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How to Fix “iTunes Could Not Connect to This iPhone. An Unknown Error Occurred 0xe80000a” in Windows
It's actually fairly stratightforward to solve

How to Fix “This App Has Been Blocked by Your System Administrator” Error in Windows
We'll show you a few workarounds

9 Ways to Fix OneDrive ”Upload Blocked” Errors in Windows
These solutions apply to all Office applications
Microsoft Office applications can automatically save files to your OneDrive cloud account. However, problems with your OneDrive account or OneDrive’s synchronization settings will trigger “Upload Blocked” errors in Office applications. […]

Windows Green Screen of Death: Causes and How to Fix
In some ways it's like the BSOD
We have all heard of the Blue Screen of Death (BSOD), but have you heard of its twin brother from the Windows Insider Program: the Green Screen of Death? There […]

7 Best Ways to Fix video_dxgkrnl_fatal_error in Windows
Plus what method to try first
The VIDEO_DXGKRNL_FATAL_ERROR is one of the infamous Blue-Screen-of-Death (BSOD) errors that can crash a Windows 10 computer. Typically caused by a faulty Windows Update, this error indicates an issue with […]

Microsoft Solitaire Collection Not Working in Windows? 10 Fixes to Try
You will never be bored again
Do you have trouble opening the Microsoft Solitaire Collection on your computer? Or does it regularly crash or freeze? Learn how to fix Microsoft Solitaire Collection in Windows 10 or […]

What Is wisptis.exe in Windows and Should You Disable It?
Legit file that has a little problem
The wisptis.exe process is a system file reported to cause problems for some users. Since it’s a Windows process, many users wonder whether it’s safe to disable—and how, since it’s […]

How to Print on an Envelope in Microsoft Excel
Great for sending out to mailing lists
Microsoft Office lets you print envelopes individually or as a mass mail merge. This is incredibly valuable for businesses that need to add branding and other custom elements to an […]

What Does “Root Access” Mean on PCs and Smartphones?
Plus why OSes are like onions
If you’ve ever run into a message on your computer or other device telling you that you need higher privileges, you’ve encountered the need for “root access.” Operating systems have […]

How to Fix “DNS_probe_finished_no_internet” in Google Chrome
A tricky problem fixed with a little troubleshooting
Do you keep running into a “DNS_probe_finished_no_internet” error while loading web pages in the Google Chrome browser on your Windows desktop? We’ll show you how to fix that. “DNS_probe_finished_no_internet” in […]

How to Connect GoPro to Your Computer
3 methods plus a bonus connection
If you own a GoPro, then you know that it’s critical to know how to connect that GoPro to your computer so you can transfer over your videos for editing. […]

How to Change and Customize the Outlook Theme for Your Emails
Add some style to your messages
If you want to spruce up your emails, you can use a Microsoft Outlook theme. Sometimes called “stationery,” a theme can include font styles, colors, backgrounds, and images which you […]

Microsoft Store Download Keeps Stopping? 12 Ways to Fix
Plus how the Microsoft Store affects the Xbox app
Like Apple’s macOS, the latest versions of Windows now have a store where you can buy apps and games. The Microsoft Store is a one-stop shop where you can buy […]

What Is a Virtual Machine and What Can It Be Used For?
Plus the benefits of using a VM
A virtual machine can let you experiment and play around with an operating system inside a safe environment. It’s like a sandboxed computer that you can use to try apps […]

How to Fix the “Side-by-side configuration is incorrect” Error on Windows
Launch your apps without error messages
Windows displays a “Side-by-side configuration is incorrect” error when you attempt to launch an app on your PC. This error prevents you from accessing your app. Luckily, there are a […]

Adobe Photoshop Not Opening? 7 Ways to Fix
Let us review every available option
Are you having trouble opening Photoshop on your Microsoft Windows or Apple Mac computer? If so, your app may be problematic or your operating system may have minor glitches. We’ll […]

How to Download and Install iTunes on Your Chromebook
Plus what you should know before doing this
iTunes is available for Windows and macOS computers only. There’s no official iTunes app for Chromebooks. However, there’s a way to install and run iTunes (for Windows) in the Chrome […]

What Is a Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP)?
The only PUPs you should destroy
Despite its cute name, having a PUP on your computer isn’t fun. Potentially Unwanted Programs (also known as “PUAs” or Potentially Unwanted Apps) tread a fine line between being an […]

Why Your Android Phone Keeps Restarting (And 9 Ways to Fix)
Before taking it to get repaired
Does your Android phone restart on its own automatically? We will show you why that happens and how to get the device to function normally again. Android is a stable […]