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How to disable Lock Screen on Windows 11?

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  W indows 11  does not include an option to disable the Lock screen, but you can still use the Local Group Policy Editor  and Registry to accomplish the task. The Lock screen is the first visual experience when Windows 11  starts, and it shows date and time, apps status, and a custom background image, depending on your configuration. The only caveat is that it can add an extra step to the sign-in process, but you can disable the feature if you don’t find it useful. In this guide,  you will learn the steps to disable the lock screen on Windows 11. Disable Lock Screen with Group Policy on Windows 11 On Windows 11 Pro, Enterprise, or Education, you can use the Local Group Policy Editor to disable the Windows 11 Lock screen. To disable the lock screen on Windows 11, use these steps: Open Start on Windows 11. Search for gpedi t, and select the top result to open the Local Group Policy Editor . Browse the following path:   Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Control P

How to enable Bluetooth on Windows 11?

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  On  Windows 11  devices, Bluetooth is a wireless adapter that allows you to transfer data over a short distance, and you can use it to connect a slew of peripherals, such as keyboards, mice, headphones,  cameras, phones, and the list goes on. Usually, Bluetooth will be enabled by default, but you can turn this feature on from the Settings app or Taskbar  if it’s not. In this guide,  you will learn the easy steps to enable Bluetooth on your laptop or desktop computer. Turn on Bluetooth on Windows 11 To turn on Bluetooth  on your computer, use these steps: Open Settings on Windows 11. Click on Bluetooth & devices . Turn on the Bluetooth toggle switch on the right side. Turn off the Bluetooth toggle switch to disable the feature (Optional). Alternatively, you can open the  Quick Settings  flyout using the  Windows key + A keyboard  shortcut or click the volume and network button in the bottom-right corner of the Taskbar and then click the  Bluetooth  button. You can click the bu

Oppo Reno 7 5G New Year Edition launched in Velvet Red Colour!

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  Oppo Reno 7 now comes in a special colour edition to mark the Chinese new year. The new variant is rightly called the Oppo Reno 7 5G New Year Edition and it is draped in Velvet Red colour, which symbolises the festivities in China. The new colour takes a detour from the regular Reno 7 variants because it lacks the gradient finish that has come to be synonymous with Reno phones. The new Reno 7 variant also has a special logo embossed on the back. The new Oppo Reno 7 5G New Year Edition is meant for the Chinese market, which is also the only market where the new Reno series is available. Oppo has not said anything about when it is planning to bring the Reno 7 phones to markets outside, such as India. However, a recent report hinted that the Oppo Reno 7 series may debut in India sometime between January and March and that it may only have two smartphones in it, instead of three in China. That also means that the Oppo Reno 7 5G New Year Edition is unlikely to come to India. Oppo Reno 7 5

Xiaomi Watch S1 to launch tomorrow alongside Xiaomi 12!

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  Xiaomi Watch S1 Pro is set to arrive at the big event tomorrow. While rumours around Watch S1 were popping up in the past, there wasn't a specific launch timeline until now. Earlier the launch was suggested for the first quarter in 2022, which could be true for other regions. However, in China the launch will take place on December 28 with the Xiaomi 12 series. The information comes from Xiaomi's Weibo page that put out a poster to confirm the launch. Along with the launch date, the teaser showcases the design of the Xiaomi Watch S1. The watch appears in a circular case with two circular buttons on the right side. There's a flat display up top, details of which are not known. In fact Xiaomi didn't reveal any specifications of the Xiaomi Watch S1. So we will have to wait until tomorrow to find out other details of this watch. That said plenty of information is available about the Xiaomi 12, so let's quickly run through it. The Xiaomi 12 gets a major design change o

Vivo V23 and V23 Pro to launch in India on January 5!

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  Vivo V23 series is all set to launch in India on January 5. The company has officially confirmed the launch date of its first 2022 smartphone via its social media handles. The new V series will include a standard model and a Pro variant. Both the smartphones will come with support for 5G. Flipkart has also published a dedicated Vivo V23 launch page, which not only gives launch details, but also reveals the design of the new devices. The poster suggests that the Vivo V23 series will arrive with a triple rear camera setup, including a 64MP primary camera. It is currently unknown whether both the phones will offer a similar camera setup. If leaks are to be believed, the Vivo S12 Pro could come with a 108MP primary rear sensor, which one will mostly find on a few mid-range Xiaomi Redmi phones. On the front, there will be a dual-camera setup. One of them could be a 50-megapixel primary sensor, as per several reports. The posters clearly hint that the key selling point of the Vivo 23 serie

Xbox Games with Gold for January 2022!

