Category: Windows

Recently, we’ve seen many people report that the Windows Search feature is not working on their Windows 11 machines. If you’re running to the the same issue, you’re not alone. Whether you can’t type into Windows 11 search bar, or the search button doesn’t respond at all, or your files and apps aren’t showing up in the list of search results, you can fix it quickly and easily after reading this article!

Try these fixes

Here are the latest fixes to the Windows 11 search not working issue. You don’t need to try them all. Just work your way down through the list until you find the one that does the trick for you.

1. Enable the Search button in the Taskbar
2. Run Windows Troubleshooter
3. Restart the Windows Search Service
4. Rebuild Search Index
5. Check for Windows updates
6. Run SFC and DISM tool

1. Enable the Search button in the Taskbar

If you notice that the Search button disappeared in the Taskbar, you can follow the steps below to enable the Search button from the Taskbar settings:

1. Right-click on the space area of the Taskbar and select Taskbar settings.
   
2. Check if the toggle next to “Search” is turned on. If not, click on the toggle to enable it.
   
   After enabling the Search button from the Taskbar settings, the Search button should appear in the Taskbar. If it still doesn’t appear or if you’re running into issues with search results, restart your PC and try the next fix, below.

2. Run the Windows troubleshooter

The Windows troubleshooter is a built-in feature in Windows 11 that can help you find and resolve some common issues on your computer. Before trying anything more complicated, run the Windows troubleshooter first.

To run the Windows troubleshooter, follow the steps below:

1. On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key and R at the same time to invoke the Run dialog. Type ms-settings:troubleshoot and press Enter to open the Troubleshoot in Windows 11 settings.
   
2. Select Other troubleshooters to continue.
   
3. Scroll down to the Others section, then click the Run button next to Search and Indexing.
   
4. The Search and Indexing Troubleshooter will ask you to select the problems you’re running into. The Troubleshooter lists 5 options:
   
   – Can’t start a search or see results;
   – Files, folders, apps or settings don’t appear in results;
   – Outlook search doesn’t return results; Search or indexing is slow;
   – My problem isn’t listed above.
   
   You need to select the options based on the problem you encounter. Then Click Next.
   
5. The Search and Indexing Troubleshooter will try to find and resolve the problem for you. Once the problem is found, it will also recommend fixes for you to try. You just need to follow the on-screen instructions to apply the fixes.
   

See if the Windows troubleshooter fixed this issue for you. If the Windows troubleshooter failed to locate the problem, or if this issue persists after applying the fixes recommended by the Windows troubleshooter, try the next fix, below.

3. Restart the Windows Search Service

The Windows search feature may not work if the Windows Search Service stopped. If it’s the case, you need to restart the Windows Search Service. Here’s how to do it:

1. On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key and R at the same time to invoke the Run dialog. Type services.msc and press Enter to open the Services window.
   
2. Scroll down to locate the Windows Search service. Right-click on it and select Restart to restart the Windows Search service.
   
3. Double-click the Windows Search service and set its startup type to Automatic. Click OK to apply and save the changes.
   

See if this issue persists after you restarted the Windows Search service. If this fix doesn’t work, try the next fix, below.

4. Rebuild Search Index

If you notice Windows 11 takes forever to show the search results, or if you didn’t find what you need after you clicked the search button, maybe there is something wrong with the indexing. If it’s the case, you can follow the steps below to rebuild search index:

1. On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key and R at the same time to invoke the Run dialog. Type control.exe srchadmin.dll and press Enter to open the Indexing Options window.
   
2. Click Advanced to continue.
   
3. Click the Rebuild button in the Troubleshooting section, then click OK in the confirmation dialog box and wait for the rebuilding process to complete.
   
4. Once the rebuild process is done. Perform a search task and see if this issue persists.

If the issue persists, try the next fix, below.

5. Check for Windows updates

Microsoft keeps releasing Windows updates to fix bugs, add new features and improve the system performance. Maybe the search issues are caused by a bug in the current build, and Microsoft has fixed this issue by releasing a Windows update.

If you haven’t updated your Windows system for a long time, you can follow the steps below to check for Windows updates:

1. On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key and I at the same time to open Windows Settings.
2. Navigate to the Windows Update section and click Check for updates.
   

If there a Windows update available, just let Windows 11 to download and install it. If Windows tells you that you’re up to date, move on to the next fix, below.

6. Run System File Checker and DISM tool

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Hopefully, one of the fixes in this article helped you fix the Windows 11 search issues. If you have any questions or suggestions on this topic, feel free to drop a line in the comment area below. Thanks for reading!

A screenshot is worth a thousand words. In most cases, using screenshots to share your ideas is more efficient than writing down wordy emails or messages. If you don’t know how to take screenshots on Windows 11, you’ve come to the right place! After reading this article, you’ll learn how to take screenshots on your Windows 11 computer easily!

