How to Create a Thorough Backup on Windows 10

Do you want to create a complete backup of your Windows 10 system? If yes, then you have come to the right place. In this article you will learn a simple way to make a backup of your computer effortlessly.

The backup you are going to create with the help of this article will include the whole system. It includes your all data, apps, settings, operating system, etc.  All you need to do is create a backup using this article that is a pretty easy process.

When you want to restore your computer using your backup, you will need a Windows 10 Bootable USB drive. So it would be a lot better if you create in advance. 

Let’s dive in…

Creating Complete System Backup on Windows 10

You should create a backup of your system in a removable or portable hard drive because it is the safest and fastest way. 

Follow the below mentioned steps to create a backup of your whole Windows 10 computer:

  1. First and foremost, hit the “Windows + D” keys to ensure that you are on the home screen. 
  2. On your keyboard, press the “Windows + I” keys at the same on your keyboard to trigger the Settings.
  3. In the Settings of your system, tap the Update & Security option.
  4. Now head to the Backup option.
  5. Underneath the “Looking for an older backup?” option, press on “Go to Backup and Restore” option (for Windows 7) .
  6. On your left side menu, head to the “Create a system image” option.
  7. Inside the “Where do you want to save the backup?” option, press the option saying “On a hard disk” option.
  8. In the drop-down menu, choose the storage path to save all the backup files of Windows 10.
  9. Now, click on Next.
  10. Choose the extra drives or partitions that you might wish to add in the backup.
  11. Hit on Next.
  12. Head to Start backup icon.
  13. Now hit the “No” icon.
  14. Hold tight because the backup process will now start and wait until it wraps up.
  15. Hit the Close button to exit the wizard.

Voila, you have successfully created the complete backup of your Windows 10 PC. 

Eject the portable hard drive once the all process wraps up and then safely store it somewhere in your house. This hard drive contains your whole Windows 10 PC including your computer’s main hard drive  and the system reserved partition. This means your C drive that has Windows 10 operating system is also stored in your portable USB hard drive. 

Use Your Portable Hard Drive to Restore Your PC

If something went wrong with your computer such as it is not booting up or you have replaced the hard drive, you can use your backup stored in your portable hard drive to restore your computer:

  1. First and foremost, connect your portable hard drive to your PC that contains backup.
  2. Now plug in a “Windows 10 USB bootable drive” to your PC’s USB port.
  3. Turn on your computer.
  4. When you see the “Windows Setup” screen, head to Next.
  5. Press on “Repair your computer” on the lower-left corner.
  6. Navigate to Troubleshoot.
  7. Head to the “System Image Recovery” option.
  8. Choose Windows 10 as your target OS.
  9. Now you will see the “Re-image your computer” screen, choose the “Use the latest available system image” link.
  10. Press on Next.
  11. Click the Next option to continue.
  12. Hit the Finish button.
  13. Go to Yes.

Now the restoration process will begin and you can grab a cup of coffee until it wraps up. Don’t click randomly as it can trigger interruptions in the process and you will end up with an error. 

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How to Perform Voiceover on PowerPoint

Performing voiceover on a PowerPoint project could be a bit tricky for beginner users. Doing voiceover on a Powerpoint presentation is an excellent idea to be more creative. It will help the viewers to understand what the presentation explains easily, and they would be impressed with your speaking skills. Silent presentations could be very boring, or people might not get what you are trying to explain with the visuals alone.

Also speaking alongside while your presentation is playing could be a bit distracting because you might not be able to speak out accurately on the spot.

The better way is to record a voiceover narration for your presentation, and then it will play automatically with your slideshow just like an animated video. It could also encourage your colleagues to be even more creative and use this method to enhance the experience of their own presentations. 

Let’s learn how to perform the voiceover on your Microsoft Office PowerPoint presentations.

Before Getting Started

Here are some things that you should know before diving into the in-depth process:

  • Make sure that you have a high-quality microphone on your computer to record crystal clear voices.
  • If your laptop or desktop PC already has a built-in microphone and it works just fine, then you don’t need to purchase a separate one. 
  • Check your microphone by recording your voice and ensure that it is working just perfectly. Make sure to adjust the sound level so that your voice is easy to understand.
  • Make sure that you are ready to deliver your narration. Write a proper script for your voiceover that you want to sync with your presentation.
  • Rehearse your script without using any equipment for several times so that you can record your voiceover fluently.
  • Make your mind up for whether you want to record the narration in a single burst or for every slide separately. Keep in mind that recording the voiceover for the entire presentation could be challenging if it has too many slides. 

Simple Method to Record a Single Slide Voiceover for Your Presentation

The easiest way to perform voiceover for PowerPoint presentation is to record a voiceover for all your slides one by one. It means you need to record for a single slide at a time because it is the best way.  This way, you can get enough time to prepare for the next slide. Your voiceover will also be more error-free if you record a voiceover for one slide at once.

