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Why You Should NOT Get the Windows 10 Creators Update Yet

1. Wait Until It’s Your Turn Though the update has technically launched, Microsoft isn’t rolling it out to every Window 10 system at the same time. Not only would that strain Microsoft’s servers, but it’s rolled out progressively to systems that are compatible for it. If there’s a known bug with your hardware, you theoretically shouldn’t get the update until there’s a fix. You have a specific place in the queue for a reason and jumping that is risky. If your turn comes around and you still wish to delay, have no fear. Those running Windows 10 Pro or Enterprise can push the brakes for four months. Press Windows key + I to open Settings and go to Update & security > Advanced options and tick Defer Feature Updates . This will move your system into the Business update branch; you’ll only receive the update once Microsoft has deemed it suitable for its Enterprise audience. For more information on delaying, see our guide on how to temporarily turn off Windows Upda...

Windows 10 Tip: Set active hours so your PC won’t restart while you’re working

Once in a while, your PC may need to restart to finish installing an update. Did you know there’s a feature you can use to keep restarts from happening when you’re working? It’s called active hours. Active hours are a time range you can set to let your PC know when you’re usually using your device, so it won’t restart automatically during those times. Here’s how to set up active hours: Select the Start button and select Settings (or use Windows key + I), then “Update & security” and select “Change active hours.” Choose the start time and end time, and then select “Save.”

Wise JetSearch 2.32 is released

Wise JetSearch keeps on its improvements, and the newly released notes are as follows: Fixed the issue of choosing disk drop-down list can't record the selection status. Fixed some File size display errors. Updated various translations. More about Wise JetSearch Download Wise JetSearch

How to Make Windows Troubleshoot Your PC’s Problems for You

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Windows includes a variety of “troubleshooters” designed to quickly diagnose and automatically solve various computer problems. Troubleshooters can’t fix everything, but they’re a great place to start if you encounter a problem with your computer. Troubleshooters are built into the Control Panel on Windows 10, 8, and 7, so practically all Windows users can take advantage of them. On Windows 10’s Creators Update, most troubleshooters are now available through the Settings app. Windows 10 If you’ve installed Windows 10’s Creators Update, you’ll find these in Settings. Navigate to Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot. As of the Creators Update, the following troubleshooters are available here: Blue Screen , Bluetooth, Hardware and Devices, HomeGroup, Incoming Connections, Internet Connections, Keyboard, Network Adapter, Printer, Playing Audio, Power, Program Compatibility Troubleshooter, Recording Audio, Search and Indexing, Shared Folders, Speech, ...

Wise Folder Hider Pro 4.16 was Released

Wise Folder Hider Pro keeps on its improvements, and the newly released notes are as follows: Fixed the issue of failing to load driver. Optimized the function of Encrypt File. Improved the compatibility with older version. Minor bug fixes. Updated various translations. More about Wise Folder Hider Pro Download Wise Folder Hider Pro

Resize a Partition for Free in Windows 7, 8.x, 10, or Vista

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Windows 7, Windows 8, 8.1, 10, and Vista include a built-in functionality in Disk Management to shrink and expand partitions. No more 3rd party utilities needed! It’s worth noting that many third-party utilities will be more feature-rich, but you can do the very basic stuff in Windows without adding anything new. To get to this utility, open up Control Panel, and type in  partition  into the search box.. you’ll immediately see the link show up: If you are in Windows 8 or 8.1 you’ll need to use the Start Screen search. If you are in Windows 10, just use the Start Menu or the Control Panel search. Either way, the same thing will come up. How to Shrink a Partition In the Disk Management screen, just right-click on the partition that you want to shrink, and select “Shrink Volume” from the menu. In the Shrink dialog, you will want to enter the amount you want to shrink by, not the new size. For example, if you want to shrink your 50gb partition by roughly 10...

Do You Need to Upgrade to DDR4 RAM?

For the time being: not really. In the case of gaming, the improvements DDR4 makes over its predecessor are minimal, at best (so far). It seems there simply aren’t enough AAA-titles out there that are primed to take full advantage out of what DDR4 can do right now. However, for professionals working with design programs like Photoshop, the decreased latency and response times could offer a visible improvement over the now-aging DDR3 and DDR3L standards. If the main concern when building your next PC is making it as future-proof as possible, there aren’t many clear reasons why you  wouldn’t opt for DDR4 over DDR3 in a Skylake-based configuration. That said, if you’ve recently built a PC with DDR3 or DDR3L using Haswell — or you’re looking to save some money on a new build — the increased cost of the other components may not be worth the effort.