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Category: Windows

  • How to Update the TPM Firmware

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    The TPM (Trusted Platform Module) is a cryptographic module that enhances computer security and privacy. Protecting data through encryption and decryption, protecting authentication credentials, and proving which software is running on a system are basic functionalities associated with computersecurity.

  • How to download and install Windows 11 legally

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    How to Install Windows 11 on Unsupported PC/Hardware? <!– NEW METHOD –> From Rufus, after you hit the START button the Customize Windows Installation appears and you can select “Remove requirement for 4GB+ RAM, Secure Boot and TPM 2.0“. <!–OLD METHOD –> Will choose “Index:6” for Windows 11 Pro Deployment Image Servicing and Management toolVersion:…

  • How to download and install Windows 10 legally

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    If you don’t have a Windows 10 product key but you want to test it at home then you can go to Microsoft Evaluation Center to Download Windows 10 Enterprise and use it for 90 days. You can reinstall it after 90 days or you can reset the activation timer to 90 days for the…

  • Data Storage Device Tools

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    Through S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology) we understand the prevention and detection failure of a storage device (SSD/HDD/eMMC). Each device manufacturer launches a diagnostic tool as well as updates the firmware to fix some errors. Be careful though, your data may be deleted during the update process and if you have a storage device…

  • GParted vs. MiniTool Partition Wizard Free and MiniTool ShadowMaker Free

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    Gparted (GNOME Partition Edition) is a Linux-based portable free partition editor that can be downloaded through an iso image and used on a USB Flash Drive created with Rufus.  Things to do with this portable tool: From the menubar access the following toolbar: Device > Create Partition Table… WARNING: This will ERASE ALL DATA on…

  • IrfanView

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    IrfanView (pronounce “EarfanView”) was developed by Irfan Škiljan and it’s an excellent image viewer, file converter, acquirer for scanning devices, screenshot tool, slideshow viewer, and basic image editor. It can be used only for private, non-commercial, educational (schools and universities), charity, or humanitarian organizations. Supported file formats in IrfanView: ANI (Animated Windows Cursors), B3D (BodyPaint…

  • Inkscape

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    As an alternative to Adobe Illustrator, Inkscape is a vector graphics editor that allows you to create logos, business cards, websites, posters, or flyers. Learn How to Use Inkscape is a great place to start if you are a beginner user and Books and Manuals are where you can find Inkscape Beginner’s Guide written by…

  • GIMP

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    As an alternative to Photoshop, GIMP (GNU (GNU‘s Not Unix Image Manipulation Program) is a great and free photo editor that can support large file formats like BMP (bitmap), GIF (Graphics Interchange Format), JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group), MNG (Multiple-image Network Graphics), PCX (PiCture eXchange), PDF (Portable Document Format), PNG (Portable Network Graphics), PS, PSD (Adobe…

  • Media Player Classic Home Cinema vs. VLC media player

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    Windows Media Player version 12 comes pre-installed on your operating system. The application can be synchronized with MP3 players, and mobile phones, you can also burn discs, rent music, and listen to live online radio stations. The Playlists include the Rating option where you can rate your favorite songs or movies by one to five…

  • Audacity

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    Audacity is a free and open-source digital audio editor and recording application software. The supported audio formats for importing, processing, and exporting include WAV, WMA, MP3, AAC, AIFF, FLAC, AC3, AMR, and OGG Vorbis files. It supports up to two channels of simultaneously recording from microphones, USB, or Firewire devices. The audio tracks can be cut, copy,…