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Microsoft: Windows 7 and 8.1 “Spying” Updates Are Completely Optional

Short Bytes: After being criticized due to the introduction of Windows 10-like spying features in Windows 7 and 8.1, Microsoft has tried to come clean. The company has said that these Windows 7 and 8 updates are a part of Customer Experience Improvement Program and completely optional. Microsoft is facing tons of criticism regarding its […]

Free App from Microsoft to Move Your Files from Windows 7 to Windows 10

Microsoft partners with Laplink Software, Inc. to provide free download of Laplink’s file transfer software PCmover. According to Thomas Kool, Laplink’s CEO “We’re fully committed to this relationship with Microsoft in support of all Windows users, Our latest version of PCmover makes it easier than ever for customers running Windows XP, all the way to […]

How To Disable Windows 10 Forced Updates – 5 Different Methods

Short Bytes: Windows 10 forced updates are one of the most controversial features of the OS and the company has been facing much flak over this issue. Today, I’m going to tell you 5 different methods to disable Windows 10 forced updates. Each week we are presented with the new numbers that claim that more […]

How to Fix Windows 10 Slow Boot-up Issue After the Upgrade

Short Bytes: Microsoft forums and Reddit are flooded with the mentions of Windows 10 facing slow boot-up issue after the users upgraded their Windows 7 and 8 PCs using the free upgrade offer. The Windows 10 slow boot-up issue could present you a black screen with a cursor on Windows 10. Here, I’m going to […]

Here’s How to Use Microsoft Edge Without Installing Windows 10

Short Bytes: If you want to test Microsoft Edge without installing Windows 10 on your computer, here’s a good news for you. Redmond has rolled out virtual machines of its software for Linux, Mac and Windows. Windows 10 is now running on millions of PCs and people are using the new features of the OS. […]

Russians Demand Windows 10 Ban Because it “Spies on Users”

Short Bytes: Russian lawyers, lawmakers and state agencies have filed complaints seeking Windows 10 ban. They have claimed that Windows 10 OS infringes the Russian laws and spies on its users. Windows 10 has been released worldwide and people are using the operating system in large numbers. If you are willing to receive the free […]

Use the New Windows 10 Keyboard Shortcuts in Command Prompt

Short Bytes: For Windows Command Prompt users, Windows 10 has brought the gift of keyboard shortcuts. Here, we are going to tell you about the different shortcuts you can use in your Windows 10 Command Prompt. Talking about the Windows 10 features and functionalities, there could be negative arguments like privacy concerns and Microsoft stealing […]

Windows 10 – Most Important Features you need to know

With Windows 10, Microsoft is making a strong step towards its goal of One Microsoft by looking forward to connect all the Windows devices more effortlessly. Now, Windows 10 is released and we are going to tell you the best features of Windows 10. Windows 10 was the major feature of the event. Let’s take […]

How To Delay Forced Windows 10 Updates By Enabling Metered Connection Option

Short Bytes: With Windows 10, Microsoft has also overhauled the Windows Update process. You might already be knowing their no way of pausing update in Windows 10. However, you can take the advantage of the metered connection option to delay, if not, get rid of the updates completely. Windows 10 was released on July 29th and […]

How To Install Android Apps on Windows 10 Mobile

If your bored of using Windows phone then you can try this tutorial. In this article we will teach you “How To Install Android Apps On Windows 10 Mobile”. Step 1: Download wconnect and Android SDK ADB tool. Step 2: Now unzip SDK, connect tool and install IpOverUsbInstaller.msi and vcredist_x86.exe. Make sure ADB commands are working. Step […]

How To Remove Pre-Installed Apps on Windows 10

Many users might hate these pre-installed apps in Windows 10, so we have made an article on How To Remove Pre-Installed Apps On Windows 10. This articles helps you to delete all the pre-installed apps on Windows 10 one by one or all at a time with a single command. You need administrator privileges to […]

Windows 10 is Free, But Microsoft is Charging For Add-Ons/Other Features

Windows 10 is absolutely free for those who are upgrading from Windows 7 or Windows 8, but Microsoft played a clever trick there, by removing basic features from the core Windows operating system and offering those ‘removed’ features as add-ons and then charging for it too! We believe that all of this is happening because […]

How to Fix Windows 10 Brightness Control Not Working Issue

Short Bytes: Some Windows 10 users are experiencing a Windows 10 brightness control “not working” issue. This problem in the relevant drivers doesn’t allow you to adjust your display brightness. Here’s a simple and quick fix for it. Windows 10 has been made available as a free upgrade for Windows 7 and 8.1 users. You […]

Find a Bug in Windows 10, Get Up to $100,000 Microsoft Bug Bounty

Short Bytes: Microsoft has announced that it has updated its bug bounty program and increased the maximum $50,000 reward to $100,000. This increment makes perfect sense as Windows 10 is facing criticism on security grounds.  Here’s a great news for all the security researchers busy in finding bugs in Windows 10. Microsoft has announced that […]

How to Sync Your Android Phone and iPhone With Windows 10

Short Bytes: With Windows 10, there comes a pre-installed app called Windows 10 Phone Companion app. This app helps you to sync your PC and phone data seamlessly.  Every Windows release brings lots of excitement and new features. And, with Windows 10, Microsoft has brought something for your Android devices and iPhones too. With your […]

This Open-source App Wants to Stop Windows 10 From Tracking You

Short Bytes: A developer has released an open-source tool called Disable Windows 10 Tracking to address your Windows 10 privacy concerns. This tool, along with its source code, is available for download on GitHub. Windows 10 has been received with positive reviews and people are loving its new features. Microsoft has delivered an OS to bury […]

How to Create and Use Virtual Desktops in Windows 10?

Short Bytes: Realizing the popularity of Virtual Desktops and needs of a power user, Microsoft has finally integrated this service in Windows 10. Using this feature, you can organize your apps in different virtual desktop. Virtual desktops aren’t new for Linux and Mac users, and their users love this function. Even Microsoft offered the Virtual […]

Windows 10 Uses Your Bandwidth to Send Updates to Other Users

We all are aware that Microsoft has recently released the latest version of Windows i.e. Windows 10 which is available as a free upgrade for the users of Windows 7 and Windows 8.1. Windows 10, without a doubt, brought a lot of features and enhancements; however we all know that nothing released by Microsoft is […]

Don’t Perform Clean Install of Windows 10 WITHOUT Upgrading First

Short Bytes: I’m writing this article to warn the users who are trying to perform clean install of Windows 10 on their Windows 7 or 8.1 PCs. We’ve clearly mentioned in the past that you can perform clean install of Windows 10, ONLY after you’ve upgraded your Windows 7 or 8.1 PCs using the normal […]