How to factory reset PS5 consoles

Once you’ve backed up your data, performing a factory reset on your PS5 console is actually not that different from factory resetting a PS4. Follow these steps to wipe your device clean:

  1. In your console’s dashboard, navigate to the Settings menu
  2. Open the “System” section and select “System software”
  3. Select “Reset options” and choose what you want to do with the data on your PS5:
    • “Clear learning dictionary” will delete all terms that you have personally entered into your PS5, which are stored to help the device predict what you’re searching for. This is not a factory reset — clearing the dictionary will not affect saved game data, apps, or personal information.
    • “Restore default settings” will simply revert any changes you’ve made in the settings on the PS5. Like the option above, this is not a factory reset — the rest of your data on the device will remain intact.
    • “Reset the console” will delete everything from your PS5 and restore it to its initial state. This is the factory reset option you’re looking for.
Problems that a factory reset won’t fix

Restoring your console to factory settings isn’t a magical panacea to all gaming ills — there are some problems that factory resetting just can’t fix. Here are some common situations where a factory reset is not the solution:

  • Cheating and hacking in games. From aimbots to wallhacks, cheating is a sad part of any multiplayer. Unfortunately, other than reporting the cheater, there’s very little you can do on your end to curb this behavior. Cheaters modify their own consoles, hack game data, or infiltrate multiplayer servers to get an edge — resetting your PlayStation to factory settings won’t impact video game hacks at all.
  • DDoS attacks against you. Salty gamers may try to flood your internet protocol (IP) address with junk data to ratchet up your ping — a dirty move known as a denial-of-service (DDoS) attack. Because your IP address is assigned to you automatically by your network, performing a factory reset likely won’t deter a dedicated hacker.
  • Slow internet speed. While spotty software can cause connection issues, in most cases, the blame for your slow internet speeds lies elsewhere. Your internet service provider (ISP) may be having difficulties, or you might need to configure port forwarding on PS5 — whatever the issue, resetting your device to factory settings likely won’t lead to a good internet speed for gaming.
  • Browsing trouble on your console. If you’re having trouble browsing the web on your device, the problem most likely lies with your chosen browser or your DNS server. Before you nuke all the personal data on your console, try downloading another browser from the PlayStation store and changing your PlayStation DNS settings.
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Sony’s new PS5 update includes improved DualSense audio and screen sharing

Sony is rolling out a new PS5 update that improves the speakers and microphone on DualSense controllers, adds pointers and emoji reactions to the Screen Share feature, and includes the ability to adjust the brightness of your PS5 power indicator.

Sony is updating the firmware on the DualSense and DualSense Edge wireless controllers as part of this update to improve the output volume of in-game sounds and voice chat. The microphones on both controllers have also been improved thanks to a new machine learning model that cancels out background noise like button presses.

The Screen Share function on the PS5 is also getting pointers and emoji reactions, allowing friends to draw an instructional line on a shared screen to highlight areas or objects. Viewers can also send emoji reactions to the host of the screen sharing, perfect if you want to celebrate a boss completion. You’ll be able to disable these pointers and emoji if they get a little too distracting. A PlayStation mobile app update is also coming later this month to allow iOS and Android users to use these new Share Screen interactions.

Sony is also allowing PS5 owners to adjust the brightness of the PS5’s power indicator as part of this update. You can pick from three new options: dim, medium, and bright (default). You won’t be able to fully disable the power indicator, though.

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How to view wireless driver details on Win11

To generate a list of the driver information for the wireless adapter on Windows 11, use these steps:

  1. Open Start.
  2. Search for Command Prompt, right-click the top result, and select the Run as administrator option.
  3. Type the following command to view the wireless profiles stored on the computer and press Enter: netsh wlan show drivers

After you complete the steps, the netsh command will print the driver details, including vendor, version, radio type (802.11ax, 802.11a, 802.11n, etc.), wireless authentication support, and other relevant information.

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How to reset network adapter Win 11

  1. Left-click on the Start button Windows logo to bring up the Start menu and select Settings in the pinned apps.
  2. In the left-hand column, left-click on the Network and internet category.
  3. In the right-hand column, left-click on Advanced network settings.
  4. In the right-hand column, left-click on Network reset.
  5. Left-click on Reset now. You will get a prompt asking you are sure you want to reset your network settings.
  6. Left-click on Yes, and your computer will restart within five (5) minutes.

or

  1. Right-click on the Start button Windows logo to bring up the Power User menu.
  2. Left-click on Settings.
  3. In the left-hand column, left-click on the Network and internet category.
  4. In the right-hand column, left-click on Advanced network settings.
  5. In the right-hand column, left-click on Network reset.
  6. Left-click on Reset now. You will get a prompt asking you are sure you want to reset your network settings.
  7. Left-click on Yes, and your computer will restart within five (5) minutes.

or

  1. Press the Windows logo key Windows logo key + X to bring up the Power User menu.
  2. Press the letter N to select Settings.
  3. In the left-hand column, left-click on the Network and internet category.
  4. In the right-hand column, left-click on Advanced network settings.
  5. In the right-hand column, left-click on Network reset.
  6. Left-click on Reset now. You will get a prompt asking you are sure you want to reset your network settings.
  7. Left-click on Yes, and your computer will restart within five (5) minutes.

or

  1. Press the Windows logo key Windows logo key + I to bring up Settings.
  2. In the left-hand column, left-click on the Network and internet category.
  3. In the right-hand column, left-click on Advanced network settings.
  4. In the right-hand column, left-click on Network reset.
  5. Left-click on Reset now. You will get a prompt asking you are sure you want to reset your network settings.
  6. Left-click on Yes, and your computer will restart within five (5) minutes.
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How to use layers in Paint in Windows 11

  • Click Layers on the top right of the ribbon. Alternatively, you can also click on it again to completely turn off the layers feature.

