In Windows, one needs to click on a window to bring it into focus and make it active. Windows in the background are inactive by default. While windows in the background are inactive, users can scroll inactive (background) windows by hovering over them in Windows. The steps below show you how to activate a window by hovering over it with the mouse in Windows 11. Active window by hovering over it with the mouse using the Control Panel app As described above, users can enable or disable “Activate a window by hovering over it with the mouse” in Windows 11....

Modern Standby, also known as (S0 Low Power Idle), is an improved power sleep mode that leverages all the capabilities of a modern chipset to remain connected to WiFi or other networks while in a low-power sleep state. Modern Standby also enables an instant On and Off user experience similar to mobile devices while also connected to networks in low-power idle mode. When Modern Standby is enabled in Windows, the device can either be connected, disconnected, or managed by Windows state which allows or disallows network connectivity during standby....

Windows 10 has a feature that allows users to use random hardware MAC addresses when connecting to a Wi-Fi network. This can come in handy, especially when connecting to public Wi-Fi or networks that are not trusted. Before your computer connects to a Wi-Fi network, it sends a request to join. The request your computer sends will include the unique physical hardware address (MAC) of your machine. This unique number can be used to track your computer location and activities....

Sending support technicians a Steps Recorder report can help them accurately diagnose computer malfunctions and recommend appropriate troubleshooting solutions. This tutorial covers everything you need to know about the Steps Recorder app. The Steps Recorder app was formerly known as Problem Steps Recorder (PSR) in Windows 7 and 8.1. It’s still the same app, but the interface and some features are slightly different. This tutorial focuses on using Steps Recorder in the Windows 10 and 11 operating systems....

In many parts of the world, the Internet reaches more places than the cellular network does. You might have seen this out at the cottage or when visiting a friend in the country. There’s solid home Internet service, but no cellphone service. WiFi calling has been on your phone for a long time too. The process is also very simple to set up. It only takes two things – a phone capable of doing it and a cellular service provider that supports it....

We did the grunt work of compiling the 2022 French Open schedule and streaming services that cover the event. If you don’t have cable TV, you can watch this year’s French Open tennis tournament on your smartphone or computer. Some of these streaming services are free, while others require a subscription. Schedule for the 2022 French Open The 2022 edition of the French Open will run for 15 days—commences May 22, 2022, and ends June 5, 2022....

Zipped files are compressed files that take up less storage space on the systems. They can also be easy to transfer to other computers more quickly than uncompressed files. When working in Windows, zipped or compressed files can be handled and manipulated the same way you would with uncompressed files. You can combine several files and folders inside an unzipped folder. The same can be said of zipped files. To add files or folders to an unzipped folder, simply drag and drop the file into the folder....

If you find that too complicated, using a dedicated recovery tool can make a difference. There are a handful of third-party programs designed to restore the iPhone and iPad by automatically running the required troubleshooting procedures while holding your hand every step of the way. We recently got our hands on a copy of iMyFone Fixppo, an iPhone recovery program that helps troubleshoot error-prone iOS and iPadOS devices. After putting the iPhone recovery software through its paces, we decided to pit it against a couple of other tools with similar functionality — Dr....

If you still need to access and edit the file using Notepad, you’ll need to open Notepad as admin. It should then give you the privileges you need to modify any of the system files on your machine. There are multiple ways to run Notepad as admin and here we show you some of those. Open Notepad As Admin Using The Right-Click Menu The easiest way to run Notepad as an admin is to use an option from your context menu....

Tablets are no longer just smartphones with bigger screens. They come with powerful CPUs, plenty of RAM, and SSDs, just like your Windows laptop. Gain extra mobility and flexibility by using one of the best Windows tablets from our list below. 1. Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Price: $699 – $1300 Although it launched in 2019, Microsoft Surface Pro 7 is a still solid Windows tablet. It is a 2-in-1 detachable, which means the keyboard is sold separately, and it can be attached to the screen so you can use the tablet as a laptop....

The Silk Browser: An Overview Tap this icon to launch the browser. Like most browsers, you’ll see tabs at the top, a URL field beneath this, and a search field above eight quick access links. These include: BookmarksHistoryShoppingNewsFour most recently access websites You’ll notice a Page Settings link at the bottom of this page. If you select that, you’ll see a menu where you can enable or disable the search field above the quick links on the page....

This is a security feature and is there so that when you’re away, no one can log in to your desktop session. This is pretty useful and, in some cases, required in a public or business environment. However, if you’re alone at home or in a private area, you may want to turn off this, so you don’t always have to type in a password when you return to your laptop....

For instance, if I want to visit ESPN.com to see today’s basketball scores, I would type espn.com into my web browser. You’ll notice that the address changes to espn.go.com, and eventually the website loads. However, you can also access espn.com by typing 68.71.216.176 into the URL bar. Of course, espn.com is a lot simpler to remember than 68.71.216.176 (imagine having to remember the IP address for dozens of websites you visit), so DNS servers are used....

In this article, we’ll cover what happens to texts when Do Not Disturb is on and whether you can still receive texts and calls. What Is Do Not Disturb and How To Turn It On Do Not Disturb (DND) is a mode that silences your iPhone or Android so you’re not distracted by incoming notifications. You will still receive notifications, texts, and calls, but your phone will not make a sound, and your screen will not turn on to display them....

If you see an .MSG file, then you’re probably using Microsoft Outlook, as Outlook uses MSG files for exporting emails and other tasks. If you don’t have Outlook on Windows, or if you’re using Outlook on Mac, then you might not be able to open it. To open a MSG file on Windows or Mac, here’s what you’ll need to do. What is a MSG File and Is It Safe?...

This is due to the DHCP lease time. This allows a local network to reallocate IP addresses from devices that have been disconnected for a while to other devices, freeing up IP addresses for other devices that may connect (unless you give them a static IP). What Is DHCP Lease Time & Should It Be Changed? Unless otherwise specified, a typical network router will assume that any connection made to it is temporary....

We’ll explain the most important things you need to know about network topology, why mesh technology is unique, and why it’s becoming so popular. What Does “Topology” Mean? Topology refers to how things are arranged in relation to each other. For example, an area’s topological map isn’t used much for detailed navigation, but it shows the “big picture” arrangement of points of interest. In the context of computer science and networks, topology refers to how the elements of a network are linked together....

There is no doubt that Steam is a user-friendly gaming platform. It has multiple features that automatically update the games, allows its users to access their friend list and share. One of the most loved things from Steam is its store. People can own favorite games by purchasing and diving hours to play it. However, there are still some bugs and issues, such as Steam error code -105. Steam error code -105 is a common error code that mostly gamer gets....

WannaCry Malware – the beginning WannaCry AKA WCry malware uses a known Windows bug in SMB (Server Message Byte) Protocol which is widely used mainly in earlier version of the Windows XP servers. WannaCry is based on the NSA developed exploit known as “EternalBlue“. To understand how the epidemic has started, we here present to you the timeline & the sequence of the events that happened since March 7th March, 2017: WikiLeaks dumped some NSA hacking tools....

In this article, we’ll go through some of the major differences between the two programs in terms of features and also a quick look into price and performance. What is WinRAR? It has become something of a running joke to ask if people paid for WinRAR. The program offers a 40-day free trial, after which it prompts you for payment. However, it is still usable after that trial period without pay....