What is Intel Hyper-threading? What are the Uses of Hyper-threading?

Hyper-Threading Hyper-Threading is Intel’s proprietary simultaneous multithreading (SMT) technology, which is used to convert each physical core of the processor into two virtual cores in order to improve the performance of that processor. So, a Quad-core Intel CPU that supports Hyper-threading will act like an Octa-core CPU. Understanding Hyper-Threading with …

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Disable, Stop, Re-Start Windows Update Service Using Services

Use Services utility to Stop (or Restart) the Windows Update Service Windows Update is an essential part of keeping the Windows performance optimized with latest feature updates, and your Windows PC secure from online and offline threats via the security updates. However, there could be a variety of reasons for …

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How to Install Mouse Cursor Schemes in Windows 10

The default mouse cursor scheme in Windows is Aero White, which is available in three sizes – system scheme, large and extra large. You have three additional scheme sets – Windows Standard, Windows Black, and Windows Inverted. The Windows Standard in the old non-Aero Windows XP styled scheme, the Windows …

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5 Best Free Download Managers for Windows

The need for Download Managers Download Managers have many features that aren’t present in the downloading component of web browsers. These programs give more options and control over your downloads. Here are some of the most commonly found features in download managers. 1. Resuming paused downloads. Download managers have the …

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5 Best Free PDF Readers and Viewers for Windows

Best PDF Readers and Viewers Software for Windows for Viewing/Reading, Basic Editing, and Annotating PDF Documents PDF (.pdf) is an acronym for Portable Document Format. It is the most popular document format. There are a number of reasons behind the dominance of the PDF file format. One of the most important ones is …

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Use These 50 Useful Windows Keyboard Shortcuts To Save Time.

Essential Windows Keyboard Shortcuts Here’s a list of 50 Useful Windows Keyboard Shortcuts that you can use to increase your productivity. Key Purpose Windows Open Windows Start Menu Windows + X Open Windows Power User Menu Windows + I Open Windows Settings App Windows + A Open Windows Action Center …

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Configure Windows Updates Using Group Policy Editor (gpedit.msc)

How to Configure Windows Updates Using Local Group Policy Editor (gpedit.msc) With Windows 10, Microsoft removed various options that helped the users control the behaviour of how the updates were delivered to Windows computers. One of them was to the ability to be notified whenever an update was available and …

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