4 ways to take screenshots on Windows 11

There are more than one method to take screenshots on Windows 11. In this article, we list 4 methods for you to try. You don’t have to try all. Just pick the one that works best for you.

1. Keyboard shortcuts
2. Snip & Sketch
3. Snipaste
4. Snagit

Use Keyboard shortcuts to take screenshots

The easiest way to take screenshots on Windows 11 is to use keyboard shortcuts. You may have already know that by simply pressing the print screen key on your keyboard, you can take a screenshot of the entire screen. Below are some frequently used screenshot keyboard shortcuts you should know:

Key combination	Function
PrtSc (this key might also be called Prnt Scrn or Prt Sc on some physical keyboards)	Copy the entire current screen to the clipboard. If you’re using OneDrive to sync the Pictures folder, the screenshot will be automatically saved to your OneDrive. You can also press Ctrl + V to paste the screenshot to other places like Paint, Word, Google Docs and so on. Note: In some laptops, you can only activate the Print Screen button after pressing the Function key.
The Windows logo key + PrtSc	Capture the whole screen and automatically save the screenshot to the path: C:\Users[Your Name]\Pictures\Screenshots. The screenshot will also be copied to the clipboard, too.
Alt + PrtSc	Take the screenshot of an active window (the window currently in use). If you’re using OneDrive to sync the Pictures folder, the screenshot will be saved to your OneDrive automatically. It’ll also be copied to the clipboard, too.
The Windows logo key + Shift + S	This keyboard combination will invoke the built-in Snip & Sketch app, a more refined version of the Snipping Tools and comes with a feature-rich image editor. We’ll introduce this tool in the next section.

Use Snip & Sketch to take screenshots

Snip & Sketch, originally known as Screen Sketch, is a free screenshot tool provided by Microsoft. It has been built into Windows 10 since October 2018. In Windows 11, you can still use this handy tool to take screenshots.

To take screenshots with Snip & Sketch:

1. On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key, Shit and S and the same time to launch Snip & Sketch. Your mouse pointer will turn into a cross, and the screen will immediately dim. You’ll see a list of tools on the top of your screen.
   
2. Snip & Sketch provides you with 4 options. You just need to select the one you need:
   
   – A rectangular snip
   – A free-form snip
   – A screenshot of the active window
   – A full screen screenshot
   
3. Once you took a screenshot, the screenshot will be copied to the clipboard. You can paste it into a document, or paste it into an image editor. The thumbnail of the screenshot will appear at the lower-right corner of your screen. You can click on it to mark up and share the screenshot.
   

The image editor in Snip & Sketch app provides some basic tools for you to mark up and share the screenshot you just took.

Use Snipaste to take screenshot

If the built-in Snip & Sketch app fails to meet your needs, just give Snipaste a try!

Snipaste is a simple but powerful snipping tool that enables you to pin the screenshot back into screen.

You just need to download and install the application, press the F1 key to start snipping, then press the F3 key to paste it as a floating window. That’s it!

Snipaste is easy to use. It can detect UI elements automatically, and gives you pixel-level control when snipping. If you want to boost your efficiency, you can refer to the manual to discover more hidden features.

Use Snagit to take screenshot

Snagit – The Best Screen Capture Software for Windows and Mac

If you’re a professional content creator, Snagit may be the best screen capture and recording software to help you make step-by-step instructions.

With Snagit, you can easily use images, videos and GIFs to share idea, give feedback and communicate more efficiently.

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That’s it! Hopefully, after reading this article, you’ve learned how to take screenshots on Windows 11. If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to drop a line in the comment area below. Thanks for reading!

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If you’re a Windows users, you may have already been familiar with the Blue Screen of Death (BSoD), but few have run into the White Screen of Death (WSoD). Recently, we’ve seen many Windows 11 users are complaining that their screen turns completed white after login.

Unlike the BSoD, the WSoD doesn’t show any error messages on the screen, and most users who encounters this issue can still use their mouse and keyboard. If you’re experiencing the exact same issue, don’t worry. You’ve come to the right place. After reading this article, you should be able to this issue quickly and easily!

How to fix Windows 11 white screen after login

Here’s a list of fixes that have resolved this issue for other Windows 11 users. You don’t have to try them all. Just work your way down through the list until you find the one that does the trick for you.