Here’s how to do a voiceover on your presentation for a single slide on your presentation:

  1. First and foremost, open the Microsoft Office PowerPoint application.
  2. Then open the presentation in which you want to add a voiceover.
  3. Navigate to the slide in which you want to add the voiceover.
  4. Once the slide appears, click on Insert from the upper menu. 
  5. Then head to Audio and then click on Record Audio.
  6. Now put in a name for your voiceover file. 
  7. Hit the Record button.
  8. Now speak out your voiceover narration using your script in a natural way. Make sure that your speaking feels natural, and you are not making it look like reading something.
  9. Once you have completed the narration for the slide, press on the Stop button to stop and save the recording.
  10. Next, the recording popup window would close automatically, and you will see a new speaker button in the middle of your slide.
  11. Hit on that speaker button.
  12. Now hit the play button to play and review your narration.
  13. Once you are satisfied with the recording, you can click anywhere outside of the playback wizard to close these playback controls.
  14. Now click and hold the speaker icon and then move it to the corner of the slide so that it won’t distract viewers.

You can now create a voiceover for the entire rest of your slides in the same way. It is this simple, and there is nothing like challenging at all.

Record Voiceover for Your Whole Presentation in a Single Burst

You can also record the narration for the whole presentation at once on MS Office Powerpoint. Here’s how to perform this with simple steps:

  1. Open PowerPoint software and navigate to the presentation in which you want to add narration.
  2. After that, head to View tab from the top menu.
  3. Now click on Normal.
  4. Navigate to the first slide of your presentation or where you want to start the narration.
  5. Then hit the option saying “Slide Show” from the top menu.
  6. After that, press on Record Slide Show.
  7. Hit the option saying Record from Current Slide. 
  8. In the 2019 version or later the Recording wizard would trigger on the screen.
  9. In the 2016 version or older version of PowerPoint, you will see a Record Slide Show window in which you might see a few options to choose from. In this window, you need to ensure that options saying “Slide and animation timings” and “Narrations, ink, and laser pointer” are enabled. 
  10. Hit the record button to start your recording. On some older versions, this option is Start Recording, so choose it.
  11. Start speaking and when you need a break, press the Pause button.
  12. When you make a mistake in recording, click on the Clear button and then press “Clear recording” to record from scratch for the current slide.
  13. Once you have recorded for one slide, choose the Advanced option to record for the next slide.
  14. When your narration is complete for the whole presentation, click on Stop.

On the bottom, you will see several options to highlight the text as you narrate so that people can see what you are explaining.

Listening to Your Presentation Voiceover

  1. Choose the slide that contains your narration. 
  2. Then find the recording button on the slide. It would appear like a tiny video screenshot or a speaker like a button.
  3. Press this button to open the playback options.
  4. Finally hit the Play button to hear your narration. 

How to Disable a Voiceover in Your PowerPoint Presentations

If you want to mute or turn off the narration in a particular slide but also don’t want to remove it permanently, then see these instructions:

  1. Choose the slide in which you want to disable it.
  2. Navigate to the Slide Show option from the upper menu. 
  3. Then, uncheck the box located next to “Play Narration.”

Removing a PowerPoint Voiceover

  1. Choose the slide in which you want to remove the narration.
  2. Find the recording in the slide.
  3. Hit the Delete key on your keyboard to remove the narration.
  4. To Remove the narration from the whole presentation at once, go to Slide Show from the upper menu.
  5. Now tap on the down arrow to trigger the record Slide Show menu. 
  6. Next, press on “Clear Narration on All Slides” to delete the voiceover in your whole presentation.

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How to Do Voice-To-Text Typing on Mac Via Dictation

If you can’t type properly with your fingers on a keyboard, voice-to-text typing is the best solution. However, using it on your Mac could be a bit challenging if you are not technically skilled enough or don’t possess prior knowledge. Gladly, Mac has provided a default innovative feature known as Dictation that enables you to type with Voice to text technology effortlessly.

In this article, you will learn how to use it with step by step guides. So what’s the wait? Let’s dive in…

Everything about Mac’s Dictation 

It is pretty much easy to use when compared with other similar features and tools such as Voice Control. It is also very precise and reliable while using as it will accurately understand what you actually want to put in rather than asking for repeating every line. No doubt that Dictation is one of the best voice to text typing tools in the entire world so far.

How to Access Mac’s Dictation Speech-To-Text Typing Utility

  1. All you need to do is follow the steps given down here to use the Dictation:
  2. On your Mac’s keyboard, hit the Fn key twice to trigger the Dictation utility. 
  3. Now once that appears on your Mac’s display, all you have to do is press the Ok button when asked to do.
  4. Next, you will see a microphone icon in the interface of the Dictation application.
  5. Once the Dictation is activated and ready to use, speak out what you need to type, and it will appear on the interface of Dictation utility.
  6. The best thing about the Dictation is that it does ignore the pauses between your speech so that you can take your time to create your thoughts.
  7. Keep in mind that you need to dictate the punctuations in order to use here because pausing between in the speech won’t do anything while using Dictation.

