- Linux Troubleshooting
Fix: Unable to Correct Problems ‘You have Held Broken Packages’
You might find that when you’re trying to install a package on Linux you find a dreaded line that reads…
- Linux Troubleshooting
Fix: psql: could not connect to server: No such file or directory
PostgreSQL promotes itself as the most advanced open-source database application platform, and Debian Linux certainly has plenty of packages that…
- Mac
Fix: TrackPad Scroll Not Working on MacOS
Many Mac users reported touchpad scroll not working problem. Some are unable to scroll up and down anytime, and in…
- Windows Troubleshooting
Fix: CHKDSK cannot continue in read-only mode
The “CHKDSK cannot continue in read-only mode” error is usually encountered by users after trying to run a CHKDSK command…
- Programs and Apps
How to Find Your Skype ID
Skype users can sign in to their Skype accounts using their Skype names, the email addresses associated with their Skype…
- Windows General
How to Copy a DVD in Windows 7
Sometimes people need multiple copies of the same DVD, and making copies of one single DVD can befuddle computer users…
- Programs and Apps
How to Type a Letter Using Microsoft Word
Letters are still an important part of the world’s ecosystem. Even though letters have become an endangered form of communication,…
- Windows Updates
How to Disable Automatic Updates on a Windows Computer
On all versions of the Windows Operating System, there exists Windows Update – a utility designed to help keep Windows…
- Consoles
How to Delete Your Xbox Account
Almost every person who owns and uses an Xbox has an Xbox account, and so do a number of people…
- Programs and Apps
How to Mirror Text in Word
Sometimes, users need to mirror text in Microsoft Word for any of a number of different reasons. Mirroring text basically…
- Windows General
How to Use the Print Screen Feature
While most people use third-party services and applications to take screenshots on their computers, the screenshot functionality is readily available…
- Windows File Information
What is hxtsr.exe and should I Delete it?
If you are reading this article, you might have come across a stage when your antivirus software detects and quarantines…
- Windows File Information
What is InstallShield Installation Information and can it be deleted?
If you have poked around your system drive, you might have noticed a hidden folder present inside ‘Program Files (x86)’…
- Windows File Information
What is atieclxx.exe and why is running at Startup?
Many users running AMD hardware on their computer might come across the process ‘atieclxx.exe’. This process is a software component…
- Discord
Fix: Discord Download Error
Discord came out as a free alternative for TeamSpeak and Skype and it offers a great solution for voice-chat options…
- PC Games
Fix: Eso Login Error
Elder Scrolls Online is a long-awaited game by the gaming community and its release was quite covered by media. However,…
- PC Games
Fix: Titanfall2 Engine Error
The Titanfall 2 game has quite an impressive idea and it definitely sparked plenty of attention from gamers seeking a…
- Windows EXE File Errors
Fix: APSDaemon.exe System Error
Some users have been reaching us with the APSDaemond.exe window containing the “The program can’t start because MSVCR80.dll is missing…
- Windows Live Mail
Fix: Windows Live Mail Error ID 0x800ccc0f
Some users have been reported receiving the Windows Live Mail Error ID: 0x800ccc0f error on Windows Mail and Windows Live Mail. On broad terms,…
- Windows Troubleshooting
Fix: “Error 0x80010135: Path Too Long” Error on Windows
The error 0x80010135 appears typically when you enter a file name that is more than 260 characters in the File…
- Windows Troubleshooting
Fix: Shell Infrastructure Host has stopped working
The error “Shell Infrastructure Host has stopped working” usually appears when the users try to open a guest account under…
- Programs and Apps
How to Add Axis Labels in Microsoft Excel
Anyone who knows anything about Microsoft Excel knows that one of the many, many features the premiere spreadsheet program for…
- Windows Setup
How to Completely Wipe Windows 7 From Your Computer
Most Windows 7 users who want to go back to day zero decide to wipe Windows 7, in all of…
- Windows General
How to Create a System Restore Point on a Windows 7/8 and 10
Available on all versions of the Windows Operating System currently supported by Microsoft, System Restore is an incredibly powerful and…
- Windows General
How to Burn a Windows 10 ISO File to a DVD
To install Windows 10 from scratch on a computer (or to repair an already installed instance of Windows 10 on…
- Windows Troubleshooting
How to Uninstall Programs in Windows That Won’t Uninstall?
