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Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 Offline Installer For Windows 7 – Download Now
The Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 Offline Installer, .NET Framework 4.5.1 Offline Installer and .NET Framework 4.5.2 Offline Installer is an essential tool for Windows 7 users, allowing them to run applications built with the .NET programming... More of this article »
How to enable ‘EPUB Support’ in Microsoft Edge
Classic Edge supported EPUB file reading. However, after switching to Chromium, the new Edge removed its support. Microsoft took close to 4 years to bring the feature back into Edge browser testing. Edge with “EPUB support”... More of this article »
Microsoft to Overhaul Edge gaming features w/ ‘Project Corefield’
Last year, Microsoft announced, it will bring “Gaming homepage” and more features for gamers to the Edge browser. With the Games menu already available in the sidebar to play classic games, Micorsoft seems to be now working... More of this article »
Download Windows Insider Program’s ‘Welcome gift’: Two new wallpapers
Microsoft is now providing two new official wallpapers for download as a “Welcome gift” to those who sign up for the Windows Insider Program. The wallpapers are sent via email for download. The Windows Insider program is... More of this article »
You can now Control Microsoft Edge browser via Bing Chat Pane
Do you know, like Windows Copilot in Windows 11, Bing Chat in Sidebar in Microsoft Edge can do some things on users’ behalf? It can change or control various Edge settings. Here are some of the Actions Bing Chat can perform in... More of this article »Windows 11 KB5028182 Update may cause Explorer.exe crash loop
If you’ve installed third-party Apps on Windows 11 to customize its look or add features Windows lacks, you could be in a mess when you install the latest July Patch Tuesday Update KB5028182 (OS build 22000.2176). Especially,... More of this article »
How to move Microsoft Edge’s Profile icon from Title bar to toolbar
Microsoft Edge has got a new look, along with it, the profile icon has been moved to the left side of the screen in the title bar on Edge. Here is how you can move the profile icon back to its original position before, i.e., on the... More of this article »
Microsoft tests ‘Compact’ Context Menus in Edge browser
The most requested feedback from users regarding the Microsoft Edge browser is the ability to “customize” right-click context menu and three-dot menu, as they’re obscenely “large”, “too long”... More of this article »
How to ‘lock’ and ‘unlock’ Tabs in Microsoft Edge ‘Workspaces’
Recently, Microsoft made a new feature called “Workspaces” available to Edge users. The company has added the ability to lock Tabs in a workspace. The article provides details on how to lock and unlock tabs in Edge Workspaces. What... More of this article »
Bing Chat in Microsoft Edge Sidebar gets “Export” Options
Microsoft adds support for exporting “Bing chat” responses or “answers” in the Edge sidebar in “Text”, “Word”, and “PDF formats”. Bing AI in Edge already provides these options,... More of this article »
Microsoft Edge to get built-in ‘Photo Viewer’, how to enable?
Microsoft soon may make it easier to view a bunch of photos on your computer or “My Pictures” folder through its “Photo Viewer” feature. The company is testing the feature with the name “EdgePhoto”.... More of this article »
Microsoft Edge to let you quickly open ‘clear browsing data’ dialog
If you frequently “clear browsing data” in Edge, Microsoft soon makes it quicker for you to open the dialog with the mouse in the Edge browser. Micorsoft Edge allows the deletion of browsing history, cookies, and other... More of this article »
Microsoft quietly pulls Edge’s ‘Enhance Image’ feature after privacy concerns?
Microsoft may have removed the Edge’s controversial “Image Enhancement” feature following privacy concerns raised by users. The “Enhance images in Microsoft Edge” setting is not available in release... More of this article »
How to launch Microsoft Edge without Extensions
Wondering how to open or start the new Microsoft Edge without any Extensions? Here is how to launch the Edge browser with extensions disabled to troubleshoot issues you’re having with it. You can add features to Web Browser and... More of this article »
Microsoft Restores Windows 11 File Explorer’s Folder Options after feedback
Microsoft has reverted the changes it made to the Folder Options settings in Windows 11’s File Explorer in insider builds, ensuring that the legacy settings will remain intact. This decision comes after Windows insider feedback... More of this article »
Microsoft is testing a native darker UI in Edge
Microsoft is working on making Edge look easier on the eyes with the new “darker UI”. The feature is being tested in the Canary. Microsoft Edge tests new Darker UI In Edge, by default, tab strip and sidebar, and other menu,... More of this article »
Microsoft Edge to let you disable Thumbnails in Favorites Hub
Microsoft has been testing displaying thumbnails in the Favorites hub in Edge for some time now. The company is now working on adding a setting to disable the “image generation” related to saved websites that appear in... More of this article »
Microsoft releases LinkedIn Preview for Windows 11 to Windows Store
Finally, Microsoft has launched the LinkedIn app for Windows 11 in a Preview version (beta), and is now available in Microsoft Store for download. It may amuse you, Microsoft acquired LinkedIn seven years back, but till now, the company... More of this article »
Microsoft Edge restores Sync data Reset option after criticism
Microsoft has re-added the ability to delete sync data from the cloud again in Edge browser after criticism from users. The new option “Reset sync data from Microsoft Servers” is now available in Edge Canary, here is how... More of this article »
Windows 11 KB5027231 Update breaks Google Chrome for Some, how to Fix?
