What are Digital Footprints Digital Footprints are also known as Digital Shadows for they can help interpret who you are and what you do on the Internet. Based on the information collected about you while you surf the Internet, the marketing agencies and websites that collect information about you can predict your online behavior and purchasing habits. Here is an incomplete list of data that is collected if you do not take any precautions: 1....
What is a Polymorphic Virus It is general knowledge that malware comes with variations, so antimalware software solutions cannot detect them. When it is seen, the antimalware software solution blocks that malware. Only a particular interpretation is banned because antimalware software cannot guess the malware will come back – in a different variation. If it is found, it is blacklisted by companies monitoring malware. Most antivirus relies on these blacklists to protect your computer or another device....
How do I open ARW files on Windows? Now, if you want to view an image in ARW format on Windows 11/10, this guide is for you. Here, we are going to list down free websites and software that enable you to open and view ARW images in Windows 11/10. There are multiple free graphics viewers that support ARW and other raw images. Plus, a few universal file viewers also let you view ARW images....
What is Cyber crime – Definition & Explanation Any crime to which, a computer, and the Internet or computer technology has been a part of, is known as Cyber crime. This is a very broad definition of cyber crime. If the use of any of the following activities is made, to carry out a crime – then it can be classified as a Cyber crime: SpammingStalking, Extortion, Blackmail, BullyingPhishing. See how you can avoid Phishing Scams and AttacksHackingMalwareExploiting vulnerabilitiesSocial Engineering and Identity Theft (Fake emails, fake phone conversions using data obtained from the Internet, to get more information about you and your bank, cards, etc....
Just like you keep yourself healthy by following certain hygiene routines, it is necessary that the computer networks you use are clean and tidy. A healthy network reduces the chance of hacking and provides you with a smooth experience. The post looks at what is Cyber Hygiene and recommends some practices that should keep your computer healthy. What is Cyber Hygiene Cyber Hygiene refers to checking that the network your company uses is up to the mark so that there are fewer chances of cybercriminals taking it over (hacking)....
What is a DuckDuckGo Bang? Commonly, it is known as !bang, and from what we’ve come to understand, it is something folks can include in their search to focus on a single website. The name Bang comes from an old UNIX term that is based on exclamation points. It is used to refer to the feature in searches. To be more exact, if you want to search for something specific on TheWindowsClub....
E-invoicing in digital transformation If you are not aware, E-invoicing is a low-cost transaction processing system that utilizes information technology to transform manual or paper-oriented billing into an electronic version of record keeping. The method has many benefits. For example, it eliminates manual data entry, accuracy check, and swapping of software. We have attempted to cover some more benefits of it in brief below. Also, we have covered one free software and free online service that offer these benefits....
What is Virtualization in computers First of all, understand that Virtualization is nothing new – it was always there, it had great importance during Mainframe Computer time where it was required to share the resources in an efficient manner, as they were quite costly at that time. With the advent of time Virtualization lost its importance due to two major reasons: In short: It allows users to run single physical resources like your server or storage device to appear that it is running as multiple logical resources....
What is wuauserv The wuauserv process or Windows Update Service enables the detection, download, and installation of updates for Windows and other programs. If this service is disabled, users of this computer will not be able to use Windows Update or its automatic updating feature, and programs will not be able to use the Windows Update Agent (WUA) API. The path to its executable is C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs. It typically consumes the most CPU resources & memory in svchost....
If it is a device driver that could create issues, you would see a message like this: What needs your attention When you receive a message like this, it means the update is blocked from continuing ahead. Microsoft will not offer the Feature Update to your computer till the issue is resolved. If you click Confirm, this will proceed with the update, and you may experience compatibility issues later on – so this is not recommended....
What to install after a fresh Windows installation? Well, speaking for myself, after completing a fresh Windows installation, I first update it. Then I install the following software: Do share your list of must-install software. Sure, there could be more; but let’s try and restrict the list to 10 or 15. I’d love to see your list! Go here if you want to look at some great free software for Windows, and here to check out our TWC Windows freeware....
In Edge Chromium, Edge Legacy and Internet Explorer saved web links are called “Favorites”. In Firefox or Chrome, they’re called “Bookmarks” – but basically, they mean the same thing. Where are Favorites stored in Microsoft Edge? To access Favorites or Bookmarks in Microsoft Edge Chromium browser, open File Explorer and navigate to the following path: Here, you will find a file called “Bookmarks“. That’s the one! You can also type edge://favorites/ in Edge address bar and hit Enter to open the Favorites....
Where does Windows 11/10 store Themes When creating or modifying themes using Windows 11/10 Personalization feature, you must have changed the wallpaper, sound, and other things. Once adjusted, they can be saved under a different name. Every theme you install is available under a different name, and a new theme file is created. If you want to share a beautiful theme you created with someone else or want to copy it to another computer, there is no direct option....
What is Java? Java is an Objected Oriented Programming Language, allows users to build and run their game in its environment. It is one of the world’s leading software development tools used by many programmers to create software, games, and other projects. It is not only important for developers but also for someone who wants to run apps and websites built with the help of this language. Do note that Java is not to be confused with JavaScript....
Read: Solid State Drive vs. Hard Disk Drive. Why should you use Windows 11/10 with SSD There are many guides available which offer performance optimization tips for Windows 11/10 using HDD. However, these tips cannot get you the same performance and battery life you get when using Windows 10 with SSD. SSD’s are all about faster everything. Right from application launches to no lag gaming to excellent battery life. They are also known to be a lot more durable, but then we aren’t throwing it anywhere....
The attacker can then, write and implement an exploit code while the vulnerability is still open and available. After the release of the exploit by the attacker, the developer acknowledges it and creates a patch to fix the problem. However, once a patch is written and used, the exploit is no longer called a zero-day exploit. Windows 10 Zero-day exploit mitigations Microsoft has managed to avert Zero-day Exploit Attacks by fighting with Exploit Mitigation and Layered Detection Techniques in Windows 10....
Windows 10 Problems and Issues 1] Windows installation may terminate with SOMETHING HAPPENED message In some languages, you may see the message “Something happened” with the only option being the CLOSE button. When you click the button, the installation terminates. This has been noticed if you chose to create an ISO and are using a burned DVD or USB to install Windows 10. Though not official, the problem is attributed to Language settings in Windows OS....
Windows 11/10 PC turns On but no display or beeps If your Windows 11/10 computer turns On but there is no display on the monitor or keyboard, try these suggestions to fix the issue. Let’s see these methods one by one. 1] Test your monitor When your Windows 10 computer turns On but there is no display on the monitor or keyboard, the first step is to check the monitor....
Windows 11 Release Date and Availability A preview build of Windows 11 to be released to Insiders The new Operating System from Microsoft was unveiled yesterday, on the 24th of June, and offers several new features. Much like any new Windows OS version, Windows Insiders will get a pre-emptive taste of Windows 11 too. The official Twitter account of Windows Insider confirmed that the first Windows 11 Insider Preview Build will ship next week....
When you encounter this issue. you’ll receive the following full error message: Windows cannot install required files, Error Code 0x80070570 If you’re faced with this Windows Install error code 0x80070570, you can try our recommended solutions below and see if that helps to resolve the issue: Let’s take a look at the description of the process involved concerning each of the listed solutions. 1] Retry Installation The very first thing you need to do is retry the Windows installation process....
