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How can I download 4k video from youtube on my computer?
Need help on this! I need to archive some 4K tutorials and lectures for offline use (totally for personal/educational reasons, of course). I'm hitting a wall trying to figure out a reliable way to actually download the video in 4K quality and grab the subtitles/closed captions. Tried a few suggestions but the video quality is very poor (360P or 720P). Can someone break down the simplest, safest method for a Windows PC? I'm not afraid of a few steps, but I'd prefer something that doesn't feel like I'm installing a crypto miner. A point in the right direction for reputable software or a trusted online tool would be a huge help.
Virtual Windows Desktops doesnt respond on desktop?
I'm experiencing an issue where the Virtual Windows Desktops feature is not responding on my desktop. Despite trying to switch between virtual desktops, nothing happens, and the interface seems frozen or unresponsive. This problem is affecting my workflow, as I can't organize or access different virtual desktops properly. I have tried restarting my computer and updating my system, but the issue persists. It appears that the virtual desktops are either disabled or malfunctioning, preventing me from creating, switching, or closing virtual desktops as needed. If anyone has encountered a similar problem or has suggestions for fixing this, I would greatly appreciate your help. This issue is disrupting my productivity, and I am looking for a solution to restore the normal functionality of Virtual Windows Desktops on my system.
Unable to switch from Dev Channel to Beta Channel.
Hello Community, I’m currently enrolled in the Windows Insider Program on the Dev Channel, and I would like to switch to the Beta Channel. However, when I go to Settings → Windows Update → Windows Insider Program, the option to change the channel is grayed out and cannot be selected. Here are the details of my setup: Current Channel: Dev Windows Version: Windows 11 Home Single Language 25H2 Microsoft Account: Enrolled in Insider Program Could you please advise on the best way to switch to the Beta Channel? Is there a way to do this without a clean installation, or do I need to reinstall Windows using the Beta ISO? Thank you for your guidance and support!What’s your best YouTube to WAV converter for PC?
Hey guys, I’m trying to grab some high-quality audio from a few YouTube videos for a project, and I specifically need WAV files (not MP3). I’ve seen a bunch of sketchy “free” youtube to wav converters online, but most are packed with ads or trashware. So I’m wondering — what’s actually working for you these days? Looking for something clean, simple, and that doesn’t kill audio quality. Ideally for Windows, but I’m open to options. What’s your favorite YouTube to WAV converter for PC right now?What is the best method for facebook reels download?
Hi everyone, I find interesting Facebook Reels that I want to save and watch offline, but I can't seem to find a reliable way to download them on my Windows 10 PC. I know some facebook reels download online tools and browser extensions, but many of them either don'y work properly or have too many ads and pop-ups. Can anyone recommend a safe and effective facebook reels download method or app for downloading Facebook Reels videos directly to my computer? I prefer something that doesn't require logging in with my Facebook account. Any suggestions or step-by-step instructions would be really helpful. Thanks in advance for your help!
Someone please help me
It’s a long story so I get this laptop an safer aspire f15 f5-571-50S0 to be exact and it’s running windows 10 and I reset it but choose to keep files and after that I’m stuck in windows recovery environment and even when I tried installing an iso file I’m met with constant errors like can’t run on hardware couldn’t complete installation please restart nothing works I’ve tried a boot file too same result I’ve tried those /fix mgr command and boot rec I’ve tried the regedit local machine thing I’ve tried everything and I just have no idea what to do if anyone can help I’d be so thankful.Windows 11 23H2 ISO Download for 64 bit Pro
My PC is not fully supported by Windows 11 25H2 because of the processor does not support SSE 4.2. The problem is that there is no way to download Windows 11 23H2 ISO from Microsoft website. Currently, only Windows 11 25H2 ISO is available for download. This is really frustrating. I dig around on Microsoft website and could not find any download link for 23H2. Does anyone know a safe place for Windows 11 23H2 ISO download, especially for Windows 11 Pro 64bit? ThanksFailed Installation of Windows 11 Insider Preview 10.0.26120.3281 (ge_release_upr)
I have tried to install Windows 11 Insider Preview 10.0.26120.3281 (ge_release_upr) multiple times since January. Always prompt: Download error - 0x80248014, then I changed some settings on my computer and now it becomes: Download error - 0x80248007. I have tried my best. Somebody help！
What software for PC cleaning is really needed?
