LockAppHost.exe uses a lot of memory in Windows 10/11

The original LockAppHost.exe is system file and an important part of Windows. It rarely causes problems but if it's start hogging on memory, it's a sign of issues.The first step would be to restart LockAppHost service and if that doesn't work, a good idea would be to perform a SFC scan to check for corrupted files.RAM is a very crucial resource for your computer so it's important to know how to manage it.

Microsoft acknowledges printer bugs caused by November Patch Tuesday

Many Windows 10 users reported they couldn’t print after installing the latest system updates. More specifically, nothing happened when they hit the Print button and an error code appeared on the screen. Microsoft recently acknowledge this problem and confirmed it would provide the hotfix in an upcoming release. After installing this update, some Epson SIDM and Dot Matrix printers cannot print on x86 and x64-based systems. Microsoft and Epson have determined the cause of the issue and are working on a solution.

Street Fighter V Will be Available for Windows PC Gamers

Bad news for Xbox users – the long awaited Street Fighter V  will be released exclusively for PS4 and PCs. It seems that Microsoft’s Xbox has been left out and Xbox users won’t have the privilege to play this new Street Fighter version, according to a note onCapcom’s blog. It’s been quite some time since we last heard from Capcom, but this piece of news is sure to cause some buzz.

The Dwarves is a ridiculously hard game even when played on Easy

The Dwarves is an impressive tactical game that allows players to lead the coolest fantasy characters to victory against the dark hordes of orcs. As its name suggests, the game is based on the bestseller “The Dwarves”. For many players, surviving the orc attacks has proven to be more difficult than expected. Apparently, game’s difficulty level isn’t really easy, not even when played on Easy or Medium. The Dwarves is indeed a very challenging game I bought this game because I read and enjoyed the books and because I liked the idea of its’ gameplay and started out on normal difficulty.

VaultPasswordView decrypts passwords that are stored in Windows Vault

Today we will talk about VaultPasswordView, a new tool that works in Windows 7/8/10 and it is also FREE. This tool is able to decrypt passwords and other data that is currently being stored inside the Credential Manager and Windows Vault. Not many know that Windows is storing the credentials in some special folders that are named “vaults”. This allows users to log directly into websites and other places without having to type in their usernames and passwords over and over again.

Windows 10 Preview build 14393 causes installation fails, audio issues, network problems, and more

Microsoft released the new build 14393 for Windows 10 Preview and Windows 10 Mobile Insider Preview a couple of days ago. As the Anniversary Update nears, some people started thinking this build will be the Anniversary Update RTM, as it didn’t contain many known issues revealed by Microsoft. On the other hand, users usually have something more to say about a new build than Microsoft notes, and build 14393 is not an exception.

5 easy solutions if Windows 11's Settings app is missing

Updating the operating system may cause different problems such as the Windows 11 Settings app missing error. Re-registering built-in apps should also bring back the Settings application and other missing applications. Note that restarting the Windows Explorer may cause the screen to go black for a few seconds which is normal. There are other ways of opening the Settings app like pressing designated keys on the keyboard simultaneously. XINSTALL BY CLICKING THE DOWNLOAD FILE

Add VPN connection using Group Policy on Windows 10/11

If you’re a casual VPN consumer, then setting up a VPN on your computer should be as easy as pie. However, if you’re a network administrator and need a quick way to deploy a VPN connection on several devices, things could get hairy fast. One might believe that it would be easier to just ask whoever’s using a certain station to deploy a VPN by themselves. But that goes beyond the point of having a quick, reliable way to deploy software or configuration settings in bulk.

All the Windows 10 tips you need to Know

Windows 10 is so far the most reliable OS that Microsoft has released in recent years. However, that doesn’t mean that improper management of your OS won’t affect it. What can make my Windows 10 PC slow down? Installing and uninstalling apps, tweaking registries, and DLLs without the proper knowledge or tools and all these kinds of operations will slow down your PC eventually. That being said, knowing precisely what to do can not only speed up your PC and make it seem like a fresh install, but it will also spare you the hassle of dealing with errors later on.

AMD’s latest Radeon FreeSync 2 offers better image quality for gamers

While HDR support for PC games and monitors produces more vibrant images, the HDR transport format often results in higher latency when PC gaming. To address the latency issue, AMD has introduced Radeon FreeSync 2, which lowers latency by switching the workload to Radeon’s powerful GPU, meaning you will be able to see the exact image pixels a monitor intends to display. The new API for FreeSync 2 lets games adjust the tone map according to the display’s target contrast, luminance, and color space.