According to Apple, you should speak out in the bursts of 40 seconds or fewer. This will allow the software to process your speech into text fluidly. If you constantly speak without any breaks, it can cause writing errors, or the utility might completely give up with your speech. You can speak a lot faster and continuously than your Mac can process.

So keep in mind that you have to stop after you complete a speech of 40 seconds to let your Mac process and convert the speech into text. Once you see that Dictation has successfully converted your speech into text, you can proceed to speak out further.

By following this pattern, you will be able to type with your speech without any errors, and it will speed up your work because you are not repeating sentences over and over. Many newbie users just constantly speak while using Speech to the text tool and expect the device to convert everything correctly, which is impossible for a machine. Once they experience that the tool is not processing their words and sentences correctly, they often give up using these tools. 

However, that’s not a case with you here, because we have already taught you how Mac’s Dictionary tool works. If you follow every instruction mentioned in this article, there are almost negligible chances of typing errors.

You can use the Dictation utility on your Mac to type anywhere just like a standard physical keyboard, be it Microsoft Office, text dialogue fields and other. 

It means the Dictation feature is just similar to the standard keyboard and you can use it anywhere you need to enter text. This could be a URL box in an internet browser, commands in a command prompt, messages in a chatting app, etc.

When you want to stop dictating on the Dictation app, just hit the Fn key on your keyboard once again. Alternatively, you can hit the Enter or Return key on the keyboard to complete and close the Dictation app popup.

In case you are unable to hit the keys on your keyboard due to some reasons, just click on the Done button located underneath the Microphone icon. 

While you are dictating with the Dictation utility on your Mac, the dictated words will appear underlined, and once the processing of those words finishes, the underlined words will get normal.

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8 Best Powerline Network Adapters That You Can Buy In 2020

Powerline network adapters are used to extend the range of your WiFI router signals so that you can easily access wireless internet even while standing far away from the main router in your home. It uses the electrical wiring of your home

In your house, if the range of your Wi-Fi router is not that good or sufficient for your large house, then powerline network adapters can significantly boost it. Once a powerline network adapter is installed in your home, you will no longer face the low Wi-Fi range issues on your frequent rooms.

Sources :- 8 Best Powerline Network Adapters

In this article, we are about to guide you regarding the best powerline network adapters to buy in 2020.

Let’s get started…

  • TP-Link TL-PA9020P AV2000

With this device, you will be able to enjoy the Wi-Fi extraordinary transfer rate up to 2 GB per second. That means you can actually get the original speed of your broadband connection even when standing far away from the host router. This will allow you to access your internet in every corner of your house with fluid speed and performance.

The installation process is effortless and will be done in mere minutes. All you need to do is plug-in the first adapter into the wall and router with the help of an Ethernet connector cable. The second adapter has to be plugged into another wall power socket of your home where you are experiencing low Wi-Fi range. Now the setup process of your powerline adapter is done. This adapter will automatically enhance the range of Wi-Fi signals in your home so that you can flawlessly use the internet.

It has several outstanding features, be it one-touch pairing, 128-bit AES encryption, intelligent LED indicator, etc. It is one of the best Wi-Fi powerline network adapters available in the market so far.

  • TP-Link TL-WPA8630 AV1300

It is best for using multiple devices at the same time since it possesses 3 GB Ethernet ports as well as dual-band Wi-Fi so that you can connect various devices to this adapter. It will boost the internet speed in the areas where the main router isn’t able to deliver the required network strength.

Its multiple Ethernet ports and dual-band Wi-Fi ensures that you can connect several devices wirelessly as well as with Ethernet cords. You can plug in TVs, gaming consoles and streaming media boxes directly with the Ethernet cable. On the other hand, you can connect your laptop, smartphones and tablets wirelessly to this adapter without any issue at all. The speed it offers is up to 1.3 GB per second, meaning it can play online 4K ultra HD videos fluidly.

  • Netgear Powerline PL1010-100PAS

Don’t want to spend hundreds of dollars on this simple solution? Just buy this network extender adapter which is extremely affordable and works just ok as well. It is far better than the cheap adapters and can perform on the par with highly expensive network adapters. It delivers smooth 1 GB per second speed at almost half price when compared with other regular powerline adapters. It has a simple set up process and can be used almost everywhere in your house wherever the power plugs points are available, whether it be the garage or in the garden behind your home.

Once again, you get options to connect devices wirelessly or with Ethernet ports as per your wish and requirement.

