Unable to upgrade to Windows 11 or Windows 10 Before you proceed, you should ensure that you have updated your existing Windows installation – be it Windows 10, Windows 8.1 or Windows 7 with all the available Windows Updates. Having done this, go through this list and see which scenario or suggestion/s may apply to you. Do note that you can still upgrade to Windows 10 from Windows 7 or Windows 8....

UnityPlayer.dll is missing or not found on Windows PC Apart from games, you may also receive this error message in other programs that use the UnityPlayer.dll file if the file is missing from your system. If UnityPlayer.dll is missing or not found by a program on your system, try the following fixes to resolve the issue. Let’s see all these fixes in detail. 1] Uninstall and reinstall the game or program One of the causes of the missing DLL files error is improper installation....

What are the causes of Unknown USB Device, Port Reset Failed error? There are many causes of this error. We have listed below some of the most common causes. Outdated or corrupted drivers: A driver establishes a communication link between the operating system and the connected hardware. Companies release OS and software updates with time. In order to keep the hardware peripherals in a good working condition with the updated OS, drivers need to be updated....

We have seen how to manually install the latest definitions for Windows Defender. Today, in this article, we’ll see how you can update Windows Defender virus definitions using Windows PowerShell. Update Windows Defender Definitions Using Windows PowerShell Press Windows Key + Q, type Windows PowerShell in the search box. From the results, right-click on Windows PowerShell and select Run as administrator. If you’re prompted for the user account password, provide that....

USB keeps disconnecting and reconnecting on PC We will try four suggestions here, but before you begin, check the USB on another PC, and also connect another USB to this PC and see if there is any fault with the USB itself: Before you begin, you might want to create a system restore point first. 1] Reinstall Universal Serial Bus controllers driver A driver issue can be fixed by reinstalling the USB or Universal Serial Bus controllers driver from the Drive Manager....

In our search, we came across a tool known as StereoPhoto Maker, and you know what? It’s not half bad, to be honest. It’s a tool we’ve been using since April. Therefore, we have a lot of experience and enough data to deliver a conclusion. StereoPhoto Maker for Windows PC Understand that this is a free tool, which means, you won’t get a lot of advanced features. From what we can tell, StereoPhoto Maker is more targeted towards amateurs than anyone else, and that’s fine....

Speak feature with Multilingual TTS in Office Speak enables text-to-speech matching in terms of the language used in the text. You can also check out the installed text-to-speech engines when you go to Control Panel. Text-to-speech playback is also available for Excel through Speak Cells. To start with, please download the speech platform from Microsoft. Choose the 32-bit or 64-bit version as per your requirements. The English language pack can be downloaded from here....

Causes and types of VPN blocks Before discussing the possible solutions to unblock a VPN connection, let’s see the possible causes of a VPN block. Online Streaming Platforms: VPNs are the pain for online streaming platforms, like Netflix, Hulu, etc., because they are also used to evade restrictions on a user account.Censorship: No doubt VPNs are widely used to access the content restricted in a particular country.Fraud and Abuse: Cybercriminals use VPNs to hide their identities online and to commit crimes....

Companies worldwide tend to use them quite often, and the same goes for individuals as well. If you have a smartphone on hand, then taking advantage of what QR code has to offer shouldn’t be an issue in the slightest. By the end of this article, you should know what a QR code looks like and all the things it can do. From there, you can go on ahead to create your own for others to use should you wish....

What is a Warrant Canary? Canaries are a type of birds that were used in mines, before technology for detecting methane leakages was discovered. When poisonous gas leaked in coal mines, the canaries made a flight of fear, thereby alerting the miners that something was wrong. The same system is now being used by tech companies to indicate that no part of information has been given out to federal agencies....

What is Metaverse and how does it work? Metaverse is a term that is formed by combining the two different words including Meta and Universe. It is basically a digital space in which digital objects and things represent the digital people. It is hypothesized concept to combine aspects of several technologies including social media, augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), online gaming, and cryptocurrencies. And, enable people to interact with each other virtually....

Having Strong Passwords is a must and is the first line of defense against hackers. You need to have a strong password to protect your online accounts as well as your Windows computers. Generally speaking, I would recommend using passwords with a length of 10 characters at least, with a mix of random special characters, capital, and lower case alphabets & numerals to make the password or passphrase unbreakable. But the question bothering most of us is what is the maximum password length allowed in Windows 11/10....

What is Wi-Fi 6 Wi-Fi 6 is a new labeling convention developed by Wi-Fi Alliance, which is a non-profit organization that promotes Wi-Fi technology and certifies Wi-Fi products in compliance with certain standards of interoperability. The new labeling is considered as the faster version of Wi-Fi technology we have been using for more than a decade now. The organization came up with the convention since the earlier names were difficult to recall (real name being 802....

The Windows Insider Program helps Microsoft understand the shortcomings of new features from the end users perspective. It is worth mentioning that Microsoft releases pre-release versions of the Windows 10 Software Development Kit alongside the latest Windows 10 Insider Previews. Furthermore, the release notes will include API details, controls, issues, fixes, and more. Meanwhile, beta testers, tech enthusiasts, developers, and business owners can preview Windows security, management, and productivity features across various builds....

Why is my computer so slow While there are several different reasons behind your slow computer, we thankfully have many tools which help us speed our PC and improve its performance. WhySoSlow is one of such programs from resplendence. It is free software that analyzes your system thoroughly and gives you the exact details about the reasons slowing down your machine. WhySoSlow analyzes the complete system including the speed, temperature, and load on CPU, Kernel and App responsiveness, memory load, and hard page defaults....

Therefore, if the taskbar icon is missing from the taskbar, you have to get it back for good. Fortunately, this could be a minor setting or arrangement problem. However, the taskbar missing could also stem from deeper network and driver issues. Please read this post to the end as we explore ways to get your Wi-Fi or network icon back to the taskbar. Wi-Fi or Network icon missing from the taskbar If you can’t find the network icon on your taskbar, don’t fret because it’s usually a straightforward fix....

Accounts Settings in Windows 10 To open Accounts Settings in Windows 10, click on the Start menu > Windows Settings > Accounts. The Accounts Settings window will open and you will see 5 categories under it. Your infoE-mail and accountsSign-in optionsAccess work or schoolSync your settings Let us now look in detail how one can make all the Account related changes. 1. Your Info This section lets you upload or change your picture....

Windows 11 Accessibility Settings and Features Ease of Access settings are now known as Accessibility settings in Windows 11. Let us take a look at the new features. How to open Windows 11 Accessibility settings? The procedure to open Windows 11 Accessibility settings is simple and as follows: Right-click on the StartSelect Settings.Go to the Accessibility tab.You will get all the settings there. What is new with the Accessibility settings in Windows 11?...

Windows 10 Activation error 0x8007267C This error could occur if the computer attempting to activate does not have a DNS server registered in its network properties, and the message you see could be: Error code 0x8007267C definition:No DNS servers configured for local systemDNS_ERROR_NO_DNS_SERVERS You might also see this error if you’re not connected to the Internet or the activation server is temporarily unavailable. So, you need to re-connect to the Internet and retry activating your computer after some time....

Windows does not remember window position and size To fix the issue of your Windows 11 or Windows 10 not remembering the window position and size, follow these suggestions to reset window size and position: Let’s delve into these suggestions. 1] Use Shift key while closing a window If Windows 11/10 doesn’t remember the last used window position and size, you can use this little trick. In general, users click on the close button to close a window....