If you have a computer with a NVIDIA graphics card, you may have seen the NVIDIA overlay notification whenever you open up a game. This feature is called NVIDIA Shadowplay, […]
Trying to delete a stubborn file or folder from your Windows PC can be frustrating. For example, you could be pressing delete and thinking the file or folder is gone, […]
Knowing the MAC addresses of devices connected to your network can help you manage the network, improve its connection speed, and prevent unauthorized access. If the term “MAC address” sounds […]
It’s not so alarming when Windows fails to boot on your computer on the first try. It can be a sign of trouble when it happens repeatedly. A “Your PC […]
Most new computers and laptops you buy at the store or online usually come loaded with Windows 10. If you’re starting from scratch with a new build, you’ll need a […]
Long gone are the days where the only way to enjoy your media collection was to break out the photo albums or the video cassettes. Thanks to streaming technology like […]
Booting up a Windows PC isn’t as simple as it seems—hundreds of services and system processes kick into action to load the essential components you’ll see and use, from your […]
Looking through the list of processes on a Windows computer using Task Manager is a recipe for paranoia. There are plenty of strange-sounding programs running and usually no way for […]
If you’re experiencing frequent connection drops or not getting the speeds you expect, your router may be using a congested Wi-Fi channel. A crowded channel doesn’t allow the Wi-Fi signals […]
When you use Google Chrome, you gain access to an integrated password manager that makes saving and auto-filling passwords convenient. It may not have the advanced features of dedicated utilities […]
A stuttering mouse is by far one of the most common complaints by computer users. A “stuttering” mouse is when the mouse pointer moves erratically. At the time of writing […]
Knowing how to convert the text in an image to an editable document in Microsoft Word can be a real time-saver. We’ll show you a few different ways to do […]
Most people can speak faster than they can type. Take advantage of this superpower by dictating your documents! Using speech-to-text is a great way to quickly get your thoughts down […]
Installing Chrome OS updates, for instance, requires an internet connection. So does downloading apps from the Play Store or via the Linux Development Environment. Also, certain applications (video-conferencing apps, for […]
Every Windows PC contains the AppData folder. While most users may never need to access this folder, it can be useful if you want to reset the settings or want […]