Tech Tips, Tricks and Guides
How to Set Up Windows 11 Virtual Desktops
Jun 30th, 2022 by Sydney Butler
Plus the limitations of multiple monitors
How to Use the Share Button in Google Chrome for Android
Jun 29th, 2022 by Maggie Marystone
Finally, this feature is out of beta
The 36 Best Windows Command Prompt Keyboard Shortcuts
Jun 29th, 2022 by Guy McDowell
You'll be a wizard in no time flat
How to Connect a Phone to Chromebook Using Phone Hub
Phone Hub is a ChromeOS feature that allows you to access and control Android devices from your Chromebook. With Phone Hub, you can view your phone’s notifications, unlock your Chromebook […]
How to Turn Off Google Assistant on Various Platforms
Perhaps you'd just like to think for yourself
Google Assistant is helpful, but if you’re uncomfortable with an always-listening AI, you can turn it off on all your devices. In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to disable […]
10 Easy PowerShell Commands All Windows Users Should Know
Don't need to be an admin or programmer to use it
PowerShell gives you all the control you need over your Windows PC, and it’s easy to learn. So ditch Command Prompt and use Windows PowerShell commands to automate those repetitive […]
How to Fix ERR_SSL_PROTOCOL_ERROR on Chrome
Try these before notifying the webmaster
Do you keep seeing ERR_SSL_PROTOCOL_ERROR repeatedly while attempting to access a website or web page in Google Chrome? Usually, that happens when the browser has trouble using the SSL (Secure […]
How to List All Windows Services using PowerShell or Command Line
Helps you diagnose any issues swiftly
The running applications you see on your screen are a fraction of what is happening in Windows. From managing device drivers to ensuring security, a bunch of background processes maintain […]
How to Use Latitude and Longitude in Google Maps
Be like a sailor in days of old
Most people don’t bother with latitude and longitude to identify a location. However, it’s still a sure-fire way to note a location’s exact position when precision is important. Google Maps […]
How to Check Hard Drive Health in Windows 11/10
Plus we tell you the best method to use
In any aging computer, the hard disk is usually the first thing to go. This is because unlike components like RAM or the processor, an HDD has more moving parts. […]
Google Chrome Content Settings: A Full Guide
Plus, should you really modify them?
We have all been annoyed by irritating pop-ups before. Even with pop-ups disabled on your Chrome browser, some websites find a way to create an exception by tricking you into […]
How to Fix “Program can’t start because api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0.dll is missing”
Dynamic Link Libraries, or DLL files are essential components powering most applications on your Windows computer. Missing DLLs cause various errors, with dependent programs refusing to work properly without them. […]
How to Add Shortcuts to the Windows Taskbar
The taskbar in Windows 10 and 11 is always visible, giving you quick access to anything you add to it. But how do you create shortcuts to the Windows taskbar? […]
How to Find Out What Graphics Card is in Your Windows 11 PC
Better than taking a wild guess
Your new Windows 11 app or game has a list of minimum and recommended hardware requirements. You’ll find a graphics card in that list, but how do you know which […]
What Is a Docking Station for a Laptop?
Plus how it will make your work life easier
Laptop docking stations offer a convenient way to convert your laptop from a portable system to something more like a desktop. After all, even the best laptop can’t include every […]
What Is the Latest Version of Windows?
Microsoft Windows 11’s release date to the public was October 5th, 2021. This latest version is known as “21H2”, but there have been several minor updates to Microsoft’s latest operating […]
What Does “Your location is currently in use” Mean on Windows?
Not as weird as it sounds
You might have noticed a small round icon showing up in your Windows notification area. Hovering over this icon reveals a “Your location is currently in use” message. Here’s how […]
How to Add Shortcuts to the Windows Desktop
Do you want to open apps, files, folders, and websites faster? Try creating desktop shortcuts. This tutorial shows how to do that on your Windows 10 or 11 PC. Although […]
What Is a Corrupted File and How Can I Fix It?
Nothing to do with politicians and money
File corruption is a form of accidental or unintended damage to the data in a file. File corruption comes in many shapes and happens for various reasons, but the result […]
What Is the WinSxS Folder, Why Is It Huge, and How to Cleanup?
Plus what the correct size should be
A Windows user’s pursuit of storage is never-ending. Clean up the PC in January, and your storage space will max out again before springtime. As you dig deeper to find […]
