Summary: If you can't open a file downloaded from the Internet, receive an error or receive a file as an e-mail attachment when you try to open the file, it might be because Windows 10 has blocked the file. So this page will guide you step-by-step to disable Windows 10 blocking downloaded files. When Windows 10 blocks your downloaded file, you need to right-click the file and select the property. Then select the unblock option under the General to unblock the selected file. What is an Attachment Manager? Attachment Manager is a security feature included in Windows that prevents unsafe files downloaded from the Internet. It is designed to protect users' PC from unsecured attachments that e-mail messages may receive and unsafe files that may be saved from the Internet. Why is My Computer Blocking Downloads? If the Attachment Manager identifies a file or an attachment is unsafe, it prevents Windows from opening the file or displays a warning message before the user opens the file. Attachment Manager classes file types as high, medium, and low risk according to file name extensions and file types. It uses the API to find file types and file associations. API stands for IAttachmentExecute...

2020-8-28

Summary: Serving as the "working" memory of the computer, RAM (Random-Access Memory) is the physical hardware inside the computer that stores the data temporarily. This article will introduce some necessary information about RAM. What is RAM? RAM (abbreviated from Random Access Memory) is a form of computer data storage that can be randomly accessed. Users use it to store working data and code and can read and change it in any order. Users can read or write data items on the RAM devices at almost the same amount of time, regardless of the physical location of the data in memory. In contrast, the time that users read and write data items on other direct-access storage media varies from different recording medium's physical locations. SSD or hard disk is the long-term memory of the computer, while RAM is the short-term memory in the computer. Besides, RAW is a volatile memory. Unlike ROM, RAM is a volatile memory that requires power to maintain data accessibility. And all the data stored in RAM will be lost if you turn off the computer. History of RAM About in 1947, the first form of RAM came out along with the usage of Williams tube. It used...

2020-8-21

Summary: Windows 10 changed the Start Menu layout so that users can access the installed apps listed on the Start Menu. However, some people who used to launch apps by keyboard shortcuts may want to disable the Start Menu. So today, this how-to post will offer practical ways to hide or remove the Start Menu. What Is The Windows 10 Start Menu? The Win10 Start menu is a directory of all the programs, folders, and contacts that you frequently use. It is the primary point to access the applications on your PC. Users can click the Start button or press the Win logo key to access the Start Menu. There are two panes and a Search box in the Windows 10 Start Menu. Users can find all apps on the left pane and the corresponding live titles of the apps on the right pane. Any app in the "All Apps" list on the left pane can be copied as a tile on the right. How to Hide Windows 10 Start Menu? Hide the Start Menu Using StartIsGone StartIsGone is a portable program that helps users to hide the Start Menu on the taskbar. It is fully native to Win 8.1...

2020-8-21

Summary: The MTS format is a universal file format to store HD video on AVCHD and Blu-ray discs. This post will give a brief introduction to the MTS File. What is MTS Files? MTS, short for MPEG Transport Stream, contains an HD MPEG video and a .mts filename extension. And it supports 1080i and 720p video formats. Sony and Panasonic Corporation developed the AVCHD (Advanced Audio Coding High Definition) in 2006. Such video coding allows users to record and play in high definition. AndMTS is the filename extension of AVCHD video files. How to Open MTS Files? Most Sony and Panasonic HD camcorders are equipped with software that opens and edits MTS files. And there are many third party software and video players also can open and play the MTS files. Open MTS Files With Windows Media Player If you have not installed a specialized video player, Windows Media Player is also an available option to open MTS files. Step 1: Press Win + R to run a command box. Step 2: Type Explorer in the box and press Enter. Step 3: Move to the folder which contains the MTS files, and right-click it and select Open. Step 4: There is...

2020-8-19

Summary: As a powerful bus interface for storage devices, SATA is popular and widely used in computers. Today this post will give an overall introduction to SATA (Serial ATA). Definition Abbreviated from Serial Advanced Technology Attachment, SATA (Serial ATA) is a computer bus interface. Users use it to connect the computer's host bus adapters to mass storage devices such as ATA hard drives, solid-state drives, etc. SATA drives vary in speed and capacity. And the data transfer rate of the latest generation, SATA III, reaches 600MB/s bandwidth. As the successor of the earlier PATA (Parallel ATA), SATA has become the leading interface for storage devices because of its solid transfer speed and excellent storage capacity. Features Hot Plug The SATA specification requires hot plugging of the SATA device, which means that devices conforming to the specification can plugin or remove backboard connectors with power supplies or from backplate connectors. After insertion, the device works properly. But this feature requires appropriate support at the host, device, and operating system levels. Typically, SATA devices meet the device-side hot-plugging requirements, and most SATA host adapters support this feature. AHCI Released and used by Intel, AHCI, abbreviated from The Advanced Host Controller Interface, has...

2020-8-19