- 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 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…
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…
- 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 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 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…
- 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.…
- Windows General
Is Windows 10 a Good Choice for Gaming?
Gamers account for a significant portion of all the Windows users out there, and with PC gaming on a meteoric…
- 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 Privacy
Fix: This File is a Decompression Bomb
Many antivirus software come up with the warning “This file is a decompression bomb” when they are scanning your computer.…
- 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…
- Windows Updates
Fix: Windows Update Error 8007002c-4000d
Windows update error 8007002c-4000d occurs when you are trying to update your version of Windows to the newer Windows 10.…
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…
- Multi-platform
Fix: Destiny Error Code Centipede
The Error Code Centipede on Destiny Occurs when your network fails to contact the data centers of Destiny. This is…
- 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…
- Consoles
Fix: Destiny Error Code Guitar
The error code Guitar is probably one of the less-known error codes which you can encounter while playing Destiny or…
- 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…
- iPhone
How to Delete All Photos from Your iPhone
If you want to delete all photos, or bulk delete photos from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch here you…
- 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…
- Windows Networking
Fix: Broadcom 802.11n Network Adapter Not Working
The network adapter ‘Broadcom 802.11n’ is well known to cause several problems when you try to use it to connect…
- Windows File Information
What is Microsoft.Photos.exe And Is it a Security Risk?
For quite some time now, Windows 10 users have been complaining of instances where third-party computer security products such as…
- iPhone
Fix: Can’t Delete Photos from iPhone or iPad
A bunch of iFolks repeatedly faced a problem when trying to delete some of their iDevice’s photos. They reported that…
- iTunes
What to do if you see a bill from itunes.com/bill?
If you can’t recognize the amount charged to your account, multiple purchases might be grouped into one transaction. Sometimes, you…
- Hardware
Fix: Logitech Wireless Mouse Not Working
When your Logitech wireless mouse stops working, it typically means the mouse is unresponsive, and no cursor movement is detected…
- PC Games
Fix: Destiny Error Code Buffalo
Various Destiny 2 error codes are nothing strange to both PC and console users and it seems that the players…
- Windows Troubleshooting
Fix: Windows cannot locate a suitable printer driver
The error “Windows cannot locate a suitable print driver” is usually encountered when users try to install a wireless/wired printer for…
- Windows DLL
Fix: node.dll is missing
The “node.dll is missing” error is likely caused by file corruption that is preventing the system from using the required…
- Windows Troubleshooting
Fix: You’ll need a new app to open this calculator
Some users have been reporting getting the “You’ll need a new app to open this calculator” error when trying to…
- Windows File Information
How to Open an EPS File
An EPS file (a file that has the .EPS extension at the end) is an Encapsulated PostScript file. EPS files…
- File Conversion
How to Convert CR2 Files Into JPG Files
When you capture an image using a digital camera, chances are the camera saves the image as a raw image.…
How to Type an Upside Down Question Mark
The upside down question mark (¿) that English speakers and writers only seldom see is not an aberration or the…
- Windows Troubleshooting
Fix: WD My Passport Ultra not detected
My Passport is a series of portable external hard drives produced by Western Digital. This hard drive has an internal…
- Windows DLL
What is msdia80.dll and should you Delete it?
The msdia80.dll is a system file in Visual C++ and other Windows-based software applications. Microsoft Visual C++ is a commercial,…
- Windows Troubleshooting
Fix: Cab Archive is Corrupted
Many users come across the problem where they get an error “Cab archive is corrupted”. This error means the cab…
- Windows File Information
What is ‘gamebarpresencewriter.exe’ and How to Disable It
In the recent updates, Microsoft released a feature named as “Game Bar” in Windows which allows users to record their…
- Windows File Information
What is Bootsect.exe and How to Use It
The bootsect.exe utility is used to update the partition bootsector code responsible for loading and running the bootloader. Depending on the…
- iPhone
Fix: iPhone EarPhones Playing One Side Only
Some users report problems while using Apple earphones on their iDevices. More specifically, they complained that while one earphone works,…
- Windows Troubleshooting
Fix: INACCESSIBLE_BOOT_DEVICE Blue Screen on Windows 7, 8 or 10
One of the scariest errors inside of Microsoft Windows 7, Windows 8 and probably Windows 10 is INACCESSIBLE_BOOT_DEVICE. This error…
- Windows Troubleshooting
Fix: The Recycle Bin C:\ is Corrupted
Many users come across the problem where their Recycle Bin gets corrupted. When it does, users will not get the…
- NVIDIA
How to Fix Nvidia Windows has stopped this device because it has reported problems. (Code 43)
When the NVIDIA Code 43 error happens, your graphics card stops working, and shows an error message saying, “Windows has…
- Mozilla Firefox Errors
Fix: Your Firefox profile cannot be loaded (Updated)
Most modern desktop-oriented Linux distributions have Mozilla Firefox as a default browser, so it can be really frustrating when you…
- Windows EXE File Errors
Fix: mshta.exe problem (Microsoft HTML Application Host)
Many users come across the problem where they encounter multiple instances of ‘mshta.exe’ (which is an abbreviation of Microsoft HTML…
- Windows Troubleshooting
Fix: Bluetooth Paired but Not Connected
Many users come across a phenomenon where their Bluetooth device is paired with the computer but is not connected. The…
- Google Chrome Errors
Fix: ERR_TUNNEL_CONNECTION_FAILED
The error “ERR_TUNNEL_CONENCTION_FAILED” usually occurs on Google Chrome when it is unable to establish a tunnel connection to the target…
- Windows Troubleshooting
Fix: The Object Invoked Has Disconnected from its Clients
The error message described below has been plaguing hundreds upon hundreds of Windows users for quite some time now. Windows…
- Mac
Fix: FaceTime Camera Not Working on MacBook
Many users are reporting problems when trying to use their Mac’s FaceTime cameras. Whenever they launch FaceTime, this error pops…
- Windows DLL
Fix: mss32.dll is missing
If you are a hardcore gamer or even a casual gamer who plays a lot of different games then you…
- GPU
How to Troubleshoot and Fix a GPU Not Detected by Your PC
When your GPU isn’t detected by the PC, it usually means there’s no video output, or your system switches to…
- Windows Audio
Fix: Blue Yeti Not Recognized
If you own a Blue Yeti microphone then you might experience the issue with Blue Yeti drivers or with the…
- Windows Audio
Fix: Audio Services Not Responding Windows 10
The error “Audio services not responding” is an error message generated through Windows sound troubleshooter which is usually run when…
- Windows General
How to Hide the Taskbar in Windows 10
The taskbar has been a prominent feature of the Windows Operating System ever since its inception. The taskbar been a…
- Windows Troubleshooting
Fix: System Interrupts High CPU Usage
System Interrupts is an official part of Windows and, while it does appear as a process in Task Manager, it’s…
- iTunes
How to Backup Your iPhone on iTunes for the First Time
Apple provides 2 different ways for backing up your iDevices – iTunes backup and iCoud backup. If you are interested…
- NVIDIA
Fix: NVIDIA Share Not Responding
When users turn on their computer or the GeForce Experience application, they get an error message “NVIDIA share not responding”.…
