1. When Will Windows 11 Be Released? Easily the most popular question, and yet there was no solid answer until recently. Microsoft announced Windows 11 will roll out on October 5th, 2021, to eligible Windows 10 PCs. It will be done in a, ‘…phased and measured approach..”, according to Aaron Woodman from Microsoft. 2. Where Can I Download Windows 11 Now? Everybody wants to get their hands on Windows 11 to see what it’s all about....

If you’re switching away from Windows or macOS for the first time, you need a user-friendly Linux distro for beginners. The most challenging aspect of Linux is the fact that it’s a new system for you. So in this article, we’re going to help you find the best Linux distro that can get you started quickly with the least amount of frustration possible. 1. Ubuntu If you’re coming from Windows, Ubuntu is the best place to start....

What Is the WinSxS folder? WinSxS (short for “Windows Side by Side”) is a folder (location: C:\Windows\WinSxS) where Windows stores files required for installing Windows and backups or versions of those files. Whenever you need to recover system files or add or remove Windows features, this is where Windows will search for the files required to perform an action. This is why it’s also called the component store. WinSxS also stores files needed to install quality updates and previous versions of Windows components....

Backing up your files protects your data from corruption and restores your data in the unlikely event that something does go wrong. Linux makes file backups easy for new users to its platform. Whether you want to put the whole thing on auto-pilot or manage the nitty-gritty elements of a back-up file by file or folder by folder, Linux has the capacity to deliver accurate backups with a high degree of customization....

The good news is that it’s usually rather easy to fix, unlike when Steam fails to launch without any error message. So here are the best ways to remove this irritating error and get back to playing your favorite video games again. Fix 1: Reinstall Steam Most of the time, the “Failed to load steamui.dll error” is caused by missing or corrupted files. And the easiest way to fix that problem is to uninstall and reinstall Steam....

We absolutely recommend you properly uninstall programs on Windows that you don’t use, but that doesn’t help you if you don’t know what software you have installed, especially if you’re managing multiple PCs at once. Here are several ways to generate a list of installed programs in Windows 10. Using The Windows PowerShell (Get-RemoteProgram) If you want a list of installed programs in Windows 10 that you can export, the best solution is to use a built-in tool to create it....

The prospect of getting into Linux may seem daunting at first. Especially for someone who has spent the bulk of their life using the ever so user-friendly Windows operating system. Yet, once you’ve opened yourself up to the world of Linux, it will be ready to welcome you with a host of free open-source software that you can use on any personal computer. The question you’ve got to ask yourself is “Why should I get into Linux?...

Windows 11 is no stranger to Bluetooth issues like any other desktop operating system. If you can’t pair or connect Bluetooth devices or experience frequent disconnects, read on to learn how to fix Windows 11’s Bluetooth problems. 1. Check Bluetooth Status in Windows 11 It’s a good idea to begin by checking the Bluetooth status on your Windows 11 PC. An inactive Bluetooth module is a common reason Bluetooth devices won’t connect to your PC....

Let’s take a look at what higher frequency RAM actually does for your system and whether it’s worth buying or not. Once you have finished reading, you will understand what faster RAM does, and whether it makes sense to purchase it or not. An Introduction To RAM & RAM Speeds Before we talk about RAM speeds, let’s look at what the RAM is used for. RAM takes data from the hard drive, including data for programs and games, and it holds the data whilst you use those programs or games....

Virtual ports outnumber physical ports so we’ll start with the physical ones. Both classes can be found on almost any electronic device. Phones, tablets, PCs, even electronic parts in cars and other machines can have both classes. For our purposes, we’ll say a computer in this article. Just know it could be almost any device. What Is A Port? So, what is a port? We may refer to these ports as jacks or outlets, but the proper term is port....

Which makes this a great time to familiarise yourself with what RFID is and the various uses it’s used for today. The Physical Components Of RFID An RFID system consists of two main components. First, you have the RFID tag itself. This contains the ID information, usually with reference to a large external database. Secondly, we have the RFID reader. This is the device that extracts the information stored in the RFID tag....

In general, GPUs handle the visual side of video games as well as video editing software, graphic design, 3D design and other similar tools. Recently, GPUs have also been put to use doing certain non-graphics tasks like cryptocurrency mining, which works well with their unique internal design. The Difference Between a GPU And CPU Every computer, whether a laptop, tablet or gaming console, has a CPU. The CPU is the brain of the machine....

We’ll tackle everything you need to know about how wireless charging works right here. Soon you’ll forget what all that wire clutter was like! A Matter Of Induction, My Dear Watt(son) Generally, wireless chargers use a property of magnetism and electricity known as “induction” charging. Basically, electric current is converted into a magnetic field. This field then induces an electric current in the device you want to charge. That’s a bit of an oversimplification, but it’s essentially what happens in the wireless charging process....

How Much Space Does Windows 11 Take? What Windows 11 needs and what Microsoft requires to install Windows 11 are two different things. The office Windows 11 storage requirement is 64 GB. However, Microsoft’s Windows 11 Requirements page warns us, “Additional storage space might be required to download updates and enable specific features.” How Big Is the Windows 11 Install Download? If you’re upgrading directly from Windows 10 to Windows 11, the download size is about 3....

Just as a computer with an uncluttered hard drive runs better and faster, a computer with no dust build-up in it runs cooler, and thus better and faster. Add a clean monitor, keyboard, and mouse and the computer is just more pleasurable to use. There’s a lot to doing a good cleaning, but it can go very quickly. Due to the number of steps and details, this article will be broken into 2 parts; physically cleaning your computer and cleaning out the ‘insides’ of the computer meaning Windows and your hard drive....

What you’ll learn in this guide are the different methods to find the MAC address of iOS (iPhone & iPad) and Android-powered devices. As a plus, we’ll also show you how to change your device’s MAC address easily. Static Vs. Random MAC Addresses: All You Need to Know Your device may have multiple MAC addresses: a “Static” and “Randomized” MAC address. The “Static” address is hardwired to the device’s hardware while the “Randomized” address is generated by your device’s operating system to prevent network operators, ISPs, and websites from tracking your online activities....

For some reason, Windows 10 struggles to let you use your webcam across multiple apps. In most cases, when webcams think they are being used by an app, they will light up and won’t be usable in other apps. So let’s take a look at how we can identify which app is using our webcam so that we can stop it. How to Find Your Webcam Process in an App to Stop it To find our webcam, we’ll need to understand what the name is in the device manager....

There are many things that can cause the “Teredo is Unable to Qualify” error in Windows 10. In this article, we’ll cover several possible fixes for this problem so that you can get back to gaming. Note that some of these fixes involve making changes to the registry. We recommend making a backup of the registry in case problems occur during this process. Check Your Internet Connection An internet connection is necessary for Teredo to work, so check this first of all....

The blue screen of death (BSOD) comes in several forms, each of which can affect your PC’s functionality. Among them is the video_scheduler_internal_error, which can show up when you’re surfing the web or using certain software on your Windows computer. Fortunately, there are several possible fixes to the video scheduler internal error in Windows 10. What is Video Scheduler Internal Error in Windows 10? The video scheduler internal error is a common cryptic Windows 10 stop code error, which indicates that the video scheduler has detected a fatal violation....

By default, IIS is not installed on XP so you will need to get your XP installer in order to install it. Pop it in your CD drive and then wait for the XP installer window to appear. Click Install optional Windows components: When the Windows Components Wizard appears, check the box next to Internet Information Services (IIS) and click Next: Wait until the files are copied then click Finish to install the IIS component....