- Google Chrome Errors
Fix: Can’t Uninstall Google Chrome
Some users are reporting being unable to uninstall Google Chrome from their Windows computers. Most of the time, users report…
- Printers
Fix: Canon printer not responding
A lot of Canon printer owners are receiving the “printer not responding” error while trying print a document under Windows…
- Steam
Fix: Steam voice chat not working
Some Steam users have reached us after suddenly losing the ability to use the voice chat function. After investigating the issue…
- Windows Troubleshooting
Fix: Cannot Install Notefolio on Windows
A lot of users are reporting problems installing Notefolio and NoteFolio Creator on the latest Windows versions. While the issues seem virtually…
- Windows File Information
What is spoolsv.exe?
Some users have been wondering the spoolsv.exe process is indeed legitimate or if it merits additional investigations in order to exclude…
- Windows File Information
What is msfeedssync.exe?
Some users have been wondering if msfeedssync.exe is legitimate or not. Their suspicions usually arise when after they get regular errors associated…
- Windows File Information
What is LSM.EXE
Some users have been wondering if lsm.exe is genuine or malicious after discovering that the process is a constant presence…
- Android
How to FRP Bypass Samsung Devices – Android 5.0.1 to 7.0.1
Samsung phones have a security featured called FRP – Factory Reset Protection. Basically, if you factory reset your phone while…
- Windows Updates
Fix: Windows Update Error 0x80240017
The 0x80240017 error typically appears after a failed update performed by WU (Windows Update) or after a failed installation of Visual C++ Redistributable…
- Windows Troubleshooting
Fix: Can’t Log in to OneDrive from OneNote
Some users have been complaining about suddenly losing the ability to log into OneDrive directly from OneNote. Most of the…
- Safari Errors
How to Set Google as Search Engine on Safari
When typing words in the Safari URL/Search field and hitting enter it automatically uses your default search engine (Yahoo, Google,…
- Google Chrome Errors
Fix: Can’t print from Google Chrome
Some users have been complaining about using the ability to print directly from Chrome. Almost all affected users are reporting…
- Windows Troubleshooting
Fix: Lenovo Touchscreen not Working
Lenovo has come up with its line of all in one monitor and touchscreen laptops such as Yoga. These products…
- Windows Tips
How to Duplicate a Page in Word
Microsoft Word is arguably the best word processor available for not only Microsoft’s line of Windows Operating Systems but also…
- Windows Troubleshooting
How to Fix Razer Kraken Mic Not Working in Windows?
The Razer Kraken microphone might appear in audio settings but not pick up sound due to incorrect audio settings or…
- Windows File Information
What is sttray64.exe? Should it be deleted?
Some users reached us with questions about the validity of the sttray64.exe after discovering that the process is a constant presence in…
- Consoles
Fix: Xbox One Wireless Adapter not Working
Xbox wireless adapter has been on the market for a while with a lot of potential for people who use…
- File Conversion
How to Convert WLMP to MP4
WLMP files aren’t actual video files – a file with the .WLMP extension is a movie project file created by…
- Windows Troubleshooting
How to Fix Epson Scan “Cannot communicate with the Scanner”?
When the error “Epson Scan cannot communicate with the scanner” happens, it usually stops the user from scanning documents, even…
- Windows Audio
How to Make Windows Media Player Default
For as long as Windows users can remember, Windows Media Player has always been the default playback program for audio…
- Windows General
How to Get to Desktop on Windows 10
On the ever-changing canvas that is a Windows computer, the Desktop is the single point of consistency. If a Windows…
- Windows General
How to Validate Windows 7
For a Windows 7 user to have access to Microsoft goodies such as consistent and integral system updates (and for…
- Windows Troubleshooting
How to Open ACSM Files
Files that have the .ACSM extension are Adobe Content Server Message files. ACSM files are designed specifically to be used…
- Windows Blue Screen
Fix: IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL (ntoskrnl.exe) BSOD
Some users are struggling with a BSOD (blue screen of death) crashes with the IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL when running demanding applications or when…
- Windows File Information
What is hkcmd.exe
Some users have been reaching us with concerns regarding the hkcmd.exe process. Most users express concerns after noticing that the…
- Windows File Information
What is wermgr.exe
Some users have been wondering if the wermgr.exe process is legitimate after discovering that the process keeps restarting and using a noticeable…
- Windows File Information
What is igfxEM.exe? Should it be deleted?
