If you have an iPhone and PC, it’s now easier and faster to access photos and videos from your Apple devices. A PC isn’t the only place you can access your iPhone content right now; you can also interact with your photos and videos using any Xbox device, such as the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. You might be wondering, “This is great news! But how do I get started?” Luckily, we have a step-by-step guide on how to do it.
How to sync your iCloud photos and videos with the Windows 11 Photos app
There’s no way, but if you want to access your iCloud content on your PC, you’ll have to upgrade to Windows 11 (here’s how to install Windows 11). Once you’re ready for Windows 11, follow the instructions below to access your iPhone’s photos and videos on your PC.
1. Click the Microsoft Store icon on the Windows 11 desktop taskbar.
2. Type “iCloud” in the search bar and press Enter. This should open the iCloud for Windows app.
3. Click Get.
4. After installation, click Libraries.
5. Scroll down to iCloud, and then click Turn On.
6. You may receive a message: “Do you want to allow this app to make changes to your device?” Click “Yes”.
7. Enter your Apple ID and password.
8. For 2FA, you will be asked to enter a verification code sent to your Apple device.
9. After verification, the iCloud app will appear. Click Apply.
10. Next, click on the Photos app on the taskbar and you should see your iCloud photos and videos fully integrated with your Windows content by scrolling through the Favorites tab.
Intel and Samsung showed off a new type of laptop — maybe a tablet. Additionally, Intel CEO Gelsinger showed off Intel’s next-generation Raptor Lake processors for the first time.
Intel and Samsung have another new idea for how to make PCs: a “swipeable” device whose screen stretches to a larger size when you pull the edge.
With no keyboard, the swipeable PC looks more like a tablet. But with screens ranging from 13 inches to 17 inches diagonally, it’s more like a laptop in size. Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger and Samsung Display head JS Choi showed off the device on Tuesday at the Intel Innovation Conference, where the company also unveiled Intel’s new 13th-generation Core processors.
Gelsinger said that swipeable PC devices will satisfy the need for large screens and portability. It demonstrates the possibilities of OLED display technology built on flexible plastic substrates.
It’s unclear when or even if the idea of a swipeable PC will mature into a product. But the design shows how the PC industry continues to experiment with new hardware to move beyond the traditional clamshell laptop, whose keyboard and screen are connected by a hinge. Other examples include a laptop with a screen that hinges all the way back to convert the device into a tablet and the ThinkPad X1 Fold with a folding screen.
Moving parts and flexible assemblies add complexity and reliability challenges. Costs will also increase, a concern during a shrinking PC market. But Michelle Johnston Holthaus, head of Intel’s PC chipsets, said at the conference that novel designs could find a place, with high-end PCs outperforming cheap ones.
Earlier this year, Samsung showed off a swipeable phone screen along with other novel designs. While the slidable PC prototype lacks a keyboard, as the design matures, a keyboard can be added, such as by folding from below, Holthaus said.
Welcome, Raptor Lake Processor
Also at the event, Gelsinger showed off the new Raptor Lake processors, which are scheduled to hit store shelves on October 20. These processors speed up CPU cores dedicated to high-priority tasks and double the number of CPU cores dedicated to running low-priority tasks to work more efficiently.
The new chips hit new speeds, clocking up to 5.8GHz, but they also consume more power in desktops. Expect improvements in 2023: “Early next year, we’ll release an out-of-the-box model that hits 6 GHz for the first time,” although Intel will only ship in limited quantities, Gelsinger said.
PC processors are key to Intel’s future, but the company faces stiff competition. AMD has eroded Intel’s dominance, especially in the high-end gaming PC market, and AMD’s Ryzen 7000 series promises a significant speed boost.
A sudden PC shutdown is often a symptom of a power problem and can be very frustrating. This could cause you to lose whatever you were working on, but it could also be a sign of damage to the computer itself. Usually, when a computer shuts down on its own, it’s due to power, malware, overheating, or driver issues. Let’s take a look at the specific reasons that may appear below!
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Usually, when a computer shuts down on its own, it’s due to power, malware, overheating, or driver issues.
power supply
Behind the case where the power cord actually connects to the computer is the power supply, which is a small box with a fan. When the power supply goes bad, it causes your computer to shut down. While you can replace the power supply yourself, do not attempt to turn it on. Even if it’s unplugged or fails, it can still carry a lethal charge.
overheat
Computers have heat sinks and fans to keep the central processing unit (CPU) cool, but if the CPU overheats, the computer will shut down to prevent further damage. Adding thermal paste between the CPU and its heatsink helps prevent overheating, just like cooling systems like fans or water cooling. Dust and pet hair can be drawn into the computer case and block airflow, causing the CPU to overheat. Keep the inside of the computer clean by blowing out any foreign objects with compressed air.
