‘OTA updates on rooted Xiaomi Mi A2 with Magisk’ [Full Guide]
Applying OTA updates to rooted Xiaomi Mi A2 can be a massive headache, as it can involve un-rooting your device…
- Android
How to Solve Moto Z2 Play Recovery Boot Loop
For some reason, owners of the Moto Z2 Play are reporting that the device tends to reboot to recovery instead…
How to Unlock and Root the Zenfone Max Pro M1
The Zenfone Max Pro M1 was released earlier this year, and it’s a pretty handy mid-range device that packs 6GB…
How to Unlock Non-US Samsung Devices Locked by Regional Bootloader
Updates to non-US versions of various Samsung devices brought a different kind of lock that may initially panic users. However,…
- Android
Most Common Android Optimization Myths Debunked
There are a lot of instructional guides out there dedicated to increasing Android performance, and overall optimization tips. Some of…
- Android
How to Create a Flashable Zip for Android System Mods
If you’re an Android developer who wants to create apps intended for /system partition (such as root apps), there are…
- Android
Honor 8X Contest on XDA Forums, Win 3 BT Speakers for Guessing Global Price
The official Honor account on the XDA forums opened a contest for users to guess the price of the latest…
How to Include a Dark Theme in your Android App
For developers, creating an Android app is an easy process – designing an appealing UI is what’s actually difficult. That’s…
- Browsers
Fix: Omegle Error Connecting to Server
Omegle is a chat room where you can video chat with a random stranger anywhere in the world and it’s…
- Android
How to Upgrade NoxPlayer to Android 7 Nougat
Popular Android emulator NoxPlayer released version 6.2.2.0 with an optional Android 7.1.2 emulation mode in NoxPlayer Multi-Drive, but many people…
- Android Apps
How to Track and Trade Cryptocurrency on Android and iOS
Getting into crypto currency isn’t exactly hard – you buy some coins, and hopefully they grow in value, right? And…
- Android
How to Find Xiaomi Rollback Index and Avoid ARB Bricks
Because Google has made it mandatory that all devices carrying Android Pie have built-in “Anti-Rollback Protection”, and it hasn’t become…
- Windows Troubleshooting
Fix Error Could not find Java SE Runtime Environment
When trying to open a Java .jar file through the command prompt, such as using the command “Java -Jar xxxx.jar”,…
- Android Rooting
‘Enable Hotspot on carrier locked LG phones’ [Complete Guide]
A handful of LG phones, including the LG Stylo 3, LG V10, and others, are sold under prepaid, carrier-locked plans…
- Android
How to Easily Remap the Bixby 2.0 Button on Samsung Galaxy Note 9
The Samsung Galaxy Note 9, which was released earlier this year, features Samsung’s latest Bixby 2.0 which came equipped on…
- Linux-Unix
BusyBox version 1.29.0 Continues Support for Embedded Linux Systems
BusyBox version 1.29.0 came out today, and though most GNU/Linux users won’t find it in their repositories just yet it…
- Windows General
3 Methods to Get Xiaomi Yeelight Music Mode on PC
As we’ve talked about in previous Yeelight guides, Xiaomi’s Yeelight series is a great and affordable alternative to other smart…
- Programs and Apps
10 Best Karaoke Software for Windows 10
Want to have a party at home and don’t have any entertainment? Are you a novice KJ and don’t know…
- Routers & Switches
How to Connect Xiaomi Yeelight Devices to Android Without a Home Router
Xiaomi’s Yeelight series of smart home lighting devices are a great and affordable alternative to the more expensive Philips Hue…
- Android Flashing
Best ROMs for Galaxy Note 8
The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is one of the most feature-rich Android devices in the market right now. However, the…
- Android
‘Connect Android to Wireless ADB for Wireless Screen Mirroring’
Vysor is a highly useful screen-mirroring app for Android and PC – it allows you to view and control your…
- Android
How to Modify Bluetooth Stacks on Android for Greatly Enhanced Bluetooth Audio Quality
Warning: This is a highly advanced guide that involves modifying your Bluetooth stacks on Android – read this guide in…
- Android
LG V20 and Q6 to Receive Android Oreo Update Along With Camera and Audio Enhancements
LG can be somewhat slow to push updates for their Android phones, even their flagship series, but it looks like…
- Android
More Pixel 3 XL Leaks Show Google Camera with Lens Suggestions, and Assistant-Enabled Headsets
