How-to Articles
How to Change Folder Icons in Windows
A simple way to personalize your environment
How to Customize Default Folder Views in Windows
Plus the five Windows folder templates
How to Fix “We Couldn’t Find a Camera Compatible with Windows Hello Face” Error
Try before taking to the repair shop
You want to set up face recognition unlock on your PC, but Windows says, “We couldn’t find a camera compatible with Windows Hello Face.” What exactly does this error message […]
How to Adjust the Keyboard Backlight on Surface Laptops
Plus what to do if it's not lighting up
Cranking up your Surface keyboard backlight at night or in dark rooms enhances key visibility when typing. Conversely, decreasing or turning off your keyboard backlight (in a lit room or […]
How to Schedule a Teams Meeting in Microsoft Outlook
It's a pretty straightforward process
With an Office 365 account, you can create or schedule Teams meetings from Outlook. It’s a straightforward process, but the functionality is limited to users with a Microsoft Office 365 […]
How to Recover Deleted Notebooks in OneNote
So long as you do this one thing
If you’ve been using OneNote for your important note taking, you might need to consider what happens to your notebooks if you delete them. Once a notebook is gone, is […]
How to Fix Error Code INST-14-1603 in the EA App
Try this before contacting EA support
INST-14-1603 is a fatal error code that appears during the final stages of installing the EA App on Windows 10 and 11. Several factors, such as technical glitches, insufficient permissions, […]
How to Remove the Discover/Bing Chat Button in Microsoft Edge
In case it is annoying you
If Microsoft Edge is your go-to web browser, you will find it hard not to notice the Bing button on the top-right corner of the user interface. Originally called “Discover” […]
How to Disable Efficiency Mode for Google Chrome in Windows
Both advantages and drawbacks in this mode
If you’ve used the Google Chrome browser before, then you’ve probably already encountered one of its biggest problems—memory usage. Chrome has always been a browser that consumes a lot of […]
Top 7 Ways to Fix Steam Error Code 107
Get back to your game asap
Gamers, we’ve all been there, that frustrating moment when you’re all set to dive into your favorite titles on Steam, only to be greeted by the enigmatic Steam Error Code […]
How to Install and Use VirtualBox on Your Chromebook
Ensure you allocate sufficient hardware
VirtualBox lets you run multiple operating systems on your computer in virtual machines. The virtualization software supports Windows, Linux, macOS, Solaris, and FreeBSD devices. Although VirtualBox doesn’t support ChromeOS, you […]
How to Fix Error 1005 “Access Denied” When Visiting Websites
Don't cry, one of these will work
Do you get an “Error 1005 Access Denied” message while trying to access a site in your web browser? The site may have banned your access, or your web browser […]
How to Fix a “DirectX encountered an unrecoverable error” Issue
Get back to gametime in no time
Have you run into a “DirectX encountered an unrecoverable error” error while playing Call of Duty Warzone or another game on your PC? Your DirectX version or graphics card drivers […]
How to Fix a “Could not connect to the Steam network” Issue
Don't get steamed, one of these will work
Steam’s “Could not connect to the Steam network” sometimes appears out of the blue and prevents you from using many app features. If you’ve encountered this error and the error […]
How to Fix Microsoft Store Error Code 0x803F8001
Resume app uploads and downloads on your machine
Are you trying to install or update an app, but the Microsoft Store keeps displaying a 0x803F8001 error? We understand your frustration. This error prevents you from getting new apps […]
How to Install and Run Windows Apps on Your Chromebook
You just need a little bit of Wine
Do you need to use an application only available for Windows on your Chromebook? We’ll show you how to use “emulators” or “compatibility layer apps” to install Windows-based applications on […]
How to Play Videos on Chromebooks (And the Best Video Players to Use)
Enjoy your favorite cat videos and more
You can play videos on Chromebooks using the built-in file manager, gallery app, or third-party multimedia software. The built-in media players are often barebones with minimal features and controls, while […]
How to Fix Reversed Caps Lock Issue in Windows
a pRoBlEm tHaT cAn gEt aNnOyInG
The Caps Lock key is one of the few “toggle” keys in Windows, and can often get stuck in a reverse configuration, making it tricky to recognize its actual state. […]
How to Get Rid of Black Spots on Your Laptop Screen
First, be sure to clean your glasses
One of the most common issues laptops develop over time is the appearance of black spots on the screen. Although they are often small and won’t prevent you from using […]