Author: Dinesh
The Windows update is sometimes a nightmare, especially on the business/work network. If you have direct internet without any proxy or WSUS servers, it will work without any issues most of the time. That is how it works on personal computers at home. But when there is a complicated setup with the different versions of servers, multiple Internet gateways, and proxy servers, you will face random issues with Windows updates. Recently I had a problem with Windows 2016 server where the Windows update stuck at 0% and did not move further. In my case, it detected the available updates, but…
Ever noticed a sea of black profile pictures on Facebook and wondered what’s behind this mysterious trend? We’re here to shed light on the reasons and significance behind the choice to go dark on social media. It’s not just a personal statement; it often symbolizes solidarity or marks a protest. Changing a profile picture to black can be a powerful way to send a message without saying a word. Whether it’s to mourn, raise awareness, or stand with a cause, we’ll explore how this simple act can speak volumes in the digital age. Let’s dive into the nuances of this…
Do you want to know how to show seconds on the Mac clock on the menu bar’s right side? If yes, then you are at the right place. By default, the digital clock on the menu bar shows time in HH: MM format only. But if you want to see time precisely on your Mac clock with seconds, you can change the format to HH:MM:SS. In this article, we will tell you how to change the time format of your clock on different Mac OS. How to Show Seconds on Mac Clock (Sonoma and Ventura OS)? If you are an old…
Overwatch is a creation of Blizzard Entertainment, a 1st-person shooter multiplayer team-based game. The game is popularly described as a hero shooter; it features two teams containing 6 members each. As a player, you can select from the roster of more than 30 characters, and they are called heroes. Each of these characters has a unique style of play. They are assigned 3 general roles within a team according to their style. Each team defends and secures various control points on a particular map. They also have to carry a payload from one point to another in a limited time.…
Going virtual is a significant step for any programmer or IT professional to create a test/demo environment. Emulating different Operating Systems within the current platform without additional costs is the best way to differentiate various critical processes and resource demonstrations. These processes may vary from code experimentation to testing, learning new Operating Systems, and Sandboxing. These virtual machine applications are also known as hypervisors, and the good thing is that most of these good-quality applications are free of cost. You can always upgrade to the paid version to access more capabilities and resources based on your requirements. So, read on…
So you were browsing the Google PlayStore to download some games or apps. You found some useful apps and fun games to get. But when you decide to tap the Install button, you get disappointed. It’s a paid app! And you don’t want to buy them either. What to do? Did you know that you can get free Google Playstore Credits and Gift Cards? “But…how?”. By simply downloading some apps and completing easy-peasy tasks. These apps give you free Google Play Gift cards for answering surveys, downloading apps, playing games, watching videos, and even shopping at stores. Now, dozens of…
Internet privacy is a hot topic that receives the most attention as big tech corporations and even national governments worldwide store and collect massive amounts of data. So, to protect big organizations and governments from this, we have compiled a list of the best Chrome security extensions that can help protect your internet activities from those prying eyes. We all know that Google Chrome is the most well-known web browser in the world, making it simple for everybody to use this browser with a clean user interface, quick browsing, and fantastic security features. However, Chrome’s real power is its vast…
If you search for the “My Computer” (or This PC) icon on the Windows 11 or existing Windows 10 desktop, you will probably not find it unless someone manually added it. It is one of the favorite and helpful icons for all Windows users. Follow the steps below to show This PC icon on the Windows 11/10 desktop. The same steps apply to Windows 8.1/7 if you still use these old Operating Systems. If you want quick and easy access to your computer’s files and folders, you can show My Computer on desktop in Windows 11. Here’s how: Windows 11…