1. Run explorer.exe with administrative privileges
2. Modify the Shell value in Registry Editor
3. Uninstall the latest Windows update

Fix 1: Run explorer.exe with administrative privileges

The Windows 11 white screen issue after login may occur if the explorer.exe process is not working properly. Before trying anything more complicated, try running explorer.exe as the administrator and see if this fix works. Here’s how to do it:

1. On your keyboard, press Ctrl, Shift and Esc at the same time to invoke Task Manager. Then click File > Run new task.
   
2. In the Create new task window, type explorer and check the box next to Create this task with administrative privileges. Then Click OK.
   

Windows 11 will restart the explorer.exe process. Normally, after restarting the explorer.exe process, you would resolve the Windows 11 white screen issue. If this fix doesn’t work, just try the next fix, below.

Fix 2: Modify the Shell value in Registry Editor

If you’re still having the issue, try modifying the Shell value in Registry Editor. Here’s how to do it:

1. On your keyboard, press Ctrl, Shift and Esc at the same time to invoke Task Manager. Then click File > Run new task.
   
2. In the Create new task window, type regedit and check the box next to Create this task with administrative privileges. Then Click OK.
   
3. In Registry Editor, go to Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon, then locate the Shell value on the right.
   
4. If you didn’t find the Shell value, just right click your mouse and select New > String Value to create a new one and name it as Shell.
5. Double click on the Shell value to invoke the Edit String window. Ensure that its Value data is set to explorer.exe. Click OK to save the change.
   
6. Restart Windows 11 to see if this issue persists.

If you’re still experiencing the Windows 11 white screen after login, don’t worry. Move on and try the next fix, below.

Fix 3: Uninstall the latest Windows update

If none of the fixes above works for you, you may need to uninstall the latest Windows update. Normally, after uninstalling the latest Windows update, you should fix this issue.

To uninstall the latest Windows update, follow the steps below:

1. On your keyboard, press Ctrl, Alt and Del at the same time, then hold the Shift key, click the Power button on the bottom-right corner and select Restart. Windows 11 will boot to Advanced Startup.
   
2. Click Troubleshooting to see advanced options.
   
3. Go to Advanced options > Uninstall Updates.
   
4. Click Uninstall latest quality update. Then Windows 11 will restart.
   
5. See if Windows 11 white screen issue after login persists.

If you can see the wallpaper and desktop after login, congrats! You’ve resolved this issue. If you still get a white screen after login, you need to follow the step 1 ~ 3 in fix 3, then click Uninstall latest feature update. Normally, this problem should be resolved after you uninstalled the latest Windows update.

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Hopefully, one of the fixes in this article helped you resolve Windows 11 white screen issue after login. Feel free to drop a line below in the comment area if you have any questions or suggestions on this issue. Thanks for reading!

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[Tutorial] How to upgrade to Windows 11

The Insider Preview Build for Windows 11 is now available. If you’re interested in Windows 11 and want to get a sneak peek at the new Windows 11 visual design, now you just need to enroll Windows Insider Program. As of now, every Windows 10 user can upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11 for free. In this article, you’ll find detailed information on how to upgrade Windows 10 to Windows 11.

System requirements for Windows 11

These are the basic system requirements for installing Windows 11 on a PC. For more information, please refer to this Microsoft document: Find Windows 11 specs, features, and computer requirements.

Processor:	1GHz or faster with 2 or more cores on a compatible 64-bit processor or System on a Chip (SoC)
RAM:	4GB
Storage:	64GB or larger storage device
System firmware:	UEFI, Secure Boot capable
TPM:	Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0
Graphics card:	Compatible with DirectX 12 or later with WDDM 2.0 driver
Display:	High definition (720p) display that is greater than 9” diagonally, 8 bits per color channel
Internet connection and Microsoft accounts:	Windows 11 Home edition requires internet connectivity and a Microsoft account to complete device setup on first use. Switching a device out of Windows 11 Home in S mode also requires internet connectivity. Learn more about S mode here. For all Windows 11 editions, internet access is required to perform updates and to download and take advantage of some features. A Microsoft account is required for some features.

As we can see, there is actually a certain hardware threshold for meeting the system requirements to run Windows 11. The first one is that the processor must support 64-bit, as there is no 32-bit version of Windows 11. Correspondingly, the memory should be at least 4GB and the storage space be more than 64GB.

What’s more, to run Windows 11, the machine must supports UEFI secure boot and Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 version, which prevents many people from upgrading Windows 11.

Check for compatibility

At the Windows 11 launch event, Microsoft launched a PC Health Check app, which is designed to help users check if their current PC meets the requirements to run Windows 11. However, Microsoft temporarily removed the app from its official site.

But don’t worry! The good news is that now we can use a third-party app to check whether your PC meets the requirements to upgrade to Windows 11 or not. This “WhyNotWin11” app provides more comprehensive information than Microsoft’s PC Health Check, which is more accurate and detailed.