If you’ve installed June Patch Tuesday Update KB5027231 on Windows 11 22H2 and noticed Google Chrome is not opening after that, you’re not alone. Check out the workarounds mentioned in the article below. Windows 11 Cumulative... More of this article »
6 Sure Ways to Fix Microsoft Edge’s Constant crashes on Windows 11/10
This is what you need to do to keep Microsoft Edge running or open if it keeps crashing after launch/on startup when you open settings or any pages on Windows 11 or Windows 10. Microsoft Edge is a popular browser that gets regular... More of this article »
Microsoft Edge removes ability to delete Sync Data from Cloud
Starting version 114, Microsoft Edge, no longer offers “reset sync” button that deletes data from Microsoft Servers. The button has been replaced with “Re-sync now” option. So if you’re privacy conscious,... More of this article »
Woah! Windows 11 Paint gets most wanted Dark Mode in Insider builds
After unveiling redesigned Paint App for Windows 11, it took almost two years for Microsoft to add dark mode support to App. Yes! Microsoft is rolling out dark theme for Windows 11 Paint with Zoom improvements to insiders running Canary... More of this article »
How to disable Video background on Microsoft Edge’s New Tab Page
Microsoft Edge New Tab Page comes with Image and Video background options. If your Edge NTP is running a video background and wondering how to disable it, here is how. Why turn off Video backgrounds in Microsoft Edge? They look nice... More of this article »
Microsoft Edge’s New Tab Page Video Background gets “Energy Saver” and “Balanced” tools
It’s still surprising most don’t notice or that Micorsoft has not announced Edge background customization options and tools available in the Stable version. Let me brief you, Edge allows daily rotation for image and video... More of this article »
Microsoft Edge Built-in VPN could offer 5GB of Free data for Month
Microsoft is constantly improving the Edge browser’s privacy and security features. One of its noteworthy features is the built-in VPN (Virtual Private Network). It allows users to protect their online activities. In Canary version,... More of this article »
Windows 11 Photos App update adds WebP support
Finally, the wait is over, after Paint, now Photos App in Windows 11 also supports WebP Image files. You can now open WebP files in Windows 11 in built-in Paint and Photos apps with ease without needing to rely on third-party tools. WebP... More of this article »
Microsoft Edge Launches “Learning Toolkit” with Useful Tools for Students and Educators
Microsoft wants users to know the learning tools available in Edge for students and educators with the “Learning Toolkit” feature. The company has added a button to the Edge toolbar for it. Here is how you can enable and... More of this article »
How to disable Microsoft Edge’s Follow Creator feature
Apparently, the latest Micorsoft Edge is reportedly sending each website URL you visit in the browser to Bing or more specifically to bingapis.com when the Follow Creator is enabled. This violates user privacy. You can protect your... More of this article »
How to View and Edit Registry files with PowerToys Registry Preview
Microsoft added Registry Preview Utility to its PowerToys Collection and is now available to download for Windows 11/10/8.1 and Windows 8. Here’s how to use the new PowerToys tool to view and edit registry files (.REG) and make... More of this article »
How to fix latest Microsoft Edge 111’s lagging issue
Noticed Microsoft Edge is super slow to react or lagging while switching between tabs or when inputting text fields or using mouse clicks? You’re not alone. The latest Edge 111 has this issue reported by many users. Microsoft... More of this article »
How to disable rounded Corners in Microsoft Edge for Web Content
No more A/B testing, it seems as if, Microsoft is widely rolling out rounded corners for browser frames in the Microsoft Edge browser, albeit in Canary. Here is how to disable rounded corners for the browser Windows in Edge. Microsoft... More of this article »
Here’s How you can Hide Bing Discover button in Microsoft Edge
Microsoft has heard your anguish over the bing toolbar icon in Edge. The company now has added a setting to disable it in Edge. However, the setting is available in Edge Canary, you may have to wait for a few weeks for it to show up... More of this article »
Microsoft works on to make Edge browser look less bloated
