The component store (WinSxS folder) contains components that make-up Windows and allow you to operate your system. These components are kept in this folder in case you need to roll back changes or repair corrupted files. The folder is located at C:\Windows\WinSxS. Files in this folder might appear to be stored in more than one place in the operating system, but there’s usually only one copy of the file and the rest of the copies are hard links....

One reason a user might want to disable the touchpad is because of accidental movement of the mouse pointer or cursor with the palm while typing. You may want the touchpad disabled when using the internal keyboard on your laptop. Have you been in a situation where using the laptop keyboard and your palm accidentally touches the touchpad and the mouse flies around on your screen? Well, you can make that stop in Windows 11....

Most people have multiple devices, and often begin an activity on one device but end up finishing it on another. To accommodate this, apps need to span devices and platforms, and this is where Share across devices comes in. When you enable share experiences, all your devices that are connected with your Microsoft accounts will be able to share apps and settings across each device. This can be a good or bad thing....

Maps in Windows can get you to places whether you are driving, walking, or taking the bus. The app provides turn-by-turn to any address, landmark, or business. If you are on the road without dependable Internet access, you can download Maps offline, then use the Maps app to search for and get directions while offline. Below is how to use Maps in Windows offline. How to download and use Maps offline on Windows 11 As described above, Maps can be downloaded offline and used on the road without dependable Internet access....

When you activate Dark mode, it turns the light surfaces of the page dark, thereby providing a fabulous viewing experience at night. This brand new feature is available for Chrome and Mozilla. Let me show you how it works perfectly! How to Enable Dark Mode in Chrome and Firefox on Mac or Windows PC How to Enable Dark Mode in Chrome and Firefox on Mac or Windows PC Note: Make sure you have the latest version of Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox installed on your computer....

By default, Ubuntu Linux keeps track of recent files and folders you open so you can quickly access them when you need to in the future. All the files that you open frequently will be displayed at the top of the list. This feature was added to help improve your productivity. It also makes it easier to find items that you have been working on in the file manager. However, this can also be a privacy nightmare....

Although blurring and feathering are similar, they are two different tools. Feathering refers to softening hard edges of an image, so that it gradients into the background or other image. Blurring allows you to blur out any parts of an image so it becomes hazy, and blends together. Both these techniques are useful for many purposes, and they’re easy to learn. Follow the steps below to learn how to feather and blur in Photoshop....