How to upgrade to Windows 11

Once you’ve ensured that your PC meets the system requirements to run Windows 11, you just need to enroll Windows Insider Program to check for Windows 11 updates via OTA. Here is how to do it:

1. On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key and I at the same time to open the Windows Settings. Go to Updates & Security > Windows Insider Program.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to select an account and opt-in your PC to flight Insider Preview build via Settings. Your PC need to be restarted in order to receive the Insider Preview Build for Windows 11.
3. Once you restarted your PC, go to Windows Settings > Updates & Security > Windows Update. Click Check for updates on the right to start checking and downloading the latest Windows 11 Insider Preview build.
   
4. Once downloaded, just restart Windows to install the latest latest Windows 11 Insider Preview build on your PC. Since this is a huge upgrade, it may take some time for your PC to complete the installation process.

When you see the sign-in screen, congrats! It suggests that the installation process completed.

The new Windows 11 visual design

The new Windows 11 UI and Start menu is very similar to those of Windows 10X. As you can see, the live tiles in Windows 10 are removed in Windows 11.

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Microsoft is also rounding off window corners for all built-in apps, which makes the whole interface look cleaner, modern and softer:

The redesigned Windows Settings interface, which looks like the Settings app UI on iPadOS:

Microsoft is bringing widgets to Windows 11:

To access Widgets in Windows 11, just click on the widgets button on the taskbar.

New Action Center in Windows 11:

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Windows 11 marks a visual evolution of the Windows operating system. The new Windows 11 visual design is modern, beautiful and elegant. It balances a new, refreshed UI and feel with the familiarity of the Windows we already know, making it easy to get started.

If you find Windows 10 always shows wrong time in the taskbar, you’re not alone! In fact, this issue has been bothering tons of Windows 10 users. If you’re looking for the fixes to resolve this annoying issue, you’ve landed in the right spot! After reading this article, you should be able to fix Windows 10 wrong time issue easily.

Fix 1: Manually sync date & time on Windows 10 Settings

Firstly, follow the steps below to correct the date & time on your computer:

1. On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key and I at the same time to invoke Windows Settings. Then click Time & Language.
   
2. Make sure you turned on the toggles under Set time automatically and Set time zone automatically. Then click Sync now to correct the date & time on your computer.
   

After syncing date & time on your Windows 10 manually, try the next fix to check Windows Time Service status on your computer.

Fix 2: Check the Windows Time service status

The Windows Time Service maintains date and time synchronization on all clients and servers in the network. If this service is stopped, date and time synchronization will be unavailable. The clock on Windows 10 may go wrong if the Windows Time service is not running.

You can follow to steps below to check if the the Windows Time service status:

1. On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key and R at the same time to invoke the Run dialog. Type services.msc and press Enter to open the Services window.
   
2. Scroll down to locate the Windows Time service. Double-click on it to check its status.
   
3. If the service status is “Stopped”, click the Start button below to start the service. Then set its Startup type to Automatic. Click OK to apply the changes.
   

Normally, after you restarted the Windows Time service, the time synchronization will be available. If your Windows 10 clock is still wrong, try the next fix to change Internet time server on your computer.

Fix 3: Change Internet time server

The wrong system clock on Windows 10 might also be triggered by a problem with the Internet time server. If it’s the case, you should change the Internet time server to see if it helps. Here’s how to do it:

1. On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key and R at the same time to open the Run dialog. Copy-paste timedate.cpl and press Enter to open the Date and Time window.
   
2. Navigate to the Internet Time tab, then click Change settings….
   
3. From the drop-down list, select another Internet server. Then click Update now and OK to save to the changes on your computer.
   

Check and see if the system clock shows the correct time. If this issue persists, try the next fix, below.

Fix 4: Re-register the Windows time process

You can also try troubleshooting the Windows Time process by re-register the W32tm.exe file. W32tm.exe is the Windows Time file located in the System32 file, which is used to configure, monitor and troubleshoot the Windows Time service.

1. On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key and R at the same time to invoke the Run dialog. Type cmd and press Ctrl, Shift and Enter at the same time to run Command Prompt as an administrator.
   
2. Type these commands line by line and press Enter to execute each command.
   net stop w32time

w32tm /unregister

w32tm /register

net start w32time

w32tm /resync
3. Restart Windows to see if this fix helped.

Fix 5: Check the BIOS battery

If none of the fixes above works, you may need to check your BIOS battery. If the BIOS battery is dead, it can explain why your Windows 10 clock is wrong or falls behind. In this case, you just need to replace the battery with a new one.

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If you have an Apple Magic Trackpad 2 and want to use it on Windows 10 or Windows 11, this tutorial is for you.

As we all know, Apple Magic Trackpad is a good companion to Apple Products like iMac, Mac mini and iPad.