  • Draw any object that you want, then click + to add a new layer

  • If you right-click on the layer, there are options to hide, duplicate, merge, or delete — pretty much self-explanatory.

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How to use Copilot Win 11

Before you begin, you probably want to make sure you’re running the latest version of Windows 11.

  • Open Settings and then pick Windows Update.
  • Depending on where you are located geographically and how far down your PC is on Microsoft’s update list, you may have to enable the Get the latest updates as soon as they’re available toggle switch.

To launch Copilot, which shows up in a panel on the right of your screen, click the Copilot button on the taskbar, or press Win + C on the keyboard.

By the way, if you’d rather Copilot not show up on the taskbar, head to Personalization > Taskbar in Settings, then turn Copilot off.

Don’t expect too much from Copilot’s Windows integration just yet: at the time of writing, it’s still labeled a “preview” feature. Here are some cool little tricks I was able to do with it:

  • Type “turn on dark mode” to switch to Windows dark mode.
  • Type “open Windows Settings” to open the main Settings panel.
  • Type “launch File Explorer” to start browsing files on your PC.
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What is netstat command used for?

Netstat stands for “network statistics”.  If you’re having difficulties accessing the internet, the netstat command can help you identify where the problem lies. Netstat will display all of your computer’s active network connections and the status of those connections. If a connection is not working, netstat can often provide more information about why it is not working.

Netstat can also be used to monitor your computer for security threats. By default, netstat does not show listening ports, so you will need to use the -l option to see them. If you discover any unusual or unfamiliar listening ports, it’s possible that someone is attempting to gain access to your system without permission.

USING CMD

Type netstat at the prompt and press Enter. The netstat command will now display a list of all active network connections.

If you want to view all active network connections, just type netstat -a. Many other netstat options allow you to customize its output; type “netstat /?” for a full list at the command prompt.

To stop netstat output, just press the Control + C keys to exit.

  • Proto -The networking protocol and it could be protocols like TCP, UDP etc.
  • Local Address – The local computer’s IP address and the port number being utilized. Unless the -n switch is used, the hostname and port corresponding to the IP address will be displayed. An asterisk (*) indicates that the port has not yet been assigned if one has not yet been set up.
  • Foreign Address – The remote computer’s IP address and port number to which the socket is linked. The names that relate to the IP address and port are displayed unless the -n switch is used. If no port has yet been assigned, an asterisk (*) appears in place of the port number.
  • State – Indicates an active TCP connection’s status,  including:
    • CLOSE_WAIT
    • CLOSED
    • ESTABLISHED
    • FIN_WAIT_1
    • FIN_WAIT_2
    • LAST_ACK
    • LISTEN
    • SYN_RECEIVED
    • SYN_SEND
    • TIMED_WAIT
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Activate ports 80(http) and 443(https) – windows

  1. Open the file: [app-path]\server\server.properties
  2. Enable port 80 (and 443) by changing the appropriate settings from N to a Y. They should look like: server.enable-http-on-port-80=Y
    server.enable-https-on-port-443=Y
  3. Change the server port in all providers installed on your network. The server port is set in the print-provider.conf file in the provider directory.
  4. Change the server port in the User Client config file:[app-path]\client\config.properties.
  1. Restart the Application Server.
  2. Test and ensure the web interface is working, for example, http://[myserver]/admin
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What is TCP/IP

Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) is a communications standard that enables application programs and computing devices to exchange messages over a network. It is designed to send packets across the internet and ensure the successful delivery of data and messages over networks.

CP/IP is composed of four layers, each of which handles a certain function in the data transmission process.

The four layers of the TCP/IP stack include the following:

  • Network access layer. The network access layer, sometimes referred to as the datalink layer, manages the network infrastructure that enables computer communication over the internet. The main components include device drivers, network interface cards, ethernet connections and wireless networks.
  • Internet layer. Data packet addressing, routing and fragmentation across various networks are handled by the internet layer. It makes use of the internet protocol to provide devices with distinct IP addresses and guarantee that packets reach their intended locations.
  • Transport layer. This layer enables devices to communicate with each other end-to-end. By utilizing protocols such as User Datagram Protocol (UDP) and TCP, it guarantees the consistent and systematic delivery of data packets. While UDP enables quicker, connectionless communication, TCP connection delivers dependable, connection-oriented communication.
  • Application layer. The topmost layer, the application layer, is in charge of providing support for certain services and applications. It covers a wide range of protocols, including File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP), and HTTP.
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