Windows 11 is the latest operating system from Microsoft that requires TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot to be installed on your PC. There is a way around these requirements, however, and it is now possible to install Windows 11 on even older PCs and Macs. Since it’s still in the development phase and the stable … Read more
Many reasons require that you understand some basic networking terminology when setting up network devices on a Windows 11 PC. MAC, IP address and DNS address are some of the most commonly used terms. Knowing the details can help you set up a new router or troubleshoot network problems. So, in this guide, I’ll show … Read more
Gadgets were introduced on Windows Vista and were also part of Windows 7. But on Windows 8, Microsoft removed it and says it is out of date. However, Windows 10 reintroduced a revised version of gadgets known as News and Interests. Now Microsoft has reintroduced it on Windows 11 but called it Widgets. What’s happening? … Read more
Windows 11/10 offers an easy way to create scheduled tasks. But what if you want to delete the scheduled tasks from your PC because they are out of date or no longer necessary. If you don’t delete them, your PC’s memory will continue to be consumed, which will slow down your computer’s performance. If you … Read more
Would you like to share the Internet access of your Windows laptop with your other devices via WiFi? Starting with Windows 10, Microsoft includes a hidden built-in tool that you can use to turn your computer into a Wi-Fi hotspot. This built-in feature is still available on Windows 11, that is, without a third-party tool; … Read more
Most Windows users love Windows 11 and have started installing it on their PC even though Secure Boot and TPM 2.0 are not supported. Some users are testing Windows 11 on a virtual machine because the final version has not yet arrived. Windows 11 offers several new features and tools to increase your productivity. According … Read more
Windows 11 and Windows 10 come with a basic defragmentation tool. If your PC is equipped with an SSD, you do not need to defragment it; However, you should defragment at least once a week if you are using HDD. The standard Windows defragmentation tool is not as powerful and does not offer advanced options … Read more
How can I restore the Recycle Bin in Windows 11? If the trash can icon is missing in Windows 11 for some reason, you can get it back by referring to this Gearupwindows article. This post will even help you remove Recycle Bin from Windows 11 if you want. Microsoft offers an easy way to … Read more
Many Windows PC users prefer to use Command Prompt to control their computers. It’s a great utility that makes your tasks easy to use. This ancient tool has long been part of Windows and is still available on Windows 11. The command prompt is more powerful than the traditional GUI method because it is faster … Read more