In fact, Apple Magic Trackpad 2 can also be used on Windows 10 & Windows 11, and it supports almost all the gestures available on macOS.

If you frequently switch between macOS and Windows 10 or Windows 11, and you’re using Apple Magic Trackpad 2, just read on and follow the instructions in this article to set your trackpad on Windows 10 and Windows 11.

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How does it work

Actually, Apple Magic Trackpad 2 is not designed for Windows machines, and Apple doesn’t provide any support on it. However, a genius has already implemented Windows Precision Touchpad for Apple MacBook family / Apple Magic Trackpad 2 on Windows 10 / 11.

The method of getting Apple Magic Trackpad 2 working on your Windows PC is quite straightforward: you just need to download the driver file on GitHub and manually install it on your computer, then your Mac trackpad will work like a charm on your Windows 10 machine.

This method also supports the following devices:

•  Non-Retina MacBook
•  Some non-Retina MacBook Pro (2011 and 2012)
•  MacBook Pro with Retina Display (MacBookPro 10,1, MacBookPro10,2 & MacBookPro11,1)
•  All recent MacBook Air (Please report if your model is not supported)
•  MacBook Pro with Retina Display (2013, 2014, 2015, 13-inch & 15-inch)
•  New MacBook (12-inch)
•  MacBook Pro 2015, 2016, 2017 (a few SPI devices are in work-in-progress state)
•  T2-based devices: MacBook Air 2018, MacBook Pro 2017/2018/2019/2020: Use default fallback, experience might not be optimal. Open a issue if you encountered dead touch regions.
•  Magic Trackpad 2 (USB)
•  Magic Trackpad 2 (Bluetooth connection)
  Source: https://github.com/imbushuo/mac-precision-touchpad#device-support

Note: In the latest release (Release 3979), the developer introduces initial Bluetooth connectivity support for Magic Trackpad 2. Work is still in-progress so you might experience certain issues such as input lag or system crash.

Use Apple Magic Trackpad 2 on Windows 10 and Windows 11: step-by-step guide

Follow the simple steps below to set your Trackpad on your Windows PC:

1. Go to this GitHub page. Then click Releases on the right side of the page.
   
2. Select the driver file that suits your device. Click on it to download it on your computer.
   
3. Extract the .zip driver file you downloaded. Double-click the folder you extracted and go to drivers > arm64 (or amd64).
4. Right-click the file AmtPtpDevice.inf and select Install to manually install the driver on your PC.
   
   Note: If there is no “Install” option when you right-click on AmtPtpDevice.inf, you can install the driver via Command Prompt.
   
5. Click Yes when Windows 10 prompts for consent.
6. Wait several seconds and you’ll be informed that the driver has been installed successfully.
   

Now you’ve installed the driver on your Windows computer.

If you’d like to connect your Magic Trackpad 2 to your computer via Bluetooth, then just go to Windows Settings > Bluetooth settings and pair your trackpad. If you prefer a wired connection, simply connect your trackpad to your PC with an Apple Lightning to USB cable.

How to install the driver via Command Prompt

You can install the driver using Command Prompt when there is no “Install” option after you right-clicked the .inf driver file. To do so:

1. On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key and R and the same time to invoke the Run dialog. Type cmd and press Shift, Ctrl and Enter at the same time to run Command Prompt as administrator.
   
2. At the Command Prompt, type the following command and press Enter to install the driver file:
   RUNDLL32.EXE SETUPAPI.DLL,InstallHinfSection DefaultInstall 132 path-to-inf\infname.inf
   
   Note: you need to replace the path-to-inf\infname.inf part with the path to the file AmtPtpDevice.inf on your computer.
   
   For example, the AmtPtpDevice.inf file on my computer is in the following path: D:\Desktop\Drivers-amd64-ReleaseMSSigned\drivers\amd64\AmtPtpDevice.inf, so the command should be:
   RUNDLL32.EXE SETUPAPI.DLL,InstallHinfSection DefaultInstall 132 D:\Desktop\Drivers-amd64-ReleaseMSSigned\drivers\amd64\AmtPtpDevice.inf
   

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Known Caveats for Bluetooth connection:

• On certain devices such as Surface Pro X, the first time Bluetooth connectivity might take a long time to finish (5-10 seconds.) Please wait patiently. A toast prompting “restart system” might show up, which is a false-positive message, and you can safely ignore that.
• It doesn’t work well with VMware workstation Bluetooth controller passthrough.

Read on and follow the steps below to customize your Mac trackpad / Apple Magic Trackpad 2.

Customize Mac precision touchpad on Windows 10 & Windows 11

After you successfully installed the driver on your Windows PC, you can head to the Windows Settings to customize your trackpad. Here’s how to do it:

For Windows 10 users:

1. On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key and I at the same time to invoke the Windows Settings.
2. Go to Devices > Touchpad to customize your trackpad.

