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How to install Windows Subsystem for Linux 2 on Windows 11/10 The following are the requirements that your computer must fulfill for Windows Subsystem for Linux 2 to run properly: Windows 10 Build 18917 or newerHyper-V Virtualization To install Windows Subsystem for Linux 2 on Windows 11/10, follow these steps: 1] Enable the Optional feature In order to enable the WSL Optional feature, open Windows PowerShell with Administrator privileges....

Depending on what you do on your PC, you’ll notice that you are constantly using two or more programs at the same time always. After reading this guide, you’ll learn how to bundle these apps to launch when you double-click one shortcut. Launch multiple programs with one shortcut We’ll categorize the process into three easy steps: Read on, as we go through the detailed steps for configuring a shortcut that opens multiple windows programs at once....

We should first state that some writing platforms already have a plethora of special symbols ready and waiting, but it is possible that some symbols might not be on the list, and thus the user must seek these out via a third-party service. For example, WordPress has a special symbols icon on the toolbar, but the list is limited, so this is where a site like RapidTables can make life easier....

Pre-Requites to use GCPW G Suite Enterprise, G Suite Enterprise for Education, or Cloud Identity Premium license for their device to be enrolled in Windows device management.It is possible to prevent device enrollment using a registry key during installation.Windows 10 Professional, Business, or Enterprise (version 1803 or higher) and a user account with administrator privileges.Google Chrome browser must be installed on the device. Remember, its not a Microsoft account replacement. If your business needs you to use Google account, and they want to manage updates on your devices, provide SSO and Google security benefits....

How to VIP someone on Twitch It’s really important for streamers to have loyal viewers. There are a number of ways to reward loyal viewers, but one of them is the VIP role. If a streamer completes the “Build a Community” achievement by reaching 50 followers and 5 unique chatters, they can assign the VIP role to 10 of their loyal viewers. The more unique chatters a streamer has, the more VIP slots the streamer can give out....

There are 2 ways via which you can manage your Skype History and thus, your communication. How to manage Skype History When using the text option, your message history is saved to the Skype forever. Every single message you’ve send to someone is stored to your computer. Nevertheless, you can take action to delete it. Here’s how! Open your Skype window, then click on Tools in the menu bar and select Options....

Thankfully you can adjust the privacy settings on Facebook and stop the social giant to track your activities. We have seen how to opt out of and Stop Personalized ads in Windows 10 and how to opt out and maintain your privacy when using Google Services, now let us see how to manage Facebook Ad Preferences & opt out of Ad Tracking. Manage Facebook Ad Preferences Go to your Facebook settings....

Manage Local Users & Groups using Windows PowerShell We will be now covering this guide in two parts. They are the following: To begin, you will need to open Windows PowerShell as an Administrator. 1] Managing Local Users This cmdlet will help you to find all the details about all the local user accounts. These details will include the Account Name, Enabled status, and the description. The cmdlet is:...

How to mute the Toggle Keys in Windows 11 There are primarily three ways you can mute the Toggle Key Sounds. We will walk you through each one of them. 1] Mute Toggle keys using the keyboard shortcut The easiest way of getting rid of the sound that toggle keys make is to use the keyboard shortcut method. Here’s what you must do: Press and hold the Num Lock key for 5 seconds until you hear the toggle keysAfter this you’ll see the dialog box for Windows Toggle Keys, asking if you want to enable or disable the toggle key sound...

Open Registry Editor in Windows 11/10 These are the methods you can use open the Registry Editor or REGEDIT on Windows computers: Before you begin, you should know that the Group Policy Editor is available in Windows Pro, Windows 10 Enterprise, and Windows 10 Education editions only, and not in Windows Home – and so to make changes users have to use the Registry Editor. 1] Using Windows Search box This allows you to open Registry Editor with admin privileges....

Let’s assume that you have created a collage and want to add a white border before printing or framing it. A border makes a lot of difference as it makes things more professional and catchier. If you already have Photoshop on your computer, you do not need to search for an online tool or another desktop software. Important note: We have included screenshots of Photoshop’s latest version. However, if you are using an older version, you can still use the same functionalities....

Tavanero search is a browser hijacker that quietly installs when you install some software on your Windows PC. It is usually bundled with freeware, where publishers are out to make some quick money by pushing its installation along with their software. It will set the home page to https://tavanero.com/tavanero.php or https://tavanero.info/tavanero/tavanero.php and display ads below the search bar. This browser hijacker targets Chrome, Firefox and Internet Explorer web browsers. It is a fake search engine that promises to give good search results, but instead promotes suspect software and websites....

How to remove the Sync Issues folder in Outlook Some of you may have come across this “Sync Issues” folder while using the Mailbox Cleanup tool to empty space in your Outlook storage, and it is using this tool, you can also delete its contents. To first get access to the Sync files on Outlook (they come by the names of “Sync Issues”, “Sync Issues/Conflicts”, and “Sync Issues/Local Failures”), you have first to open the Mailbox Cleanup tool and use its View Mailbox Size feature....

GoPro creates its own Wi-Fi hotspot that can be used to connect the camera to external devices like mobile and laptops in order to import files and preview the live streamings via external devices. When you connect your devices from GoPro App to the GoPro Wi-Fi network you can check the previews and transfer files directly from a camera to the mobile device. To start the process, you need to first pair your GoPro camera to your devices like smartphones or laptops....

After you upgrade to Windows 11/10 you may notice two folders on your System or C Drive named $Windows.~BT and $Windows.~WS. These folders are hidden and are created by Windows, during the upgrade process. To see them, open Folder Options, and set Windows to show hidden and operating system files and folders. You will then be able to see them. These $Windows.~BT, $Windows.~WS and Windows.old folders are required by the system to perform the rollback operation....

Let’s assume that you are using an iPhone, but you want to try some Android apps. Instead of buying an Android mobile, you can follow this tutorial to install and run Android apps on Windows 11 computer. Whether you want to play Candy Crush or use Facebook Lite, you can do everything on your computer. For your information, you can use Android apps on Windows 11 using Windows Subsystem for Android....

Windows comes with built-in functionality to fix these essential files. The ‘sfc’ (System File Checker) command is one of those useful commands that can help you fix and repair any faulty system files on your Windows installation. While the sfc.exe does its job pretty well and helps users replace missing or corrupted system files, there may be times when you may not be able to boot into Windows to run this command....

Of course, you can right-click on a file and select the program that you would like to open it with. However, you can use this method for a single file type only. For more than one file type at a time, you will be required to make the changes through the Control Panel. Let us see how to do it in Windows 11/10/8/7. Change Default Programs in Windows 11/10 Press Win+X to bring up the Power Tasks Menu and choose ‘Control Panel’ from the list of options displayed....

According to the email etiquette, the To field is used to enter the email address of the main recipients. While CC is used to enter the email address of the additional people who are interested in the information or when you simply want to keep them in the loop. While CC is used when you want the main recipients to know that other people have also been sent the same message, BCC is used when you don’t want the main recipients to know who has received the same copy of the email....

How to set up Google Flight alerts You can spend less, travel more and find some insane money-saving travel deals with Google Flights. Searching the internet for tracking prices for a flight or a route can be cumbersome and arduous. Thanks to Google Flights this exercise has become fun rather than trauma to be endured. 1] Track prices for a route or flight You can choose to get emails when the price for a flight you’re tracking changes significantly....