Tech Tips, Tricks and Guides
How to Install HEVC Video Extensions/Codecs in Windows 11 (Free & Paid)
Sep 23rd, 2023 by Nicolae Bochis
Plus why you may need it
How to Enable or Turn Off Grouping in Windows File Explorer
Sep 22nd, 2023 by Jake Harfield
Many users find it very frustrating
How to Delete a Text Box in Microsoft Word Documents
Sep 21st, 2023 by Marshall Gunnell
Plus how to recover an accidental deletion
How to Go Incognito on Your Chromebook
Keep your browsing safe from prying eyes
Sometimes you want to keep your browsing history private — for example, if you’re shopping for a surprise gift for a loved one or if you’re signing in to multiple […]
Windows 11 Enterprise vs Professional: What’s Different?
Plus how to choose the right edition for you
The year 2021 marked a significant milestone in the tech industry with the release of Microsoft’s latest operating system: Windows 11. A successor to the widely-adopted Windows 10, this OS […]
Windows Web Experience Pack: What It Is and How to Update It
Updates the smaller components like widgets
Do you keep stumbling upon an entry called “Windows Web Experience Pack” while browsing the Microsoft Store Library in Windows 11? It’s not an app (you can’t open it), and […]
Windows Install Error – 0x80070103: 7 Ways to Fix It
We'll walk you thru the different methods
Windows’ “Install Error – 0x80070103” keeps bugging you until an update is installed. Your updates fail to install for various reasons. It’s possible your PC has already installed the update […]
7 Ways to Fix a “LoadLibrary failed with error 126” on Windows
Launch your apps and games without issues
Can’t access your favorite app or game because Windows keeps displaying a “LoadLibrary failed with error 126: The specified module could not be found” error message? More often than not, […]
Top 5 Ways to Get Rid of Black Spots on Chromebook Screen
You don't need an eye exam
Black spots marring the display of your pristine Chromebook can be quite worrying. These black spots, often called “dead pixels”, could appear for various reasons – from manufacturing defects to […]
How to Lock an Image in Microsoft Word
Keeps your layout from getting messed up
If you’ve ever struggled to keep your carefully positioned images from moving around when editing Microsoft Word documents, you’re in the right place. Images tend to move after you add […]
How to Add a Total Row to a Microsoft Excel Worksheet
Start making more complex calculations
Whether you’re a seasoned Excel user or just starting to explore the powerful world of spreadsheets, knowing how to calculate totals efficiently can significantly enhance your data analysis and reporting. […]
How to Anchor Cells in Microsoft Excel
Works just like a ship's anchor
One feature that’s easy to overlook but is incredibly important for accurate calculations is “anchoring.” If you’ve ever copied an Excel formula, pasted it in a different cell, and saw […]
How to Fix Monitor Discoloration on Your Computer
Get it back to the proper settings
Does your computer screen look washed out? Are the colors fading? Perhaps it has a green, red, or blue hue, or the screen brightness is off. There are many reasons […]
How to Delete a Spreadsheet in Microsoft Excel
But be very careful, it's permanent
Everyone who works with Microsoft Excel workbooks will have to delete a spreadsheet (also known as worksheet) sooner or later. It may contain too many mistakes, or it’s simply no […]
How to Make a Genogram in Microsoft Word
A more advanced type of family tree
When you want to visually display details about your family like relationships, ages, or medical information, you can use a genogram. Different from a family tree, a genogram uses symbols […]
7 Ways to Fix Chrome’s “Result_Code_Hung” Error
Don't get all hung up about it
Google Chrome’s “Result_Code_Hung” error sometimes appears out of the blue and prevents you from accessing your sites. It’s extremely frustrating as you can’t load the site despite multiple attempts. Many […]
How to Randomize Slides in PowerPoint Presentation
Manually as well as using code
Sometimes, you may want to add an element of surprise to your PowerPoint presentation by shuffling the slides randomly. For example, perhaps you create a presentation for your students and […]
What Is “Hard Coding” in Microsoft Excel?
Plus, is it worth using it?
Hard coding sounds like a complex programming concept, but it’s a fundamental concept in Microsoft Excel. Let’s learn what it is and when you should use it. The concept is […]
How to Dismiss “Local Security Authority Protection Is Off” in Windows 11
Wish it away into the cornfield
Do you keep receiving a “Local Security protection is off. Your device may be vulnerable.” notification each time you boot into Windows 11’s desktop area? This troubleshooting guide will explain […]
How to Fix an Error Code 0x80072f8f – 0x20000 on Windows
Be able to create bootable drives again
Media Creation Tool’s 0x80072f8f – 0x20000 error prevents you from launching the tool and creating your bootable Windows drive. Many items can lead the Media Creation tool or your system […]