If you’re using Windows 11:

1. On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key and I at the same time to invoke the Windows Settings.
2. Go to Bluetooth & devices > Touchpad to customize your trackpad.

On Windows 10 & 11, you can use taps to click, right-click, select and more:

• single-click: tap with a finger
• right-click: tap with 2 fingers, or press the lower right corner of the touchpad
• multi-select: tap twice and drag
• launch Windows Search: tap with 3 fingers
• view Action Center: tap with 4 fingers

You can also drag 2 fingers to scroll and pinch to zoom, and use multi-finger gestures:

• multitasking view: swipe up with 3 fingers
• show desktop: swipe down with 3 fingers
• switch apps: swipe left / right with 3 fingers

In the Touchpad settings, you can not only modify the the cursor speed, touchpad sensitivity, but also customize the functions of different kinds of taps, finger gestures!

Similarities and differences: on Windows 11 & 10 vs. on macOS

Taps, scroll and zoom on Windows 10:

Taps, scroll and zoom on Windows 11:

Point and clicks on macOS:

Scroll and zoom on macOS:

Multi-finger gestures on Windows 10:

Multi-finger gestures on Windows 11:

More gestures on macOS:

Advanced gestures on Windows 11:

Conclusion

After implementing Windows Precision Touchpad for Apple MacBook family / Apple Magic Trackpad 2 on Windows 10, you’ll find that your trackpad works perfectly on Windows 10.

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If you’re seeing the error message: We’re updating. It should be ready to use again shortly when you sign in on Windows 10, or when you’re trying to open any UWP app (e.g. Photos, Mail, OneNote, Calculator, Feedback, iCloud, etc.), this post is for you. Although this error message is a little bit annoying, you’re not the only one that are running in to this error. The good news is, after reading this post, you’ll know the possible cause of this error message and how to fix this issue on your own.

Possible causes of the “Give us a minute” issue

When you’re seeing this error message, it suggests that Windows 10 is updating an app in the background, and the app is temporarily unavailable. Such errors are usually triggered by miscommunications between your computer and app updates.

Fix 1: Wait for some time

In most cases, the error message would disappear after Windows finished updating the app in the background. So, if this is the first time you see such a error message on your computer, don’t worry. Make sure your computer is connected to the internet and wait for a few minutes to see if everything is back to normal.

Fix 2: Restart Windows 10

If you’ve waited long enough but the error message still persists, try restarting Windows 10. Many apps need a reboot to complete the update, and in many times, a simple reboot may be enough to fix most temporary glitches.

Fix 3: Repair or reset the problematic app

If you’re still bothered by this error message after restarting Windows, try repairing the app or resetting it to its default state. For example, if the iCloud app is giving the “Give us a minute” error, you just need to repair or reset it in Windows Settings. Here’s how to do it:

1. On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key and I and the same time to open the Windows Settings.
2. Go to Apps > Apps & features.
3. Enter the app name into the search box to locate the problematic app. Click on it and view its advanced options.
   
4. Scroll down and click the Repair button to start repairing the app.
   
5. If repairing didn’t work, then click the Reset button to reset it.

Note: The app’s data will be deleted after you reset it.

Fix 4: Reinstall the problematic Windows Store app

If none of the fixes above works for you, try reinstalling the problematic Windows Store app. Usually, after you reinstalled the app, the “Give us a minute” issue will be resolved.

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Hopefully this post helped you fix the “Give us a minute” issue on your Windows 10 computer. If you have any questions or suggestion, feel free to leave us a comment below.

If you’re running into update error 0x80070003 when trying to update Windows 10, Don’t worry! You’ve come to the right place! After reading this article, you’ll fix this issue quickly and easily!

Fix 1: Run the Windows Update troubleshooter

Windows 10 has a series of built-in Windows troubleshooters, including Windows Update troubleshooter. Windows Update troubleshooter is designed to help you resolve problems that prevent you from updating Windows. In most cases, you should first try running the Windows Update troubleshooter when you encounter the Windows Update issues.

To run the Windows Update troubleshooter, just follow the steps below:

1. On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key and R at the same time to invoke the Run dialog. Type msdt.exe /id WindowsUpdateDiagnostic and press Enter to open the Windows Update troubleshooter window.
   
2. Click Next and follow the in-screen instructions to let the troubleshooter detect and fix the Windows Update error.
   

See if the Windows Update troubleshooter fixed this issue for you. If not, try the next fix, below.

