Updating the graphics drivers is one of the first things you do while setting up a new PC. This ensures your system uses the proper resolution, feels smooth and responsive, and is free from visual issues. You can update the driver automatically from the Device Manager tool or via a Windows update. But if you prefer to update it manually, you can download and install the latest graphics drivers from the GPU manufacturer’s official website. Nowadays, GPU manufacturers even provide OEM software to control and tweak different settings of their GPU. Personally, I own an Nvidia graphics card, and the…
Author: Nikhil Pradhan
Sometimes, your Windows 11 lock screen may stop using Windows Spotlight images and instead only show the default stock image. This normally happens when you don’t have an active internet connection or there are minor issues with the Windows lock screen. For the most part, you can fix Windows Spotlight not working issue by simply re-enabling it in the lock screen setting. However, there are also times when the problem lies within the spotlight package itself. And for such cases, you’ll need to manually re-install the Windows Spotlight Package. I encountered this issue where the Windows Spotlight wouldn’t change the…
If you are concerned about your data privacy, then password protecting your folders is your best bet. Unfortunately, Windows 11 does not have a built-in feature to password-protect folders. Instead, you can encrypt a folder to prevent it from being accessed or shared by other user accounts. However, if you want to protect a folder from being opened entirely, then you’ll have to rely on using third-party applications. I’ve gone through and tried a variety of applications and have listed a few that did the job well. Warning: Before installing any third-party app, please be aware of potential risks. These apps…
While Windows Defender does protect your system against viruses and malware attacks, it even blocks the unregistered third-party applications that are entirely safe. I’ve faced this problem multiple times where Windows Defender wouldn’t let me install an app as the antivirus would delete the app files automatically. I could only continue the installation after turning off the Windows Defender antivirus. You can temporarily disable Windows Defender in Windows Security or by editing the Registry . But if you wish to turn it off permanently, you’ll need to install a non-Microsoft antivirus on your system. Note: Turning off Windows Defender will…