  • D-Link DHP-P701AV 

A bit more costly than regular powerline adapters, but it is best if you want to ensure top-notch security throughout your connection. It has an indicator for the connection quality so that you will be able to know and see the real-time connection quality and strength. It is ultra-fast and performs just exceptionally good since it is a business class network adapter and creates multiple security layers in your connection. You will get up to 2 GB per second speed which is good enough to stream 4K or ultra high definition videos online without any buffering or lag.

You will be able to transfer, upload and download data via the internet significantly faster after installing this device if you are facing poor Wi-Fi range in several areas of your home.

  • Netgear Powerline PL1200-100PAS

Neither too costly and nor too cheap, it is a perfect powerline network adapter for the people looking for a good amount of speed, performance and features. If your Wi-Fi router signals become too weak in some areas of your home, Netgear PL1200-100PAS is the solution without burning a hole in your pocket. It delivers enough speed to stream up to 4K videos without any breaks and buffers. You are allowed to connect various equipment that requires internet connection simultaneously to this device.

The installation procedure is as simple as plugging in the first adapter near the router and connecting it to the router via Ethernet cable and then simply plugging in another adapter into the room where connection strength is low. When no devices are connected to this router, it goes to sleep automatically to save power and reduce your bill.

  • TP-Link TL-PA7010P AV1000

Another powerline network adapter for boosting your signal strength at an affordable cost, TP-Link TL-PA7010P is one of the budget-friendly network adapters so far. Even with an affordable price, it offers many unbelievable features such as power-saving mode, pass-through plug, as well as 1GBPS speed. However, it is probably not for you if you are going to connect multiple devices as well as need very high speed at the same time. It is sufficient to power up your 2-3 devices at once with good speed internet.

  • Zyxel PLA5456KIT

It is pretty fast with the transfer rate up to 1.8 GB per second. It is one of the most popular network adapters in the market and can be easily installed. It packs two Gigabit Ethernet ports so that you can connect some devices with Ethernet cable as well. You also get a signal strength real-time LED indicator to get the live update about your network speed without leaving your room. It offers exceptional performance while using it on streaming boxes, gaming consoles and smart TVs.

  • D-Link DHP-601AV Powerline AV2

Now streaming 4K Netflix shows and movies in your garden is only a step away. You can get the ultimate Wi-Fi extended range and signal strength in your home by installing this potent network adapter. It is pretty compact as well so that you won’t see a large box hanging on your wall sockets. You can expect up to 1 GB per second speed after installing this device. It is pretty cheap in price as well and can be used anywhere in your house whether it be a terrace, laundry room, or the deck.

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How You Can Turn Off Safe Mode on Samsung

Do you want to disable safe mode on a Samsung phone or tablet? If yes, then you have landed on the right website. If you have accidentally triggered the safe mode on your device and don’t know how to undo safe mode, then keep on reading this guide.

In this article, you will learn how to safely get out of the safe mode on your Samsung phone.

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Let’s dive in.  

Getting Out of Safe Mode on Samsung Phone

Here’s how to turn off the safe mode on your Samsung smartphone or tablet with this simple method.

Just follow the steps mentioned down here to disable safe mode on Samsung:

  1. On your Samsung device, tap and hold the power key, which is most likely situated on your right side. Do not release the power key until we tell you to do so. 
  2. Now, when you see the options such as Power Off, Restart, and Emergency mode off on your screen, release the power key.
  3. Hit the Restart icon on your Samsung device screen.
  4. Next, hit the Restart once more when it appears alone on your screen.
  5. Then, your device should now restart into normal mode. To know whether you have successfully switched to normal mode or not, look on the bottom-left corner on your mobile’s screen.
  6. See if the “Safe Mode” option appears on your screen. 

In case you see Safe Mode written on your device screen, it means the safe mode is still active on your device. Gladly, if there are no “Safe Mode” text displays on your Smartphone screen, it means you have successfully turned it off. 

If the Safe Mode is still active, restart your phone once more to get into the general mode.

Samsung Safe Mode: What It Is & Why It Is On Your Device?

Like the other major operating systems, Samsung has also provided a Safe Mode with its smartphones and tablets. 

Android phones, including the Samsung ones, release a few apps as a part of its startup process. However, your device contains many third-party applications that can slow down your device’s performance or even cause errors.

The safe mode starts your device in such a way that it only loads the system preferred and manufacturer’s apps.  All third-party software and applications are disabled when you boot into the safe mode.

Safe mode can tell you whether third-party applications caused ongoing technical issues on your phone. In safe mode, if you notice a significant boost in your device’s performance, then it means some applications on your device are causing it to slow down.

When a user faces some technical issues on their Samsung device, it can boot the device into the safe mode to get an idea about whether the third-party software is causing those technical issues or it is something else.

Another use or benefit of the Safe Mode is that it helps you tenfold your security and privacy while you have enabled it. It utterly disables all third-party apps on your device, and some of these apps are capable of reading and using your private data.

