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One popular solution is Microsoft’s .NET Framework. So, whether you want to make software or use software developed with .NET, it’s worth knowing a little more about it. What Is the .NET Framework? The .NET (aka. “Dot Net”) Framework is a software framework developed by Microsoft that provides a platform for building and running various applications, including desktop, web, and mobile applications. Like Java, it’s proven to be a popular development environment for programmers over the years....

Unsecapp.exe is one of several Windows system processes that run in the background on your PC. It is a genuine system component, but with an unfamiliar name and purpose. You might be wondering what unsecapp.exe is, what it does, and whether it’s safe. Here’s everything you need to know. What Is Unsecapp.exe and Is It Safe? If you spot unsecapp.exe in your Windows Task Manager, don’t be alarmed. Unsecapp.exe stands for Universal Sink to Receive Callbacks from Applications, and relates to a process that’s listed in Windows as Sink to receive asynchronous callbacks for WMI client application....

However, if you do want to hide your internet activities or perform geo-unblocking of locked content, there are a few options on offer that might be a little confusing to total newcomers. Terms like “VPN” and “Smart DNS” are thrown around with gay abandon. These technologies have some superficial similarities, but work in fundamentally different ways. If you end up using the wrong technology for your needs, it can have some serious consequences....

The SFC command works by comparing critical system files to a cached copy in the Windows folder. When you get an error message while running the utility, it means that the cached copy itself is corrupted, preventing SFC from fixing the files. Here are the best five ways to get around this problem and repair your Windows installation. Fix 1: Run DISM Available only on Windows 10 and Windows 11, you can use the DISM command to restore the health of the local Windows Image....

For instance, in this YouTube Community thread, many users can’t get the pause button off their screens when watching videos. We’ll explain why YouTube’s pause button is not disappearing and six ways to resolve the problem. Why Is YouTube’s Pause Button Not Disappearing? Several factors cause YouTube not to hide the overlay buttons when playing videos. Sometimes, the problem could be due to a temporary glitch on your device or the YouTube app....

The good news is that these days it’s pretty hard to find a monitor that’s outright trash, but there are plenty of people who use their computer display every day without realizing their full potential. The good news is that you can use a range of web-based applications to test and calibrate your display. Ensuring that you pick up and even fix any problems you may have. Because these are web-based it generally means they will work on anything with a browser!...

The first question is related to the second, but let’s start with the MDB file itself. The extension is short for Microsoft DataBase and is the format that Microsoft Access used up to 2003. The new format, which has long ago replaced MDB, is called ACCDB. If you have an MDB file, it’s probably from a legacy source. As for Access, it’s the database component of the Microsoft productivity suite, which also includes applications such as Word and Excel....

Keep in mind that “widgets” are different depending on which version of Windows you’re using. Widgets disappeared after Windows 8 but then returned as “Interests” in Windows 10. These are once again “widgets” in Windows 11. With either Interests or Widgets, the information is available from the Windows 10 taskbar and will expand to provide more information with weather information. How to Add Taskbar Weather Widgets on Windows When it comes to the taskbar (Windows 10 Interests or Windows 11 Widgets) you’re limited to the information sources provided by Microsoft....

What to do if you get a CD or DVD stuck in your computer’s optical drive and it won’t eject? You can take several steps to troubleshoot stuck DVDs or CDs. Computers are what they are, complex. Meaning, a stuck DVD could be one of several possible things. Sometimes it may be easy to fix. Sometimes, not so easy. The best thing to do is troubleshoot the problem. Here is what you should not do: Stick a screwdriver, pocket knife, credit card, or any other object into the DVD drive and try to pry it open or pull the disc tray out....

However, in fringe cases where you’re trying to format a document to be wider than it is tall, Google Docs has got you covered. Whether you’re creating a presentation slide, poster, or anything of the like, setting up your document this way is a matter of just a few clicks. How to Use Landscape Orientation in Google Docs To get started formatting your document in landscape orientation, click on the File menu option and then Page setup… on the expanded menu....

Installing ImageMagick ImageMagick may already be installed. You can check in the Synaptic Package Manager. Select Administration | Synaptic Package Manager from the System menu. In the Quick search edit box on the Synaptic Package Manager window, enter imagemagick. The results of the search start to display as you type your search term. If ImageMagick is already installed, the check box next to the program name will be filled in green, and you can skip to the Converting an Image Using ImageMagick section below....

If you’re using a PC that runs Windows 11/10 and Bluetooth is missing, there are several reasons for that: Your PC doesn’t support Bluetooth.You haven’t enabled Bluetooth on your PC.Airplane mode is enabled on your PC. Bluetooth drivers are missing or are corrupted.Issues in the integration of Bluetooth frameworks or software.Conflicts between applications. This guide covers some troubleshooting steps you can try to restore the Bluetooth icon back on your PC....

The problem? Not having email access might cause you to miss something important. What if your opinion is needed in order to proceed with a big sale? What if a client desperately needs you? The workaround is to set up email forwarding in Microsoft Outlook. By configuring auto-forwarding, you can be at ease knowing that all mails sent to your work email account will be automatically forwarded to another email address....

DNS means Domain Name System. It is an Internet directory that matches IP addresses with domain names. Every website has its own web IP address. Users can type a website’s IP address to visit a site. However, they are difficult to remember. So, most people use the domain name instead. DNS servers point users to the right location so that websites will load correctly. DNS errors happen when you are not able to connect to an IP address....

You can use the tool to build a database, create forms for data entries, filter your data using custom queries, and generate reports out of your data. There are step-by-step wizards to help you create these items so it’s not too difficult to use. How To Build a Blank Database With MS Access The first thing you need to do is build a database. To do this, start a new database in Access....

When you convert a PST file, your emails will exist in an entirely different file format that can then be used to view the emails without Outlook. If you’re no longer interested in Outlook or you want to ensure that you can always keep your emails no matter what email client you use in the future, you’ll want to convert your PST file. Below are several ways to deal with a PST file, like converting it outright or extracting emails from it....

Compromising the integrity of confidential client data or unknowingly sharing your credit card information with a hacker can cost you a ton of money and reputation. However, you can easily avoid this by protecting your Wi-Fi network with good security. If you want to keep your wireless network protected, you should use the best encryption standard, which is currently WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access). WPA3 has been released, but WPA2 is still the most common setting on most routers....

YouTube provides recommendations based on several factors. Let’s look at what those things are, and you can customize the YouTube recommended videos you see. What Influences YouTube Recommendations Your activity on YouTube, including your watch and search histories, liked videos, and created playlists, can impact what YouTube recommends to you. In addition, your activity on related services and applications like Google and Chrome may influence recommended videos on YouTube....

How to Enable Dark Mode in Outlook for Windows Open the Outlook app on your computer and follow the steps below. Note: Enabling dark mode in Outlook also turns on dark mode in other Microsoft Office apps on your PC—Excel, Powerpoint, etc. “Dark Gray” is a watered-down, less-intense variant of the Black theme. If you choose “Use system settings,” Outlook will mirror your PC’s system theme. Choose a dark theme in the Windows settings menu to put Outlook in dark mode....

There are several ways to identify your current graphics card. But before that, we need to take a moment to explain how graphics card names work. How Graphics Cards Are Named Desktop cards are usually designed and manufactured by third-party “board partners.” The first part of the name is the brand of that particular board partner. These include companies like Gigabyte, MSI, Asus, and so on. The GPU maker also makes its cards in some cases....