bar will show the full URL, including the https:// and www portions....

Instructions Every user running Windows 8 will receive a notification in the Windows Store, click Download and the upgrade to Windows 8.1 will begin, then after a few restarts and OOBE setup, you’ll be back in business once again. Although the upgrade process is the same, the outcome will be a bit different if you’re running Windows 8.1 Preview because you’ll have to reinstall all your applications after the upgrade, which is not the case with Windows....

In this guide, you will learn the steps to view the update history of Windows 11 versions 22H2 and 21H2 using the Settings app, Command Prompt, and PowerShell. Check Windows 11 update history with Settings Check Windows 11 update history with Command Prompt Check Windows 11 update history with PowerShell Check Windows 11 update history with Settings To view the Windows Update history: Once you complete the steps, you will know which updates are installed successfully and those that failed to apply....

During the event, the company is expected to unveil new iPhones, Apple Watches, accessories, as well as a number of updates for its macOS, iOS, and the long list of other products. Although the media event will be packed with announcements, perhaps the most exciting news will be the rumored iPhone XS and XS Max, which are a refresh of the iPhone X that Apple launched last year. In addition, there’s also a rumor of a new iPhone XR that could feature a 6....