Current versions of Windows 10 and 11 come with a built-in Linux Subsystem component that allows you to work with the Bash console, run Linux programs and work in the environment of various Linux distributions directly from Windows. But sometimes you may run into the “WslRegisterDistribution failed with error” issue, which appears when you start Linux in WSL. Continue reading “How to fix “WslRegisterDistribution failed with error” in WSL”
Author: The MFTNEXT Team
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A simple way to backup, restore and export Windows Group Policy
Group policy on Windows allows managing the functionality of all domain-joined computers in one place. But policies can be of help when you configure individual PCs that are not connected to a local network. But what if the same settings need to be done on several computers, do you really have to connect them to a local network for this? The answer is NO, because you can export and import these settings by making a backup of Windows Group Policy. Continue reading “A simple way to backup, restore and export Windows Group Policy”
Li-Fi is a new data transmission standard faster than Wi-Fi
The introduction of the Wi-Fi wireless standard in 1997 is widely recognized as a significant technological accomplishment of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. However, the idea of wireless communication is not a new concept. In reality, Wi-Fi utilizes the same radio communication technology that was discovered in the late 19th century, which is based on electromagnetic radiation. The primary distinction between Wi-Fi and traditional radio communication is the wavelength.
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How to enable EPUB support in Microsoft Edge
Some time in the past, Edge had support for EPUB e-books. But then for some reason the developers removed it. And now, starting with Microsoft Edge 117, viewing EPUB in the browser has again become available. Those who can’t wait for the stable release of Edge 117 and who want to test the EPUB reader, can download and install the Canary version of the browser. In this tutorial, we will learn how to enable the feature.
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How to hide a DVD or CD drive in File Explorer
As optical discs become a thing of the past, most modern laptops and PCs are coming without a DVD drive. Even if the device have such a drive, the latter is rarely used. Today it is almost a rudiment, only taking up space in the device case. The same can be said about its icon in the “This PC” folder. Luckily, the icon can be hidden with ease. Continue reading “How to hide a DVD or CD drive in File Explorer”
How to enable battery usage per app in Windows 11
In the near future, Windows 11 will get a number of new interesting features. They have already been revealed in build 23506. The significant updates will receive the “Power” section in the “Settings” application, so Windows 11 now shows you battery usage per app. In addition, Build 23506 showcases a new OOBE screen, a new Program Compatibility Assistant, improvements to Auto Color Management, and plugin support for Windows Copilot. Continue reading “How to enable battery usage per app in Windows 11”
RDP clipboard copy and paste is not working
The RDP tool on Windows comes with a very convenient feature. It supports the clipboard, allowing you to transfer files and text from the local computer to a remote host and vice versa. However, you may encounter a situation where copying and pasting in an active RDP session may stop working. We will review what can be done in this situation, and how to to restore the clipboard function with minimal time and effort. Continue reading “RDP clipboard copy and paste is not working”
ERR_QUIC_PROTOCOL_ERROR in Google Chrome and Chromium-based browsers
In 2012, Google introduced the new Quic protocol, which was supposed to improve the shortcomings of the old TCP protocol. QUIC stands for Quick UDP Internet Connections, and offers high speed, congestion control and end-to-end encryption.
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File Explorer is not showing network folder thumbnails
Windows Explorer supports several folder display modes, such as: huge, large, medium, small icons, list, and table. There is also the option to display tiles and content. The first three types of icons, tiles, and content use thumbnails to give you an idea of the contents of the files. Network folders default to thumbnail display, but sometimes it may show you just icons. Continue reading “File Explorer is not showing network folder thumbnails”
How to enable the Mica effect in Google Chrome
The Mica effect in Windows 11 adapts the colors of windows and interface elements to the desktop background and makes them more transparent and blurry when they are active. Unlike Acrylic, the Mica effect does not create transparent areas. This allows Mica to be light on GPU resources, but, like Acrylic, it blends windows titles with the desktop background. Obviously, for this effect to work in third-party apps, those apps must support it.
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