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Do you want to easily force-quit unresponsive applications directly from the Taskbar without needing to open Task Manager? Unfortunately, even in 2024 I still find a need to do this. Sometimes you can just hover over the item in the Taskbar, click the X and all is good, but often it’s not that straightforward. So
If like me, you’ve noticed a process called vmmemwsl using up a big chunk of your memory, this article should help you to understand what it is, why it uses so much memory and how to stop it. What is VmmemWSL? Vmmem is a process associated with Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL). WSL allows you to run
Microsoft’s recent announcement about the introduction of hot patching marks a significant milestone in the realm of IT infrastructure management and cyber security. This innovative approach to software maintenance allows for patches to be applied to servers and applications without the need for a system reboot. This advancement is poised to revolutionise how businesses maintain
In the evolving landscape of operating systems, the integration of Linux within Windows, through the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL), marks a revolutionary step for developers and IT professionals. This guide offers a comprehensive overview of WSL, detailing its variations, installation procedures, potential uses, and the requisite system requirements. Understanding WSL The Windows Subsystem for
If you have a super ultrawide screen monitor, such as the LG UltraWide 49 Inch 49WQ95C Curved Monitor, you may find it frustrating having to manually resize the apps to fit them on the screen. I’ll show you a fairly easy solution to make this easier to layout your screen and apps for day-to-day use.
If you know what Telnet is, and you’re reading this, then I’ll save you the spiel about what it is, how to use it or even why to use it. I’ll just get into how to enable / install it in Windows 11, and this works in Windows 10 too. 1) Open the Control Panel
If you have forgotten your wi-fi password, but have already connected your Windows 11 computer to your network, then these steps will help you to recover it. Recovering your wi-fi password in Windows 11 To find your wi-fi password, on a Windows 11 machine, simply follow the below steps: 1) Right click on the ‘Start’
This article will help you to link your iPhone to your Windows 10/11 computer, so you can make calls, send / receive iMessages and sync you calendar etc from your computer. For a while now, the phone link application has been limited to Android devices only, but now Microsoft have rolled out iOS support. Downloading
Have you ever wished you could type faster without having to look at your keyboard? Or maybe you just want to make your work process more efficient? If so, then this blog post is for you. We’ll cover all the keyboard shortcuts that you need to know to become a real keyboard ninja in both
If you need to test something, but don’t want to risk changing or damaging your existing Windows installation, then you can utilise something called Windows Sandbox. This basically creates an isolated sandbox machine, which is automatically disposed of when you’re done with it. To get started, follow the below guide: Windows Sandbox Requirements For Windows
If you have recently moved/upgraded to Windows 11, and miss the left aligned taskbar from Windows 10, then the good news is that you can left align it by following the below steps: 1) Right click on an empty space on the taskbar, and select ‘Taskbar settings’ 2) Expand the section called ‘Taskbar behaviours’ 3)