Struggling to remove a stubborn program from your Windows computer can be a common and frustrating issue. Sometimes, even Microsoft’s…
- Windows General
What is: Hard Faults Per Second
Hard faults are a normal part of how modern computers are currently processing memory information. A hard fault occurs when a…
- Windows Troubleshooting
Fix: Your System Has Detected Possible Suspicious Activity
“Your System Has Detected Possible Suspicious Activity” is a type tech pop-up scam urging the “infected” user to call a…
- PC Games
How to Make Fallout 3 Work on Windows 10
Fallout 3 is an action role-playing open world game created by Bethesda and released to the world on multiple platforms…
How to Type N With a Tilde on Top
The letter N with a tilde on top (Ñ/ñ) forms an entirely different letter from an entirely different language. Named…
- Windows High CPU Usage
Fix: msrtn32.exe High CPU, Disk or Memory Usage
After the rise of Bitcoin, numerous digital currencies have started flourishing. More and more people invest in the system each…
- Programs and Apps
How to Add Music to the Windows Media Player Library
Listening to the songs on your computer via Windows Media Player is pretty easy – all you have to do…
- Google Chrome Errors
Fix: Chromium won’t Uninstall
Some users have been unable to uninstall Chromium from their PC using the conventional ways. While this can certainly be…
- Windows General
How to Set a GIF as Your Desktop Background in Windows?
One of the best ways to personalize your Windows desktop is by customizing your background. Although you may currently have…
- Windows General
How to Disable Cortana on Windows
Microsoft put a lot of time and effort into creating Cortana for Windows 10 – a personal assistant for Windows…
- Windows General
How to Change the System Locale on a Windows Computer
On a Windows computer, the system locale determines what language the text in programs that do not support Unicode is…
- Windows General
How to Disable Windows Aero
httoWith Windows Vista, Microsoft replaced its old Luna interface with a User Interface it dubbed Windows Aero – Aero was…
- Windows File Information
What is hydra.exe and Should You Delete it?
The legitimate Hydra executable (hydra.exe) is a process belonging to Hotspot Shield. Hotspot Shield is a virtual private network (VPN) utility…
- Windows File Information
What is Everything.exe and Should You Remove it?
The legitimate everything.exe is nothing more than a local search engine that is used to index drive content. The default…
- Linux Troubleshooting
Fix: root User’s Home Directory is /root
You might have noticed an error where typing cd or cd ~ takes you to /root instead of something inside…
- PC Games
Fix: Logitech Gaming Software not Detecting g27
If you are using the Logitech G27 driving wheel on Windows 10, or at least trying to use it, then…
- Mac
How to Remove or Uninstall Dropbox from macOS
If you want to delete Dropbox from your Mac, you may get the following error:“The item Dropbox can’t be moved…
- iPhone
How to Fix Apple ID “Verification failed” Error?
The error message Verification failed: There was an error connecting to the Apple ID Server indicates an issue connecting to…
- iCloud
Fix: Outlook Unexpected Error ‘Your setup couldn’t be started’
While attempting to set up iCloud to synchronize with Outlook (2007, 2010, 2013) on Windows (7, 8, and 10) many…
- Windows General
How to Turn Off Tablet Mode on Windows 10
Microsoft has been focusing on making the Windows Operating System as touchscreen-friendly as possible ever since Windows 8, which is…
- Windows General
How to Change the Size of Taskbar Icons in Windows 11 and 10
Part of the appeal of Windows is that you can apply various customization layers to fit your preferred way of…
- Browsers
How to Whitelist a Website in AdBlock and AdBlock Plus
The year is 2018 and advertisements have taken over the World Wide Web – webpages that do not have any…
- Windows General
How to Get Out of Safe Mode on a Windows Computer
Safe Mode is a diagnostics utility built into the Windows Operating System. Safe Mode has been a constant throughout the…
- Browsers
How to Make Yahoo Your Homepage
On an internet browser of any kind, the home page or homepage is the browser’s base of operations – it…
- Windows File Information
What is pcalua.exe and should you Delete or Disable it?