Fix 2: Restart the Windows Update-related Service

The Windows 10 update error 0x80070003 may also be caused by the Windows Update Service. If the Windows Update troubleshooter didn’t fix this issue, try restart the Windows Update Service. Here is how to do it:

1. On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key and R at the same time to invoke the Run dialog. Type services.msc and press Enter to open the Services window.
   
2. Locate the following services: Windows Update Service, Background Intelligent Transfer Service, Cryptographic Services and Workstation Service. Double-click on these services to view their status. Make sure their Startup type is “Automatic” and that the status of these services is “Running”.
   
3. Perform a Windows Update to see if these issue persists.

If the issue reappears, try the next fix to reset the Windows Update-related folders.

Fix 3: Reset the Windows Update-related folders

If the Windows Update-related folders are corrupted, you may run in to Windows Update errors. Try resetting the Windows Update-related folders to see if you can fix the issue. Here’s how to do it:

1. On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key and R at the same time to invoke the Run dialog. Type cmd and press Ctrl, Shift, and Enter to open the Command Prompt as administrator.
   
2. Type the following command and press Enter in Command Prompt to stop the Windows Update service.
   net stop wuauserv
   
3. Type the following command and press Enter in Command Prompt to rename the SoftwareDistribution folder.
   ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old
   
4. Type the command and press Enter to start the Windows Update service.
   net start wuauserv
   

Restart your computer to see if you still receive the Windows Update error 0x80070003.
If this issue persists, try the next fix, below.

Fix 4: Replace old Spupdsvc.exe file

The spupdsvc.exe file is a software component of Windows 10 OS, located in the C:\Windows\System32 folder. Spupdsvc.exe is a process file that performs necessary updates to the Windows operating system. If you failed to perform a Windows Update, try to replace the old Spupdsvc.exe file with a fresh one. Here is how to do it:

1. On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key and R at the same time to invoke the Run dialog. Type cmd and press Ctrl, Shift, and Enter to open the Command Prompt as administrator.
   
2. Type the following command and press Enter. This command will replace the old Spupdsvc.exe file with a fresh one.
   cmd /c ren %systemroot%\System32\Spupdsvc.exe Spupdsvc.old
   

Perform a Windows Update to see if this issue is fixed. If not, try the next fix, below.

Fix 5: Run System File Checker

Corrupted files may trigger Windows Update errors. The sfc /scannow command (System File Checker) scans all protected system files, and replace corrupted files with a cached copy that is located in a compressed folder at %WinDir%\System32\dllcache. Follow the steps below to run System File Checker:

1. On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key and R at the same time to invoke the Run dialog. Type cmd and press Ctrl, Shift, and Enter to open the Command Prompt as administrator.
   
2. At the Command Prompt, type sfc /scannow and press Enter to execute the command line. System File Checker will start and it may take up to 15 minutes to complete the scan.
   

Perform a Windows Update to check if the Windows Update error 0x80070003 reappears when the scanning process completed.

Fix 6: Run DISM

Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM) is a command-line tool that can be used to mount and service Windows images before deployment. Sometimes, if there are corrupted files in Windows 10 image, you may run into Windows Update error. To fix the Windows Update errors, try running DISM to repair your Windows 10 image:

1. On your keyboard, press the Windows Logo Key and R at the same time to open the Run dialog. Type cmd and then press Ctrl, Shift, and Enter on your keyboard at the same time to run the Command Prompt as administrator.
   
2. At the Command Prompt, execute the following command line one by one:
   Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth
   Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth
   Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
3. Follow Fix 5 to execute System File Checker again.
4. Perform a Window Update again when the command lines above completed.

Fix 7: Manually install the available updates

If none of the fixes above resolved the Windows Update Error 0x80070003, follow the instructions to download and install updates from Microsoft Update Catalog manually:

1. On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key and I at the same time to open Windows Settings.
2. Go to Update & Security > View update history to check the updates you failed to install.
3. Go to Microsoft Update Catalog to search for the Windows update you failed to install.
   
   For example, if you failed to install the windows update KB4601319, you just need to type “KB4601319” into the search box and press Enter on your keyboard to search for the update file.
   
   Note: Remember to download the corresponding Windows Update file that suits the system type of Windows 10 on your computer.
   
4. Double- click the downloaded Windows Update file to install it on your computer manually.

Hopefully, after reading this post, you’ve fixed the Windows Update error 0x80070003. Feel free to leave me a comment if you have any questions or suggestions on this topic!

Microsoft has released the preview of the emulator for Windows 10X, the new edition of Windows 10 designed for dual-screen and foldable devices. According to Microsoft, Windows 10X will be available on dual-screen and foldable devices starting in the fall of 2020, in time for the holiday season.

The good news is no matter if you’re a developer or not, you can download Windows 10X Emulator from Microsoft Store to get a sneak peek at the new UI design and features that Microsoft has been building for Windows 10X!

