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Update the Microsoft Store Version of iTunes If you downloaded iTunes through the Microsoft Store, Windows should automatically update iTunes whenever Apple pushes out a new version. However, if automatic Microsoft Store updates are disabled on your computer or you want to be sure that iTunes is up-to-date: Update the Standard Version of iTunes If you downloaded iTunes from the Apple website, you have two ways to update the application—using built-in functionality or the external Apple Software Update utility....

The number of visitors to your siteWhat country they are fromHow many pages they visited per sessionThe most popular pages on your siteHow many site visitors bounced (left without performing any action) Tracking essential metrics such as page views, session durations, and bounce rate with GA require the placement of GA Tracking Code or a GA JavaScript code snippet on every webpage. This is ideal for keeping track of general information....

PMT stands for “Payment”. This is once you provide all of the required inputs into the function, it will return the periodic payment you’ll need to make. Understanding how the PMT function works in Excel can help you measure how long it’ll take to pay off a loan if you pay a certain amount, or depending how the interest rate changes. How The PMT Function in Excel Works The PMT function is much simpler than other Excel functions, like Index or Vlookup....

Nevertheless, there are ways you can continue to use and enjoy your favorite applications using Windows 10 compatibility options – provided you are also aware of the risks. Security Risks Malicious actors are always looking for programs and systems that have vulnerabilities they can exploit. Microsoft and other vendors regularly issue software patches and security updates to close any vulnerabilities and keep your computer up-to-date. Running outdated apps or EOL (End of Life) programs can result in incompatibility issues and cause bugs....

Entering a Windows password on your login screen can be time-consuming. You might also not be able to log into Windows because you forgot your password. So today, let’s learn how to create a new (and empty) password – or remove it completely. Use netplwiz.exe This executable file is a hidden tool that gives you control over the user accounts in your computer. As long as you’re logged on under an administrator account, you can make this happen in many ways....

Quick Tip Your smartphone is perfectly capable of running applications like Zoom, Skype, or Microsoft Teams for video calls while you use your computer for other purposes. However, a webcam would be necessary if you need to simultaneously share your computer screen while you’re on your call. Why Use Your Smartphone as a Webcam? A smartphone is a good choice as a webcam because the picture quality of a phone’s selfie-cam or front-facing camera is better than most built-in laptop webcams....

Photoshop has a few tools that allow you to draw vector shapes and paths from scratch. You can now even select multiple paths and change the appearance with features like Live Shape Properties. Still, learning to vectorize an image in Photoshop takes a bit more effort. How to Convert a Raster Image to a Vector Image Vector images can be scaled to any size unlike a photo that will pixelate if there’s a change in resolution....

Power management is also a common cause of USB-connected device issues; if Windows is able to shut down your USB controller, it sometimes won’t be able to properly power it back up again, which will prevent some USB devices (especially scanners, cameras and some phones like Blackberry) from working. Prevent Windows from Turning Off USB Devices To prevent Windows from “managing” power to your USB controller or devices, follow these steps: Open Device Manager by typing device manager in the Start > Search panel....

There are a lot of free WinZip alternatives out there that function just as well as, if not better, than the original file extractor. The even better news is that there are options available for both Windows and Mac, so you aren’t restricted by your platform choice. The 5 Best Free WinZip Alternatives in 2022 If you’re looking for an alternative to WinZip, try one of these programs. 1. 7Zip 7Zip is probably the most well-known alternative to WinZip, but for good reason....

There are a lot of options on the web for both free and paid 3D design software, but we have put together the best free options into an easy-to-scan list to help you find just what you need. You’ve already spent several hundred on a 3D printer—there’s no need to spend more on software. Best Software for Beginners: Tinkercad (Website) Tinkercad is an educational CAD tool that is perfect for both skilled designers and people designing their first model....

Free video editing software can help you with the tasks like adding or extracting audio from video, resizing and compressing video files, adding subtitles to your video, and many more. If you want to create a professional-looking video but don’t have the skills to work with advanced premium software or don’t want to spend money on it, here are the top video editing programs for Windows and Mac that you can use for free....

Twitter can stop loading or showing images and GIFs for several reasons. It could be your internet, a corrupt application cache, or some random server-side issue. Read on to learn how to fix Twitter not loading or showing pictures on iOS, iPadOS, Android, Windows, and Mac. 1. Check Twitter’s Server Status It’s best to begin by ruling out server-side issues from the equation. To do that, head over to Twitter’s official API status page or a third-party website monitoring tool like DownDetector to check if everything’s OK with the social media platform....

Buried under all the other unsung features of Windows 10, Microsoft has actually included a feature in the April 2018 Update that lets you take control of how and when Windows will interrupt you with notifications. Anyone who has switched on their computer to a barrage of dings knows how valuable that can be. The feature is called Focus Assist and is very easy to use once you know where to find it....

Unlike PowerPoint, there’s not much of a learning curve to Sway. Think of Microsoft Sway as PowerPoint for people who don’t want to learn PowerPoint. In fact, Sway doesn’t even want you to call them “presentations.” You’ll be creating “Sways.” Is Microsoft Sway Free? Microsoft Sway is a web app that’s free for anyone with a Microsoft account. Go to Sway on your browser and login with your Microsoft account....

Unfortunately, not every system process running on your PC is friendly. Some processes are malware, while others can be disabled. One important system process that you may not have heard of, however, is taskeng.exe, which plays an important part in system task scheduling. Here’s everything you need to know. What Is Taskeng.exe and Is It Safe? The taskeng.exe process, also known as the Task Scheduler Engine or Task Scheduler Service, is a vital component in some versions of the Windows operating system....

The upgrades aren’t the only possible cause, though. An issue with your network settings or adapters can also lead to your computer not showing up on the network. Fortunately, there are a few easy fixes you can try to address this issue. Turn on Network Discovery This is the first thing to check. If network discovery is turned off on your computer, your Windows 10 PC won’t be visible to other devices on the network and vice versa....

For example, let’s say you’re a programmer or web developer and you want to be able to search your code files like .aspx, .html, .java, .php, etc. With Windows 7, you can configure the search indexer to not only index any file you want, but also to index the file contents. By default, the Search Indexer in Windows 7/8/10 indexes the most common locations where your files would be stored, i....

One common reason Defender stops working is that you’re using a third-party antivirus program. Other causes include corrupt system files, an obsolete Windows version, and more. We’ll walk you through the steps to get Defender working on your computer. Note: Generally, using more than one full antivirus app isn’t a good idea (and most won’t work right if you try). However, you can use some antimalware apps (such as Malwarebytes) along with Windows Defender to shore up your defenses....

Usually it’s fast and convenient, but some users are finding that when they try to summon the usually trusty Game Bar, nothing happens. Alternatively, the Game Bar does appear as expected, but some of its functionality isn’t working. What can you do? Quite a few things, actually. 1. Check That the Game Bar Is Enabled Even if your Game Bar was working just fine before, a Windows update or some other background system change may have disabled it....

You could get an extra USB flash drive or cloud storage to offload extra files, but that won’t fix the problem of duplicate files on your device. Since removing duplicate files manually can be tedious, your best bet would be to use tools that can find and remove the duplicate files from your PC automatically. How to Find and Remove Duplicate Files in Windows 10 Duplicate files can come from different sources like multiple backups to files in the Windows....