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How to open DMP files
If you want to diagnose a recent Blue Screen of Death, you first need to find your way around a .dmp file.
Your computer is home to countless files, and not all of them look or even function the same. You’ve got your standard .doc files for Word documents, .jpg and .png files for pictures, and .mp4 files for music tracks. However, when your computer encounters a grievous error and can’t recover, it creates a .dmp document. To diagnose the situation, you have to read the file, which isn’t as straightforward as it sounds. DMP file is short for “small memory dump file.”
What is AppData, and what are Local, LocalLow, and Roaming?
AppData on Windows is an important part of how the operating system works, but what are its three subfolders, and what do they do?
If you have a Windows PC, then you've probably heard of AppData. It's a folder that contains three subfolders: Local, LocalLow, and Roaming. Understanding the different types of AppData folders and their uses can be helpful for troubleshooting, managing storage space, and more. If you've ever wondered what these folders are for and why they're so important, you've come to the right place. In this article, we'll explain the difference between the three main types of AppData folders and what types of information are typically stored in each.
Windows 11 is a free upgrade for Windows 10 users
Along with revealing Windows 11, Microsoft has announced that it will be a free upgrade for existing Windows 10 users.
Windows 11 is officially coming this holiday, and if you're excited to get your hands on the big update, we have some good news. Microsoft has confirmed that it will be a free upgrade for Windows 10 users.
Microsoft acknowledges blurry text in News and interests in Windows 10
Have you noticed text looks blurry in the News and interests widget on Windows 10? You're not alone, and Microsoft is aware of the problem.
Recently, Microsoft rolled out the News and interests feature for Windows 10 users with a cumulative update. The feature was first tested with Windows Insiders back in December, and a phased rollout began in April. Despite the few months of testing, the feature still has some issues for Windows 10 users, though. In the release information page for the latest versions of Windows 10, Microsoft has acknowledged an issue where users with certain display configurations may see blurry text in the News and interests widget.