Usually, when you search for something on Windows, you may use the Start Menu. But Windows 10 has a dedicated search bar. It is also known as the Cortana search bar. Unfortunately, it may become solid white for some users even when dark mode is active. It is an annoying problem many Windows users are encountering. Why does the Windows search bar become white? If the search box on the taskbar is white when it should not be like that, these may be the reasons:...

Whiteboard animation videos can be used for a number of reasons: to teach customers how to use a product or a software program, to sell an idea, or even to introduce a product or service. A lot of DIY whiteboard animation software has been popping up over the past few years. Some are good, some are terrible and others are just confusing. So, before you take the DIY whiteboard animation software route, it’s important that you first get down to the nitty-gritty of the software at hand....

It provides an easy-to-use interface with complete security protocols for effective communication; therefore, it’s crucial to fix this problem, and we have the perfect solutions for you. Why is Outlook asking for password repeatedly? There are many known triggers for this problem. If these, the most common are the following: Server issues – This could be a server issue, and to avoid any additional problems, we suggest you recover Outlook email passwords before proceeding....

If you are experiencing this issue or some other problems with the Outlook app, you can read further into this article to know the reason and what best to do to troubleshoot the issue. Why is Outlook Spell Check not working? The Outlook Spell Check not working with Signature is a common complaint among users. However, this frequently occurs when someone mistakenly or purposefully types in the signature field. The following are some other potential reasons reported by some users:...

Although Microsoft’s strategy should cover all devices that run 1903, some may skillfully dodge this update, willingly or otherwise. However, the company urges customers who might be running end-of-service versions of the OS to perform the upgrade as soon as possible. Windows 10 1903 nearing end of service In a recent announcement on the Microsoft website, the company reminds its customers that Windows 10, version 1903 will soon reach its end of support....

But just like the Anniversary Update caused some problems to users of regular Windows 10 devices, it bothered Boot Camp users with a few issues. Some people who tried to install the Anniversary Updates reach Apple’s forums to complain about two issues they encountered upon, or when trying to install the Anniversary Update. The first issue is the installation problem, which is one of the most common Windows 10-related issues on every platform....

A free upgrade for your Windows is quite possibly the best thing that Microsoft could give you – and that is exactly what they did with Windows 10 and 11. However, the free upgrade did not go smoothly for every. As you would expect, Microsoft software does not always work as intended for all the thousands of different hardware combinations. Today we attempt to fix one such problem, which might have been caused by the massive diversity of hardware components Windows operates....

Unsurprisingly, this erratic behavior can be traced back to previous OSs, and it’s still not uncommon to struggle with apps that won’t open in Windows 10. Why do programs not open when I click on them? There are a few issues that would lead to apps not opening on the computer after you install Windows 11. They include: An older version of the app is installed – If Windows 11 apps are not loading after the upgrade, it likely points to incompatibility....

While you cannot do that officially, there are a few tricks that you can apply and use to change the icon spacing on your Windows 11 PC. Using these tips, you can easily change the vertical and horizontal icon spacing in Windows 11. Let us check it out. Why are my desktop icons spaced so far apart Windows 11? This is a design choice by Microsoft and unfortunately, it’s not customizable from the settings....

It never hurts to know more about your computer and learn what it can do. Computer literacy is an important skill to have and for that reason, it is useful to learn how to disable searching capabilities on Windows 11. Plus, knowing a lot about your computer and how it works can go a long way in repairing it or troubleshooting it. It’s not uncommon for search indexing to be turned off via error and it’s important to know how to remedy that....

The new OS is available in a form of a free upgrade, so if you want to give it a try, go ahead and update. However, many users are still on the fence, and they aren’t sure whether they want to upgrade. They don’t see it worth switching to, and they plan to keep using the old one instead. This is perfectly acceptable, and if you’re one of those users, you’ll be able to use Windows 10 until late 2025....

Get RoboForm Now! In this guide, we will give you a list of some of the best Windows 11 password managers you can download on your PC and safeguard your passwords. All the tools in this guide come with powerful features that won’t let your password hang in the open. Let us get right through each one of them. Does Windows 11 offer a password manager? Yes. Apart from different advanced features, Windows 11 offers a built-in password manager, the Credentials Manager....

This could be due to a bunch of reasons, having to do with a corrupt icon cache, issues with the Windows Explorer process, or misconfigured Local Group Policy Editor, amongst other issues. All these can be easily fixed, and you can have the pinned item back in no time. So, let’s go through the most effective methods to fix the pinned apps not showing error in Windows 11. What can I do if pinned apps aren’t showing in Windows 11?...

It can be used to help fix problems or to provide assistance when a user needs to perform a task on another computer. On the recipient’s side, all they need to do is accept your help. Remote assistance is enabled by default, but it’s easy to turn off if you don’t need it. Quick Assist and Remote Assistance are similar Windows features that can help you troubleshoot a PC or get support from someone else....

It is designed for performance and security and there’s an S Mode in Windows 10 as well. Yet not many people know about it. So we decided to list everything about it to provide you with a better understanding of Windows 11 S Mode vs Home. What is Windows 11 S Mode? S mode offers a slightly restricted environment to users compared to the regular editions of the OS. Here are some of the key features:...

Even though this update will make its way to all users in next month’s Patch Tuesday, September 13, the Cumulative Update contains a few new features that early adopters can get their hands on right now. The highlight of this update is the fact that Microsoft seeks to improve SMB compression for its latest operating system. Here’s what’s happening to the Windows 11 SMB compression Just in case you weren’t completely caught up, SMB compression in client-server environments allows admins, users, and applications to request file compression as content is being transferred over the network....

Besides the fact that it switched back to a 3-year release cycle for new operating systems, and we’re already expecting Windows 12, developers are still tweaking Windows 10 and 11 quite a lot. Redmond officials constantly stated that Windows 11 is all about quality, so we’re about to talk about another quality improvement coming to the latest OS. The tech giant recently published a preview update for Windows 11, one that includes new functionality designed to improve the update process on newer Windows 11 devices....

The ISO file containing Windows 8.1 customer preview has been released for a long time, so downloading the ISO file and installing it on your computer is a viable option. On the download page, users can now find a number of ISO files, both in 64-bit and 32-bit architecture, as well as in different languages. Just get ready for a quick DVD/USB setup! How can I download the Windows 8....

So, Windows 10 updates have deleted files for a small minority of users. It’s worth noting that it’s unlikely users will lose files after an update. Nevertheless, that doesn’t necessarily mean that we won’t see any further Windows update lost files cases in the future. Here are a few tips for recovering data in the rare event of a Windows 10 update deleting files. How can I recover lost files after a Windows 10 update?...

In this guide, we’re going to focus on error 8024A000 and how you can fix it. Years ago, somebody has complained that when he tries to take the updates, Windows is throwing the error 8024A000. Since then, this has become one of the most visited threads on the Windows sub-forum on the Microsoft Community website, with various fixes being suggested along the way. We tried to find some of the working ones for you to get rid of your problem....