The story surrounding the recent slew of Google Pixel 3 XL leaks has just gotten more interesting, as further leak…
- Windows General
How to Control Yeelight From a Windows PC
Xiaomi has been releasing a steady stream of Smart LED light bulbs, strips, and various other Smart home devices for…
How to Get Google Camera Port for Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1
One of the most popular phones in the Asia region, particularly India, is the latest Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1,…
- Android
4 Simple Ways to Change Android Notification Panel Theme
The default, generic Android notification panel can be rather bland and boring – worse, it can clash with your preferred…
How to Root the LG V30 with Magisk and TWRP
The LG V30 is quite an amazing Android phone – it has the premium hardware specs you’d expect from an…
- Programs and Apps
How to Open ICO Files in PhotoShop CC
While Adobe Photoshop is one of the best photo-editing software out there, it’s a bit annoying that it doesn’t natively…
- Android
How to Update your Android Kernel to Latest Linux Stable
We’ve covered guides on Android kernels, such as “How to Build a Custom Kernel” and “Best Custom Kernels for Android”,…
- Windows Audio
How to Convert FLAC to AAC in Foobar
While many people still use the .MP3 format these days as their preferred “lossy” format, it’s likely because they don’t…
- Windows Troubleshooting
How to Fix Run Time Error 1004 in Excel
Run-time error 1004 is an error code pertaining to Microsoft Visual Basic that has been known to affect Microsoft Excel…
- Android Rooting
How to Install Sauron MK II Android Audio Mod (Root Required)
Android audiophiles are always looking for new and improved ways to get the best listening experience from their devices, and…
- Windows Audio
How to Neutralize the Sound Signature of Any Headphone Brand
If you bought a pair of headphones or IEMs and find that you don’t like how they sound, it may…
- Browsers
‘Clear or Disable HSTS for Chrome, Firefox and Internet Explorer’
Improper setup of HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS) can block access to a site and trigger errors like NET::ERR_CERT_AUTHORITY_INVALID. These…
- Windows General
How to Get Windows 10 Emojis on Windows 7/8
Windows 10 has support for a wide range of emojis as part of the latest Unicode 9.0, but if you’re…
- Windows Troubleshooting
Fix: The service cannot accept control messages at this time
The service cannot accept control messages at this time is a network related error on Windows which is usually triggered…
- Windows Troubleshooting
Fix: You have to invoke this utility running in elevated mode
This error is well-known among Command Prompt users who have once tried to run a command from Command Prompt but…
- Windows Troubleshooting
6 ways to Solve ‘A referral was returned from the server’ Error
This is one of the most interesting errors as it can occur when you run almost anything. Users have reported…
- Windows General
How to Factory Reset HP Laptop to Its Default State
Factory reset is considered to be a good fix when you are experiencing stubborn problems, when you are giving away…
- Windows Troubleshooting
How to Solve ‘An application is requesting access to a protected item’
An application is requesting access to a protected item, simply means that an item it is trying to access doesn’t have…
- News
Ubuntu 16.04.5 LTS Released on Heels of Ubuntu 18.04 LTS, Bundles All Past Stable Release Updates
A few days ago we covered the release of Ubuntu 18.04 LTS, and also the NCSC’s guidelines on Ubuntu 18.04…
- Windows Troubleshooting
How to Fix File System Error 2147219196 When Opening Windows Apps
When you try to open Windows apps like Photos or Calculator, they may not launch and might show the File…
- Windows Tips
How to Clean a Windows Computer’s Registry
On a Windows computer, the registry is like the blueprints to the entire system. Every single thing you do is…
- Discord
How to Fix Discord Not Opening
When Discord doesn’t open, it often gets stuck on a blank screen, freezes at startup, or fails to open despite…
- Windows Troubleshooting
Fix: Desktop Window Manager stopped working and was closed
Desktop Window Manager is for the first time introduced in Windows Vista and it is available in Windows 7 and…
- Steam
Fix: Steam Content File is Locked
Sometimes when updating a steam game, an error comes forward. The window displays: An error occurred while updating [game] (Content…
