Sending data between computer systems usually takes users a matter of seconds. But for the devices involved to “talk” to each other, it requires clear communication standards to be in place. These standards are defined by protocols like Server Message Block (SMB). Find out in the following article what the Microsoft protocol does and how it has changed over the years.
What happens when all your data is suddenly lost? By regularly creating backups, you won’t have to worry about that. But many users underestimate the importance of this. At the same time, backups on Windows are straightforward. It’s also easy to create backups on Windows 7. You only need to change a few settings.
Various network features like data sharing are regulated by the SMB protocol in Windows. For maximum compatibility, Windows 10 still supports communication via the first version of this protocol – known as SMBv1, SMB 1.0 or CIFS. Since using this protocol is inadvisable for security reasons, this article explains how to disable SMB1 in Windows 10.
If your computer no longer works as it should, or if you want to give it away, it can make sense to reset Windows 8. In this article, we’ll show you how to go about this, what you need to do in order to keep your files or alternatively delete them – all in a few simple steps.
Missing your Windows 8 product key? Finding it sometimes sounds easier than it is, but if you know the right steps you’ll never miss it again. There are multiple options to find your Windows license product key – either by using an external utility program or a Windows tool. We’ll show you how to find it quickly.
Safety first: Security experts recommend regularly changing your password. Windows 8 provides different ways to do this. We explain step-by-step how to change your password and show you how to reset your password in Windows 8.
Text in foreign languages sometimes requires special characters. The letters assigned to the different keys also differ between some languages. Therefore, many users who wish to write in a foreign language find it more convenient to change the keyboard language. Windows 10 keyboard shortcuts enable you to switch quickly between languages. We will show you how to change the keyboard language in...
“Reboot and select proper boot device” sounds straightforward enough. It means “Restart your computer and select the hardware your system uses to start.” But how would one go about that? Because the error message can have various causes, there are multiple strategies for troubleshooting this fairly common error on Windows PCs.
Using a computer for work is supposed to ease the workflow but when system performance is slow it can be a problem. If your Windows 7 computer is a little older, it might be worth resetting Windows 7 to its factory settings. This could improve performance, free up storage space, and clean viruses from the hard drive. Find out more about the different ways of resetting Windows 7.
The creation of virtual machines is of interest to all things that are server-related or involve the development of software. However, private users can also use virtualization to gain more security and flexibility. With Hyper-V, Microsoft has created a solution that is ideal in a professional environment and can also be used by beginners in the private sector.
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