malicious software
Viruses, Trojan horses, and worms operate exactly according to their program, and some are created to shut down your computer, like the Sasser worm, which initiates a shutdown sequence of an infected computer every time you start your computer. A severe malware infection can cause a computer to shut down due to overworked CPU. Malware that causes the shutdown sequence to start may require professional cleaning, as traditional virus scans are interrupted by computer shutdowns.
mistake
Software bugs and hardware driver issues are also causes of computer shutdowns. Depending on the type of error, the computer may have to reset itself to recover, or you may need to update hardware drivers. Starting your computer in Safe Mode will allow you to determine if this is the cause, as Safe Mode runs only the core hardware and software loaded at startup. If the computer is running in safe mode, a software application or driver might be the culprit.
Hardware components can also fail, such as memory (RAM), motherboard, or video card.
Windows 11 is almost a year old. Microsoft announced its new operating system at a dedicated event in June 2021, with the final release starting more than three months later. It makes some dramatic changes to the Windows experience that has become so familiar, including a new design language and native support for Android apps.
The gradual rollout of Windows 11 is almost complete, only older hardware has yet to receive the update. However, all eligible devices can now install it using this official method.
But what if your device isn’t compatible? Microsoft updated the hardware requirements for Windows 11, which means many older PCs aren’t eligible. But you can still install Windows 11. The lack of a CPU with TPM 2.0 is often the biggest sticking point, but there’s a workaround. A very similar method can also be used if you don’t have Secure Boot or have at least 4GB of RAM available.
Note that this is not officially supported by Microsoft, so do it at your own risk! ! !
In fact, as recently reported by Windows, Microsoft will repeatedly warn you that your device is not compatible with the new operating system. Both reminders in settings and watermarks on the Windows 11 desktop may appear, but that won’t prevent most apps from working properly.
You may have seen the news that Microsoft accidentally delivered Windows 11’s 22H2 update to unsupported devices. This means you don’t have to download the operating system from the Microsoft website first, but the rest of the process below remains the same. Let’s take a look at the specific steps below!
This method involves setting up a lab-like environment where you need to make changes to the registry. If you’re not happy with that, it’s worth buying a Windows 11-compatible device or sticking with Windows 10 until end of support in October 2025.
Microsoft will allow device manufacturers to disable the TPM requirement on their Windows 11 builds – you’ll do the same here:
1. Head over to the official Windows 11 download page to grab the new OS now – there are three options to choose from
2. Follow the step-by-step guide
3. If it does not meet the hardware requirements, you will see a message “This PC cannot run Windows 11”
4. On this screen, press Shift + F10 to open the Command Prompt window
Type “regedit” and hit enter
6. The Windows Registry Editor will now open. In the address bar, type “HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESYSTEMSetup” and hit enter
7. You should now see a “Settings” key. Right click on it and select New > Key
8. You will now be prompted to give it a name. Select “LabConfig” and press enter
9. Right-click the new key you created and select New > DWORD (32-bit) Value
10. Name it “BypassTPMCheck” and set its data to 1
11. Do the same process for ‘BypassRAMCheck’ and ‘BypassSecureBootCheck’, same value of 1
12. Use the red X in the upper right corner to close this window
13. Type “exit” and press enter to close the command prompt window
14. You will now be returned to the “This PC cannot run Windows 11” message. Click the back button in the upper left corner
15. You should now be able to complete the installation normally
It’s worth noting that following these steps may affect performance or the stability of Windows 11. Proceed with caution and try it on a device other than your main PC if possible.
Is it safe to install Windows 11 on an unsupported device?
Not quite. Windows 11’s hardware requirements are mostly about security, even if many people think they’re too restrictive. Using an operating system that wasn’t designed to work without a TPM chip or secure boot is risky, but if your device meets most requirements, you might get away with it.
The older the hardware, the greater the risk. In any case, we recommend installing on a laptop or PC that is not your primary device. If this is unavoidable, make a full backup of your device first to make sure you don’t lose anything.
Microsoft is putting the finishing touches on Sun Valley 2, the first major update to Windows 11 since its 2021 release, but users have been unsure if their PCs will be able to support it.
According to Windows Latest(Opens in a new tab), there is a way to go into the Registry Editor and check if your PC can update to 22H2 when available.
Known internally as Sun Valley 2, the company hasn’t made it clear what the update will involve, but a tab in File Explorer has been released, along with further updates to the Windows Media Player and Paint skins.
We expect these to appear in major updates, but of course, if your PC can’t update to it, it’s of no use to you. With that in mind, here’s how you can check.
