Help Desk Articles
How To Fix Arrow Keys Not Working In Excel
It's actually easier than you think
When you’re working on an Excel spreadsheet, the best way to move between cells is to use the arrow keys on your keyboard. With these keys available for each direction, […]
8 Things To Try If Your Headphones Are Not Working In Windows
Before you start pulling your hair out
I like to listen to music on my headphones while working on something because it stops the chatter in my head, and helps me focus on the task at hand. […]
LCD VS LED: All the TV Acronyms You Need to Know
So you can make an informed decision
You’re looking to purchase a new TV but are confused by all of the acronyms being thrown around. None more so than the acronyms used for the displays. LCD? QLED? […]
How To Fix Windows 10 Taskbar Not Working
The solution to this pesky problem
Windows 10 taskbar not working is one of the common issues you can encounter while using your Windows computer. When it occurs, you’ll find that your taskbar just stops responding […]
Do You Need a Third Party Firewall on Mac and Windows?
In a nutshell, yes, and here are some options
In today’s world, both Windows and Mac operating systems already come with a built-in firewall. When it comes to security, the built-in firewall does half the job while the firewall […]
How Secure Is the Military-Grade AES Encryption Algorithm?
We address the elephant in the room
There are plenty of companies that love to claim your data is protected by military-grade encryption. To anyone who is not familiar with tech-savvy jargon, this would sound like an […]
What Is the Best Format For External Hard-Drives? Pros & Cons Of Each
It all depends on your OS
External hard drives, flash drives and other similar forms of removable storage have made life pretty easy when it comes to moving data around. However, we live in a world […]
What Should I Upgrade On My PC? Investing In The Right Hardware
We'll explore the many different options
One of the best things about modern computers is how modular they are. Desktop computers in particular make it relatively simple to swap out just about any component for a […]
Should You Defrag an SSD?
There's an important distinction from a HDD
“Defrag your hard drive” has been the cure-all advice for PC performance woes since the command line was the standard interface for home computers. It’s a technique meant to improve […]
How to Fix When Windows Won’t Shut Down
One of these solutions will do the trick
Unless you have an issue on your computer, your Windows computer should shut down with the click of an option. If Windows won’t shut down despite repetitive attempts, there’s probably […]
What Does OEM Mean When You Buy Electronics?
Plus why you should care about it
If you’ve ever purchased computer parts or an operating system, you’ve likely come across a mysterious recurring acronym – OEM. In today’s world of technology, it’s easy to get lost […]
Troubleshooting Tips When Bluetooth Doesn’t Work On Your Computer Or Smartphone
An indispensable but imperfect connection
Most modern computers, smartphones, smart gadgets and wireless devices have Bluetooth wireless technology, which helps you connect them together. While it’s an indispensable part of such devices, it isn’t perfect, […]
How To Fix Amazon Fire Tablet Not Charging
We dig deep and find the answers
The Amazon Fire is a sturdy and inexpensive tablet for those on a budget. Unfortunately, many of the models suffer from a consistent design flaw. The chargers for these tablets […]
How To Fix WhatsApp Web Not Working On PC
We go over every way we can think of
One of the great things about WhatsApp is its ability to let you use the messaging service right from any browser on your computer. You can simply scan a code […]
How To Fix The “DNS Server Unavailable” Error
Luckily, there are a few easy solutions
The Domain Name System (DNS) server is where all of the domain names for the sites you’ve visited are stored. When searching a domain name in a web browser, it […]
How to Recover Files From a Damaged USB Stick
Every different method that we could think of
USB sticks are among the many small and portable modern conveniences you can use to recover files. Unlike a hard disk drive, a USB stick doesn’t have any moving parts, […]
10 OneDrive Sync Issues & How To Fix Them
They're actually very easy to do
OneDrive is an Internet-based platform to store your files. It is like having a hard drive in the cloud. The more files and folders you store and sync, the higher […]