Gladly, in the safe mode, none of these apps can harm or access your sensitive data. So, if you need to work on a top-secret project or sensitive data, you should first enable the safe mode on your Samsung smartphone. 

This will block all of the viruses, threats, and third-party apps on your device and ensure that you can safely access and work on private projects. However, in the safe mode, you will need to access and utilize the built-in system apps to complete your task. For example, you won’t be able to use third-party email clients, document editors, and other apps.

In the safe mode, your device’s user interface and the software will appear just like when your phone was new, and you didn’t install any third-party apps.

How to Access Safe Mode on Samsung Phones and Tablets

  1. Long press the power key on the right side of your device until you see a few options on your screen.
  2. Now release the power key.
  3. Next, press and hold the “Power off” icon on your device.
  4. Then, hit the Safe mode button.

Now your device will restart along with the Safe mode. You should see the “Safe Mode” text on the bottom-left corner of the screen. 

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Should You Buy 4K Monitors for General Computer Use?

These days, the term “4K” is so hyped among people that everyone wants to own it no matter whether they need it. 4K monitors and TVs are far more expensive than the regular Full-HD screens, possibly twice as expensive. Nowadays, most people are discarding their HD or Full HD monitors and investing in 4K resolution screens.

Most users have the wrong perception that 4K monitors are essential for using their desktop PCs. Is that really true?

Sources :- 4K Monitors for General Computer

In this article, we are about to talk on just that, and we request you to go through this quick guide to get a trustworthy outcome.  

Let’s get in!

4K Monitor: What Does it Provide?

4K refers to a next level screen resolution that is far more detailed and improved than regular HD resolution. Whereas the term Full HD is used to refer 1920 x 1080 pixels, Ultra HD is used to refer 3840 x 2160 pixels. So when you calculate the difference in them, you get to know that Ultra HD is literally twice bigger than the Full HD resolution.

Surprisingly, 4K or ultra HD resolution has four times pixels at 3840 x 2160, which means it is 4 times more than the screen real estate. This means 4K resolution will provide more space for your computer applications than any other lower resolutions. You will be able to see more windows, apps, tabs, or other items at the same time on your monitor. Though it doesn’t mean that you will get excellent image quality on 4K monitors because the display scaling would mess that up. 

The sizes of 4K monitors generally range around 24 inches to 32 inches. Although every 4K monitor would pack the same amount of pixels on your screen, however, the density of pixels could vary, which is measured in Dots per inch or DPI.

Lower DPI 4K monitors would provide a bit low picture quality, whereas high DPI monitors can offer excellent picture quality even if you adjust display scaling to create more space or display room.

A 4K monitor with 24-inch screen size is visibly varied from a 32-inch 4K monitor. This means the screen size in 4K monitors can significantly affect the picture quality. A large 4K monitor has less pixel density but possesses a more usable room. On the other hand, when a monitor has higher pixel density, the screen quality becomes much clearer and sharp. You can see the pixels scattered on the screen in a 4K monitor with lower pixel density, which is very disappointing.

However, you can optimize your large monitor’s lower pixels density by adjusting the Display scaling on your computer, especially on a Windows system. All you need to do is follow the instructions mentioned down here:

  1. Go to Settings and then click on System.
  2. Then head to Display.
  3. There is a section named “Scale and Layout” that will allow you to increase the size of text, apps, and other items.

By increasing it, you will be able to see clear text, apps, and user interface even on a lower pixel density monitor. Always choose a better DPI 4K monitor if you want to edit movies and use Photoshop-like software.

However, if you are going to use your 4K monitor just for average computer use such as internet surfing, Office work, then you don’t necessarily need a high DPI monitor.

Are 4K Monitors Worth for General Computer Use?

Know what are your interests and requirements before buying one. Ask yourself, does my job demand better picture quality? Do I regularly use designing software such as Photoshop or Illustrator? Do I use applications that have numerous controls and sophisticated interfaces such as video editing software that have hundreds of controls?

If your answer is yes, then you seriously need a 4K monitor to boost your computer’s picture quality. On higher resolution, using video editing and graphic designing software appears much better, and you will get sufficient room for higher pixel images.

However, if you only access the internet and use regular applications, then investing in 4K monitors isn’t worth it. Yes, you might get more space, but that is not required for normal users. You will get immense video quality on 4k if you watch high-quality videos, movies, and TV shows on your computer.  If you are a movie enthusiast, go for a high-quality 4K monitor and pick a large screen size if your budget allows.

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How to Fix Windows Search Not Working Issue

The Windows search tool is one of the most useful tools for the Windows 10 operating system.  Several users complain that Windows search is not working after use one time. This error mainly occurs with new updates or with a new user who uses Windows search for the first time in their Windows 10 operating system. In this article, we will show you how you can fix Windows Search Not Working issues.