- Android Rooting
Top 11 Apps for Your Rooted Android
Rooting your android device today is far simpler than it was a couple of years ago. The overall procedure is…
- Windows Troubleshooting
Fix: Microsoft Excel 2007 Error stdole32.tlb
Microsoft Office is a software which we use every day. Microsoft Office is available on market since 1990, from version…
- Windows Troubleshooting
Fix: Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library Error In Windows
When the Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library error happens, apps may suddenly close, often showing a message saying the “application…
- Windows Troubleshooting
Windows 10 Creators Update Crashes and Freezes
Folks from all over the world are reporting a wide variety of different issues with their Windows 10 computers following…
- Windows High CPU Usage
Fix: Windows Host Process Rundll32 High Disk and Cpu Usage
You are no doubt reading this article because you are facing problems of a high disk and CPU usage by…
- Windows Troubleshooting
Fix: Microphone keeps muting itself
We would all wish that our PCs worked perfectly because it would definitely save us a lot of time and…
- Windows Troubleshooting
Fix: An Administrator Has Blocked You from Running This App
The error message ‘An administrator has blocked you from running this app’ typically means User Account Control (UAC) or system…
- Windows Troubleshooting
Fix: Potential Windows Update Database Error Detected
Handling Windows updates is always going to be an adventure a couple of people go through without having to go…
- Steam
Fix: Steam Stuck on Preparing to Launch
Games may fail to launch due to a number of different reasons. It is very incorrect to say that there…
- Steam
How to Fix Steam Games Not Launching Issue in Windows?
When Steam refuses to launch the game, it is mostly due to not having required permissions on your Steam application.…
- PC Games
Fix: Fallout 4 Crash on Startup
Fallout 4 crashes immediately upon launch. This issue has persisted for a while now and there may be many different…
- PC Games
What is Vulkan Runtime Libraries and Do I Need It?
Many Windows users have encountered a peculiar program in their list of installed applications called “Vulkan Run Time Libraries x.x.x.x,”…
- Steam
Fix: Steam Store not Loading
After updating Steam, users may experience Steam’s in-game browser or store not working properly or missing essential elements. There may…
- Windows Troubleshooting
How to Fix Taskbar Not Working on Windows?
Windows 10 surely brings a lot of improvements and features over its predecessors but it also has its fair share…
- Browsers
Fix: INET_E_RESOURCE_NOT_FOUND on Windows 10
There’s no doubt that Windows 10 is delivering updates on a regular basis. These updates, although improves the overall experience…
- Steam
Fix: Steam Client bootstrapper not responding
This is a very common problem that your Steam Bootstrapper service stops responding. This doesn’t allow Steam to launch because…
- Windows High CPU Usage
Fix: WMI Provider Host (WmiPrvSE.exe) High CPU Usage On Windows 10
WMI Provider Host (WmiPrvSE) is a Windows Host Management Process used by developers for monitoring purposes. This behavior is usually…
- Windows Troubleshooting
How to Fix Windows 10 Freezes Randomly?
When Windows 10 freezes randomly, the computer stops responding without any clear cause and often needs a restart. This issue…
- Windows Troubleshooting
How to Fix “Procedure Entry Point Not Found” in Windows?
When encountering the “Procedure Entry Point Not Found” error in Windows, you typically see a pop-up message indicating that a…
- Windows Tips
Disable ‘High Volume Can Cause Hearing Loss’ Warning
Following a European Union ruling, laptops sold in Europe must now include a high-volume warning, indicating that listening to music…
- Windows Troubleshooting
Fix: procedure entry point ucrtbase.terminate is missing or could not be located
When the error “The procedure entry point ucrtbase.terminate could not be located in the dynamic link library api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0.dll” appears, the…
- Windows High CPU Usage
Fix: High CPU or Disk Usage by Ntoskrnl.exe on Windows 10
Sudden system slowdowns, frequent freezing, or consistently high CPU or disk usage often indicate that ntoskrnl.exe is using too many…
- Google Chrome Errors
How to Fix “Server DNS Address Could Not Be Found” Error?
