Tech Tips, Tricks and Guides


How to Sum Across Multiple Sheets in Excel
Can be handy for a number of things
One of the best features of Microsoft Excel is the ability to add values. While this is easy enough on a single sheet, what if you want to sum cells […]

How to Fix VLC’s “Your input can’t be opened” Error
We go over the reasons why this happens
Are you getting a “Your input can’t be opened” error while trying to play an online video (such as YouTube videos) in VLC Media Player? Your media link may be […]

How to Vertically Align Text in Microsoft Word
It's actually pretty simple to do
When you create a cover page or a title page, you may want to vertically align the text. In Microsoft Word, you can center the text or put it at […]

How to Create a Local Account on Windows 11
We'll show you 6 different ways
Windows 11 users can add multiple accounts to their PC through an official Microsoft online account or by creating local offline accounts. But what are local accounts in Windows? And […]

How to Fix “Input Signal Out of Range” Error in Windows
Plus what this error actually means
You want to add a second display to your Microsoft Windows laptop or desktop, but all you see on the monitor is the “Input Signal Out of Range” error. This […]

How to Add Line Numbers in Microsoft Word
Great for lawyers, teachers, or to-do lists
If you have a document where you want to reference specific lines, like a contract or script, you can include line numbers. Here’s how to add line numbers in Microsoft […]

9 Best Ways to Fix AMD Driver Timeout in Windows
If these don't work it's a hardware issue
Driver timeout is a fancy way of saying that Windows can no longer communicate with your AMD graphic card’s driver. Depending on why this is happening, there are different ways […]

How to Fix the “Operation did not complete” Virus Error on Windows 10
Just tweak a few options here and there
Does your Windows 10 PC show an “Operation did not complete” virus error when you try to open a file? Your antivirus program may have detected your file as malicious, […]

How to Fix “Your In-Browser Storage for Mega is Full” Error
It's actually pretty mega-easy to do
Are you getting a “Your In-Browser Storage for Mega is Full” error while trying to download a file from Mega.nz? Your web browser’s internal storage may be full. We’ll show […]

How to Use Motion Path Animations in Microsoft PowerPoint
Add a little pizazz to your presentation
Motion paths are a Microsoft PowerPoint feature that lets users create custom animations in their slideshows. While PowerPoint provides many preset animation types, motion paths let you animate an object […]

How to Fix the “The action cannot be completed because the file is open” Windows Error
We cover all the possible reasons
Are you getting a “The action cannot be completed because the file is open” error while trying to rename, move, or delete a file on your Windows PC? Chances are […]

How to Make Sure Your VPN Is Working and Protecting Your Privacy
Use this guide to plug all your data leaks
A VPN (Virtual Private Network) is an online service that creates a secure connection over a less-secure network, such as the internet. It encrypts your online activity from your computer […]

How to Show Negative Numbers as Red in Excel
Quickly find out where you are bleeding
When you use Microsoft Excel for things like a household budget, business financials, or product inventory, you may end up with negative numbers at times. To make those less-than-zero numbers […]

What Is the “Killer Network Service” in Windows (And Is It Safe)?
We explain why you may want to keep it
With a name like Killer Network Service, Intel’s network management process does not inspire confidence. Is the service even worth running, or should you kill the killer? Terminating background processes […]

Microsoft “Find My Device”: How to Find a Lost Windows Device
Plus how to brick it remotely
The Find My Device feature in Windows 10 and Windows 11 tracks your device’s location, helping you recover your device when you’ve accidentally lost it or had it stolen. When […]

How to Fix “The Requested URL Was Rejected. Please Consult With Your Administrator” Browser Error
May have something to do with your cookies
Are you getting a “The Requested URL Was Rejected. Please Consult With Your Administrator” error while accessing a site in your web browser? This error usually results from a corrupt […]

How to Make a Brochure in Microsoft Word
Great for businesses or religious cults
If you want to create a brochure for your business or organization, you don’t have to start from scratch. Using a template in Microsoft Word, you can make and customize […]