Some users have been reaching us with questions about the validity of the igfxEM.exe process. Their suspicions regarding igfxEM.exe usually…
- Windows Networking
Should I Grant Network Access to Akamai NetSession (netsession_win.exe)?
Some users are confused whether the Akamai NetSession client is malicious or not after the built-in (or external) firewall has blocked some of…
- Windows File Information
What is cimmanifest.exe
Some users have been struggling to understand the purpose of the cimmanifest.exe process, especially after seeing the “Unsupported 16-bit application”…
- Windows High CPU Usage
Fix: High Usage by RdrCEF.exe
Some users have been reaching us with questions about the RdrCEF.exe process. From what we gathered, the executable is often…
- Windows File Information
What is DipAwayMode.exe
We received some questions about the legitimacy of the DipAwayMode.exe. Because the process is a constant presence in Task Manager and seems to…
- Windows File Information
What is iusb3mon.exe
Some users have been wondering whether the iusb3mon.exe process is genuine or malicious. Most suspicions arise after the users discover…
- Windows File Information
What is au_.exe?
A lot of users are suspecting the au_.exe process of being malicious after seeing the amount of system resources that…
- Windows Display
Fix: Input Not Supported
The error “Input not supported” occurs when the computer’s resolution doesn’t match with the monitor. This error usually comes forward…
- Windows Troubleshooting
OneDrive Won’t Sync? Try these Solutions!
If the files are not updating across all the devices where your OneDrive account is logged in, it means your…
- Windows Troubleshooting
Fix: External Hard drive not showing up Windows 10
With the advancement in technology and the increase in research and development, external hard drives are becoming more viable options…
- Windows Networking
Fix: Sorry we couldn’t connect to Skype
Many users who use Skype’s desktop application face an error where the application refuses to connect to Skype servers even…
- Windows Troubleshooting
Fix: Wacom Pen not Working
Wacom produces high-end graphics tablets and other accessories targeting designers and people who like to be creative by using a…
- Windows Audio
Fix: Skype Microphone not Working
There is a bizarre problem where the microphone fails to register with Skype even if it is working perfectly with…
- Programs and Apps
Fix: Could not complete your request because of a problem parsing the JPEG data
Adobe Photoshop is a graphics editor which is developed by Adobe Systems for Windows and Mac OS. It is probably…
- Windows Troubleshooting
How to Scroll With a Touchpad
Desktop computers and laptops are worlds apart in terms of hardware configuration. Among the many differences between desktop computers and…
- NVIDIA
How to Uninstall GeForce Experience
GeForce Experience is an application that comes bundled with the graphics drivers for all NVIDIA GeForce GTX graphics cards. The…
- Windows Setup
How to Transfer Windows 10 to a New Hard Drive
Hard drives always have an expiration date – one may last you a couple years or even five if you’re…
- Windows General
How to Turn Off Touchpad Windows 10
On a laptop, the in-built input device for the mouse pointer is known as a touchpad. Touchpads are completely usable…
- How To's
How to Open APK Files
An APK file is an application package file designed for the Android Operating System – Google’s OS for Smartphones and…
- Windows General
How to Make a File Smaller
In today’s day and age, disk space is just an important a resource as copper or natural gas to anyone…
- Windows Tips
How to Get Rid of AdChoices
Adware is among the most taxing and incessant foreign invaders that exist in the world of computers. Advertisements are widely…
- Android Troubleshooting
How to Replace Samsung Galaxy S4 Screen
If you have a cracked or non-working screen on your Samsung Galaxy S4, you can replace it by yourself using…
How to Build a Custom Android Kernel
If you’ve ever wondered “how to build an Android kernel”, this guide is for you. Building your own kernel can…
- Android Rooting
How to DIY Port TWRP for Android
Appual’s hosts many “how to root Android” guides, but root guides do not exist for every device on the planet…
- Windows Updates
Fix: Windows 7 Updates Not Downloading
Even though Windows 7 is quite an old OS, plenty of people still choose to keep on their PCs and…
- Windows EXE File Errors
What is agent.exe and Should I Delete it?