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  Microsoft announced the four Games with Gold program titles that Xbox Live Gold  and Game Pass members will receive in January. In the first month of the year, the company is making available $53.96 (Roughly ₹4046) worth of games, including NeuroVoider and Aground. Also, through Backwards Compatability,  you will be able to play Radiant Silvergun and Space Invaders Infinity Gene. On Xbox One and Xbox Series X (S),  throughout January 2022 , members will get  NeuroVoider  ($13.99 ERP - Roughly ₹1049). And from January 16 through February 15,  Aground  ($14.99 ERP - Roughly ₹1124) will be available at no extra cost. On Xbox 360,  Radiant Silvergun  ($14.99 ERP - Roughly ₹1124) will be free until January 15. Finally, on January 16 and through the end of the month,  Space Invaders Infinity Gene  ($9.99 ERP - Roughly ₹749) will also be available for free. Xbox Live Gold vs. Game Pass Ultimate Xbox Live Gold gives you exclusive access to free games  through the “Games with Gold” program ev

Windows 11 - Winter Holiday Glow Theme for Christmas!

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  When you think of the holidays, everything you do, you do it with extra cheer. This new theme shows in detail and close-ups how magical it can be to get in the spirit of decorating  for the most wonderful season of the year. The nine images on this colorful and glowing collection will bring a piece of joy to your workplace. The lights, the cookies  ready as the perfect gift, the pine tree cones, the red and green characteristic colors, and more beautiful captures are just one click away to download some holiday inspiration to your desktop backgrounds. If the images rotate too quickly on the desktop,  after applying the theme on Windows 11 or Windows 10, go  Settings  >  Personalization  >  Background , use the  Change picture every  drop-down menu to adjust the image rotation frequency. Also, Windows 10  has a light theme . You can find more great themes in Microsoft Store .

Xiaomi 12 & Xiaomi 12 Pro are launching on December 28!

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  Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12 Pro are confirmed to launch in China on December 28. The flagship smartphones have been in work for a while now and a lot of their leaks have surfaced online over the past few weeks. Now, Xiaomi itself has shared a teaser image of both the phones, giving us some idea about their possible design. The image shows the design of the Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12 Pro. Interestingly, Xiaomi seems to follow an Apple-like approach for its upcoming devices, where the Xiaomi 12 will be a compact flagship phone while the Xiaomi 12 Pro will offer a larger screen size. The image shared by Xiaomi on Weibo only shows the front of both these smartphones. Xiaomi 12 is shown with a small display, with the power button and volume rocker on the right spine. The Pro model has a bigger display and an empty left side. Xiaomi 12 is tipped to feature a 6.2 inch Full HD + AMOLED display, while the Pro model is likely to feature a 6.9-inch QHD+ AMOLED display. Both the phones have identical f

Windows 11 - New Snow White Bloom Wallpapers for Christmas!

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If you like the original blue bloom wallpaper available on Windows 11 , you will love the snow-white version. Windows Insider MVP, Michael Gillet , has published two special wallpapers inspired by the default background images  available on  Windows 11  that are perfect for refreshing your desktop  this Christmas season. The wallpapers feature  a snow-white version of the Windows 11 bloom with a light background and a dark background. Also, these images are available for download for free in various resolutions, including 4K, 1080P, mobile size, ultrawide, and for virtually any Surface  device. Windows 11 Bloom snow light and dark (Source: WallpaperHub) You can download the Windows 11 Snow  at the  WallpaperHub website , and this is the  link to download the Dark version  of the background.

How to revert back to Windows 10 from Windows 11?

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  After upgrading to Windows 11 , it’s still possible to  revert back to Windows 10 without losing your files  if, for example, the new version  is causing problems or you are not ready to make the leap. The process is possible using the recovery settings. The only caveat is that the option is only available for the first ten days after the initial upgrade . After this period,  Windows 11  will delete the files from the previous installation to make room in the hard drive  for more important files. It is also worth noting that after uninstalling Windows 11 from your PC, you may need to reinstall some apps , and you may lose some settings that you have configured in the newer OS. This guide  will teach you the steps to roll back to Windows 10 after upgrading to Windows 11. Rollback to Windows 10 from Windows 11 To uninstall Windows 11 and revert back to Windows 10, use these steps: Open Start on Windows 11. Search for Settings and click the top result to open the app. Click on System

Google Play Store games will be available on both Windows 10 & Windows 11 starting next year!

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  The Game Awards 2021 recently took place in Los Angeles. While the spotlight of the event was focused on the games, Google unveiled some exciting information during the awards. According to a spokesperson from Google, games located on the Play Store will get native support on Windows 10 and 11. A Google spokesperson, first reported by TechRadar, announced that Android games on the Play Store will be playable on Windows 10 and Windows 11 PCs, starting next year. While much information about the development wasn’t revealed, the games will be made available through a Google app developed on Windows 10 and 11 and there's going to be a sense of continuity. This means that users playing games on their Android smartphone will be able to pick up where they left off on their PC running Windows 11 or 10. While we do know that more information about the development will be coming soon, the move shouldn’t come as a surprise considering Microsoft and Amazon’s recent partnership. The partnersh

Acer Aspire Vero laptop built with recycled plastic and with pre-installed Windows 11 launched in India!