Microsoft is keen to ensure that any application you download over the internet into the Windows OS meets their compatibility…
- PC Games
Fix: Skyrim Crash to Desktop
Skyrim came out a long time ago but the game still has a massive player base due to its sheer…
- Windows File Information
What is jucheck.exe and should you Delete or Disable it?
If you are reading this post, the first thing you would like to know what exactly jucheck.exe is. Whether it…
- Browsers
Security Alert “Revocation Information for Security ” (Solved)
Some users are receiving the “revocation information for the security certificate for this site is not available” error in the…
- Windows Troubleshooting
Fix: Windows Error 2 Occurred While Loading the Java VM
The “Windows Error 2 Occurred While Loading the Java VM” error is typically encountered when the user tries to launch…
Phone Number 425-635-2970 – Is it a scam?
The phone number 425-635-2970 is registered by Microsoft Corporation. You might receive a legitimate call from this number if you previously opened…
- Windows Networking
Fix: Broadcom Netxtreme 57xx Gigabit Controller
Some users have been reporting problems with a few variations of the Broadcom Netxtreme 57xx Gigabit Controller driver. Since this driver…
- Windows Troubleshooting
Fix: Missing Shared DLL
Some users have been reaching out to us regarding some missing shared DLL files identified by a few registry cleaners…
- Windows Troubleshooting
Fix: You may be a victim of software counterfeiting
The “You may be a victim of software counterfeiting” message is a Windows Server Authentication error that takes place if a…
- Programs and Apps
How to Transfer Microsoft Office to a New Computer
Moving an older existing Office installation to another computer can be a daunting task if you’re not sure where to…
- Programs and Apps
Fix: Skype closing itself
Some users have been reaching out to us with an odd occurrence where Skype automatically closes (or minimizes) itself sometime…
- Windows Troubleshooting
Fix: Validation Task Deadline
An error with the Validation Task Deadline is signaling that this particular scheduled backup task has become corrupted. Some users…
- Windows General
How to Create a New User Account and Transfer all the Data to it?
Microsoft Windows allows users to have more than one profile account on your computer. This means that the computer can…
- Windows File Information
What is WinSAT.exe?
The Windows System Assessment Tool (WinSAT) is a module of Windows operating system and is found in the control panel.…
- Microsoft Outlook
How to Fix ‘Outlook isn’t Configured to have a Default Profile’ Error
Many people experience the error “Setup cannot continue because outlook isn’t configured to have a default profile” when they try…
- Linux General
How to Find Out What Motherboard You Have in Linux or Ubuntu
Just like with RAM cards and any USB, PCI or PCI Express devices that you might have attached to your…
- Linux General
How to make a Program Executable from Everywhere in Linux
Most people install programs from the official package manager, so they don’t have to think about where they go in…
- Windows General
How to Remove Junk Files on a Windows Computer
As you use your computer, junk files (from files left over after system updates and files lying in your Recycle Bin to…
- Windows Display
How to Flip Your Screen on a Windows Computer
Something not many Windows users know about is that on a Windows computer, the normal landscape display is not the…
- Programs and Apps
How to Completely Uninstall BlueStacks
BlueStacks, more accurately known as the BlueStacks App Player, is an application for the Windows Operating System that enables computers…
- PC Games
Fix: Destiny Error Code Termite
The abundance of different error codes which may occur while you are playing Destiny or Destiny 2 makes it somewhat…
How to Set Your Primary Monitor in Windows?
When you have multiple monitors connected to your computer, Windows typically designates one as the primary monitor (usually the first-connected…
- iTunes
Fix: We could not complete your iTunes store request
If you are an iTunes Store user, trying to purchase music, you might see the following error. We could not…
- Programs and Apps
Fix: Skype Stuck on Signing in
Many people using the Skype Desktop application for Windows come across a condition where their Skype client is stuck on…
- Mac
How to Recover an Unsaved Word Document on Mac
Microsoft Word is arguably the best and most commonly used word processor for computers out there. While it is true…
- Windows General
How to Format a USB Drive to FAT32
The leading file systems for all file storage devices and drives in today’s day and age are NTFS (the NT…
- iPhone
Fix: iMessage needs to be enabled to send this message
After updating iPhones to the latest iOS, many iFolks experience a problem when sending text messages. Instead of the standard…
- Windows Networking
How to Enable IPv6 on a Windows Computer
The system responsible for the identification and location of computers on a network and for routing traffic all across the…
- Windows General
How to Change Your Account Name on Windows 10
On the sign-in screen on any computer running on the Windows 10 Operating System, all of the accounts that exist…
- Windows Privacy
How to Disable Antivirus Programs in Windows
Windows users often find themselves needing to disable their antivirus software either temporarily or permanently. Disabling antivirus may be necessary…
- Windows File Information
What is vssvc.exe and Why is it Running?