How to Fix Windows Search Not Working

Use Copernic Desktop Search

You know that Windows has in-built search features, but if the Windows search has stopped working on your operating system then you can use another tool on your device. Copernic Desktop search can search for any procedure without facing any error.

You can also use this lightweight software to locate anything on your operating system instantly. There are no limits for search with this third-party application. You can use this tool to find email attachment, files, tasks, notes, contact hard drive etc.

Copernic Desktop Search has a premium version that you need to buy to use its full features. You can use its 30 days of a free trial.

 Check Firewall

Sometimes a firewall can cause an issue with Cortana. If you have trouble with Windows search not working issues then you need to check the firewall, it may be the reason for this problem.

Here are the steps on how to check the firewall to fix error Windows Search Not Working:

  • Tap the Windows + S key together on your keyboard to open “Windows firewall.” And then select “Windows Defender Firewall” on the list that appears on your screen.
  • Move to the “Advanced Settings” that appear in the left pane.
  • Now move to “Outbound Rules” that appear on the top-left corner on your screen.
  • Here you need to find “Cortana rule,” so double-tap on “Rule” to edit.
  • Now tap on “Block” and then tap on the “Apply or OK” button.

Reinstall Universal Apps

Windows start menu and Cortana are universal apps in the Windows 10 operating system. If you are facing issues with Windows search not working on your computer, then you need to fix the issue by reinstalling the universal application from your device.

Here are the steps on how to reinstall universal apps:

  • Tap the Windows + S key together on your keyboard.
  • Right-tap on the Windows PowerShell on the list appears on your screen. And then select “Run as administrator” in the dropdown menu.
  • When the PowerShell launch, you need to run the given commands one by one:
    • $manifest = (Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.WindowsStore).InstallLocation + ‘AppxManifest.xml’
    • Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register $manifest
    • Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers |Where-Object {$_.InstallLocation -like “*SystemApps*”}
  • After the above process, when your command is running, your entire universal apps will automatically reinstall, and the issue Windows searches not working will be fixed.

Restart File Explorer

Here are the steps on how to restart file explorer to fix Windows search not working issue:

  • Tap the Ctrl + Shift + Esc button to launch the Task Manager.
  • Find “Windows Explorer” on the list appear on your screen and then right-tap on it.
  • Select “Restart” on the dropdown menu.
  • After the above process Windows explorer automatically restarts, when the Windows Explorer restarts, you need to check the issue entirely resolved. If you are still facing this issue, then you need to go through the troubleshoot given below.

Change in Group Policy Settings

Here are the steps on how to fix Windows search stop working through changing in the group policy:

  1. Tap the Windows + R key together on your keyboard to launch the Run command prompt.
  2. In the Run command-line, type “gpedit.msc. Now tap “Enter” and then tap on the “OK” button.
  3. Move to the “Computer Configuration” and then tap on “Administrative Templates.”
  4. Not tap on “Windows Component” and then tap on “Search.”
  5. Now move to the “Don’t search the web or display web results in Search.”
  6. Tap on “Disable” or “Not Configured” and then tap on “Apply” and “OK” button to save your changes.

Alternatively, you can also fix windows search not working by changing “Registry Editor.”

Here are the steps to follow:

  1. Tap the Windows + R key together on your keyboard to launch the Run command prompt.
  2. In the Run command-line, type “regedit” and tap “Enter” and then tap on the “OK” button.
  3. Now move to the “HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREPoliciesMicrosoftWindows.”
  4. Now double-tap on the command “ConnectedSearchUseWeb” and set it value 1.

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How to Fix Slow File Explorer on Windows 10

File Explorer is an in-built management application on Windows 10. And one of the most used apps on Windows 10 daily. File Explorer is a great application to access folders and files that are stored on your Windows 10 operating system. However, at times the File Explorer becomes slow. If you are facing the same issue, then read on and find the solutions.

Ways to Fix Slow File Explorer on Windows 10

In this article we have mentioned seven possible solutions to fix slow File Explorer on Windows 10.

  • Disable Cortana
  • Checking Quick Access List
  • Change Folder Optimization
  • Use Windows + E Hotkey
  • Reset File Explorer to Default
  • Change Settings of File Explorer
  • Create a new shortcut for File Explorer

Disable Cortana

Cortana is a personal virtual assistant Microsoft. Cortana has several useful features, but sometimes it processes slow your File Explorer. To fix this issue, follow the steps given below:

  1. Tap Windows + R key on your Keyboard to launch the Run command prompt.
  2. In the Run command-line, type “Regedit” and then tap on “OK.”
  3. Now “Registry Editor” launch, in the left pane move to the command “HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREPoliciesMicrosoftWindowsWindows Search” If this key is not available, then you have to create it.
  4. Now right-tap on the “Windows button and then select “New” and hit “Key.”
  5. Now you need to write “Windows search” as the new name of the key.
  6. When you launch the “Windows search”, right-tap on the empty storage that appears on the right pane and then select “New” hit DWORD 32-bit value.
  7. Type “AllowCortana” as the name of DWORD and double-tap on “AllowCortana” DWORD, and then you need to se5t its data value “0.”
  8. Tap the “OK” button to save your change.
  9. Now close “Registry Editor” and restart your operating system and then check for improvement.

