- Linux Tips
How to View the Contents of a Text File from the Linux Command Line
What command lets you view the contents of a file has to be one of the most commonly asked questions…
- Linux Troubleshooting
Fix: No targets specified and no makefile found.
Whether you’re working with Ubuntu, Debian or Red Hat, you might see an error that reads make: *** No targets…
- Linux General
Which Linux Distribution is Considered the Most Cutting-Edge Distribution?
Linux has a reputation for being extremely conservative, which could be due to the fact that it doesn’t always support…
- Windows Troubleshooting
Fix: Astro A40 Mic not working
Astro A40 is a professional headset used by gamers and broadcasters all around the world. It has support for multiple…
- Programs and Apps
Fix: Excel Formulas not working
Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet application which has been around for more than three decades and is used by millions…
- PC Games
Fix: Pixel format not supported
Minecraft is happening to be one of the hip and happening game for almost a decade now. Originally founded in…
- Windows Troubleshooting
Fix: Middle Mouse Button not Working
The middle mouse button on modern mice has been there for quite a while now. It allows you to turn…
- Windows Troubleshooting
Fix: Logitech H111 Mic not Working
Logitech has been proving its worth in providing efficient and cheap computing accessories in the past years. Its main focus…
- Windows Networking
FIX: Windows Could Not Find a Driver For Your Network Adapter
When troubleshooting a missing network driver, you may encounter the ‘Windows could not find a driver for your network adapter’…
- Programs and Apps
Fix: Spell Check not working in Word
Microsoft Word is a word processor developed by Microsoft. It has been around for decades and is the most used…
- Netflix
Fix: Netflix Full screen not Working
Netflix is an entertainment company which provides streaming media, video-on-demand online and DVDs. As time progressed, it also became a…
- Windows Troubleshooting
Fix: Operation did not Complete Successfully because the File Contains a Virus
There are a lot of antivirus tools available online but none of them can be called perfect and there will…
- Windows Updates
Fix: Windows Update Error 80240016
Windows Update errors are a difficult thing to deal with when you are a Windows users but it appears that…
- Windows Troubleshooting
Fix: Only one instance of wusa.exe is allowed to run
This type of Windows update error is mostly associated with the older versions of the Windows operating system and it’s…
- Windows EXE File Errors
Fix: Explorer.exe Error System Call Failed
Explorer.exe is probably one of the most important processes to casual Windows users and this process represents the main part…
- Windows Troubleshooting
Fix: Windows Host process RunDLL32 has stopped working
Random error codes which don’t usually tell much about what or who caused are the worst kind because you never…
- Windows Troubleshooting
[Fixed] This app has turned off and not monitoring your computer
Windows Defender is the default security and antivirus tool which comes preinstalled on Windows 10 and most people would agree…
- Windows Updates
Fix: Windows Update Error 8024402c
Windows update errors are one of the worst errors to experience because Windows constantly forces you to install and download…
- Windows High CPU Usage
Fix: Avast Service High CPU Usage
Antivirus tools are usually resource-demanding because they perform plenty of real-time operations such as background scanning, virus removals, and computer…
- Windows Tips
How to Delete the windows.old folder on Windows?
Some users have been complaining of the inability to delete the Windows.old folder. This is an extremely common problem with…
- Windows Display
How to Fix Brightness Won’t Change on Windows 10/11
Some users have reported difficulties in changing the screen brightness on Windows 10 and Windows 11 after receiving an update…
- iTunes
Fix: Can’t install iTunes on Windows 10
A lot of users have reported problems when installing or updating iTunes. Most of them are reporting that the issue…
- Windows Troubleshooting
Fix: Can’t find the name of the Intel ICD OpenGL driver
Some Windows users have been receiving the “Can’t find the name of Intel ICD Open GL driver” when opening a…
- Windows Troubleshooting
Fix: Can’t Right Click on Windows Taskbar Icons
Some users have been experiencing a very peculiar Windows 10 behavior after upgrading from an older version (Windows 7 or…
- 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 Troubleshooting
Fix: ‘Sign In Required’ on OneNote in Windows 7
As a lot of users have reported, there seems to be a long-lasting error going around with the Windows 7…
- 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…
- Consoles
Fix: Xbox App Party Chat Error 0x89231806
Some Windows-based gamers have been reaching us with questions after receiving the 0x89231806 error after failing to connect to a party…
- 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,…
- Windows Troubleshooting
Fix: Windows Mail not Working
Windows 10 included dozens of new applications to the operating system which changed the Windows outlook forever. The applications are…
- 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
Fix: Razer Kraken Mic not Working
The Kraken headset is one of the flagship headsets produced by the gaming industry giant Razer. It is big and…
- 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
Fix: Epson Scan cannot communicate with the Scanner
Epson scanners are very popular in the scanning industry and have made way to millions of homes and corporate offices…
- 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 Troubleshooting
Fix: iexplore.exe runs after closing Internet Explorer
Some users are complaining that the iexplore.exe (iexporer.exe) process are still showing up in Task manager after Internet Explorer is closed.…
- 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
Fix: OneDrive not Syncing
OneDrive is a file hosting service which is developed and maintained by Microsoft. It is similar to other cloud storage…
- 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 originate from a lot of different applications. Most of the time, agent.exe can be traced…
- 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)?
Sometimes it’s easy to troubleshoot an error code you receive either on your console or on some other devices you…
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…
- Google Chrome Errors
Fix: Google Chrome Not Responding
Google Chrome is a freeware web browser developed by Google and is the most popular browser used around the world.…
- 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 rundll32.exe and why is it Running on my computer?
Windows operating system contains millions of dynamic link libraries (DLL’s) which provide functionalities which other applications use. By using these…
- 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 Troubleshooting
Fix: CldFlt Service Error
There are quite a few seemingly random error codes which regularly appear on Windows, usually after a change has been…
- 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
There are two different kinds of user accounts on Windows 10 – Standard User accounts and Administrator accounts. The difference…
- 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
Fix: Steam Error Code 53
Steam is famous for revolutionizing online game purchasing and playing but even Steam can sometimes throw random error codes which…
- 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
The English alphabet isn’t the only alphabet out there, and even though many foreign languages have the English alphabet integrated…
- 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…
- Consoles
Fix: PSN Error 8002a308
This particular error code has been bugging users since it first appeared and it prevented them from accessing PSN (PlayStation…
- Mac
Fix: HDMI Sound Not Working Mac
Many iFolks are having a problem while attaching a TV via HDMI cable to their MacBook Pro. The connection shows…
- 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…
- Mac
Fix: MacBook Pro Black Screen
Many MacBook Pro users are complaining about experiencing a black screen problem on their device. This problem may happen while…
- 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
Fix: Word Experienced An Error Trying to Open the File
While Microsoft has done a great job maintaining and improving the Office apps, they are not free from errors. One…