Check the registry
The registry is the backbone of Windows and has been around for decades. It is a series of values that will determine the settings for each application and various aspects of the operating system.
Based on a certain value, the PC will follow that command in the registry. But because of its design, there’s always the danger of a bad registry, parts of your PC appearing wrong, or not working as expected at all. However, when it comes to this short guide, it’s just a matter of finding a registry value, not changing anything.
1. On your Windows 11 PC, open the Windows Registry Editor by going to the Start Menu > and enter “regedit”.
2. In Registry Editor, select the address bar at the top and clear it.
3. Navigate to Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\AppCompatFlags\TargetVersionUpgradeExperienceIndicators
4. Once there, open the NI22H2 registry.
If you double click on the value, it should say “RedReason”. A value of NONE means your device is ready for a feature update. However, if this value shows anything else, your PC will not be eligible for 22H2.
While this won’t explain why your PC won’t update to 22H2, you can quickly check a few things and see if your eligibility has changed. Not having the latest Windows updates installed or running out of storage space may make you ineligible, so you can just change these updates to get your PC ready for 2H22.
If all of this is in order, unfortunately, it’s probably because your PC is too old to update itself.
The last thing you want is a hard drive with little or no storage space. A nearly full hard drive can negatively affect your entire computer, which will inevitably slow it down and cause your applications to crash more frequently. The only fix is to clean the drive and delete the large files that are taking up the most space, and Windows 11 makes it easy to get rid of unwanted files.
Instead of downloading third-party software to free up disk space, Windows 11 can configure some settings to quickly delete temporary and system files and old downloads. If you’re worried about deleting important files, don’t worry. Windows 11 will help you decide which files to delete to improve your PC’s performance.
On a Windows 11 computer, go to Settings -> System -> Storage. If this is your first time accessing this setting, please wait a few seconds for your computer to analyze your data storage. Once Windows has gathered what it needs to know, you can see your total free memory at the top of the page. Below it, you’ll see a breakdown of storage, divided into Apps & Features, Temporary Files, and Others. You can also click Show more categories to see further breakdowns.
However, the setting we’re interested in is Storage Sense, which automatically frees up space on your computer when you’re running low on disk space. It does this by deleting temporary files, emptying the recycle bin, and getting rid of old downloads in the background without you having to do it manually.
To turn on Storage Sense, just turn it on here. If you click Settings, you can configure several functions:
1. Run Storage Sense: Run Storage Sense when disk space is low (default) or on a daily, weekly or monthly basis.
2. Delete files from My Recycle Bin if they have existed for more than 1 day, 14 days, 30 days (default) or 60 days.
3. Delete files in My Downloads folder if they haven’t been opened for more than the following time: select Never (default), 1 day, 14 days, 30 days, or 60 days.
These Storage Sense settings can help you limit which files are deleted and when, so you don’t have to worry about any important files getting wiped from your computer.
At the bottom of the page, you can click Run Storage Sense Now to use the feature.
If you want to delete more files to free up space, use the cleaning suggestions below Storage Sense. If you click it, it will scan your system and recommend files you manually delete, such as temporary files, large or unused files, files synced with your cloud, and unused applications.
The lore of PCs that no longer boot after a simple update has been lost, even requiring a full format to get up and running again! Fortunately, things are very different with Windows 10: Updates are tested for a long time, well-timed patches are released every month, and traffic accidents are very rare.
But that doesn’t mean that bugs don’t happen even today: if we are one of the unfortunate users, the PC is blocked after an update or doesn’t shut down in the update screen. Below we’ll show you all the steps to take to get back up and running in no time without having to proceed with the risky disk formatting.
Force restart
If our computer stops on the “Preparing Windows, do not turn off the computer” screen for more than an hour, then there is a problem with the updater. In this case, we disregard the advice of the computer itself and press the restart key or hold down the power key for a few seconds on a stationary PC to get a forced restart or shutdown.
On the next system boot, if the problem is temporary, we will see the same screen again and probably finish the process. If the update screen is still blocked, let’s wait at least an hour to rule out any heavy updates: if the system is still blocked, we can proceed with one of the other suggestions in the guide.
Remove stuck updates
If the PC fails to boot properly due to an update error, we force restart the system three times in a row: doing so will launch the Emergency Recovery Console, which you can use to delete this pending update.
In the window that will appear, click the Advanced Options button, click Troubleshooting, then click Advanced Options again, and finally click Command Prompt to open the prompt window.
We press Enter or Enter on the keyboard to confirm. All pending updates will be removed, so you can restart your system immediately without locking the screen again. To exit the console, go back to the first screen and press Continue .
