Tech Tips, Tricks and Guides
How To Change Windows 11/10 Gamma Settings
01-11-22 by Jake Harfield
Worth taking the time to adjust
9 Ways to Fix Gboard has Stopped Working Error on iPhone and Android
Throwing at the wall isn't one of them
Does Gboard freeze or crash when typing on your iPhone or Android smartphone? Is your phone constantly throwing off an “Unfortunately, Gboard has stopped” error? This article will walk you […]
How To Fix Windows Error Code 0x80070005
Before resorting to the nuclear option
Windows will display the error code 0x80070005 when there’s a problem installing Windows updates. You might also encounter the error if Windows cannot activate or run certain Office applications, particularly […]
How To Add Animation to Google Slides
We'll show you two different methods
If you’ve embraced the Google universe of apps, you’re probably using Google Slides to create presentations. Slides is Google’s answer to Microsoft PowerPoint, and unless you’re a PowerPoint power user, […]
How To Uninstall Apps That Won’t Uninstall in Windows 10 or 11
The trick is to follow these simple procedures
You try to remove a program, but that program won’t uninstall on your Windows PC. This happens for various reasons, some of which are not related to the program but […]
How To Network Two Computers Together Running Windows 11/10
Via cable, LAN or even USB
When you have multiple machines at your work desk, seamless file sharing can make work easier. Connecting two computers wirelessly is easy, but a wired connection offers better speed. Transferring […]
How To Clean a TV or Monitor Screen (The Right Way)
Without screwing up the protective layer
Back when you used to have CRT monitors and TVs, you could clean them with almost anything. The screen was made out of glass and nothing else. That’s no longer […]
How To Save Office Documents to Local Computer by Default
By default, if you’re logged in to your Office apps with your Microsoft account, your apps save your documents in OneDrive storage. This encourages you to store your files on […]
20 Cool Google Tricks to Search More Effectively
Save yourself time and frustration
Google is straightforward to use. You can type just about anything into the search bar and expect useful results. However, you can take control of how Google conducts its searches […]
How to Use the Taskkill Command in Windows 10/11
Create your own personal kill lists
The Command Prompt is home to many powerful utilities that can help you troubleshoot problems or even fix your Windows installation. Along with the usual culprits like the System File […]
Can’t Remove a Printer in Windows 10/11? How To Force Remove It
Are you experiencing an issue where you can’t remove a printer from your Windows 10 or 11 PC? Chances are something is wrong with your system’s configuration. Luckily, you can […]
How To Install Windows 11 Using a Bootable USB Drive
It's actually not as hard as it seems
A bootable USB drive is the best approach to clean installing Windows 11. But setting up a flash drive with the required files, let alone using it to boot into […]
Android Messages App Not Working? 12 Fixes to Try
Before calling your carrier and crying
If you’re having problems using the Messages app on your Android device, the following troubleshooting solutions should help fix the problem. Why Is the Messages App Not Working? You might […]
How To Find Windows 11 Product Key
If you even have one at all
If you’re looking for your Windows 11 product key, even if only to store it in a safe place, you may find that there’s no obvious place to find it. […]
Screen Mirroring Not Working in Windows? Try These 7 Fixes
One of these tweaks will do the trick
If screen mirroring is not working with your Windows 10 PC, several reasons could be behind it. Maybe a setting isn’t correct, or the right input mode on the TV […]
How To Give Control in Teams to Switch Presenter
Microsoft Teams continues to add new features and ways to engage meeting attendees. Sometimes when you’re a presenter in a Teams meeting, you’ll want to allow someone else to present […]
What Is User Mode vs Kernel Mode in Windows
Hint: nothing to do with popcorn
You may have heard about applications running in “kernel” or “user” mode. It’s all down to how operating systems work when they do their jobs. Once you understand that, it’s […]
Gmail App Crashing? 8 Quick Fixes
Get back to your inbox stat
It’s extremely frustrating when the Gmail app keeps crashing on your phone. The error makes you unable to properly read your incoming emails, and prevents you from sending any new […]