In Windows, if you check the task manager at different intervals, you may notice a process “vssvc.exe” running with a…
- Mac
How to Install Legacy Java SE 6 Runtime on MacOS
If you are trying to launch any Adobe CS6 or CS5 programs (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.) on OS X Yosemite…
- Programs and Apps
How to Make a Checklist in Microsoft Word
It is entirely possible for users to create entire checklists in Microsoft Word. Using Microsoft Words and the wide, wide…
- Windows General
How to Change the Recycle Bin Icon on Windows 7, 8, 8.1 and 10
The Windows Operating System prides itself on offering a multitude of customization and personalization options to its users. From the…
- Windows General
How to Defrag Windows 8.1
A computer hard drive runs the fastest (meaning that it is able to read files from and write files to…
- Windows General
Fix: Please Insert a Disk into Removable Disk
The error “Please insert a disk into removable disk” usually occurs due to two reasons; the disk name is conflicting…
- Programs and Apps
Fix: Bluestacks Engine Won’t Start
BlueStacks is an Android emulator that lets you run Android games and apps on your PC or Mac. Sometimes, when…
- Mac
(Solved) Word cannot open the existing global template
If you are using Office 2016 on Mac then you might see the error Word cannot open the existing global…
- Mac
5 Solutions ‘path /System/Installation/Packages/OSInstall.mpkg’
If you are a Mac user and you are trying update your MacOS to a newer version then you might…
- Windows File Information
What is iType.exe and Should You Delete or Disable it?
You would have noticed the process “iType.exe” running your task manager if you are reading this article. Let me clear…
- Apple
How to Activate Showtime Anytime on Apple TV
Some users are experiencing errors while trying to activate Showtime Anytime on their Apple TVs. This message appears on their…
- iTunes
Fix: iTunes can’t verify the Identity of the server
Since updating to iTunes 11.0.3 (or later), many users are experiencing server verifying errors whenever they launch iTunes on their…
- iTunes
Fix: iTunes could not backup iPhone Because the iPhone Disconnected
Getting an iTunes error “iTunes Could Not Backup / Restore iPhone Because the iPhone Disconnected” while restoring or backing up…
- Windows Audio
Fix: Realtek HD Audio Manager Headphones and Speakers Show Up as Same Device
If you are using headphones and speakers then you might experience this problem. A lot of us want to connect…
- Windows General
What is Defragmentation and how long does it take?
Disk Defragmenter is a utility present in Microsoft Windows which is designed to increase the disk access time by rearranging…
- Windows Troubleshooting
Fix: A Configuration change was requested to clear this computer’s TPM
Users experience the error message “A configuration change was requested to clear this computer’s TPM” when they reset their computer.…
- Windows Blue Screen
Fix: fltmgr.sys Blue Screen of Death
The blue screen of death “fltmgr.sys” is a very common BSOD which usually occurs to PC’s running Windows operating system.…
- Windows Troubleshooting
Fix: System Volume Information Folder is Large
There is a folder named “System Volume Information” present on every drive on your computer; whether it is your hard…
- Windows Troubleshooting
Fix: BSvcProcessor has Stopped Working
The error “BSvcProcessor has stopped working” is usually related to Bing or Skype. The program is a part of Microsoft…
- Gaming
Fix: Destiny Error Code Cabbage
The error code Cabbage which was quite a regular occurrence among Destiny and Destiny 2 players caused so much outrage…
- Windows File Information
What is RtHDVCpl.exe and Should you Delete or Disable it?
Windows has an inbuilt task manager where computer users can see all the current processes and tasks running on their…
- Windows Troubleshooting
Fix: File is Open in another Program
The error “File is open in another program” occurs when you perform an operation on a file but because the…
- Windows Troubleshooting
Fix: Windows 10 Deactivated Itself
A lot of people come across the case where their version of Windows automatically gets deactivated. This case occurs on…
- Windows Tips
How to Change the Windows Startup Sound?
