Tech Tips, Tricks and Guides


Windowed, Fullscreen, and Borderless Modes: Which One Is Best?
What they are and when you should use them

How to Fix Microsoft Edge Not Responding
Luckily, there are various ways around the problem
Microsoft Edge is an excellent web browser, but it has its fair share of issues. One common problem is when Edge stops responding during your browsing sessions. This happens for […]

How to Watch Apple TV on PC
Plus, how to get it for free
If you’ve heard people talking about Ted Lasso, Severance, The Morning Show, or Dickinson, you might know you need to be an Apple TV+ subscriber to watch those shows. There’s […]

How to Watch the 2022 Indianapolis 500 Online Without Cable
Great news for all you cord-cutters
The Indianapolis 500 is the largest single-day sporting event in the world. The Indy 500 is held annually, typically on the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend, at the Indianapolis Motor […]

How to Quickly Lock Your Windows 11/10 PC
There are no downsides to a total lockdown
Your privacy matters. That’s why it’s good practice to lock a desktop or laptop whenever you leave it unattended. Use any of the methods below to stop other people from […]

How to Keep Your Monitor On When Laptop is Closed in Windows 11/10
Plus troubleshooting any problems that arise
Even if you have an external monitor, running a Windows 11/10 laptop with its lid closed might force the PC to go to sleep. Here’s how to stop that. If […]

How Good Is Windows 11 Gaming Performance?
We give you our final verdict
Since Windows 11 came out, there has been much discussion around its gaming performance. Much of the buzz has been negative, with reviewers claiming to see performance drops on upgrading […]

How to Activate and Use Google Lens
Lots of cool and interesting features
Even if you use the Google app daily, you might be missing one of its most brilliant features. Google Assistant and Google Lens are good examples of how Google combines […]

How to Watch the 2022 French Open Online Without Cable
Some are even free to stream
The 2022 French Open is the 126th year of the tournament. There are always modifications to the tournament’s schedule and broadcasting channels. It runs from May 22 to June 5. […]

Why Is My New Computer So Slow? 6 Tips to Speed Windows Up
Don't feel bad, we'll fix it
You’re excited about your new laptop, but once it’s unboxed, connected to Wi-Fi, and ready to go, you’re wondering, “why is my new computer so slow?” It feels terrible, but […]

What Is the Microsoft Phone Link App for Windows?
Plus is it worth using it?
Many people spend their day switching between computers and smartphones to field emails, calls, and other work. The Phone Link app (formerly Your Phone) helps you access your phone via […]

How to Find the Model of Your Computer in Windows
Instead of picking up and looking underneath
Your computer’s model name or number provides information about its software and hardware configurations. Knowing your PC model information makes it easy to find compatible software (e.g., drivers) and accessories […]

Android Cellular Data Not Working? 8 Ways to Fix
One of these will get you connected again
When you’re out and about and don’t have access to Wi-Fi, your only option to go online is via your phone’s cellular data. Sometimes, even cellular data stops working, and […]

How to Fix Lag on PC Games on Windows 10/11
Read this before rushing to buy a new computer
Frames Per Second (FPS) is a term all gamers are familiar with. It measures how smoothly your PC can run a game, with lower frame rates leading to choppy visuals […]

How to Reconnect a File History Drive in Windows
Plus what causes it to disconnect
The Windows File History feature lets you back up your data to an external device. This is an easy-to-use and helpful tool for protecting your data, but you can sometimes […]

How to View Your Google Chrome Saved Passwords
On any device that you want
If you don’t use a separate password manager, you can use your web browser’s password management tool. This lets you save passwords as you create accounts or sign in to […]

SmartByte Telemetry: What It Is and How to Uninstall it
Removing it gave us a 25% boost in uploads/downloads
Do you own a Dell computer? Does it seem to have a slower Wi-Fi connection than the rest of your devices? It could be caused by this simple, but mostly […]

How to Connect a Nintendo Switch to a PC
More affordable than buying a capture card
There are various reasons why gamers would want to connect a Switch to your Windows 10 or 11 PC and different meanings to what “connecting” these two devices means in […]