However, there’s one contradiction. Although Safe Mode’s purpose is to provide a risk-free environment, it can actually leave your computer in danger if a hacker takes a full advantage out of it. According to researchers at CyberArk Labs, while not running the majority of programs is actually good for your security, it can also be very bad at the same time. If an attacker has remote access to a user’s computer, he can boot into Safe Mode and launch an attack....

Read Also: Clean the Windows 8 Store and Windows 8.1 Apps with AVG PC TuneUp Also, BitLocker and Windows Storage Spaces support has been added. pVHD is a new optimized container format that has been added for increased efficieny with smaller backup files, improved performance and stability. Here are some other new features that Hard Disk Manager 14 comes with: Complete uEFI support: bootable GPT/uEFI-compatible Backup Capsule Ability to estore a backup to a drive with a different section size Linux Recovery Environment has been enhanced with support for more hardware devices Express Launcher now has a Windows 8 look...

Microsoft has heard your cry and wants you to know you’re not alone. You’ve got two friends you can rely on when you go shopping: Cortana and Microsoft Edge. Yes, they can only help you when you shop online. Here’s how to shop with Cortana and Microsoft Edge Cortana helps you save money with coupons Once you enable Cortana on your Windows 10 computer, she will automatically help you in Microsoft Edge....

Microsoft Edge previously installed extensions don’t work for 15 minutes after your first sign-in. A workaround is available, you need to manually re-install each extension from the Store. This operation will definitely take some time, and Microsoft’s engineering team is working hard to fix this issue by the next build. Secondly, the new Cortana features brought by this build may not work sometimes. In this case, you should restart your computer as this operation usually gets the features working....

Here’s how one user on Technet Microsoft forums reported the issue: How do I unblock a program that is blocked by the administrator? 1. Disable the Software Restriction Policy 2. Delete Registry Keys Can’t run Group Policy Editor on Windows 10 Home Edition? Try this simple fix! 3. Create a New User Account There you go, few simple solutions that should help you out RELATED STORIES YOU SHOULD CHECK OUT:...

The Notepad text editor, just like many others, has a file size limit and it can’t be used to open large text files. For most basic users Notepad will be enough, but advanced users might encounter File too large for Notepad error on their PC. For example, if you have server logs or any other large files, you might get this error while trying to open those files with Notepad....

But it might not work out for you, so there are a few more things that you’ll need to do, but nothing too hard that will step you from enjoying your Windows 8, Windows 10 experience. What you’ll need to do is to play around with some settings that most likely, came as default on your system. When you installed Windows 8 or Windows 10 (hopefully without having to think the install was stuck), you chose a language and a country....

Nvidia Geforce Experience If your computer relies on an Nvidia card, you can install the Nvidia Geforce Experience tool. This app simply does it all for you. Nvidia Geforce Experience analyzes your CPU and GPU specs, as well as your display monitor and automatically customizes game settings, allowing you to enjoy a smooth gaming experience. When you launch the tool, it scans your library for compatible games. Optimizing your games is very simple: click on the game in the left hand sidebar, and then select the Optimize button....

With Office 2010 and newer Microsoft has decided to use different technology called Click-to-Run that downloads Office setup files directly from Microsoft servers into default directory. This is great for new users that want to easily install Office 2016, but as you can see it lacks many customization features. How to Change Default Office 2016 Location Here’s what you need to do to change the default download location of Office 2016: Read Also: How to Uninstall Windows 10 Downloader From Windows 7 And 8....

But now the full version of Windows 10 is available, and it brought a lot of changes to the system, as well as new features since the introduction of Windows Insider program. One of the things that evolved the most is Microsoft Edge (known as Project Spartan, when Microsoft first introduced it). It went from an unstable, buggy browser, to a reliable browser, that is faster than Chrome according to some tests....

How do I tell if my Windows is 32-bit or 64-bit? This page will display all the basic information regarding your PC, including information about the processor, installed RAM, etc. Additionally, you get to see whether your Windows installation is a 32-bit or a 64-bit version. Additionally, you also get information regarding the type of processor that the PC uses. In the case above, the processor could allow a 32-bit version of Windows, as well as a 64-bit version....

But in order to send and receive emails efficiently, you will need a client that is fast and efficient and gets the job done. One such candidate would be Microsoft Outlook, the de facto email client of the Microsoft Office Suite. The difference between PST and OST files As you may already know, Outlook stores all of the emails, contacts, calendars, and other such data locally on your PC as well....

In today’s article, we’re going to show you how to convert a ZIP file to PDF, and this is actually much simpler than you think, so let’s get started, shall we? How can I convert a ZIP file to PDF? 1. Use WinZip When it comes to ZIP files, WinZip is the best tool out there that can work with ZIP files. The software has a built-in feature that allows you to convert files to PDF with just a few clicks....

That being said, any problems and issues with the kernels can result in crippling functionality issues for your PC, which includes Blue Screen of Death errors. Unfortunately, not even Windows 10, the latest version of the Windows OS is not safe from such issues. One piece of good news is that kernel code can be debugged, as long as you know how. Fortunately, kernel debugging is possible and made easier through the presence of kernel debuggers....

Even though using WordPress is very intuitive, from time to time, you will encounter different errors that can make you feel that you didn’t understand how to use it properly. The developer teams that deal with WordPress fix any issues you might encounter, so you shouldn’t worry too much. In this article, we will discuss the solutions to some of the most common problems found in WordPress. Please read on to find out more about this subject....

How do I know if my computer has a memory problem? 1. Use a third-party Windows repair tool This type of error message might be related to Windows registry issues or problematic hardware. An all-in-one PC repair tool can help tackle these issues with a complex scan and advanced features that aim to optimize your OS and prevent your device from crashing. Restoro checks the hard drive for low memory, disk speed, CPU power, and temperature, then balances everything with a thorough cleaning and repair....

Even though this element was designed with speed optimization in mind, a large number of users have reported issues and asked about what is ‘sedlauncher.exe’ and how to fix high CPU usage caused by this program. Users have reported that after they performed the KB4023057 Windows update, the entire CPU of their computer is running at full capacity. That means that the entire system is slowed down considerably, making even simple tasks, like copying a file, take a long time....

The full error message states: Printer settings could not be saved. Operation could not be completed error 0x000006d9. As a result, users can’t share printers. How can I fix printer error 0x00006d9? 1. Enable the Windows Firewall Service 2. Uninstall third-party antivirus software We recommend using a third-party uninstallation tool that removes the antivirus software automatically and efficiently. With this type of program, every malicious ad/plug-in or residual file from the system connected to the antivirus service will be deleted completely....

The bad side is that the Insider builds come with potential bugs, actually, the whole point behind this being to fix them in time for a stable release. Well, you can bypass the issues and go straight to the good stuff because we will tell you how to install some Windows 10 version 2009 (aka 20H2) on your Windows 10 version 2004. How can I enable the new Start Menu in Windows 10 v2004?...

From now on, when you install an Universal app, it will be stored on the given location. Unfortunately, this option doesn’t move already installed apps to the new location, and only known way to move them to other partition is to uninstall them and then install them again, after applying above-mentioned settings. If you want to save even more space on your hard disk, you can move your Universal apps to an external drive....