Help Desk Articles
How to Fix “Your PC Ran Into a Problem And It Needs to Restart” Error
Don't worry, you can handle this on your own
What’s the Difference Between a VPN and Smart DNS?
They are actually 2 totally different technologies
In this day and age, who still uses a vanilla internet connection? You do? Well, don’t feel too bad about it. Most people are blissfully unaware of their options when […]
DVD Drive Not Working? 5 Troubleshooting Tips
Plus the infamous paper clip trick
People still depend on DVD drives to access media or perform installations. And when that drive suddenly stops working, users are left in a state of panic. What causes CD/DVD […]
How to Fix “Windows was unable to complete the format” Error
Don't fret, it's actually super easy
Wanting to format your SD card, USB drive, or external hard drive is a good move. But what if you encounter an error that says “Windows was unable to complete […]
Internet Keep Cutting Out? Here’s How to Fix It
We go through 3 causes and solutions
Do you notice your laptop internet keeps cutting out? It can be frustrating to deal with, but we’ll be looking at the three major causes and solutions in this guide. […]
Fix “Windows can’t communicate with the device or resource” Error
Without resorting to the baseball bat
“Windows can’t communicate with the device or resource,” says the screen in front of you. Considering that all you were trying to do was go online, seeing this error message […]
How to Troubleshoot “OK Google” or “Hey Google”
Get your voice assistant back up and running
Most modern Android smartphones let you access the Google Assistant by simply saying the phrase “OK Google” or “Hey Google”. In much the same way that you can say “Hey […]
How to Reset a Laptop Keyboard to its Default Settings
We'll give you a list of the 10 best ways
Is your laptop keyboard not functioning like it used to? Is it taking too long to respond to your keystrokes? Does nothing happen when you press some of the keys? […]
How to Troubleshoot Common Printer Problems
Without resorting to the baseball bat
In the cult-classic film Office Space, there’s an iconic scene where a group of office workers take their lamentable printer/copier into a field and proceed to destroy it with a […]
Computer Making a Whirring Noise? Here’s How to Fix It
It can cause serious problems down the road
You’ve done everything you can to keep your PC build as quiet as possible. So why then is your computer whirring like crazy? Where is the noise coming from? Should […]
Use These Command Prompt Commands to Fix or Repair Corrupt Files
Be up and running again asap
The Windows System File Checker (SFC) is a nifty tool for repairing corrupted files. Here’s a quick guide on how you can restore your files and get your PC running […]
How to Fix “Your Connection is Not Private” Error in Google Chrome
And why you are getting this warning
Google has security measures in place to protect you against suspicious sites. And it springs into action whenever it thinks you’re about to make a mistake. Take the Your Connection […]
Google Chrome Crashing, Freezing or Not Responding? 7 Ways to Fix It
From the common to the rare
Google Chrome is a fantastic web browser, but there are times when Google Chrome crashes, freezes, or simply stops responding. There are a lot of reasons these behaviors can occur, […]
How to Make a Bootable USB and Save Your PC
You can keep it on your keychain to look super geeky
Gone are the days of CD installers. Now you can use more convenient tools like a USB to install or repair an operating system. We’ll show you how you can […]
SD Card Can’t Be Read? Here’s How to Fix It
Don't lose your precious data
Having trouble with your SD card? SD cards can fail for many reasons. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to remedy the issue. Here are some of the things […]
14 Command Prompt (CMD) Commands Windows Users Should Know
So you can have more control over your PC
The Command Prompt has been a core part of the Windows operating system for a long time. Some commands are so helpful that they’re faster and more effective than the […]
Fix Killer Ethernet Driver Stopped Working
It's actually not that hard to do
Most of the time, the Killer Ethernet driver that comes prepackaged with your motherboard is a reliable ethernet driver. However, like all drivers, you may occasionally run into problems with […]
How to Fix a Low Disk Space Warning in Windows
We'll show you the best free tool to use
Even though traditional hard drives have gotten cheaper over the years, a lot of people still have primary drives that are 500 GB or less in size. Why? Well, mostly […]