Checking Quick Access List

Here are the steps to follow:

  1. Launch the “File Explorer.”
  2. Find the problematic folder into the Quick access drop down menu in the left pane.
  3. Right-tap on the folder that you wish to delete and then select “Unpin from the Quick access.”
  4. After the above process, the issue with File Explorer will be resolved. Some users also mention that they remove entire items from Quick access to resolve the issue of File Explorer.

 Change Folder Optimization

Here are the steps to follow:

  1. Right-tap on the folder that is showing in the File Explorer and then selects “Properties” in the dropdown menu.
  2. Visit “Optimize this folder” for the General item, here you need to set value from the list to come back to “general items.’
  3. Click “Also apply this template for the entire subfolder.”
  4. Tap “Apply” and then hit “OK” to save your change.
  5. This issue occurs in several folders so you can fix this issue with this solution for every folder.

Use Windows + E Hotkey

  1. According to several users, you can fix this issue by using File Explorer shortcuts because this issue occurs when you launch it by tapping on the icon.
  2. Although, you can launch File Explorer by tapping Windows + E hotkey on your Keyboard.
  3. After this process, File Explorer will launch and work without any issue.

Reset File Explorer to Default

Here are the steps to follow:

  1. Tap Windows + S key to launch the start button and then, type “file explorer” on the search field to launch it.
  2. Now click on the “View” button and then tap on “Reset Folder” tab. Now a confirmation notification appears on your screen tap “Yes.”
  3. Tap on “Apply” and then tap “OK” to save your change.
  4. Now you need to check the issue resolved, if not you need to go through with another troubleshoot given below.

Change Settings of File Explorer

Here are the steps to follow:

  1. Launch the “File Explorer.”
  2. Right-tap on the “Quick Access” and then select “Options” in the dropdown menu.
  3. Now the folder options menu appears on your screen, now you need to change “file explorer” to This PC under the “General tab.”
  4. Now tap “Apply” and then hit “OK” to save your change.

Create a new shortcut for File Explorer

Here are the steps to follow:

  1. Right-tap on the blank space on your desktop and then select “New” and hit “Shortcut” in the dropdown menu.
  2. In the “Create shortcut” enter the command “C: Windowsexplorer.exe” in the location field.
  3. Alternatively, you can select browser option and find “explorer.exe” manually. Now you need to tap on ‘Next’ when the procedure completes.
  4. Here type your desired name for your shortcut and then tap on “Finish.”
  5. Now open the new created shortcut and right-tap on and then select “Properties” in the dropdown menu.
  6. Visit the “Shortcut” option.
  7. Find the target and add at the end of the field. After making the change, your target field looks as “C: Windowsexplorer.exe /n.”
  8. Now tap “Apply” and then tap “OK” to save your changes.

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Best Social Media Platforms In 2020

When it comes to sharing ideas, thoughts or information related to any topic, almost every individual uses social media to interact. Social media refers to a corporate term for websites and apps that are used for communication, information sharing and to promote business on a large scale.

In 2020, as per the statistics revealed on Statista, approximately 3.08 billion users are using social networking sites and apps, and with the increasing traffic, this number is likely to cross 3.34 billion by 2023.

Sources :- Best Social Media Platforms In 2020

So, in this article, we will discuss some of the most popular social media websites of 2020.

1. Facebook

Founded in 2004, Facebook is currently the biggest social media site with nearly 2.5 billion active monthly users which is almost 1/3rd of the entire world population. You can post articles, photos, videos and links on your as well as on other timelines. Apart from interacting with friends and relatives, you can also promote your business by using paid promotions by Facebook.

2. Instagram

Owned by Facebook, Instagram has managed to have immense popularity. There are currently 1 billion active users of Instagram. From sharing photos to promoting brands and products, Instagram is among some of the widely used social media platforms.

3. YouTube

Founded in 2005, YouTube is a Google-based platform, particularly for video streaming and sharing. You can search or create videos regarding entertainment, knowledge, health, tech and more through this platform and share with your audience. YouTube is the second largest search engine after Google. Currently, there are around 2 billion active users on YouTube.

4. Twitter

Founded in 2006, Twitter has gained widespread popularity for its strong emphasis on real-time information. It is widely used for getting updates regarding news, entertainment, sports, politics, and more. Currently, there are 330 million active users on Twitter.

