Tech Tips, Tricks and Guides
May 22nd, 2024 by 
How to Compare Two Folders or Directories in Windows
Comparing two folders without actually going through their contents can be handy at times. Let’s look at some methods to accomplish this in Windows. Of course, you can always manually […]
Windows Stuck on “Updates Are Underway”? 8 Fixes to Try
Windows 11’s “Updates are underway” process shouldn’t take too long to finish. If your PC continues to display this message for a long period, Windows Update or your Windows system […]
How to Fix Windows Update “Download Error – 0x80248007”
Windows Update errors are nothing new, and the 0x80248007 error is just another in a long line-up of similar Windows Update issues. The good news is that they also tend […]
How to Use the Square Root (SQRT) Function in Excel
Square Root is a common yet very useful mathematical function found in Excel. Here is a quick look at its usage and syntax. Unlike functions like COUNTIF, SQRT is not […]
How to Resolve a Java Error 1603
Java error 1603 appears when a Java installation fails. This happens for various reasons, from the downloaded file being an incompatible version or your PC having a system problem. Regardless, […]
How to Freeze Rows and Columns in Excel
Freezing certain rows and columns can help you reference key values while working on other parts of your Excel spreadsheet. Let’s look at how to do that. This feature works […]
How to Count Colored Cells in Excel Sheets
Colored cells in Microsoft Excel can help you organize data, track changes, and make it easier to read. For example, in a customer spreadsheet, you might use a green background […]
How to Exit Full Screen in Windows 11
When you really want to focus without any distractions, using full screen on your computer is a great idea. What happens when you want to exit full screen, though? We’ll […]
Top 4 Ways to Fix Chromebook White Screen Issues
Does your Chromebook get stuck on a white screen (with or without the Chrome logo) during startup? This post will help you understand the factors responsible for Chromebook white screen […]
How to Clear Formatting in Word
While Microsoft Word provides an array of formatting features for both text and images, you may decide that what you apply doesn’t work out. We’ll show you how to clear […]
How to Make an Email Group in Outlook
Creating an email group (also known as a contact group) in Microsoft Outlook helps sending emails to a specific set of people easier and quicker. We’ll show you how to […]
How to Change the Default Browser in Outlook
When you open a link in Outlook, do you end up using the wrong web browser? If you want to use a different browser than you do for other apps, […]
How to Reduce Windows Event Log High CPU Usage
Have you discovered that “Service Host: Windows Event Log” or “svchost.exe” is using so much CPU on your computer? That specific process might be experiencing issues, or your Windows operating […]
Windows Search Bar Keeps Closing? 8 Fixes to Try Right Now
Many Windows users report a frustrating glitch in which their search bar closes as soon as they open it. While the cause of this bug is unknown, it’s very likely […]
How to Increase Virtual Memory in Windows 11
If you’re running several apps that require a lot of memory, your system’s RAM can quickly become overwhelmed. To keep things running smoothly, Windows has a hidden feature known as […]
How to Remove Unwanted Lines in Word Documents
Whether you’re drafting an essay, writing a novel, or editing an article, there’s nothing more frustrating than a solid horizontal line in MS Word that you can’t get rid of, […]
How to Loop a PowerPoint Presentation
Just like an animated GIF or video clip, you can loop a slideshow in Microsoft PowerPoint. This is ideal if you set the presentation to automatically play because it starts […]