The executable file agent.exe can come from a variety of different applications. Most of the time, agent.exe is related to…
- Windows File Information
What is Catalyst Control Centre ‘ccc.exe’
Some users have been reaching us after discovering the ccc.exe process in Task Manager. Because it seems to consistently take…
- Mac
How to Print Mirror Image/Text on a Mac
Many Mac users need to print mirror images or documents. If you are not familiar what mirror image or text…
- Mac
How to Print Black and White on Mac
If you are a new Mac user and need to print a color page in black and white, or in…
- Microsoft Edge Errors
How to Reinstall Microsoft Edge
Microsoft Edge is Microsoft’s latest attempt at giving the premiere internet browsers of this day and age a run for…
- Windows Privacy
How to Remove Password from Windows 10
Generally, you need a combination of a username (or email address, if you have a Microsoft account) and a password…
- Windows File Information
What is consent.exe and should I delete it?
Some users have been reporting freezes & hanging periods related to the Consent executable. Other reports are claiming that whenever…
- Consoles
How to Fix PlayStation “An Error Has Occurred” (no error code)?
The “An Error Has Occurred” message usually occurs during login and stops you from accessing PSN. This error is often…
How to Fix PS4 DNS Error NW-31250-1
Despite having issues with a certain game, the PlayStation console sometimes tends to throw different error codes to the user…
- Windows Tips
How to Reinstall DirectX on a Windows Computer
Microsoft DirectX is a suite of programming interfaces capable of allowing software to communicate with a computer’s hardware. DirectX has…
- Windows File Information
What is USOCLIENT.EXE and How to Disable it?
Most users get interested in the usoclient.exe process after noticing a brief CMD popup every time they start Windows 10.…
- Windows File Information
What is dw20.exe and How to Disable It?
Some users have been reporting getting random dw20.exe error pop-ups and where wondering if the process is removable and if…
- Windows File Information
What is conime.exe and should I remove it?
The legitimate conime.exe is the Microsoft Console IME (Input Method Editor). However, there are reports of malware (W32, Slurk A…
- Mac
How to Disable Xfinity Wi-Fi on a Mac
Many MacBook users have a problem with unwanted automatically and continually joining Xfinity Wi-Fi whenever it is available. This happens…
- Mac
How to Convert M4A to MP3 on a MacOS
If you are trying to convert an audio recording made with QuickTime or any other m4a files to MP3s or…
- Mac
How to Strikethrough using a Keyboard Shortcut on a Mac
If you use StrikeThrough a lot in text documents on your Mac, it would be very helpful to have a…
- Windows General
How to Remove a Microsoft Account from Windows 10
When you create a user account on a Windows 10 computer, you can either create a local user account (which…
- Windows Troubleshooting
How to Uninstall Skype for Business
The folks at Microsoft caught on to the fact that Skype was used as a mode of internal coammunication by…
- Windows Tips
How to Check CPU Temp on Windows
All kinds of people use computers on the daily – there are those who have no idea processors are even…
- Windows Troubleshooting
How to Delete a Skype Account
Microsoft has, for whatever reason, made closing and completely deleting a Skype account way more elaborate and complex than it…
- Windows Troubleshooting
Fix: Left Click Not Working Windows 10
There are numerous cases where people using Windows report that their left-click button doesn’t work. There are various cases of…
- Windows Troubleshooting
Fix: You do not have sufficient access to uninstall
One of the many features Windows 10 offers is User Account Control (UAC) which allows you to limit administrative functionalities…
- Windows Audio
Fix: Cannot Open Volume for Direct Access
CHKDSK is a system tool present in Windows which verifies the integrity of a volume and tries to fix logical…
- Programs and Apps
How to download and install OneNote 2016 on Windows?
