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Windows 10’s “Network Reset” Fixes Internet Connectivity Issues

Last Updated on: May 12, 2019 by Ramesh

Windows 10 Anniversary Update includes a new feature named Network Reset that quickly resets your network settings to defaults, for all network adapters in the system. This can be very useful to revert back to the default settings if you face any connectivity issues especially after malware attack. For instance, the Network Reset feature comes in handy if your ethernet or Wi-Fi network can’t pick up an IP address from the DHCP server or router, and see the following error when running the troubleshooter:

WiFi doesn’t have a valid IP configuration (Not Fixed)

Re-Enable Sticky Notes Delete Confirmation Prompt in Windows

Last Updated on: April 15, 2024 by Ramesh

Sticky Notes is a nice tool that makes it easy to take quick notes. When you close or delete a Sticky note, you’ll be shown a confirmation dialog as below:

How to Increase Desktop Wallpaper Image Quality in Windows 10?

Last Updated on: May 12, 2019 by Ramesh

When you set an image as desktop background, the image is compressed at 85% and saved to a file named TranscodedWallpaper in your Themes directory. In Windows 10, you can override the default wallpaper quality for JPG files using a registry edit.Read more

Launch Programs in a Specific or New Virtual Desktop in Windows 10

Last Updated on: May 12, 2019 by Ramesh

VDesk is a cool tool for Windows 10 that can launch programs on new virtual desktops or in a particular virtual desktop you specify.Read more

Fix: No Video Thumbnails and No Preview Available for Video Files

Last Updated on: July 26, 2022 by Ramesh

When you open a folder containing video files, no thumbnails may be displayed for your videos. Also, when you click a video file in File Explorer, the Preview pane may neither show the image preview nor the mini-player control for the chosen file. In some cases, No preview available message is shown in the Preview pane for selected or all media file types.Read more

How to Reset Window Color and Appearance Settings?

Last Updated on: June 3, 2019 by Ramesh

The classic Window Color and Appearance dialog allowed you to change the color and size (Window metrics) of various UI elements like Window background color, caption font, icon size, spacing, width, etc. Since this feature has been removed in Windows 8 and higher, you need to edit the registry in order to change or reset these parameters.Read more

How to Make Snipping Tool Default to New Snip when Launched

Last Updated on: December 8, 2020 by Ramesh

Snipping Tool is a handy screenshot tool included in Windows Vista and higher, with the annotation feature. Running Snipping Tool in Windows Vista and 7 would start the utility in capture mode (New rectangular snip) automatically, but this has changed in Windows 8 and Windows 10. In Windows 8 and 10, the user needs to … Read more

[Windows 10] Show Desktop Icon – Pin to Taskbar

Last Updated on: May 12, 2019 by Ramesh

The taskbar includes desktop peek button in the extreme right, and when you move your mouse over it or click on it, it shows your desktop by bringing it to the front. However, in Windows 10, the peek button is extremely narrow and can be difficult to use. Instead, you can create a Show Desktop shortcut and Pin it to the taskbar.Read more

Get Back Windows 8’s Metro-Style Print Panel in Windows 10

Last Updated on: May 12, 2019 by Ramesh

When you click print in any modern app such as Microsoft Edge, the print dialog box may appear too big depending upon the resolution and scaling settings in your system. The print button may go off the bottom of your screen and you’re unable to access it. Also, you may not be able to move the Print dialog box up.Read more

How to Make Alt+Tab Background Fully Transparent

Last Updated on: September 4, 2022 by Ramesh

On Windows 10, when you use Alt + Tab to switch windows, the grid background is black by default, and the background windows and desktop icons are displayed as shown in this image. This post unveils some hidden registry settings to configure how the Alt+Tab switcher displays.