I'm from the era of Windows XP/7, where you had to have programs like Avast or something similar to keep your PC free of junk and running well. These days, I've been using Advanced Systemcare, I0bit Malware fighter, Smart Defrag, etc--more out of habit than anything, since that's what my uncle used. So, I ask: What software do I really need installed on my PC?Nearly a billion PCs are still running Windows 10, and half are too old to upgrade
Many PCs worldwide are still running Windows 10, with nearly a billion machines using this operating system. Unfortunately, a significant portion of these devices are too outdated to support the latest updates or upgrades, leaving users vulnerable to security risks and missing out on new features.What spec PC do I need for a reasonable experience on Windows 11
I mainly use Linux these days, but unfortunately there are still a few things that I need Windows for. My current Windows 10 PC is very old and more or less unusable. If I haven't used it for a few weeks it sometimes takes many hours just to boot. What is the lowest spec I could get away with to have a reasonably well-functioning Windows 11 system? I will mainly use it for editing particular documents where there is no Linux editor available. I might also use it for music editing (FL studio), but that is just a hobby. I'm not a gamer, so I don't need a fancy graphics card. I couple of years ago I made the mistake of upgrading my wife's PC with a very cheap windows box (about £300 new). It runs but it is painfully slow. I really wish I has spent a bit more. I don't want to make the same mistake again. I will definitely get as SSD this time that should improve things. What processor and RAM will I need to have a system that just runs normally?
Windows 11 installation keeps failing
So, I recently built this brand new PC and no matter how many times I try to install windows it will just fail around 50%. Sometimes it will give me the 0x8007025d error if I try to do it these other ways YouTube says. Thes thing is that this is a brand new PC and doesn't have windows 10 or anything where is like I can't upgrade it's just failing to install windows 11 onto a brand new nvme. I can't find anything online and I can't figure out why it keeps failing. I tried many things like restarting the PC and redownloading the installer onto the usb and other things. No idea what is wrong and the internet has no useful info for when it's a brand new install like this.Advice on moving to a new PC requested
I've done this before but not in several years, so I'd like some advice/suggestions on the best order to do things in. My wife has a Dell XPS13 that's 4+ years old. It has been updated to Windows 11 Home. She has ordered a new XPS13 with Win 11 Pro. I want to make the new machine look and work as much like the old one as possible for her. Here's what I remember from the last times I did this with both her previous Dell and my previous Lenovo Thinkpad X1. I'm not sure I correctly remember the order I did these or if this is the best order. 1. On startup the first time, create a local login rather than a MS login. I have notes on how I was able to do this. 2. Check for and install Windows 11 updates 3. Disable Bitlocker if it is enabled. 4. Disable Onedrive. Maybe uninstall it completely? 5. Repartition the 1 TB SSD drive into a C: and D: partitions, each 500 Gb. (Her old machine is partitioned this way.) With a new machine that has mostly empty space on its drive, I can use Disk Manager from Control Panel. I also have Partition Master, which could move data but that isn't necessary. 6. Install or activate the MS Office Home product purchased with the Dell laptop. This is a newer version than what she has on the old Dell. I think the above is what I did to prepare for transferring apps and data to the new laptop. Those are the main steps I'd like confirmation about. The following ones are pretty specific to Laplink PC Mover. 7. Download and activate Laplink PC Mover on the old machine. Activation will be via wifi. 8. Connect the two machines via the Laplink USB Thunderbolt cable. Both laptops have Thunderbolt ports. 8. Follow the Laplink procedures for installing and activating on the new laptop, maybe with a temporary ethernet connection to the router just for activation. After Laplink is running, I don't want the new machine connected to the internet until after all apps and data are transferred. I made the mistake of not doing this once and Laplink switched its tranferring to wifi, which was way slower than the direct cable connection. 9. Laplink does an amazing job of transferring apps and data to the new PC, almost as good as iPhones and Macs do. There will be tweaking of settings and some programs will need reactivation. The new desktop should look pretty much like the old one.How to know if my company is monitoring my work Windows PC?
I work for a company that has provided me with a work PC and two monitors for our Work From Home Setup. I mainly work on one screen, and the second one is usually idle - I just keep Slack open there for messages. I was wondering if it's safe to use that second monitor for listening to music or watching YouTube while I work. The company has mentioned that they "keep an eye" on employees' systems, but I'm not sure how true that is or what level of monitoring they actually do. Some of my college say they do other says its totally unprofessional and wrong so they wont. I also haven't noticed any sus softwares running in the bg. Is it possible for them to see what I'm doing on my screen in real time, or track if I open YouTube or Spotify? And if yes, is there any way for me to check if my system is being monitored or if any monitoring software is installed? I'm attaching my system info, startup apps, and currently running processes below in case that helps. Thanks in advance for your help! Edit: Thank you everyone for the input - I understand now that it's definitely being monitored. I'll keep things work only. Guess I'll stick to music & Movies on my phone instead
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