The “Server DNS address could not be found” stops users from opening specific websites and instead see an error message.…
How to Fix Script Error caused by Amazon Assistant
Script errors are messages originating from the debugging of various programming language scripts, with the most common ones being JavaScript…
- Windows Troubleshooting
Fix: “Something Happened Error 0xC1800103 – 0x90002”
One of the best tools in Microsoft’s arsenal, the Media Creation Tool is an amazing utility which lets you upgrade…
- Windows Troubleshooting
‘A problem caused the program to stop working correctly’ [6 Fixes]
A problem caused the program to stop working correctly. Windows will close the program and notify you if solution is…
- YouTube
Fix: Computer Shuts Down when Watching YouTube
If your PC shuts down by itself while you’re watching videos, it is very likely that you have a hardware…
- Windows Troubleshooting
How to Fix Install Realtek HD Audio Driver Failure
Realtek’s audio drivers are among the most notorious problem makers with Windows, ever since the time of Windows XP. The…
- Windows Troubleshooting
How to Fix Microsoft Store Error Code 0x80073CF9?
When installing or updating an app from the Microsoft Store, error code 0x80073CF9 often occurs, disrupting the installation process and…
- Windows Updates
How to Fix Windows 10 Update Error 0xc1900200?
The 0xc1900200 error code appears when the user tries to upgrade from an older Windows version to Windows 10 using…
- Windows High CPU Usage
How to Fix High CPU & Disk Usage by CompatTelRunner.exe
CompatTelRunner.exe is a process that is used to upgrade your system to the latest OS version or other Service Pack upgrades.…
- Programs and Apps
FIX: NSIS error “Error launching installer”
An NSIS (Nullsoft Scriptable Install System) error is an error that appears when you’re trying to install something, but the…
- Windows Troubleshooting
How to Fix Enhancements Tab Missing?
When the Enhancements tab is missing in your audio settings, it usually indicates that your sound card’s drivers do not…
- Windows Blue Screen
SOLVED: Unexpected Store Exception in Windows 10
With the update to Windows 10, you got a fancy set of additional features and improve aesthetics but they didn’t…
SOLVED: If playback doesn’t begin shortly try restarting your device
When encountering the error message “If playback doesn’t begin shortly, try restarting your device,” it often manifests as videos failing…
- Windows Troubleshooting
FIX: Windows Shell Common DLL has stopped working
A DLL file contains data and sets of functions that other programs in Windows use on a daily basis. For…
- Windows Updates
How to Fix Windows 10/11 Won’t Install or Download Updates?
Microsoft releases a multitude of cumulative updates for Windows 10 and 11 each month. Usually, these updates are automatically downloaded…
- Android
How to Take a Screenshot on Samsung Galaxy A8
In this guide we’ll be explaining how to take a screenshot on the Samsung Galaxy A8. This guide is very…
- Steam
How to Fix Computer Hangs/Lags When Downloading From Steam?