The melody that is played at Windows’ startup is called the “Startup Sound” and every single version of the Windows…
- Programs and Apps
How to Switch Axes on a Scatter Chart in Excel
Microsoft Excel is quite possibly the best spreadsheet application ever designed for the Windows Operating System. Excel is incredibly feature-rich,…
- Windows File Information
What is the CryptnetUrlCache Folder and is it a Security Risk?
When you surf the internet on your computer and go around doing various tasks on the World Wide Web, your…
- Windows General
How to Uninstall Wacom Drivers
Wacom is a Japanese tech company that mainly specializes in the development, manufacturing and sales of graphics tablets. To connect…
- Windows General
How to Move the Taskbar to the Bottom of Your Screen
By default, the Taskbar on a Windows computer is located on the bottom of the screen. This holds true in the case…
- Windows Audio
Fix: Audio Enhancements Problem
The error “Windows has detected that audio enhancements for the following device are causing problems” is known to happen when your…
- Windows Troubleshooting
How to Fix “Server did not register with DCOM within the required timeout” Error?
The “Server did not register with DCOM within the required timeout” error happens when your system can’t register one or…
- Windows Troubleshooting
Fix: Unable to reach Windows activation servers Windows 10
Typically, the error “Unable to reach Windows activation servers” is signaling that the activation servers are currently unable to check your device against…
- Windows Troubleshooting
Fix: Component ‘MSCOMCTL.OCX’ or one of its dependencies not correctly registered: a file is missing or invalid
If a program prompts you with an error condition “Component ‘MSCOMCTL.OCX’ or one of its dependencies not correctly registered: a…
- Windows DLL
Fix: libcef.dll is Missing from your Computer
The DLL file “libcef.dll” is Chromium Embedded Framework (CEF) Dynamic Link Library and is used by many programs. This DLL…
- Windows High CPU Usage
Fix: Host Process for Setting Synchronization (SettingSyncHost.exe) High CPU Usage
Host Process for Setting Synchronization (SettingSynchHost.exe) is a process which synchronizes all your system settings with your other devices. It…
- Windows Troubleshooting
Fix: Please wait until the current program is finished uninstalling or being changed
If you have ever uninstalled/installed a program and then tried uninstalling/installing another program, you may have seen the error message…
- Windows Troubleshooting
Fix: Power/Battery Icon Missing Windows 10
There is a battery icon present on laptops running Windows operating system through which you can check the current status…
- Windows Troubleshooting
Fix: IME is disabled
There seems to be a recurrent problem with the input method editor (IME) on Windows 10 – especially with Korean, Japanese, Chinese,…
- Windows Troubleshooting
Fix: Close Programs to Prevent Information Loss
Some users have been reaching out to us after seeing the “Close programs to prevent information loss” error message. Although…
- Windows DLL
Fix: Mshtml.dll was loaded, DllRegisterServer entry point was not found
The error “Mshtml.dll was loaded, but the DllRegisterServer entry point was not was not found. This file cannot be registered” happens because the…
- Windows Troubleshooting
Fix: Unable to display current owner
“Unable to display current owner” is an error message that is sometimes displayed in the Owner box when users attempt…
- Windows File Information
Fix: Windows created a temporary paging file
The Windows created a temporary paging file error is displayed every time Windows boots up or the user tries to manually…
- Windows Troubleshooting
Fix: Unable to terminate process ‘Access is denied’
This problem occurs with users who try to terminate a process from the Task Manager. Once you select the process…
- Windows File Information
What is: Toaster.exe and how to disable it
Toaster.exe is mainly identified to be a process belonging to Dell’s DataSafe Local Backup software, part of the SoftThinks Agent service.…
- Linux Tips
How to Check RAM Slots in Linux
You have two options when it comes to checking which RAM slots are occupied and with what on your machine.…
- Windows General
How to View Your Clipboard History in Windows 10
When you copy, cut or otherwise move data from one place on a computer, regardless of whether the data is…
- Windows File Information
What is NVVSVC.EXE and Should You Delete or Disable it?
