Category: Windows OS

Microsoft Device PUID (Passport Unique Identifier) explained

Historical Context and Naming Microsoft’s consumer identity system began as .NET Passport (later Windows Live ID, and today Microsoft Account / MSA). Within that system, PUID (Passport Unique Identifier) was the internal name for unique numeric identifiers assigned to users and, later, devices. The Device PUID is therefore a specialized Passport Unique Identifier issued for… Read More Microsoft Device PUID (Passport Unique Identifier) explained

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What is User Account Control (UAC), how it functions, its benefits and limitations

What is User Account Control (UAC)? User Account Control (UAC) was introduced in Windows Vista (2006) and has been a core component of all subsequent Windows versions, including Windows 7, 8, 10, and 11. At its essence, UAC enforces the principle of least privilege. It ensures that applications and users operate with only the minimum… Read More What is User Account Control (UAC), how it functions, its benefits and limitations

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Understanding the Windows 11 File Explorer Options settings

1) General tab Settings 1.1 Open File Explorer To This setting determines the default landing page (startup view) when you launch File Explorer—via Win + E, taskbar icon, or Start menu. It is located at the top of the General tab and uses a dropdown menu. Changes apply immediately after clicking Apply or OK and… Read More Understanding the Windows 11 File Explorer Options settings

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Understanding the .NET Desktop Runtime and its uses

What is the .NET Desktop Runtime? The .NET Desktop Runtime is a component of the .NET platform, Microsoft’s free, open-source, cross-platform framework for building and running applications. Specifically, it enables you to run existing Windows desktop applications built with .NET technologies like Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF), Windows Forms, or other desktop-focused workloads. It includes the… Read More Understanding the .NET Desktop Runtime and its uses

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Creating 4K-aligned partitions using the Diskpart command in Windows

Creating 4K-aligned partitions using the Diskpart command in Windows is a valuable technique for optimizing storage performance, especially for modern hard drives and SSDs with 4K sector sizes. Proper alignment ensures that the partition boundaries align with the physical 4K sectors on the disk, reducing unnecessary read/write operations and improving performance. Understanding 4K Alignment 4K… Read More Creating 4K-aligned partitions using the Diskpart command in Windows

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Understanding the Disks, partition, volumes and Virtual Hard Disks (VHDs)

1. Disks 1.1. Definition A disk refers to a physical or virtual storage device that serves as the medium for storing data. In the context of physical hardware, it typically refers to devices like Hard Disk Drives (HDDs) or Solid-State Drives (SSDs). Disks are the foundational hardware where data is physically stored using magnetic, flash,… Read More Understanding the Disks, partition, volumes and Virtual Hard Disks (VHDs)

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