Microsoft OneNote is a versatile program designed for note-taking. It is incredibly beneficial for gathering information and collaborating with others,…
- Windows File Information
What is igfxtray.exe and why does it runs on start up?
igfxTray.exe is a software component developed by Intel Corporation for the module Intel Common User Interface. This process is present…
- Programs and Apps
Fix: Garmin Express Problems
Garmin (previously known as ProNav), is an American multinational company which is known for its specialization in GPS technology for…
- Windows Tips
How to Print Double Sided on Word
Double sided printing, also referred to as duplex printing, has a boatload of benefits that are quite apparent. For starters,…
- Windows Updates
How to Update the Windows Update Agent to the Latest Version
To download and install major Windows updates (the upgrade from Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 to Windows 10, for example),…
- Windows General
How to Update Drivers on Windows 10
For your computer to always be at the top of its game, it absolutely needs to have all the latest…
- Windows General
How to Enable or Disable Fast User Switching on Windows?
Fast User switching is one of the best features in Windows, where users can switch between multiple accounts without affecting…
- Windows General
How to Make a User Account an Administrator on Windows 10
To give a user account on Windows 10 more control, you can make it an administrator account. Administrator accounts can…
- Programs and Apps
How to Find Your Microsoft Office Product Key
Most commercially sold pieces of software are have some sort of protection to inhibit illegal duplication and installation. Software creators…
- File Conversion
How to convert CDA files to MP3 Format
Some users have been reaching us with questions about converting an audio file from CDA to MP3. Some have reported…
- Windows File Information
What is fwupdate.exe and should I remove it?
The legitimate fwupdate.exe process is associated with LG Firmware Autoupdate from CST. The executable is part of an LG utility…
- Windows File Information
What is csc.exe and should I delete it?
The genuine csc.exe file is a legitimate software component of Microsoft .NET Framework signed by Microsoft Corporation. CSC stands for Visual…
- Windows File Information
What is wisptis.exe and should it be disabled?
Some users have reported being unable to disable the wisptis.exe process permanently. WISPTIS is a pen input device tool that stands…
- Windows Blue Screen
Fix: KMODE EXCEPTION NOT HANDLED
A blue screen of death (BSOD) is an error which halts the operations of the PC, displays the error condition…
- iTunes
How to Fix iTunes error “cannot be used because the required software is not installed”
Users of Windows 7 and above, running the 64-bit version of iTunes, may on occasion be unable to sync their…
- Mac
How to Reduce the Size of a JPEG on Mac
If you want to reduce the size of photos (JPEGs) on your Mac, you can do it with the built-in…
- Linux Networking
Fix: Cannot Connect to the Docker Daemon
You might be very confused if a Linux terminal is throwing a “cannot connect to the Docker daemon” error at…
- Linux Troubleshooting
Fix: Please enter a commit message to explain why this merge is necessary
Possibly one of the most embarrassing error messages to get stuck in when using the git development hub involves commit…
- Linux Troubleshooting
Fix: Could not open a connection to your authentication agent
You might get an error that reads “could not open a connection to your authentication agent” when you try and…
- Consoles
How to Delete Profiles on Xbox 360
Using an Xbox 360 without an Xbox profile is next to impossible and is not at all recommended. On an…
- Windows Networking
How to Change Public Network to Private Network on Windows
When a Windows computer is connected to a network (regardless of whether it’s a wireless network or a wired network),…
- Programs and Apps
How to Move Pages in Microsoft Word
Typing up a document in Microsoft Word can prove to be nothing short of a power struggle, especially when there’s…
- Windows General
How to Turn Off Narrator on Windows 10
Windows is the most widely used computer Operating System around the globe, and a fair percentage of its users are…
- Mac
How to Uninstall Google Drive on a Mac
Some Mac users are having difficulties when removing Google Drive from their computers. Even following the instructions found on the…
- Steam
How to Fix Steam Servers Are Too Busy to Handle Error Code 53
