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0x80200056 is a common upgrade error on Windows 10, and most of the time, it simply means that the update process was interrupted because your device was accidentally rebooted, or you signed out while the upgrade was in process. In this guide, you’ll learn the quick steps to fix error 0x80200056 if you’re trying to upgrade to a new version of Windows 10. How to fix Windows 10 error 0x80200056 If you come across this common upgrade error, the only thing you need to do is to try to upgrade again, but the next time make sure your computer is plugged in and turned on during the entire process....

The tablet originally debuted with Windows 8.1, but it’s perfectly compatible with Windows 10. However, it doesn’t mean that Surface 3 does not have any issues running the latest Microsoft’s operating system. At one point in time after upgrading to Windows 10, you will probably notice that the sound will stop working, something that can be unpleasant when you’re just about to watch something on Netflix or listen to some tunes on Spotify before going to bed....

The benefit is that you won’t have to stare to the black bar anymore, you’ll have more space when using Google products and services, and it is also more simplified. The thing is that this new Google Bar has not been roll out to everyone yet, but you don’t have to wait, here is a little workaround, a trick if you will, that it’ll get you the new Google Bar right now:...

If you’re a proud owner of a Windows 10 Mobile handset, it will eventually come the time when the phone will stop working properly. For example, recently I received the Lumia Home Trial Kit to take part in the Lumia Home Trial Campaign (#LumiaVoicesTrial), and after setting up the Lumia 950 handset the Start screen wasn’t working and I couldn’t get access to any setting — I just received a black screen –....

Administrative templates, as the name implies, are templates that contain group policy objects (GPO) that allows you to change system settings more granularly using the Local Group Policy Editor. Although most of the group policy objects are already availble on Windows 10, for the Chromium version of Microsoft Edge, you have to download and install the templates manually. In this guide, you’ll learn the steps to download and install the policy templates to manage the Chromium version of Microsoft Edge with the Local Group Policy Editor on Windows 10....

When you connect to a drive using the “Map Network Drive” option on Windows 10, the system essentially creates a “shortcut” that points to the network shared folder with a drive letter and access credentials. The mapped drive then appears on “This PC” under the “Network locations” section to give you quick access to those files stored on the remote computer. This guide will teach you how to map a network drive on Windows 10....

Although the OS includes many different ways to access Task Manager, perhaps the most common method has always been right-clicking the taskbar and selecting the “Task Manager” option. However, starting with Windows 11, the taskbar includes a new context menu that only has an option to access the feature’s settings page in the Settings app. If you have only used the context menu to open the experience, you can perform the same task from the Start button and menu, Control Panel, Run command, or using a keyboard shortcut....

In this guide, you’ll learn the steps to print a picture with the Photos app using the best settings on Windows 10. How to print picture using Photos To print a picture using the best printer settings using the Photos app on Windows 10, make sure the printer is ready, and use these steps: Once you complete the steps, the printer will begin printing the photo that you specified. Printer settings on Photos More settings option on Photos Printer picture quality and borders settings When using the printer options on Windows 10, the settings available may be different per printer model and manufacturer, but the concept is the same regardless the printer....

Before proceeding with this guide, it’s important to note that you must understand that you have legal responsibility before recording any call. As the record call feature warns “you need to get consent from everyone on a call beforehand. The same applies for any other app that lets you record audio.” Record voice calls on Windows 10 Mobile That’s all there is to it. Keep in mind that the ability to record phone calls is only available for handsets that are pre-loaded with Windows 10 Mobile, such as Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL....

Although this feature might be useful for some, it’s not for everyone since it adds unnecessary distractions, and you can end up accidentally opening it as you hover over it. If you don’t want the weather or any other information it provides in the Taskbar, Windows 11 includes an option to disable the feature through the “Taskbar” settings page. Also, you can turn off the feature from the Registry or Local Group Policy Editor....

The System Restore Point feature can automatically detect and create restore points when it detects special events, such as when Windows 11 installs a new system or driver update or you install an application. However, since the feature doesn’t create a snapshot of every system event, it’s possible to use the Task Scheduler to create periodic restore points in case you need to recover the system. In this guide, you will learn the steps to create restore points automatically every other day to recover your computer in case of problems....

While letting Windows 10 change your default printer automatically can be a handy feature, it’s not something for everyone. If you must set a specific printer as the default, you first need to disable the feature to prevent the system from making changes to the printer settings, and then you have to choose the new default printing device. This guide will teach you the steps to choose the default printer on Windows 10....

The platform works on Windows 10, macOS, or Linux, and mobile devices, such as iOS and Android. And while it’s a premium service, it also offers a free tier with all the basic feature to set up an organization and invite colleagues to start chatting, sharing, and getting work done remotely. In this guide, you’ll learn the steps to set up a Microsoft Teams account, create your first channel, and invite people....

The option is available in the latest stable release of the web browser, but the ability to share images is still in development in the latest version in the Canary channel. In this guide, you’ll learn the steps to share web pages or images using a quick response code on Microsoft Edge. Enable sharing page via quick response Code on Microsoft Edge Create QR Code for web page on Microsoft Edge...

The experience uses this view to make the path more user friendly and easier to navigate as you can also use the right-arrows to navigate parts other related locations. Although you can’t disable this behavior, if you prefer to see the actual path of the current location, File Explorer includes an option to show the full path in the title bar. In this guide, you’ll learn the steps to display the actual full path of the current location in the title bar of File Explorer on Windows 10....

Today I am going to show you how to uninstall Google Cloud Connect from Microsoft Office 2010 in Windows 7, but the process will be similar if you are trying to uninstall the plugin from Windows XP or Windows Vista as well. Alright, let’s get started: First go to Start , type Add or remove programs and press Enter. Now look for the application name Google Cloud Connect for Microsoft Office, select it and click the Uninstall button....

Although the app was originally deprecated with the Fall Creators Update in favor of the Paint 3D app, with the release of the May 2019 Update, Microsoft decided to keep the classic version for a little longer as a feature on-demand. However, starting with the Windows 10 21H2 update (build 21354 or higher), the app becomes a Microsoft Store app, which you can remove like any other app and reinstall through the Store....

However, the operating system now includes a new option to skip the need of having to enter a password every time an update needs to restart and sign back into your account to finish an installation. In this guide, you’ll quickly learn the steps to allow Windows 10 use your account credentials to sign in and finish setting up your device after an update automatically. How to install Windows 10 update without using a password Once you enabled the option, Windows 10 will use your sign in information to create a special token that will be used to automatically sign in to your account, then after completing the installation the operating system will lock your PC to prevent unauthorized access....

The MateBook is a 2-in-1 tablet with a sleek design that looks very similar to Apple’s iPad Pro, and it also has some characteristics of the Microsoft Surface line. The tablet features a 12-inch display and it’s powered by intel’s sixth generation Core m-series processors. It comes with up to 8GB of memory, and up to 512GB of internal storage. The company even claims up to 9 hours of video playback with a single charge....

People who had the chance to play with HP Envy 17 Leap Motion Special Edition (Yes! That’s the name of the laptop) are reporting that the controller is very responsive. Now let’s talk about the hardware inside this devices. Specs The HP Envy 17 features very modest hardware: a 17.3-inch 1920 x 1080 pixels touchscreen display (redundant but useful), latest Intel Core i7 Haswell processor, 1TB of internal storage drive, with the option to upgrade to a Nvidia graphic processor and faster hard drive....