Tech Tips, Tricks and Guides
Feb 12th, 2024 by 
Got a New Computer? Here Are The 10 Things You Should Do
Set it up to optimize performance
Getting a new computer is an exciting experience, like purchasing a new car—you can’t wait to test its capabilities. At the same time, it can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re […]
What Is Dual-Channel Memory (RAM)?
Plus how to check for better performance
RAM (Random Access Memory) is a key component of any computer, but there’s more to it than capacity or speed. Dual-channel memory offers a significant boost in memory bandwidth, but […]
Task Host Window Preventing Shutdown: 6 Ways to Fix
Investigate the problem with these steps
If Windows refuses to shut down, it may be due to the Task Host Window, a system service that manages background tasks and ensures that programs properly close before shutting […]
How to Change Folder Icons in Windows
A simple way to personalize your environment
Are you tired of seeing the same old folder and shortcut icons on your Windows 11 or 10 PC? You can change them. This gives your folder icons a cosmetic […]
How to Use Microsoft Lists (And Why It’s Awesome)
While Microsoft already had a Kanban board-style application (Microsoft Planner), the newly released Microsoft Lists fulfills the need for a more general-purpose task collaboration tool. Let’s look at how you […]
How to Redline Documents in Microsoft Word
Track all the changes that were made
Redlining documents is the process of making changes to a document that allows other users, such as editors or reviewers, to see which changes were made. It’s an important feature […]
How to Customize Default Folder Views in Windows
Plus the five Windows folder templates
Your Windows operating system understands that not every file type is the same. For instance, how you want to view your audio files differs from how you might want to […]
How to Start a New Line of Text in Microsoft Excel Cells
A simple but relatively unknown feature
Microsoft Excel often requires more than just numbers and brief text entries. At times, you may need to fit detailed descriptions or multifaceted data into a single cell. Imagine trying […]
How to Add or Remove a Secondary Axis in Microsoft Excel Charts
Understand complex data in a meaningful way
When you have a chart with mixed data types or a dataset that varies broadly between series, consider using a secondary axis in Microsoft Excel. With it, you can display […]
How to Fix a nvlddmkm.sys Failed Error on Windows
An extremely frustrating problem resolved
Have you run into an nvlddmkm.sys failed error on your Windows 11 or Windows 10 PC? There’s a great chance your installed NVIDIA drivers are faulty. You can fix your […]
How to Fix “We Couldn’t Find a Camera Compatible with Windows Hello Face” Error
Try before taking to the repair shop
You want to set up face recognition unlock on your PC, but Windows says, “We couldn’t find a camera compatible with Windows Hello Face.” What exactly does this error message […]
Windows Update Stuck at 0%? Try These 8 Fixes
One of these will get you back on track
Most of the time Windows updates are automatic processes that require little to no intervention from users. This is especially true for Windows 10 and 11, as they’re configured to […]
How to Adjust the Keyboard Backlight on Surface Laptops
Plus what to do if it's not lighting up
Cranking up your Surface keyboard backlight at night or in dark rooms enhances key visibility when typing. Conversely, decreasing or turning off your keyboard backlight (in a lit room or […]
How to Fix Error Code 0xc0000185 in Windows
Try before resorting to the nuclear option
The “Error code: 0xc0000185” Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) pops up when there’s an issue with your computer’s Boot Configuration Data (BCD). System file corruption, malware infection, and interference from […]
How to Rename a Hyperlink in Microsoft Word Documents
A small detail with a significant impact
Readers of your Microsoft Word document should clearly understand where a hyperlink will redirect them just by reading the hyperlink text. If your hyperlink doesn’t make contextual sense, has a […]
Notepad Crashing in Windows 11? Try These 9 Fixes
One of these will do the trick
Notepad is a simple text editor that has been around as long as Windows. With Windows 11, Microsoft revamped Notepad with support for tabs and a dark mode option. But […]
How to Fix Windows 11 Moving Files Slowly
Plus a free app to try
Are your file transfer tasks taking longer than usual on your Windows 11 PC? If so, you may have apps running in your system’s background, causing delays in file transfers. […]