The error code 53 “The Steam servers are too busy to handle your request” appears when Steam can’t access essential…
- Multi-platform
Fix: Rocket League Error Code 68
The launch of any online multiplayer games is almost exclusively followed by faulty server and excess error codes. Rocket League…
- Android Rooting
How to Root the HTC U11 and HTC U11 Plus
The HTC U11 and U11 Plus are high-end devices from HTC. The HTC U11 has 6GB of RAM and 64/128GB…
- Programs and Apps
How to Change Background Color in Microsoft Word
It should come as no surprise that Microsoft Word has a literal myriad of features to offer to its users,…
- Windows General
How to Type Characters with Accents on Windows
Typing accented characters on Windows is important for users working with languages like French, Spanish, or Portuguese. It can be…
- Consoles
Fix: PS4 Error CE-36329-3
The infamous error code appeared a while ago and the problem is still bugging PlayStation 4 users who are just…
- PC Games
Fix: Error Code 12 on Sims 3
The error code 12 which can be encountered while playing The Sims 3 is quite an annoying error which has…
- Multi-platform
Fix: Destiny 2 failed to download configuration files
This notorious error message which often appears to users playing Destiny or Destiny 2 is usually accompanied with the error…
Fix: PS3 Error 80710102
PlayStation 3 is full of different error codes and the ones who claim that they haven’t encountered a single one…
Fix: The Division Error Code Mike
The Division is a fairly new game published by Ubisoft and it seems that plenty of players were affected by…
- Consoles
Fix: Xbox 360 Open Tray Error
The Open Tray error on Xbox 360 is definitely one of the most troublesome errors you can encounter on your…
- Mac
How to Fix HDMI Sound Not Working Mac
When your Mac connects to a screen using HDMI but there’s no sound, it’s usually because the Mac doesn’t recognize…
- Mac
Count Characters in Word or Pages on a Mac
If you are using Word or Pages on a Mac, you can see the word count for only a part…
- Programs and Apps
How to Remove a Watermark from a Word Document
Microsoft Word is right up there with the absolute best word processors out there for computers. That being the case,…
- Programs and Apps
How to Open a PDF File in Microsoft Word
PDF (Portable Document Format) files are generally viewed in PDF viewers such as Adobe Reader and edited in PDF editing…
- Windows File Information
What is InstallAgent.exe and should I delete it?
InstallAgent.exe is a process signed by Microsoft that belongs to Microsoft App Store. Some users have been suspecting this executable…
- Consoles
Fix: PS3 Media Server Windows Problems
PS3 Media Server is a DLNA-compliant UPnP media server. It was originally developed to support the PlayStation but has been…
- Windows DLL
Fix: The file AdobePDF.dll is needed
The error “The file AdobePDF.dll is needed” typically appears when the user tries to install an older version of Adobe…
- Programs and Apps
How to Fix “Word Experienced an Error Trying to Open the File”
The “Word Experienced An Error Trying to Open the File” error stops Microsoft Word from opening specific documents, disrupting access…
- Windows General
How to Easily Type Exponents in Your Text
Exponents are special characters in math that raise figures to specific powers. They are used in various fields, not just…
- File Conversion
How to Convert MP4 to MP3 Using Windows Media Player
MP4 files are widely used for storing video and audio, whereas MP3 is a format dedicated solely to audio. Both…
- Programs and Apps
How to Add a Blank Page in Microsoft Word
When creating a document in Microsoft Word—which is arguably the best word processor for the Windows Operating System—users often need…
- Programs and Apps
How to Rotate a Picture in Word
Microsoft Word is undoubtedly the best word processing program out there for desktop computers. Among the myriad of features Microsoft…
- iTunes
How to Download Music from iTunes to Computer
You can download many kinds of content (movies, TV shows, music) purchased from iTunes to your computer. If you have…
- Android
Fix: Google Play Music Error Code 16
The error code 16 which appears while using the Google Play Music service is quite an annoying error and it…
- Mac
Fix: Right Mouse Button Not Working on Magic Mouse
Some iFolks are experiencing a problem when trying to use a right click on their Magic Mouses. The right click…
- Virus & Malware Removal
Fix: aVast Unable to Start Firewall
Avast is definitely one of the best free antivirus solutions for users who are looking for a high-quality tool for…
