Help Desk Articles
What Is DirectX and Why Is It Important?
Mar 22nd, 2021 by Sydney Butler
You can't play games without it
Amazon Fire Tablet Won’t Turn On? How to Fix
Mar 21st, 2021 by Ryan Dube
Tip: don't get out a book of matches
How to Fix a “Wi-Fi Doesn’t Have a Valid IP Configuration” Error
Mar 17th, 2021 by Dilum Senevirathne
If a restart doesn't work, try these fixes
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 […]
How to Fix a WHEA Uncorrectable Error BSOD
Figure out what hardware is not working
There are as many BSOD (Blue Screen of Death) errors than we can count, yet some of them will show up with more frequency and vengeance than others. The WHEA […]
DDR3 vs DDR4 vs DDR5 RAM: Which Is The Best?
Don't waste your money on unused RAM
Most people don’t spend a lot of time thinking about RAM. It’s not as sexy as the CPU or GPU after all. For the most part, all anyone cares about […]
How to Fix a Kmode Exception Not Handled BSOD
It sounds worse than it actually is
The “blue screen of death” (or BSOD)isn’t as common today as it used to be, but it’s a well-known issue in Windows. When something goes wrong with the operating system, […]
Firefox Using Too Much Memory? 7 Ways to Fix
When your computer is slow, try these
There are many Windows and Mac users who spend most of their time staring at open tabs in their web browser. It’s the center point of activity, allowing you to […]
Alt Tab Not Working? 13 Ways to Fix
One of these will be the lucky one
Does nothing happen when you press Alt-Tab in Windows 10? Do your applications disappear before you can Tab your way through to them? Or does the app switcher fail to […]
Chrome Sound Not Working? 7 Ways to Fix
So you can quickly get your audio back
Rather than a text-heavy post, more and more websites rely on videos, audio messages and podcasts, hosted on sites like YouTube and Spotify, to jazz up their content and offer […]
Should I Buy or Build a PC? 10 Things To Consider
Before you shell out hard-earned cash
Desktop computers are still the best choice if you want the most performance for the least money. Laptops offer mobility, but compromises when it comes to performance and upgradability. If […]
Can You Upgrade an Old Laptop and Is It Worth It?
Depends on what you will use it for
Laptops are the most popular type of personal computer and it’s not hard to see why. It’s one simple, portable package that does the job for most people. However, one […]