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  Acer has launched its latest Aspire Vero laptop in India, which is priced just under Rs 80,000. The laptop is powered by 11th Gen Intel Core Processors and packs Intel Iris Xe Graphics. The highlight of the Aspire Vero is that its chassis is made with 30 per cent Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) plastic chassis. “More than just a stylish computer the Aspire Vero is a tangible manifestation of Acer’s commitment to more sustainable operations. This is a deliberate initiative that has been designed and conceptualized to bring about a change for our future. Vero will reduce plastic waste and thereby CO2 emissions. We, at Acer, are proud of this initiative and look forward to manufacturing products that promote sustainability and preserve our planet.” Sudhir Goel, Chief Business Officer, Acer India said while commenting on the launch of the laptops. The Aspire Vero comes with the VeroSense app, which will allow users to choose from four performance modes including Performance, Balanced, Eco,

PUBG Battlegrounds releasing on January 12 2022 and will be free to play - Krafton Announced!

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  PUBG  Battlegrounds: Exciting announcement for PUBG fans! Popular game PUBG: Battlegrounds, the original version of the game, is set to transition to a Free-to-Play or F2P model on January 12, 2022. While the game was already available for free on mobile devices (before it was banned in India), this transition will occur for the PC and console versions of the game. The announcement was made by developer Krafton Inc on Friday. The transition would also lead to the introduction of Battlegrounds Plus, which would be an optional premium account update. With this update, players would get access to a lot of new and exclusive features in the game. Players can choose to not purchase this update, and they would still be able to access most of the basic features of the game. PUBG F2P version: Battlegrounds Plus price and benefits According to the developer, players who wish to unlock all the features would need to pay a one-time fee of US$12.99. By paying this amount, the players would be ab

Microsoft offers 50 percent discount on its Office suite to non-genuine users

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  In another tactic to lure more people into subscribing to the Microsoft  365 service, Microsoft is popping up a message (via  Ghacks ) in the Office ribbon bar for non-genuine versions of the suite of apps  offering a  50 percent discount  to upgrade to the genuine version of Office  available through the Microsoft 365 subscription. The message reads, “Get up to 50% off. For a limited time, get up to 50% on genuine Microsoft 365 subscriptions,” and the landing page claims that “Pirated software exposes your PC to security threats,” and explains that it could expose the device to virus and malware attacks,  data corruption and file loss, and inability to receive critical updates or edit files. The unusual promotional offer will get you the Microsoft 365 Family subscription from $99.99 to $49.99 for the first year, or the Microsoft 365 Personal plan from $69.99 to $34.99. Non-genuine banner (Source: Ghacks) Microsoft isn’t strange to get users using an unlicensed piece of software,  bu

Microsoft releases new Windows 11 wallpapers featuring PANTONE Color of the Year for 2022

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The PANTONE Color of the Year for 2022 has been announced: PANTONE 17–3938 Very Peri. The color — a dynamic periwinkle blue hue with a violet-red undertone — will now start appearing in Windows 11, Teams, Microsoft Edge, PowerPoint, and more, the Microsoft Design team said on Thursday. “Color is a part of every design decision we make here at Microsoft, and we wanted to incorporate this new color into our designs in a way that could inspire people to feel more empowered and creative in their daily endeavors,” the team said in a blog post. “Periwinkle blues are special in that they encompass the trusted and dependable qualities of the blues, yet their purple cast makes them feel more playful and joyous. This simultaneous message of credibility and excitement sets an ideal tone for creative collaboration and personal expression, which are needed more than ever at work.” Head over to the blog post  for details on what went into the creation of the new color and how the Microsoft Design te

Windows 11 Voice Access lets control your PC with your voice

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  Microsoft introduces Voice Access, a new Windows 11 feature  that enables anyone (including people with mobility disabilities) to control their laptop or desktop computer  using their voice. The feature is available starting  build 22518 , and when using it, you can use your voice to open and switch apps, browse the web, dictate emails, and much more. The best part is that the feature uses on-device speech recognition to recognize speech, and it even works when there’s not an internet connection. The feature only supports the English U.S. language, which means that the Windows  display language should be set to English-U.S. Otherwise, the feature may not work as expected. You can turn on Voice Access from  Settings  >  Accessibility  >  Speech . If you are setting it up for the first time, you will need to download a speech model for the on-device speech recognition. Once the package has been downloaded, you can choose a microphone to use your voice to control Windows 11. Voic