- Windows Audio
Fix: AMD High Definition Audio Device not Plugged in
AMD High Definition Audio is an audio mechanism inbuilt in several AMD modules. They can be compared with their counterpart…
- Internet Explorer Errors
Fix: Internet Explorer not Opening
Internet Explorer is one of the oldest browsers available in the Windows operating system. Numerous people use it around the…
- Programs and Apps
Fix: Clownfish Not Working
Clownfish is voice translator which is used in many communication applications such as Skype, Discord etc. It has several different…
- Windows Troubleshooting
Fix: Windows 10 Won’t Boot
Windows 10 boot process is very simple. Whenever you start your computer, the UFEI or BIOS firmware is loaded. These…
- Windows Troubleshooting
How to Run CHKDSK Scan on Windows
Over time, a hard disk drive that is in use starts accumulating damage and errors caused by a wide array…
- Programs and Apps
How to Highlight Text in PowerPoint
When creating a document in, say, a word processor such as Microsoft Word, there is a lot you can do…
- Hardware
How to Screenshot on a Toshiba
A screenshot is an image of whatever is on your screen (barring your mouse pointer, of course). The ability to…
- Windows General
How to Repartition a Hard Drive on Windows
There are many Windows users out there who don’t even know it’s possible to actually repartition their computers’ hard drives.…
- Windows Troubleshooting
Fix: Error 1935 Visual C++
The “error 1935 Visual C++” might occur if the Microsoft .NET framework or the Visual C++ Redistributable package is damaged…
- Windows DLL
Fix: mfc110u.dll is missing from your computer
The mfc110u.dll file is a type of DLL file associated with Microsoft Studio Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2012. The clean version…
- Consoles
Fix: PlayStation 4 Error nw-31253-4
This particular PlayStation error is directly related to errors with your network’s DNS settings and some users had a really…
- Consoles
Fix: PS 3 Error Code 80710723
Even though the next gen consoles are slowly taking over, there are still a plenty of PS3 users around the…
- Windows Setup
How to Reinstall Windows 7 Without a Disc
Many Windows computers that come with Windows 7 out of the box are sold and shipped without Windows 7 installation…
- Windows General
How to Type Spanish Accents on Windows 10
The alphabet in the Spanish language is the same as that of the English language, with the addition of Spanish…
- Programs and Apps
How to Change X Axis Values in Excel
Microsoft Excel is undoubtedly the most powerful spreadsheet program available for the Windows Operating System. Being as powerful a spreadsheet…
- Windows Tips
How to Print in Black and White on Microsoft Word
Microsoft Word is not only used to create documents but is also used to print them out. When it comes…
- Programs and Apps
Fix: Intel RST Service is not running
Intel Rapid Storage Technology is a Windows-based application that improves the reliability and performance of systems where the disks connected…
- Windows Troubleshooting
Fix: Windows 10 Apps Not Working
Windows 10 is different from its predecessors because it has preloaded applications which are useful and provide ease of access…
- Windows File Information
What is srtasks.exe and should I Delete it?
The srtasks.exe file is the executable of a legitimate Microsoft process called System Protection Background Tasks. This particular executable is…
- Android Customization
How to Manually Theme Android System UI
Many Android forum users ask questions like “how to change the Android notification panel color?”, “how to change Android quick…
- Gmail
Fix: oops… a server error occurred and your email was not sent. (#007)
Some users have been reporting seeing the Gmail #007 error while attempting to send an outgoing email. The error code…
- Programs and Apps
Fix: runonce.exe Black Screen
Some users have been dealing with a black screen during the login procedure. Upon investigations, some users have discovered a…
- Programs and Apps
How to Remove the Java Plug-in 2 SSV helper
Some users have previously uninstalled Java have been complaining that the Java(TM) Plug-in 2 SSV Helper is still listed as…
- Programs and Apps
Fix: Retrieving Data ‘Wait a Few Seconds and Try to Cut or Copy Again’
Some users have been reporting getting the “Retrieving data. Wait a few seconds and try to cut or copy again.” error when…
- Windows Troubleshooting
Fix: Shift Key not Working
The shift key is a modifier key present on your keyboard whose main function is to capitalize lower case letters…