When the system starts, Windows may ask you to install the update again: currently we can avoid installing it by blocking Windows Update, even though this process is not recommended.
boot repair
To proceed with Startup Recovery, open Recovery Console, press Troubleshoot, then Advanced Options, and finally Startup Repair.
As soon as the item is clicked, the Windows Diagnostics tool will start: at this stage we don’t have to do anything but wait to restore the settings needed to boot the operating system properly. After a few minutes of recovery attempts, the system will reboot and it can be accessed again without any blocking.
system Restore
If we had the foresight to activate System Restore before the crash, we could have solved all our problems at once by returning to a known working Windows configuration. System restore usually creates an image before the update, otherwise we would have to use one of the restore points we created.
To continue, we force restart the PC three times in a row, click Advanced Options, then Troubleshoot, select Advanced Options again, and click System Recovery. In the new screen, press the account on the PC, enter the password if necessary, and select the restore point to use in the recovery tool window. After a few minutes, your PC will be up and running again without a crash on startup.
If the procedures indicated so far are unsuccessful and the system remains locked, you have no choice but to try to restore Windows, keeping your personal files. To continue in this sense, we start the Recovery Console again, press Troubleshoot again, and click Reset PC.
After pressing Reset PC, we choose to keep personal files , and we confirm the recovery operation. In the latest version of Windows 10, you will also be asked if you want to download an updated version of Windows 10 from the cloud: we also confirmed this opportunity, so you can update your system without downloading another update.
Have you ever encountered it: Whether it takes a long time to start up, load your favorite software or simply open and close windows, a slow PC will make it more painful to complete your work and make it difficult for you to do things you like. So interesting. So now is the best time to take a few minutes to complete some proven troubleshooting steps. The following will tell you the reasons and solutions for the slow running of the computer.
Task manager is like a magic crystal ball
Think of the task manager as a window into the health of your PC. The application can give you insight into the burden of the processor, the amount of memory occupied by an item, and even the amount of network data that the program has used.
The default view of Task Manager does not display a lot of information other than the currently running applications. By default, this list is divided into applications and background processes. It is constantly refreshed, and the various columns are constantly updated. My suggestion is to let the task manager run for a few minutes and observe it. Look out for apps that appear at the top of the list and then disappear after a few seconds. Look for processes that are at the top of the list and have high memory or CPU usage.
To close an application or process that you suspect may be part of the performance degradation, click the list, and then click End Task.
Three common causes of slow PCs
Antivirus scan
After seeing that your system is running slowly with the Task Manager open, you may have noticed that your antivirus software is usually near the top of the list. When antivirus software actively scans your computer for malware and viruses, it may slow down your system.
Don’t let your antivirus program scan when it sees fit, but schedule it to run at a time when you are unlikely to use your PC. Changing the scan schedule depends on the program you use, but usually you can open the application and go to the settings pane.
Too many applications running at login
If your PC takes a long time to respond after logging into your Windows account, you may have too many applications trying to run at startup. You can edit the list of applications and services that start running when you log on to your computer by opening the Task Manager and clicking the Startup tab.
By clicking the application name, and then clicking Disable, browse the list and delete any content that you don’t need to load and are ready when the PC is turned on.
Some web browsers are resource hogs
Your web browser may be the culprit, especially if you have forgotten the number of open windows and tabs. Every browser window and tab takes up memory and processing power, which over time will start to slow down your PC.
You can view the breakdown of extensions and tabs that may be attributed to the task manager by clicking the arrow next to the browser name. Or, if you use Chrome, it has its own built-in task manager. When using Chrome, press Shift+Esc to start it, or click the menu button> More Tools> Task Manager.
If you find that your browser often causes your PC to crawl slowly, please try another browser or pay attention to how many tabs or windows you have opened at a given time.
solution
There are multiple methods for troubleshooting and speeding up your PC. Here are some steps to take to speed up your slow computer at least temporarily:
When finished, close the running application. Make sure they are not running in the notification tray. When you close some applications, they will continue to run in the background. Usually, you can completely close the application that continues to run by right-clicking the application icon and selecting Exit or Exit.
Pause OneDrive sync. Even Microsoft admits that this will slow down your computer. Pause OneDrive by clicking the OneDrive icon in the notification tray, select More, and then select Pause syncing.
Check the available storage space and the health of the hard drive. If your hard drive or SSD runs out of space or is aging, it may be malfunctioning. I use CrystalDisk Info to understand the basic information of my drive. This is a free application that can quickly scan your drives and tell you their current health status. If you are not used to testing hard drives, take your computer to a technician who can correctly diagnose the problem and upgrade your storage if needed.
Shut down the computer regularly. Don’t just restart it, but shut it down completely and walk away for a few minutes. This gives your computer a chance to clear the memory and start again the next time it is turned on.
