Tech Tips, Tricks and Guides
How to Upgrade to Windows 11 Without Losing Any Data
Nov 5th, 2021 by Levin Roy
Never before has it been this painless
How to Open 7Z Files in Windows, Mac, and Linux
Nov 4th, 2021 by Dilum Senevirathne
An uncommon format is now unzipped
What Is a USB Kill Stick and Do You Need One?
May be handy in the robot uprising
USB ports are fantastic, but they also open up your computer to a peculiar vulnerability: voltage. While a USB port is designed to handle just a few volts of electricity, […]
How Much Space Does Windows 11 Take Up?
Plus how to make it take up less space
It’s reasonable to believe that every new version of Windows gets bigger. New things on top of old things should make Windows 11 use more space, right? Maybe. Let’s see […]
How To Fix a Kernel Data Inpage Error BSOD on Windows 10
Most likely it's a RAM issue
While Windows 10 is remarkably stable compared to older versions, the infamous blue screen of death is still around. Windows will suddenly pop a BSOD when it encounters a critical […]
How to Find Out What Motherboard You Have Installed
Know you'll know who yo mama is
The motherboard is the most significant component of your computer. It connects all of the other components and allows them to communicate. While motherboards don’t get as much attention as […]
Getting “Your Device is Missing Important Security and Quality Fixes” on Windows 10?
Easiest ones are listed first
One of the many good things about Microsoft is that it consistently rolls out updates to fix bugs or improve your system’s security. It’s in your best interest to install […]
8 Ways to Fix ”Aw, Snap!” Page Crash Error in Chrome
It kind of hurts our feelings
Chrome displays an error code or message when it runs into an issue. The “Aw, Snap!” error on your device signals that Chrome is having problems loading the page. This […]
How To Fix audiodg.exe High CPU Usage on Windows 11/10
Plus why this sometimes can occur
Sometimes, valid Windows processes can run improperly, causing high CPU usage and slowing down your computer. Audiodg.exe is one such service. Created by Windows to manage the system’s audio, this […]
How To Reinstall DirectX on Windows 11/10
Get it running smoothly once again
Thanks to the graphical capabilities of the DirectX API, Microsoft Windows has established itself as the best operating system for gaming. But what should you do when this crucial component […]
How to Split Screen on Windows 11
Left, right, or center as you please
Windows 11 builds on the excellent Windows 10 multitasking functions with many different ways to split your screen to enjoy maximum productivity. If you’re a seasoned Windows 10 user, a […]
FIX: Adblock Not Working on Crunchyroll
Or you could just do the right thing
Adblock may benefit consumers who don’t want their viewing of My Hero Academia interrupted by unrelated ads, but websites constantly seek out ways to get around Adblocks to take advantage […]
No DisplayPort Signal From Your Device? 10 Ways to Fix
From the basic to the more complex
While DisplayPort (DP) holds many benefits over HDMI and DVI connectors, it isn’t perfect. Monitors may fail to detect a DisplayPort connection due to an outdated graphics driver, loose cable […]
How to Make a Phone Call From Your Computer for Free
Cool tech thanks to the VOIP
Staying in touch with friends and family all over the world is easier thanks to a computer, a headset, and the right app. You can start making free phone calls […]
What Is lsass.exe and Is It Safe?
All tools can be used as weapons
Imagine a car with thousands of moving parts and looking under the hood to see all the parts whizzing and turning. Until one of them does something unexpected, it’s hard […]
How to Fix “Could Not Create the Java Virtual Machine” Error
From the most common to the less likely
If Java is installed correctly on your computer, you should never have any problem running Java-based applications or games. However, if there’s something wrong with your setup, you may see […]
How to Change Desktop Icon Spacing in Windows 11/10
Back in the days of Windows 7, you could quickly change the default icon spacing for the desktop by visiting the operating system’s Appearance and Personalization settings page. This option […]
How to Fix “Download Failed: Network Error” on Chrome
Both simple and not so simple
Usually, Google Chrome has no trouble downloading files. However, sometimes you’ll run into an issue accompanied by the message “download failed: network error.” Thankfully, there are a few simple ways […]
15 PowerPoint Tips & Tricks To Improve Your Presentations
Creating a presentation in PowerPoint will be significantly easier if you know a few tips and tricks. We’ve shown you how to change the size of your slides, insert a […]
