- File Conversion
How to Convert MP4 to MP3 Using Windows Media Player
MP4 files are used to store and view the video, whereas MP3 files are used to store and view audio.…
- Programs and Apps
How to Add a Blank Page in Microsoft Word
When creating a document in Microsoft Word – arguably the best word processor out there for the Windows Operating System,…
- 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…
- Windows General
How to Uninstall a McAfee on Windows 10
Computer security is one of the busiest and most bustling industries in existence today. Among the many big names in…
- Mac
How to Uninstall Malwarebytes from MacOS
Malwarebytes is an excellent anti-malware tool capable of finding and removing malware apps from Mac and Windows computers. It comes…
- 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…
- Mac
How to Allow Pop Ups on Mac
Popups are additional dialogues on certain websites, which are disabled on Safari by default based on user experience reports that…
- 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…
- Twitch
Fix: Twitch Error Loading Data
Twitch is an amazing platform for streamers looking to reach out to a wider audience by streaming their original content…
- 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: Microsoft Word not Responding
Microsoft Word is a word processor developed by Microsoft and it is probably the most used word processor 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…
- Mac
How to Remove Malware from MacOS
Before starting the “removing” part, make sure you note your Mac’s symptoms and compare with the ones explained here –…
- 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 EXE File Errors
Fix: ATH.exe has stopped working
Some users have reported seeing the “ATH.exe has stopped working” error everytime they try to sync their iPhones / iPads…
- 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…
- Printers
Fix: Another Computer is using the printer
Printers have become increasingly important in the 20th century allowing you to print all your important documents with a click…
- Messaging
Fix: Skype Messages not Sending
Skype users fail to send messages primarily because of problems with internal settings or issues with Skype itself. Here, we…
- Windows Troubleshooting
Fix: Startup Repair Cannot Repair this Computer Automatically
The error ‘Startup repair cannot repair this computer automatically’ occurs when Windows is unable to fix the computer for misconfigurations…
- Browsers
Fix: This browser does not support video playback
The error ‘this browser does not support video playback’ occurs in different browsers namely Mozilla and Internet Explorer. This error…
- Linux Troubleshooting
How to Fix: ‘Unable to boot – Please use a kernel appropriate’ Error
Most problems that users have with GNU/Linux are well after they’re booted and trying to work with some software package,…
- 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…
- Email
What Is: 521 5.2.1 AOL will not accept delivery of this message
Users receive the “521 5.2.1 AOL will not accept delivery of this message” error when trying to send certain emails. This…
- 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…
- Windows Troubleshooting
Fix: Corsair Utility Engine Update Error
Corsair has released a tool called Corsair Utility Engine which can be used to manage light effects, record macros, and…
- 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 Troubleshooting
Fix: Element Not Found Error on Windows 10
Some users have been reporting the Explorer.exe element not found error when trying to open Microsoft Edge or Microsoft Store apps.…
- 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…
Fix: Destiny Error Code Vulture
The Vulture error code is just one of the many error codes related to the buggy overall performance of the…
- 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?
There are different ways to uninstall a program in Windows, ranging from using the Control Panel to the Installed Apps…
- 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…
- Windows Troubleshooting
Fix: makecab.exe running at Startup
You will be reading this article if you have noticed the process ‘makecab.exe’ running at either your startup or at…
- 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…
- Microsoft Outlook
How to Block Unwanted Emails on Outlook
It doesn’t matter what email service you use or what desktop email client you have – unwanted emails will find…
- 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 Background in Windows 10
On a Windows computer, your wallpaper or background is the image you see in the backdrop of the Desktop. Having…
- 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
8 Ways to Fix Apple ID “Verification failed” Error
After installing the latest iOS update, many users have found themselves unable to sign in to iCloud or restore from…
- 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
‘Create new User Account and transfer all data to it’ [Step by Step]
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 General
How to Change Screen Resolution on Windows 10
Being comfortable with your computer’s screen resolution is extremely important since a computer’s screen resolution is what decides how big…
- 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…
- Windows Display
How to Change the Primary Monitor on Windows?
All versions of the Windows Operating System that are currently supported by Microsoft have dual monitor and even multiple monitor…
- Windows General
How to Change the Color of your Taskbar
The Taskbar is a very prominent feature of the Windows Operating System, not only since it has been a constant part of…
- 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 latest iOS, many iFolks are experiencing 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 General
How to Move the Taskbar on a Windows Computer
The Taskbar is one of the most distinct and useful features of the Windows Operating System. The Taskbar is an…
- 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 Screensaver on Windows 10
Necessity is the mother of invention – this saying is completely true in the case of computer screensavers. Back in…
- 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…
- iPhone
How to Fix iPhone Stuck in Headphone Mode
Some iFolks reported having iPhones stuck in headphones mode. When this happens on one iDevice, it plays sound out of…
- 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…
- Learn
How to Trade on Bittrex
Bittrex may not be the simplest cryptocurrency trading platform to learn. However, it is made for humans, and with a…
- 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…