Are you unable to connect to the SQL Server Configuration Manager?

 This could happen sometimes even if you have SQL Server installed on your computer (or laptop). Normally on Windows 10, you should see this in the Server Folder shown here.

You can see I do not have SQL Server Configuration Manager. I have two other versions also.  

This problem crops up from time to time because SQL Server Configuration Manager is part of the Microsoft Management Console add-in.

Details to bring it up are described here for SQL Server 2016 I was using one time.

https://hodentekmsss.blogspot.com/2016/10/sql-server-configuration-manager.html

Following the above, I can see all my different SQL Server Configuration Managers here:

Also, You can search for it using SQLServerManager11.msc in the Windows 10 Search as shown:

BTW, my blog "http://hodentekMSSS.blogspot.com " is basically created for Microsoft SQL Server related topics

If you want to know how to open "MMC" read here:

https://hodentekhelp.blogspot.com/2022/03/how-to-access-microsoft-management.html

How to access Microsoft Management Console in Windows 10 and create Certificate snap-in?

It is not difficult to create a certificate snap-in in Windows 10. Just follow the steps in this step-by-step procedure. The screenshots are self-explanatory but a few comments have been added. You can use a certificate snap-in for the following accounts, Computer Account, My User account, or Service account.

Invoking the Microsoft Management Console.

Just type in MMC in the windows search at the bottom of the desktop and use the Run Command as shown.

Or you can invoke the RUN command and type 'mmc' in it.

Yet another way you may invoke is by typing in 'certmgr.msc' in the Search box as shown.

Adding a snap-in.

In the File menu item choose Add/Remove snap-in as shown.

The Add/Remove snap-in windows get displayed. There are many items you can add as a snap-in. Observe that 'Certificates' is one of the snap-ins you can add. 

Adding the snap-in is easy. Observe the 'ADD' button between the two boxes in the above figure. Highlight Certificate in the left box and click ADD.

A new window opens asking you to choose from 3 of the options for which certificates can be added as shown.

Choosing 'My User Account' brings up this image.

Click 'Finish' adds the Certificate 'Current User'.

Now click OK. The various items related to the certificates of the Current User are displayed as shown.

The current user of this computer has the following certificates as shown.

From here explore for yourself the different items of the current user to learn about them.

Good luck

Your Samsung phone (21S+5g) suddenly goes black and white. How do you fix it?

 This is probably a settings issue. Happened to me once.

Here is the fix:

There is a mode called 'Bedtime mode'. If it is set for Turn on now make sure it is set correctly. Start with Settings and follow it up.

How do you find a mobile simulator for Android smartphones?

  You have built a web application on your PC or laptop.  Now,  you want to see how it appears on a mobile device. This is the use case for a mobile simulator, an extension that displays how your site would appear on a handheld. It is a responsive testing tool.

It is available on Google Chrome Webstore. It can simulate 5 models of Android smartphones and 11 models of Apple smartphones.

Deatils here: Mobile Simulator

From the above site you can add it to Microsoft Edge where it will show as one of the extensions as shown.

How do you test it?

Just bring up a web page (any) as shown here:

Now click on this icon and see the simulator getting displayed as shown:

There is another web site here with some operational buttons on the right.

What is dynamic locking in Windows 10?

 It is a security feature that locks up your computer/laptop when you are away (out of the Bluetooth range) from the computer. You can use this feature with your Bluetooth-enabled SmartPhone, Bluetooth headset, etc.

It is possible to lock the computer with Windows Key+L but the dynamic key can be useful when you forget to log out or go to sleep.

The "Dynamic Locking" feature is by default inactivated but you need to activate it.

Here are some screens that may be useful to you. I have paired my Samsung smartphone with my laptop.

What version of Windows 10 are you running on your laptop/PC presently?

 You can find it in Settings/System. Go to the very bottom of this page and look up About.

There are issues in everything, and here is a link to resolved issues for the above version:

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/release-health/resolved-issues-windows-10-21h1

How to fix the error, "Error writing to temporary file. Make sure your temp folder is valid"?

 This is quite a frequent error many folks are confronted with while installing some new software.  I encountered this problem trying to install Android Studio on my Windows 10 (x64).

What is Windows 10 controlled folder access?

Controlled folder access is an anti-ransomware feature in Windows 10 that helps protect your file system on your computer from modification by suspicious or malicious apps (especially ransomware). You should find this in "System Protection"

Controlled folder access in Windows Security reviews the apps that can make changes to files in protected folders and blocks unauthorized or unsafe apps from accessing or changing files in those folders.

Access the relevant feature page in the Control Panel as follows:

Select Start  > Settings  > Update & Security  > Windows Security > Virus & threat protection.

In Virus & threat protection settings, select Manage settings.

Under Controlled folder access, select Manage Controlled folder access.

Although I could have looked through other options for managing, I wanted something which was quick to test my hunch but it cannot be a permanent solution.

I took a calculated risk. chose to switch the access to OFF temporarily. I then initiated the install process for the Android Studio and when it was installed, I switched the protection ON. 

I did not get any more notifications and the software was installed successfully.

What folders are protected?

In the above image, you can click on Protected folders to review them. Here is a partial list.