This issue is not limited to Steam downloads; users encounter similar symptoms when downloading through other applications or programs, such…
- Windows High CPU Usage
Fix: High CPU Usage by Service Host: Local System (Network Restricted)
Many Windows users have suffered from a problem where up to 95% of their CPU or/and Disk have been used…
- Linux Troubleshooting
SOLVED: “Unable to initialize audit layer: Permission denied” bug in libvirt-bin after upgrading Ubuntu Server 14.04 to Ubuntu Server 16.04
Today I decided to go ahead and upgrade one of my servers from Ubuntu 14.04 to 16.04. It is not…
- Linux General
PART 1: Installing an Ubuntu Server 16.04 (Xenial Xerus) LEMP Stack
LEMP is an acronym for (L)inux, Nginx – pronounced (E)gine-X, (M)ySQL, and (P)HP. Nginx is a reverse proxy and an…
- Windows Troubleshooting
FIX: File Explorer Crashes on Windows 10
Even though Windows 10 is the latest and greatest in a long line of Windows Operating Systems, it is far…
- Programs and Apps
FIX: Photo Gallery Has Stopped Working
Windows Photo Gallery (previously known to the world as Windows Live Photo Gallery) is an image organizer, image editor, image…
- Windows Troubleshooting
Fix: Right Click Not Working on Windows
In Windows 10, you may encounter an issue whereby the right click does not work (or rather, the context menu…
- Windows Troubleshooting
How to Stop Windows 10 Taskbar and Desktop Refreshing
Upgrading to Windows 10 from a previous Windows version comes with its fair share of hiccups. It remains a wonder…
- Windows High CPU Usage
Fix: 100% Disk Usage by System and Compressed Memory in Windows
High disk usage by the System and Compressed Memory process is often due to paging file misconfigurations, memory leaks in…
- Windows Updates
Fix: Windows Update Error 80244019
Error 80244019 is a Windows Update failure error that is triggered when the Windows Updates fails to connect to the…
- Windows Troubleshooting
Fix: The Dependency Service or Group Failed to Start
A pretty well-known Windows issue, pretty much because of the sheer number of people who were and still continue to…
- Windows Troubleshooting
How to Fix Task Host Window Prevents Shut Down on Windows?
The Task Host is a critical Windows system process responsible for ensuring that all running programs and background tasks are…
- Microsoft Outlook
SOLVED: Steps to Resolve Outlook Error 0x80070002
Microsoft Outlook is one of the most commonly used e-mail application which integrates excellently with a number of Microsoft built…
- Windows Troubleshooting
SOLVED: Windows 8.1/10 Store Error 0x8000ffff
After upgrading to Windows 8.1 or to Windows 10, many users have reported receiving error 0x8000ffff when trying to purchase or download apps from…
- Microsoft Outlook
Fix: Outlook Error “The set of folders cannot be opened”
Outlook users getting error “Cannot start Microsoft Outlook. Cannot open the Outlook window. The set of folders cannot be opened.…
- AMD
Fix: VIDEO_TDR_FAILURE (ATIKMPAG.SYS) IN WINDOWS 8.1/10
Video_tdr_failure (atikmpag.sys) is a blue screen error triggered by a faulty, incompatible or corrupt graphic driver. Users face this error…
- Windows Networking
How to Fix One or More Network Protocols are Missing on this Computer Error?
When the “One or More Network Protocols are Missing on this Computer” error occurs, users typically experience a sudden loss…
- Windows High CPU Usage
How to Fix High CPU and RAM Usage by svchost.exe (netsvcs)
Many Windows users experience a bizarre and highly menacing problem where a specific process named svchost.exe (netsvcs) starts requisitioning and…
- Windows EXE File Errors
Fix: COM Surrogate has stopped working (dllhost.exe)
Many Windows (7, 8, and 10) users report an error message – “COM Surrogate has stopped working” – while browsing…
- Windows Troubleshooting
How to Fix Temporary Profile Issues in Windows 10?
Temporary profile issues in Windows 10 occur when the system can’t load your regular profile and defaults to a temporary…
- Windows Troubleshooting
How to Fix “system32\config\systemprofile\Desktop” Error
Have you logged onto your Windows system only to find your desktop completely blank, unable to locate any data you…
- Programs and Apps
Fix: Problem Sending the Command to the Program
Windows is full of surprises when you encounter error messages such as, “There was a problem sending a command to…
- Windows High CPU Usage
Antimalware Service Executable High CPU Usage Solved for Windows 11/10
Some Windows users report an issue where the primary Antimalware Service Executable (MsMpEng) unusually utilizes over 80% of the available…
- Windows Audio
Fix: Windows 10 Buzzing Sound
Windows 10 has become quite well-known for all the problems and issues it has brought to computers upon their upgrade…
- Windows Troubleshooting
FIX: Windows 10 Restarts Instead of Shutting Down
Windows 10 sometimes restarts instead of shutting down. It shows a “shutting down” message but then reboots, which can be…
- Windows Troubleshooting
Fix: Desktop Icons are Missing in Windows 10
Windows 10 was launched months ago, marking a significant change in UI over time. In Windows 10, Microsoft eliminated a…
- Windows Networking
How to Fix Wi-Fi Not Connecting Automatically on Windows Startup?