5. LinkedIn

Founded in 2003, the app has nearly 310 million active monthly users. Particularly known for professionalism, this social media site is particularly related to industry experts, leaders, and well-known professionals. The app is available in over 20 languages and is used by companies and professionals to search and hire candidates and connect with different businesses.

6. Pinterest

Pinterest is one of the most widely used apps. In 2019, Pinterest surpassed Snapchat to become the third-biggest social media platform in the US. Currently, there are 322 million active users on Pinterest. Fans describe it as interesting, easy to use, user friendly and original. Here you can find content related to food, lifestyle, inspiration, unlike most social media sites where the primary focus is engagement.

7. Tumblr

Tumblr is a microblogging site for posting multimedia and short content. It is an American social networking website founded in 2007. You can follow other users’ blogs, and a special feature with this website is that you can make your blogs private.

8. Reddit

Founded in 2005, Reddit is also known as “The front page of the Internet” and is one of the most visited websites. You can use Reddit to post links, images and questions for discussions and vote them as up or down as desired. Currently, there are 430 million monthly active users on Snapchat.

9. Snapchat

Founded in 2011, Snapchat is widely used for sharing photos and short videos. The concept of stories was created by Snapchat, which was later on adopted by Instagram and Facebook.

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7 Best Apps for a Better Driving Experience

Over time, location-finding apps have become an essential requirement of the majority of Americans in terms of driving experience. Nowadays, almost every automobile manufacturer is providing an integrated infotainment system without applying extra charges for the service in their manufactured vehicle. Every manufacturer is now introducing either Apple CarPlay or Android Auto in their car. Since then, a vast number of driving apps have been developed on these platforms for making driver’s experience better.

Sources :- Best Apps for a Better Driving

Below is the list of some of the driving apps that are helping the driver by delivering a real-time traffic update, discovering new routes, shops and restaurants etc. throughout their journey.

  • Google Maps

This application offers various features which help the driver in getting updates regarding the traffic conditions on the route. It provides a real-time traffic update on the way. You can check the street maps or satellite images of the desired location. You can have an experience of the 360-degree panoramic view of the streets. The app is available both for Android as well as iOS devices.

Google Maps is the world’s most popular app as billions of people use this application every month.  More than 5 million mobile apps and websites are using Google Maps for their purposes. The app is easy to use. If you are logged in on your device through any other google app, you can start using google maps.

  • Roadtrippers

Roadtrippers helps travelers to plan or discover routes for road trips in the United States as well as in Canada. This app is available for both Android as well as iOS devices. Once you have set the spot that is to be visited, you can sync the place on the application. The app will then provide turn-by-turn navigation on the road to reach your desired location. It was discovered in 2011 and is currently one of the most widely used applications.

The app lets travelers plan trips, calculate timings between your current spot and the location that needs to be visited. It also tells you about your vehicle’s gas expense. You can choose from over 5 million independent places in the United States to visit. Earlier it used Google Maps API for its purposes, but then it moved to MapBox, which is a provider of custom online maps, for websites and applications. You can select from a wide range of restaurants, shopping complexes, parks, archaeological monuments etc. Once you set the location to be visited on the map, it will then calculate the distance, total travelling time, and the fuel cost. You can also rate or review what other users have told about a particular place of visit.

  • GasBuddy

This application helps to find real-time fuel prices at more than 140,000 gas stations in the United States, Canada, and Australia. It is a tech company based in Boston.It is a GPS-based application program that can be used in smartphones as well as in tablets. The application is available for both Android as well as iOS. It provides information from user-submitted data, as well as directly from station operators. The company encourages the GasBuddy members to input gas price data, which then gives them points for the same. The points can be redeemed later on. The application also provides users to storage where users can store their fuel purchases in the form of records. 

This application is also working in partnership with two other applications that are for Wex (for payments through GasBuddy) and ParkWhiz (for parking facilities).

  • Waze

This application provides turn-by-turn navigation information to the users. It also offers data for the user-submitted route details. Before starting your journey, you may check for the traffic conditions and take alternate routes if there is significant traffic on the main street. Waze is a GPS navigation app that is owned by Google. It works on smartphones, tablets, and also computers that have GPS support. The application was developed by Israeli company Waze Mobile, which was later acquired by Google in 2013. Nearly 130 million users are using this app every month. The application is available both on Android as well as iOS.

  • Parkopedia

Imagine you have reached your location and you are not able to find a parking space for your vehicle. So, where will you park? That is when the Parkopedia app comes into action, to help you find a parking place for your car. This application was discovered in 2007. And with a database having data of more than 70 million parking spots and that too in 15,000 different cities, Parkopedia has the most extensive range of parking spots. With the help of the application, users can check for the nearest parking spot, it’s pricing for a certain period and if the space for parking is available or not. The application is available for both Android as well as Google Play.

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