Namely, users report that games that use Games for Windows Live won’t work on Windows 10, and the list of games includes many popular games that were released a few years ago. These games still have a great number of fans, so you can see why not being able to run them on Windows 10 can be such a problem for avid gamers. Speaking of problems, here’s what our readers reported in connection to GFWL....
When this happens, users can’t update the NVIDIA drivers, which greatly affects the Windows experience and might lead to poor gaming performance. So, let’s find out all about the GeForce Experience Preparing to install error and the solutions for it. Why does GeForce Experience take so long to install drivers? Here are a few reasons the GeForce driver is taking forever to install: Slow Internet connection: Whenever something is to be downloaded off the web, a slow Internet connection will increase the time required for the process to complete....
Among the issues that make for a frustrating experience is when Gmail won’t load in Chrome on Windows 10. This is a common problem, but there are other occurrences in which the issue is signaled, caused by outdated Gmail settings. Being able to solve issues promptly can make a huge difference, especially if you use it for work. Some other users reported that they could not receive emails on Gmail, which, as you might assume, can stop you from using the service entirely....
That’s why Microsoft introduced the hardware accelerated GPU scheduling feature. It enables you to schedule your CPU and GPU resources by prioritizing tasks to be executed first for optimal performance. Should I turn off GPU scheduling? Hardware accelerated GPU scheduling is a feature that was first introduced in Windows 10 and is also available in Windows 11. The question of whether to turn hardware accelerated GPU scheduling on or off depends on your system....
This port is handy for connectivity, especially with modern equipment, so we will show you how to fix this problem. Why is my HDMI port not working on my PC? There are multiple reasons why the HDMI port isn’t working on Windows, and in most cases, this is just a glitch with your graphics card, so you might want to check your drivers. This issue can affect any PC, and many reported that HDMI isn’t working on laptops....
Microsoft intrigued a lot of users when it decided to replace Internet Explorer with Edge. But a change was needed because even the company knew about users’ dissatisfaction with the old browser. As things stand, reviews of Microsoft Edge are quite positive, with users rating it among the best browsers for all devices. This is not surprising as Edge is probably Microsoft’s last chance to create a fitting default browser for its operating systems....
To get the most from a Thrustmaster steering wheel, you’ll probably need to tweak its settings a bit. However, it’s not immediately obvious how to access the Thrustmaster Control Panel in Windows. What is the Thrustmaster Control Panel? The Thrustmaster Control Panel includes the configuration settings for a Thrustmaster steering wheel. That panel enables you to set and test wheel input controls and force feedback effects. However, that panel isn’t much good if you can’t find it....
A remote desktop connection will allow you to access all your resources and even maintain your work PC and our guide below will show you exactly a few ways how to do that. As you will see below, in this article we tackle the built-in Remote Desktop Connection app from Windows 10 and also suggest a third-party app for faster results. How do I connect to my work computer from home?...
There are no built-in apps that serve the purpose, but there are still a few quick ways you can identify high CPU temperature in Windows 11. And we will list them all in the following sections. What is normal CPU temp? The normal CPU temperature should be somewhere in the range of 30°C- 55°C. If you are working on applications that consume high resources, the CPU temperature could be near 65°C....
Some of you may simply be suspicious about the number of followers someone has, while others are marketing professionals researching for the safest ways to advertise their brand. In both these cases, there’s something that you need to understand from the very start. Most Instagram accounts have quite a few fake followers these days. Many of these accounts are created by bots and no actual interaction is ever expected from them....
User accounts are used by people to authenticate and access resources on a PC. Each user has a user account that is customized the way they want their PCs to be. There are several instances where you may want to share your programs or documents with someone. Local accounts are stored on the computers, whereas the domain accounts or profiles are saved in Active Directory. With a domain profile, you can configure the system to access the system and services that are part of the domain....
To demote a domain controller, you need to remove Active Directory Domain Services role and return it to the member server. Here, in this blog, we will discuss two scenarios and step-by-step instructions to complete the work. Let’s get started! How can I demote a domain controller on Windows Server? Before moving to the methods to demote a domain controller, make sure you perform these checks: If you have Windows Server 2003 or earlier, clean up the metadata using the ntdsutil command....
The Xbox Game Bar is a most welcome addition to Windows 11 on gaming PCs. However, users who don’t play any Windows games on lower-spec productivity PCs don’t need the Game Bar and its recording features. If you don’t need it, the Game Bar is a waste of system resources. Therefore, productivity users who don’t need Game Bar’s features will no doubt prefer to disable it entirely. Although some Game Bar controls from Windows 10 are missing in 11, you can still turn it off in Microsoft’s latest desktop platform....
This can be a difficult task, but fortunately for you, we have a couple of solutions that will allow you to access and edit the PDF file, even without the password. How can I edit a secured PDF without the password? 1. Use a dedicated third party Adobe Acrobat is a versatile and complex tool that allows all sorts of useful editing operations with PDF files. In case you have a protected PDF document and you have forgotten the password then following the steps presented below will help you edit a secured PDF....
But if you want to bring back your balloon notifications in your new Windows 10 operating system you can learn below what are the proper steps that you need to take. Applying some modifications to the Windows 10 system will bring back your balloon notification, but you will have to follow the instructions below to the letter to prevent any potential damage to your Windows 10 system. Also, it would be recommended to create a backup copy of your current Windows 10 operating system so that you won’t have to worry if you accidentally change something wrong in the Windows 10 system....
Millions of users save their documents as PDF documents so they can easily share and exchange them with colleagues irrespective of hardware and operating systems. How can encrypting PDF files help you? Some users need to secure PDF files with password encryption before sharing them via email for security reasons. That’s because there have been many situations where the inboxes were hijacked and the data has been stolen. It’s also a good precaution if someone else has access to the email of the recipient....
Users can boot their computers into recovery mode, which provides a more stripped-down experience by deactivating some programs and drivers. This provides a better experience for people trying to figure out what is wrong with their computers. Follow along as we will walk you through the process of entering recovery mode in Windows 11 right after we see in more detail what it is. What does the Recovery Mode do?...
Try ADManager Plus now! In this guide, you will learn how you can export an active directory list of users in a group. We will show you a couple of methods, one of which is via PowerShell and also using a specialized tool. Let us get right into it. Why do Admins need to export a list of Active Directory users in a group? Admins need to monitor a lot of things, to ensure that the network is out of blockage and that every member in the network can access the required apps and services....
Large files commonly cause slow speeds and performance issues in a PC. When you have large files on your computer, it takes longer for programs to load and for your hard drive to access the data. So, if you’ve been looking for a way to locate them, we show you several ways to find them. How do I find large files on my PC? 1. Use File Explorer 1.1 Use the search filter 1....
While for some, updating the console has fixed the issue, and for others, re-installing the game has resolved the Call of Duty Cold War not updating on Xbox problem. But if all these solutions aren’t working for you and you are looking for ways to fix this problem, then you have landed in the right place. Because in this guide, we will give you a list of curated solutions that you can apply and possibly fix the Call of Duty Cold War not updating on Xbox problem....