The Windows Task Manager‘s Processes tab, on all currently supported versions of the Windows Operating System, displays a list of…
- Windows Audio
How to Output Audio to Multiple Devices in Windows 10
When trying to send audio to multiple devices in Windows 10, users often have problems where only one device plays…
- iCloud
How to Download All Photos at Once from iCloud to PC
Downloading all photos at once from iCloud to a Windows PC is a problem that many PC+iDevice users have nowadays.…
- Windows Troubleshooting
Fix: Failed to create Directx device
The error “Failed to create Directx device” is typically encountered by users when opening a built-in Windows game (Minesweeper, Solitaire,…
- iTunes
Fix: Apple Application Support was not found
The error “Apple application support was not found” usually occurs when the iTunes installer fails to complete its installation because…
- Windows Networking
Fix: Host Process for Windows Service Consuming Internet Bandwidth
If you are reading this article, you might have come across the behavior where the process “Host process for Windows…
What is GatherNetworkInfo.vbs and is it a Security Risk?
GatherNetworkInfo.vbs is a VBS (Visual Basic Script) file found in all versions of the Windows Operating System starting with Windows…
- Consoles
Fix: Destiny Error Code Bee
The error code Bee is one of the most notorious Destiny error codes and it’s been bugging users for a…
- Windows Troubleshooting
Fix: Stuck in CHKDSK Loop
Windows comes with a disk check utility named Check Disk (chkdsk). This tool is used to check you’re the drive…
- Programs and Apps
Actionuri oop server: What is it and why does it keep running in the background?
Whether you checked the Task Manager out of curiosity or because of the slow system performance, you might see a…
- Mac
How to Find Image Capture on Your Mac
Image Capture is an Apple native app and comes integrated into any Mac (OS X or macOS). It allows users…
- Browsers
What is: HTTP 304 Not modified
The 304 Not Modified is an HTTP response status code. It does not necessarily indicate an error, it’s merely a suggestion that…
- Android Rooting
How to Unlock Bootloader on Verizon Pixel (8.1.0 OTA)
If you purchased a Google Pixel 2 through Verizon, you may have been disappointed to discover that the bootloader is…
How to Unlock and Root the Doogee S60
The Doogee S60 is a high-end rugged phone, which sports 6GB of RAM, 64GB of internal storage, and the Mediatek…
- Programs and Apps
How to Stop Skype From Lowering the Volume of Other Sounds
By default, when you receive a Skype call or are on one, the volume of any other sounds being played…
- Windows Troubleshooting
How to Turn Up Mic Volume in Windows?
Not every microphone has the same base volume for transmitting your voice through your computer to whoever or whatever is…
- Programs and Apps
How to Double Space Lines in Microsoft Word
Microsoft Word lets you control basically every aspect of any document you create on it. This includes how much space…
- Windows General
How to Turn OFF Mouse Acceleration in Windows 10 & 11?
If you have ever heard that disabling Mouse Acceleration helps perform better in games that require precise mouse movement, you…
- Browsers
How to Get Rid of Bing On ‘Chrome, Firefox, Edge and Cortana’
Bing is the second most commonly used search engine in existence, next to Google (duh!). Owned by Microsoft, Bing has…
- Programs and Apps
How to Change the Orientation of a Single Page in a Microsoft Word Document
Microsoft Word documents can have both portrait and landscape page orientation. This features comes in handy if you’re planning on…
- Windows Display
How to Disable Hardware Acceleration in Windows 7, 8, 8.1 and 10
Hardware Acceleration basically refers to using a computer’s hardware to perform a specific task (that is usually performed by software,…
- Consoles
Fix: Destiny Error Code Tapir
The Tapir error code is just one of the many error codes Destiny players have to deal with on a…
- Windows Troubleshooting
Fix: No Scanners were Detected
The error “No scanners were detected” usually arises when the computer fails to successfully detect a scanner to send or…
- Apple
How to Get Your Citizen One Loan Number When Received a Wrong Number on the Receipt
Citizen One online could not be accessed without having your loan number. If you received a wrong loan number on…
- Windows Troubleshooting
Fix: Scanner Not Working
Many people experience the problem where they are unable to get their scanners to work particularly after updating their system,…
- Windows High CPU Usage
Fix: SearchProtocolHost.exe High CPU Usage
If you are reading this article, you may have come across the problem where you noticed the process “SearchProtocolHost.exe” consuming…
