Tech Tips, Tricks and Guides


Snipping Tool Shortcut (Windows + Shift + S) Not Working? 13 Ways to Fix
Get back to making copypasta

How to Fix “Unable to Reset Your PC. A Required Drive Partition Is Missing” in Windows
From the easy to the hard

How to Use the Graphing Calculator in Windows 11
Gives the old calculators a run for their money
In previous versions of Windows, the default calculator app was pretty standard and frankly useless. However, Microsoft decided to upgrade the calculator app in Windows 11 significantly. With that upgrade […]

How to Find and Calculate Range in Excel
Mathematically, you calculate a range by subtracting the minimum value from the maximum value of a particular dataset. It represents the spread of values within a dataset and is useful […]

How to Install and Use Bash on Windows 11
It is now easier than ever
Bash (Bourne Again Shell) is the command line, and graphical user interface distributed with all Linux distributions. Using Bash on Windows 10 wasn’t a simple process. However, Windows 11 includes […]

How to Install Windows 11 on Your PC
Stop procrastinating and just do it
If you’ve waited on installing the free upgrade to Windows 11, now’s a good time. Most of the release bugs have been ironed out, even if some of the promised […]

How to Erase and Format a Drive in Windows
Everybody likes to start off with a clean slate
Did you get a new external drive? Or are you looking to troubleshoot or sell an older drive? Then, it’s a good idea to erase and format it. Read on […]

How to Enable Secure Boot for Windows 11
Important to keep your system safe
Disabling Secure Boot unlocks some advanced capabilities on Windows PCs. Only Secure Boot-disabled computers can install Linux, boot from non-trusted devices, and use certain aftermarket graphics cards. However, you must […]

What Version of Windows Do I Have?
Make sure that you are up to date
Microsoft makes it super easy to check which version of Windows your PC is running. You can check your PC’s main version (like Windows 10 or 11), minor version, build […]

7 Ways to Fix ”Windows Cannot Connect to the Printer”
It's usually just a technical glitch
When your Microsoft Windows PC fails to connect to your printer, you get an error message: ”Windows Cannot Connect to the Printer.” You can’t print your documents or perform printer-related […]

Google Docs Voice Typing Not Working? 6 Fixes to Try
Instead of resorting to hunting and pecking
Voice typing on Google Docs is a handy feature when you need to take notes quickly. Using Google’s speech-to-text, you can dictate your notes with precise formatting options such as […]

How to Fix Outlook Not Connecting to Server
Get back to your emails stat
When Microsoft Outlook fails to connect to your email server, you stop getting incoming emails and can’t send new emails from your end. This situation prevents you from performing any […]

How to Insert a Section Break in Microsoft Word
Make your rambling manifestos more readable
Microsoft Word offers a lot of features, including tools that make formatting and page setup easier. Long Word documents can be difficult to read if they are not formatted correctly. […]

What Is Mesh Network Topology?
And how you can use it in your home
There are many different ways to build a computer network. Mesh network topology is slowly becoming the new gold standard for home networks, but what does it mean to have […]

How to Sideload Android Apps in Windows 11
Just follow these very easy steps
Third-party emulators used to be the only way to run Android applications on Windows computers. The Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) in Windows 11 now lets you install Android apps […]

How to Find and Replace Text in Microsoft Word
Saves you massive amounts of time
Have you ever written a multi-page document just to realize you need to replace all instances of a word with another? Thinking about having to scroll through and scan for […]

How to Use Microsoft Teams on a Chromebook
Plus how to create a shortcut to the web app
Microsoft Teams has dedicated apps for Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, and iOS devices. You can use the Linux or Android version of Microsoft Teams if you have a Chromebook. Alternatively, […]

What Is MoUsoCoreWorker.exe and Is It Safe?
We give you the honest truth
You might notice a process in your Windows PC Task Manager named MoUsoCoreWorker.exe. What is this process? Is it safe? Should you try to remove it? What should you do […]

What Happens to Texts When Do Not Disturb Is On
No, they will not disappear on you
Even with your phone muted, notifications let you know about texts, calls, and app updates. iPhone and Android offer “Do Not Disturb” mode for avoiding incoming notifications—but what exactly does […]