Posts under Devices tag.

Fix Device Not Migrated message on Windows computers

If you see a Device not migrated message when you open the Properties of USB, External Drive, etc. in Device Manager on Windows computers, then this post will help you fix the problem. It appears after installing Windows 10 or […]

How to find out which app is using the webcam in Windows

Imagine you are working on your laptop and you suddenly find that your web camera light is flickering. Wouldn’t you like to find out and know which app is using your webcam? It could be a legit software like Skype, […]

Windows 10 Devices Settings: Change Printers, Bluetooth, Mouse, etc, settings

Windows 10 is all new with a new interface and new Settings. There is a new Devices section in Windows 10 PC Settings which makes it easy for users to add, remove or manage the devices connected to their PC. In […]

Disable Touch Screen functionality in Windows 10

A Windows Tablet is capable of offering the best of both the worlds – Touch and Mouse/Keyboard input. If your device has them and if you want to, for some reason disable the touch screen on your laptop, ultrabook, notebook […]

Make Device Manager show Non present devices in Windows

In this post, we will see how to make built-in Device Manager show non present devices in Windows 10/8/7.  Non-present devices are those old, unused, previous, hidden devices that were once installed, but are now no longer attached to the computer. […]

Audio Switcher: Use hotkey to change default Audio Devices

Audio Switcher is free tiny open-source software for Windows, that lets you easily switch between audio devices. The same task can be performed using the built-in audio switcher, but this software lets you switch back and forth instantly. Audio Switcher lets you switch between […]

How to disable Webcam in Windows 10/8/7 laptop

In this post, we will see how to disable your webcam or the integrated camera in Windows 10/8/7 using the Device Manager. Most laptops today come with a built-in integrated web camera, which is useful when it comes to having […]

Windows has stopped this device because it has reported problems (Code 43)

We generally connect various peripheral devices to our Windows computer. These devices could be USB drives, printers, external mouse, keyboards, etc. Many times, you might have faced a problem in installing and using some devices. Recently we came across such an […]

Fix: Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power is grayed out

In order to make efficient use of electrical power, your Windows system manages to turn off the devices which are not currently used. You can configure these settings from the Device Manager. Right-click over the device and select Properties. Note 1 […]

Fix: Bluetooth Mouse disconnects randomly in Windows

One of the common issues which users, including myself, face is that the Bluetooth mouse gets disconnected randomly. I did look around a bit on the Internet and in the computer’s settings and was finally able to solve the problem. […]

Fix Windows Hardware and Devices problems with Troubleshooter

If you find that your Windows 10/8/7 computer is facing some hardware or device issues or problems, you can run the Hardware and Devices Troubleshooter. This automated troubleshooter will try to identify and then resolve the issues that it finds. […]

How to create, assign a ringtone for your mobile phone using Device Stage in Windows 7

Device Stage is a versatile feature in Windows 7 and is home for managing all the hardware and devices installed in a Windows 7 PC. When you insert a device in the computer, you will see a list of popular […]

Fix: Hardware devices are not detected or working in Windows

If when you connect a hardware device to your Windows computer, you find that it is not detected or working, you can apply this Fix It from Microsoft and see if it helps. Hardware devices are not detected or working […]

My Review: HTC HD7 Windows Phone 7 device

While on vacation most of this month, I was lucky enough to find an unlocked HTC HD7 in Phone House, on the last day of my stay in Paris. I did not get one in London nor did I expect […]

How to use Devices and Resources in a Remote Desktop Session

Remote Desktop Connection is a technology that allows you to sit at a computer (abbreviated as a client computer) and connect to a remote computer (abbreviated as a host computer) in a different location. It helps you access your work […]

HTC Windows Phone 7 portfolio announced

HTC Corporation, a global designer of smartphones and long-time Microsoft partner, today unveiled five new Windows Phone 7 smartphones: HTC 7 Surround, HTC 7 Mozart, HTC 7 Trophy, HTC 7 Pro and HTC HD7.

Microsoft reveals Windows Phone 7 mobile devices

Microsoft today launched its latest iteration of mobile operating system, Windows Phone 7. Microsoft today also revealed nine new Windows Phone 7 handsets that will be available this holiday season from leading mobile operators in Europe, North America and Asia […]

Download Windows Live Device Integrator to access Windows Live features

Microsoft has made available for download Windows Live Device Integrator 1.0. Windows Live Devices Integrator provides device support for Windows Live Messenger enabled devices.

LG Optimus 7 Powered by Windows Phone 7 confirmed

Well,  LG Optimus as of now we all know is one of the cheapest Android phones out there in the smartphone market  and quite a popular one as well. There were rumors about a similar kind of phone releasing this […]

Windows 7 Device Stage Visual Editor Tool from Microsoft

Windows 7 Device Stage makes it very easy for users to work with printers, cameras, phones, music players, and other devices connected to the machine. Device Stage works as a central hub for all your hardware and gives the associated status, tasks, and […]