Encryption
In cryptography, encryption is the process of encoding information. This process converts the original representation of the information, known as plaintext, into an alternative form known as ciphertext. Ideally, only…
What is a DNS AAAA record?
The DNS AAAA record matches a domain name with an IPv6 address — similar to A records, which do the same for IPv4 addresses. What is a DNS AAAA record?…
How to use Search in Windows 11
Windows Search is a feature that has been around for more than 15 years, starting from the ancient Windows Vista. It has evolved and matured over the years, and the…
How to install Windows 11 on any (unsupported) PC or virtual machine
You’ve probably heard of the steep system requirements of Windows 11. You can’t install it on an unsupported computer – one that doesn’t have TPM 2.0, Secure Boot, or enough…
Use System Restore
Use System Restore to make restore points when you install a new app, driver, or Windows update and manually create a restore point. Restoring won’t affect your files, but it…
How to start Windows 10 in Safe Mode with Networking
The Safe Mode environment in Windows is one of the best ways to diagnose and repair problems that stop the operating system from loading correctly or even from loading at…
8 ways to start System Configuration in Windows (all versions)
The System Configuration tool is also known by its msconfig.exe executable file. This app is helpful to people who want to manage the Windows startup and boot options and troubleshoot…
Windows 11 Media Creation Tool: Create a setup USB stick or ISO file
Do you want to install Windows 11 2022 Update (version 22H2)? Unless you intend to upgrade from Windows 10 using Windows Update or the Windows 11 Installation Assistant, you’ll need…
Windows 10 Media Creation Tool: Create a setup USB stick or ISO
To install Windows 10, you must create installation media such as a bootable USB memory stick or a DVD with the Windows 10 setup. Fortunately, that is simple, as Microsoft…
How to burn an ISO file to a disc (DVD, Blu-Ray, etc.) in Windows 10
An ISO file is a disk image that stores a disk’s content and structure, whether a CD, DVD, Blu-Ray disc, hard disk drive, or a USB flash drive, into a…