Microsoft to clean up bloat on the toolbar, and also to make the title bar minimal in Edge browser. This could be Microsoft’s efforts to address hiding features that are deemed unnecessary by users. Who has asked Microsoft to... More of this article »
Easily disable or remove Bing Discover icon on Microsoft Edge toolbar
After updating Microsoft Edge to version 111, you may have noticed a big Bing button or icon on the toolbar and, that’s not impressive, You’re not alone. Here is how you can disable or remove it from Microsoft Edge running... More of this article »
How to disable Widgets board open on hover in Windows 11
Widgets in Windows 11 may be useful that serve feed on news, sports, entertainment, stock market, and weather conditions, but when you unintentionally hover over the Weather widget on the taskbar, the Widgets board comes in your way,... More of this article »
How to enable or disable Windows 11’s Snipping Tool Auto Save screenshots
You no longer need to manually save the snips you captured with the Snipping tool in Windows 11. In addition to being copied to the clipboard, they’ll be automatically saved in PNG format in the Screenshots folder under My Pictures... More of this article »
How to enable new System Tray in Windows 11
Microsoft has modernized the System tray on taskbar in Windows 11 in recent insider builds and they’ve added the ability to drag and drop icons around. The tooltips received fluent design and System tray icons received rounded... More of this article »
How to enable or disable Suggested Actions on Windows 11
Windows 11 22H2 with Moment1 update in October will get the Suggested Actions feature, here is how you can enable it right now and disable it if not needed. What is Suggested Actions? Suggested Actions is a new feature in Windows 11... More of this article »
How to close tabs in Microsoft Edge with double click
Microsoft Edge now lets you close tabs faster with a double click option. Firefox and Vivaldi allow doing that. Microsoft has added the convenience to Edge and turned it off by default, here is how you can enable and close tabs in... More of this article »
How to Enable or add Search bar to Windows 11 taskbar
After Search highlights and testing the Search box on Desktop at the center in Windows 11, Microsoft is experimenting with Windows 10 like Search bar or Search box on the new OS taskbar. Here is how you can enable it right now in Windows... More of this article »
How to use Microsoft Edge’s Drop Feature to Send files and notes
Microsoft is continuously trying to make the new Edge browser better by adding new features and improvements. At the latest, the company has introduced a new file and note-sharing feature called Drop. It allows users to send notes,... More of this article »
How to enable or disable Desktop Stickers in Windows 11
After Windows Spotlight and desktop Search bar experiment, Microsoft is now testing Stickers for desktop backgrounds in Windows 11. Generally, you see stickers In Social Messengers, the Redmond giant is now bringing them to its new... More of this article »
How to enable and disable desktop Search bar in Windows 11
Windows 11 dev channel is never short of new features. Recently, the new OS received Suggested Actions, Search highlights, and File Explorer Tabs support, now the company is testing “desktop widgets“. Begging with the search... More of this article »
Microsoft Edge re-adds rounded Corners to tabs on Windows 11
Recently we reported Microsoft is working to bring Windows 11 visual effects such as mica to the Edge browser toolbar and title bar. In the latest update, Edge Canary has brought rounded corners to tabs, here is how you can enable... More of this article »
Windows 11’s new Task Manager gets Accent Colors Support
Windows 11′s new Task Manager already comes with new features and improvements. Microsoft now improves it even further with the support of the system Accent Colors. In other words, the Task Manager in Windows 11 has got more... More of this article »
First look at Microsoft Edge’s Follow Creator feature on YouTube
If you follow your favorite YouTube channels and subscribe to get notifications for new content, there is a whole new way to do that in Microsoft Edge through Follow Creator feature. Edge lets you follow desired YouTube Creators and... More of this article »
Microsoft Edge on Windows 11 to bring Mica effect to title bar and toolbar
Yesterday we’ve reported Microsoft has brought Sidebar to the Edge browser. After a long time, the company is now trying to add another Windows 11 visual change aka the Mica effect to the Edge browser title bar and toolbar background.... More of this article »