This article gives you a walkthrough guide on how to install Windows 10X Emulator on your Windows 10 PC. After reading it, you’ll learn how to do it on your own.

Windows 10X Emulator requirements

Before downloading Windows 10 emulator, you need to check if your PC meets all the requirements to install and use Windows 10X image:

Software requirements

• Windows 10 Pro, Enterprise, or Education (x64) build or later from the Windows Insider Program.
• Hyper-V with GPU-PV for hardware-accelerated tasks.

Hardware requirements

• CPU: Intel processor with at least 4 cores with virtualization support.
• RAM: 8 GB or more.
• Storage: 15 GB to 20 GB or more (SSD recommended)
• Graphics: Discrete video card with support for DirectX 11 and WDDM 2.4 graphics.

Please note that currently the emulator is supported on Intel processors only. If your PC has an AMD processor, I’m sorry to say AMD NO.

In addition to virtualization support, you should ensure that the motherboard’s BIOS or UEFI has enabled Second Level Address Translation, hardware-assisted virtualization and Hardware-based Data Execution Prevention (DEP).

If your device meets the requirements, read on and follow the instructions below to start installing Windows 10X Emulation.

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To install Windows 10X Emulator on Windows 10

Step 1: Install the latest Windows 10 preview build from the Fast ring

Important: It’s recommended to install the latest Windows 10 preview build on a spare computer, because there might be bugs in Windows 10 preview build. If you don’t have a spare computer, you should create a full backup before proceeding.

Windows 10X Emulator is available in Windows 10 Insider Preview build only, so if your PC is not running on Windows 10 Insider Preview build, you should install it first.

You can follow the instructions below to install the latest Windows 10 preview build:

1. On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key and I at the same time to open the Windows 10 Settings. Then click Update & Security.
   
2. Click Windows Insider Program, then click Get started.
   
3. Click Link an account, then select your Microsoft account from the list.
   
   
4. Select Fast option when you’re asked to pick your Insider settings, then click Confirm.
   
5. Click Confirm again.
6. Click Restart to restart Windows 10.
   
7. After you reboot your computer, open Windows Settings and click Update & Security, then click Check for updates. Normally you’ll receive the latest Windows 10 Insider Preview build.
   
   It may take some time to download the Windows 10 Insider Preview build, which depends on the download speed of your network.
8. Click Restart now to start installing the latest Windows 10 Insider Preview build.
   

It may take some time to complete the installation process.

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Step 2: Enable Hyper-V support

Once the installation process completed, follow the instructions below to enable Hyper-V support:

1. On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key and R at the same time to invoke the Run dialog, type optional features and press Enter to open the Windows Features window.
   
2. Check the box next to Hyper-V, then click OK.
   
3. Click Restart now to restart your computer.
   

The Hyper-V feature will be enabled after you restart your computer.

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Step 3: Install Microsoft Emulator and Windows 10X Emulator Image

To install Microsoft Emulator and Windows 10X Emulator Image, follow the steps below:

1. Open Microsoft Store and search for Microsoft Emulator. Click Microsoft Emulator from the search results to open the download page.
   
2. Click Get to start downloading. Microsoft Store will automatically install it on your computer.
3. Search for Windows 10X Emulator Image in Microsoft Store.
4. Select the first result (normally it would be the latest version) from the search results.
5. Click Get to start downloading. The image file is about 4.5 GB, so it may take some time to complete the download process.
   
6. Click Install on my device when the download process completed.
   
7. Select the device where you’d like to install Windows 10X Emulator Image. Then click Install now.
   
8. Click OK.
   

After you complete the steps above, the Windows 10 Emulator Image has been installed on your selected device.

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Step 4: Start Windows 10X Emulator

Now you can follow the instructions below to start Windows 10X emulator:

1. Press the Windows logo key on your keyboard, then type Microsoft Emulator.Click Microsoft Emulator from the search results to launch it.
   
2. The default memory for Windows 10X Emulator is 4 GB. If you need to modify it, you can click Edit… to customize the memory you’d like to assigned to Windows 10X Emulator. Click Save to close the Edit Emulator Device window.
   
   
3. Click Start… to start Windows 10X Emulator.
   
4. Click Accept to accept the license agreement.
   
5. If Windows tells you that you don’t have permission to run the emulator, click Retry to run it as administrator. Wait several minutes and Windows 10X Emulator will start.
   

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Windows 10X first look: dual-screen UI basics

Windows 10X lock screen:

Windows 10X Quick Settings:

Windows 10X About page in Windows Settings:

Windows 10X apps grid after you click the Windows logo icon (the Start button):

Photos app and Microsoft Store app in Windows 10X:

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Now it’s time to discover and enjoy it. Thanks for reading!