When Wi-Fi does not connect automatically on Windows startup, the system fails to establish a wireless connection, requiring you to…
- Windows EXE File Errors
Fix: The application was unable to start correctly (0xc0000142)
The error code “0xc0000142” is a common startup issue in Windows, causing applications to not launch. It usually means there…
- Windows Troubleshooting
Fix: Mail Error 0x8007054e in Windows 10
Windows 10 is a major change in the world of Operating Systems and it has been in the news for…
- Microsoft Outlook
Fix: Outlook Unknown Error 0x800cce05
The error 0x800cce05 is associated with Outlook. This error states, ‘Task ‘Hotmail – Sending’ reported error (0x800cce05): ‘Unknown Error 0x800cce05.’…
- Windows Troubleshooting
[Fix] The application was unable to start correctly (0xc0000005)
The application was unable to start correctly (0xc0000005). Click OK to close the application. This error usually occurs with internet…
- Windows Troubleshooting
How to Fix “Failed to connect to Windows service” Error?
When encountering the Failed to connect to Windows service error, the system usually displays a message indicating that Windows could…
- Windows Blue Screen
Fix: BSOD Error atikmdag.sys on Windows 10
The Blue Screen of Death is a nightmare for Windows users, and no one wants to encounter it. Microsoft has…
- Windows General
How to Run SFC Scan in Windows?
It often happens that some Windows system files become corrupted, creating gaps within the operating system and leading to various…
- Windows Troubleshooting
Fix: Start Menu and CORTANA aren’t working
Microsoft released its latest and most-awaited version of Windows, called Windows 10, on July 29, 2015. There were some major…
- Windows Troubleshooting
How to Fix Windows Store Error Code 0x80072ee7 “the server has stumbled”?
After upgrading to Windows 10 or 11, some users have encountered issues when trying to access the Microsoft Store (formerly…
- Windows Troubleshooting
Fix: operating system is not presently configured to run this application
I encountered this error while trying to create a new profile for Outlook 2013. When I tried to access Mail…
- Google Chrome Errors
Fix: dns_probe_finished_bad_config
The “dns_probe_finished_bad_config” error in Google Chrome means that the browser has detected a misconfiguration (incorrect settings) in your network’s DNS…
- Windows EXE File Errors
How to Fix Error 0xc000007b “Application was unable to start correctly”
The 0xc000007b error primarily occurs due to corrupted or missing Dynamic Link Library (DLL) files, which applications require to function properly.…
- Printers
Fix: Printer Error 0x00000057
Error 0x00000057 is a printer-related error on Windows that prevents the user from adding the printer. This error is usually…
- Windows Updates
How to Troubleshoot Windows Update Error 0x80070057?
Error 0x80070057 indicates that Windows updates have failed. This error may occur due to a variety of reasons, such as…
- Windows High CPU Usage
BEST FIX: High CPU Usage By TiWorker.exe
“TiWorker is a WMI (Windows Modules Installer) Worker Process related to Windows Update. Usually, the error occurs after an update…
- Windows Troubleshooting
How to Fix PowerShell Has Stopped Working in Windows?
When the PowerShell has stopped working error appears, it usually forces PowerShell to close and sometimes even prevents scripts from…
- Windows Troubleshooting
How to Fix ‘(Error: 0x00000709)’ When Selecting a Default Printer?
There have been reports of users encountering an issue with their printers. As it turns out, upon attempting to change…
- Microsoft Edge Errors
Fix: Couldn’t Load XPCOM
The error ‘Couldn’t load XPCOM’ is usually caused by Windows updates. Though there are several methods on the internet to…
- Windows Networking
Step By Step Guide To Install Microsoft Teredo Tunneling Adapter
To understand what Teredo Tunneling is, we must first understand what IPv4 and IPv6 are. IPv4 refers to an IP…
- Windows Troubleshooting
How to Fix User Profile Cannot Be Loaded Error?
When the “User Profile Service failed the logon” error occurs, the system prevents the user from logging in, displaying a…
