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File Explorer automatically creates the hidden system file thumbs.db in all directories containing picture and video files. To spare Windows Explorer from having to generate a thumbnail cache each time a user browses a folder, File Explorer makes thumbnails of the images in the directory and saves them to the thumbs.db file. You can immediately examine files when you return to that folder in the future. Windows, however, preserves those files on your computer even if you move to other viewing modes, which is an issue....

Times have changed, just as technology evolves. Back in the days, candidate students registering for their final level examinations across the country were required to fill their details on hard copy forms which were eventually taken by their headteachers to the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) offices in Kampala. This was done but with delays or panic, congestion, and financial obligation that weighed down on many schools especially those in hard-to-reach areas....

Are you experiencing problem while trying to copy presentation files on a hard disk? Does Windows show a message that the device is write protected or locked. Don’t worry! This is a very common problem that users face when they either try to format, remove or copy files to an external card or USB flash drive. Some drives have a lock feature, so, you can first check the device to see if it is ‘unlocked’....

If you have administrative capabilities, you would be able to access the majority of the C drive’s data, make changes to the system settings, and perform a variety of other operations that would otherwise be impossible. There are more than two ways in which you can take ownership of a folder in Windows 11. If you wish to take ownership of a file instead, you can follow the same steps....

This year’s Billboard Music Awards will take place on October 14 at 5PM PST (8PM EST / 12AM GMT). Hosted at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, this three-hour-long event promises performances from some of the world’s most popular artists including Post Malone, Bad Bunny, and Luke Combs. This is one event you won’t want to miss, and below, we’ll explain how to live stream the 2020 Billboard Music Awards online from the UK, Canada, or anywhere else overseas (outside of America)....

Want to watch DirecTV Stream (formerly AT&T TV Now) outside the US? DirecTV Stream is region-locked. As a result, it is only available in the US. Luckily, with a VPN you can stream DirecTV on vacation, be it in Canada, the UK, Europe, or Australia. Short for Virtual Private Network, a VPN is an online privacy tool that encrypts your device’s internet traffic and routes it to a server in a remote location....

You may think that a USB drive is one of the most simple devices of a computer system that can be plugged in and data can be copied from or to it. However, as simple it sounds USB drives are not that easy to use at all times. Have you been through a situation where your Pen drive just stopped working one fine day? This is a very common problem across the globe and most of us know that it is time to get a new USB Flash disk and toss this one out....

Nowadays, many Android users face random reboot issues with their devices and smartphones. This problem can occur due to Hardware or Software issues that need to be resolved. It is entirely possible that there is a problem with a newly installed app that you’re using or an overheating device or some other reason. In case your Android smartphone keeps restarting randomly without any reason. Then this article will surely help you to fix this problem....

Skyrim is still one of the most popular games today, besides the fact that it was released four years ago, and of course, a lot of people who play Skyrim switched to Windows 10. If your Skyrim game generates a black screen, it can mean that some crucial drivers are missing the latest patches. Update your drivers with an excellent tool that will scan your PC in just seconds for out-of-date elements....

File Explorer, the file management app of Windows, is something that most Windows users work with daily. However, if you want to give third-party file manager software a spin, you can choose from these. That being said, one of the reasons why you may be raring to make that switch could be because your File Explorer or Windows Explorer takes forever to load or is too slow to perform operations. And this issue has not just hit Windows 10 but even Windows 11 users as well....

Windows 10 users often encounter various system errors and issues that specific actions or solutions can resolve. If you’re a Windows 10 user facing the ‘Remote Procedure Failed’ error in Windows 10, don’t worry! You’ll find the solution to this problem in this blog post. Read Also: How To Fix White Screen on Windows 11/10 A few users have reported a specific error message when trying to use the Windows applications: “The remote procedure call failed....

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS: Go) developed by Valve is a very popular Counter-Strike multiplayer first-person shooter video game. Yet, while playing the game and trying matchmaking or joining the Steam community many users have complained facing, VAC was unable to verify your game session. If you too are facing the same problem and looking for a way to fix it, you are at the right place. Here we will walk you through certain fixes that will help fix the VAC game session issue....

It’s easy to forget that many of the services we use regularly don’t actually work in other countries. This can cause problems when, for instance, you go abroad on vacation and are unable to continue watching your favorite shows. There’s no need to worry, though: with the right VPN, getting an Italian IP address is child’s play. A VPN will trick Italian channels like La7, RaiPlay, and Canale 5 into allowing you to watch from anywhere....

Multitasking is an important feature of the Windows Operating System. But with multiple app windows open and your taskbar flooding with app icons, it sometimes gets difficult to locate a particular application. Now if there are a couple of important apps that you frequently use and want to keep pinned on your desktop then this article is just for you. Unfortunately, Microsoft does not provide an option to keep a particular window always on top in Windows 11 OS, but there are third-party apps that can help you with this....

Just like with previous Windows version, Windows 8.1 and Windows 8 also have the Autoplay feature. But if you want to be in control and be able to turn it off or change settings to play DVD, for example, then you need to read the following easy tips on how to access it. Download DriverFix (verified download file). Click Start Scan to find all problematic drivers. Click Update Drivers to get new versions and avoid system malfunctionings....

Split-screen is one interesting feature that comes in the Android Nougat update for smart phones and tablets. It gives you a feel of your favorite applications in doubles, with an option of multi tasking. For example, you can reply to that facebook comment on your latest post as you stick your guns to the YouTube live stream you can’t miss. It’s definitely amazing. If you have bought your Infinix Note 4 device, and can’t find the way out on how to multitask using the split-screen setting, look no further....

Whether we like it or not, WhatsApp is one of the smoothest means of communication in the IM world. The flexibility of chatting up peeps through their contacts makes it a lot easier. As easy as it is to chat up peeps one-on-one, so also it is to communicate with them in a group. So easy it is that it’s becoming more of a burden for people. WhatsApp groups are created as a medium for over 200 individuals (maximum of 256) to share ideas on a particular purpose, topic or objective....

Perhaps you upgraded from Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 to Windows 10 and now looking to retrieve the product key of your previous version from the Windows.old folder so that you can activate your Windows 10 OS using your Windows 7/8 key, or maybe you performed a clean install of Windows without formatting the drive, and now want to retrieve the product key saved in the Windows.old backup folder. As you know, when you activate a version of the Windows operating system by entering a product key, the product key is usually saved in the Registry, but it can’t be easily viewed as it’s encrypted for security reasons....

Windows 11 taskbar includes a Chat icon by default. Clicking on the Chat icon brings up the Chat flyout, which shows your recent individual and group conversations. The Chat is powered by Microsoft Teams and is free! If you are a Microsoft Teams user, you might find the new Chat convenient as you can quickly start and view conversations with your friends and family. In addition to clicking on the Chat icon, one can always bring up the Chat flyout using the Windows + C hotkey....

The Windows Store in Windows 10 has tens of thousands of free apps. In addition to apps, you can also buy games, movies, music, and TV shows. Ever since the release of Windows 10 back in July 2015, many users have been experiencing a variety of issues with the Store app. Many times, the Store app simply refuses to launch, hangs while opening, or automatically closes soon after starting it....