Help Desk Articles
Xbox Controller Not Connecting to PC? 9 Fixes
Before you throw it out the window
Thanks to Microsoft’s Xinput controller standard, almost every Windows game for the past few years works seamlessly with an Xbox controller. That is, if your Xbox controller itself is properly […]
What Is Vsync and Should You Use It?
So you can have a tear-free gaming experience
Vsync is an option that you’ll see in most PC video games and sometimes even in other applications. But what is Vsync? What does it do? Should you switch it […]
Why Is My Printer Printing Blank Pages and How To Fix It?
Can happen even with new print cartridges
Nothing can be more frustrating than carefully compiling your work and pressing print, only for your printer to randomly produce blanks. The printer may be new or in good working […]
WiFi Keeps Disconnecting All The Time? Here’s How To Fix It
There are actually a lot of reasons for this
A patchy WiFi connection that keeps dropping out of service over and over again can be a major inconvenience. The culprit could be anything from an out-of-date router and slow […]
What to Do With an Old Android or iPhone
Instead of throwing it in the landfill
“I can’t throw them out, they still work…sort of. But I don’t know what to do with them!” Did you read that in your own voice? Yeah, me too. There […]
What Is DirectX and Why Is It Important?
You can't play games without it
DirectX is an API or Application Programming Interface. It acts as the middleman between the software code of video games and the hardware used to play them. Without DirectX, playing […]
Amazon Fire Tablet Won’t Turn On? How to Fix
Tip: don't get out a book of matches
So you’ve just purchased a brand new Amazon Fire tablet. You’ve hardly used it. Then, one day, you press the power button and the Amazon Fire tablet won’t turn on. […]
How to Fix a “Wi-Fi Doesn’t Have a Valid IP Configuration” Error
If a restart doesn't work, try these fixes
Do you keep running into a “Wi-Fi doesn’t have a valid IP configuration” error message while diagnosing an inactive internet connection in Windows 10? That happens when your PC fails […]
What Is Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable & Do You Need So Many?
Relax, we'll go over everything you need to know
Sometimes when you install an application in Windows, you might be asked to install an additional application called Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable. One day when looking through your installed applications, […]
What Does 504 Gateway Timeout Mean and How to Fix It
See if one of these works for you
When you run into trouble accessing certain websites, your browser often displays an HTTP status code that helps you decipher the problem. These codes come in different types and variations, […]
Fix “Windows Could Not Automatically Detect This Network’s Proxy Settings” Error
Get ready to gets your hands dirty
Windows has a built-in troubleshooting tool that lets you diagnose connectivity problems on your computer. When this tool detects a problem with your network, it fixes them automatically. Sometimes, it […]
MBR vs GPT: Which Format Is Better for an SSD Drive?
Hint: GPT is the way to go for modern systems
If you ever install a fresh copy of Windows on a hard drive, you may be asked to choose what drive partitioning standard you want to use. The choice is […]
Discord Screen Share Not Working? 6 Ways to Fix
For PCs or mobile devices only
While Discord is a great platform for communication, it’s more than just a way to send messages. One useful Discord feature is the ability to share your screen with others, […]
Print Job Won’t Delete in Windows? 8+ Ways to Fix
Plus the reason why this happens
There are several kinds of printer problems including paper jams or low ink but few are more annoying than when a print job won’t delete. Often, simply canceling the print […]
Top PlayStation 5 Problems and Fixes You Should Be Aware Of
What gamers are saying rn
The PlayStation 5 has been out for a few months now and, as expected of any new product launch, some bugs made it through the initial round of quality assurance. […]
Outlook App Not Syncing? 13 Fixes to Try
Get back on track in no time flat
Usually, setting up and using Outlook on both Android and iOS is a seamless affair. But sometimes, Microsoft’s email client can put a dent in your day by failing to […]
How to Fix a “Page Unresponsive” Error in Google Chrome
Happens infrequently, but is very annoying
Google Chrome usually displays a “Page Unresponsive” error when a web page takes too long or fails to load correctly. In most cases, selecting Exit pages and refreshing the problematic […]