Internet Explorer 11 (IE11) Preloads Websites Content in Background to Optimize Performance

Almost all of us know that Microsoft is currently working on the next Windows version i.e. Windows 8.1 which is an update for Windows 8 and Windows RT. Rumors are coming that Microsoft has finalized Windows 8.1 development and the RTM build of Windows 8.1 has been compiled and is ready to deliver to OEM [...]



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[Fix] “The AC Power Adapter Type is Incorrect or Cannot be Determined” Warning Message at Startup in Laptops

This is an annoying error message which I always get at startup whenever I switch on my Dell XPS laptop connected with an old charger (AC power adapter). Actually I had a Dell XPS 1530 laptop in past which is not working at the moment but its charger is absolutely fine. Currently I have Dell [...]



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[Tips] Tweak and Customize Windows 8.1 Explorer “This PC”

If you are using the new Windows 8.1, you might have noticed that Microsoft has renamed "Computer" (previously known as My Computer) to "This PC". For readers convenience, most of the times we use "Windows Explorer" term to mention My Computer, Computer or This PC items in all Windows versions. Windows 8.1 Explorer is quite [...]



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[Tip] Reduce Mozilla Firefox Loading Time by Disabling Hardware Acceleration Feature

Almost all modern web browsers come with "Hardware Acceleration" feature which is also known as "GPU Rendering". This new feature was introduced to improve program performance. It uses GPU acceleration to boost overall performance of the program. Unfortunately hardware acceleration feature causes many problems to users. We have seen in past that...



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[Version Update] Google Chrome 28 Released to Stable Channel, Download Link Inside

NOTE: This article is updated whenever a new version of Google Chrome web browser is released. So keep checking this page regularly. Good news for Google Chrome users! Google has updated the Stable channel to 28.0.1500.71 for Windows, Linux, Mac and all Chrome OS Devices. According to Chrome team, this build contains a number of [...]



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Windows 8.1 RTM Release Schedule

Many of us are testing recently released Windows 8.1 Preview version which was released free to public: Download Windows 8.1 Free Preview This Preview version helps you in testing new features and improvements present in Microsoft's upcoming OS Windows 8.1. Actually Windows 8.1 is an update for Windows 8 and Windows RT OS. It'll fix [...]



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Classic Shell 3.6.8: Get Classic Start Menu, Classic IE and Explorer Toolbar Buttons Back in Windows Vista, 7, 8 and 8.1

UPDATE: New version 3.6.8 released which comes with Windows 8.1 support. Please scroll down to read the complete changelog. The most annoying problem which Windows Vista and Windows 7 users face is the removal of classic toolbar buttons e.g. Cut, Copy, Paste, Delete, etc. Windows Vista and 7 Explorer doesn't provide these basic toolbar buttons...



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“Bitdefender Internet Security” Giveaway Winners List Announced

Hello everyone Its time to announce the giveaway winners. Recently we organized "Bitdefender Internet Security" giveaway: AskVG Giveaway We are glad to see that many AskVG readers found the giveaway useful and participated. We want to provide one license to each reader but we have only 10 free licenses to giveaway so following are the [...]



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Mysterious KB2866518 Update for Windows 8.1 Preview

Here is something interesting to share! Today I got a notification on Windows 8.1 Preview login screen that some Windows updates are ready to download and install. I opened Windows Update from Control Panel and found a new update "KB2866518" was available for download as shown in following screenshot: I always read the update information [...]



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[Fix] Internet Connection Not Working Using Mobile Phones or USB Modems in Windows

The solution given in this tutorial will work in all Windows versions! This problem is faced by many Windows users who try to connect to Internet using their mobile phones or USB devices such as USB Modem, etc. When they install the bundled software and try to connect to Internet using the given dialer program, [...]



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How to Enable Image Slide Show Feature on Windows 8.1 Lock Screen?

In past few days we have told you about various cool features present in Microsoft's latest OS Windows 8.1. Today we are going to share yet another interesting feature of Windows 8.1. If you can remember we told you earlier that Windows 8.1 will allow users to set multiple images slide show on Lock Screen [...]



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[UPDATE] Download Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Offline Installer for Windows 8

UPDATE: New version 2.0 released which comes with a new UI and a few bug fixes. Microsoft's latest OS Windows 8 comes with version 4.5 of .NET Framework which is required to run software programs developed using the same version of .NET. But there is one slight problem! Most of the existing software require version [...]



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[Fix] Bold, Blurry or Hard to Read Font Problem in Windows 8.1

Old problem in a new operating system. Different problems but single solution! If you can remember, long time back we shared a solution to fix bold and italic font problem in Windows 7: [Fix] Bold and Italic Font Problem in Windows Now a similar problem has started occurring in Microsoft's latest OS Windows 8.1 which [...]



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[AskVG Giveaway] Get a Chance to Win Free License of “Bitdefender Internet Security” Worth $69.95

NOTE: This topic is updated whenever we organize a new giveaway. So keep checking this topic regularly to participate in our giveaways. We are back with another exciting giveaway! This time the giveaway product is one of the most popular security suites "Bitdefender Internet Security". Bitdefender Internet Security is a complete security suite for...



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[Fix] Can’t Install Windows 8.1 or Server 2012 R2 in Oracle Virtual Box

Whenever a testing version of Windows or any other operating system is released, its always advised to install it in a virtualization software such as Oracle VirtualBox or VMware Workstation. It helps in testing new features of the OS without actually installing it on your hard disk. With the help of these virtualization software you [...]



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How to Replace PowerShell Shortcut with Command Prompt in “Win+X” Menu of Windows 8.1?

Here is another small tip for Windows 8.1 users! As we know Microsoft has added power options in Windows 8.1's "Win+X" menu to make Windows users life easier. They have also added shortcut to "Network Connections" in "Win+X" menu which is also a welcomed change. But Microsoft has changed one more thing in "Win+X" menu [...]



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Download Windows 8.1 Boot Screen for Windows XP and Windows 7

Most of us know that Microsoft loves using "Betta fish" images in testing versions of Windows OS. They have used Betta fish image in Windows 7 Beta wallpaper and boot screen of Windows 8 Consumer Preview version. Now its turn of the latest Windows 8.1 Preview version. Similar to previous Windows versions, Windows 8.1 Preview [...]



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[FAQ] Things to Know Before Downloading or Installing Windows 8.1 Preview

We told you yesterday about the release of Free Public Preview of Windows 8.1 which is an update for Windows 8 and Windows RT. Windows 8.1 brings many new features and fixes various issues present in Windows 8 OS. I have already replaced Windows 8 with the new Windows 8.1 Preview in my personal laptop. [...]



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[Fix] “The Update is Not Applicable to Your Computer” Error Message While Installing Windows 8.1 Preview from Store

Just a few hours back Microsoft released Windows 8.1 Free Preview to public which can be downloaded from following link: Download Windows 8.1 Free Preview Windows 8.1 Preview can be downloaded in 2 ways: Direct update from Windows 8 Store or Clean installation using ISO file. Installing Windows 8.1 Preview from Windows Store is easy [...]



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How to Download and Install Windows 8.1 Free Preview? Upgrade or Dual Boot with Windows 8

As we have told you earlier that Windows 8.1 (also known as Windows Blue) is an update for Windows 8 and Windows RT users which brings many new features to Windows 8 and also fixes several issues and annoyances present in Windows 8 OS. Currently Windows 8.1 is under development and a free Preview version [...]



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