Tech Tips, Tricks and Guides
How to Set Process Priority in Task Manager on Windows 10
Aug 15th, 2021 by Levin Roy
Without screwing up your computer
How to Access and Change Your WiFi Router Settings
Aug 11th, 2021 by Arjun Ruparelia
It will give you much more control
FIX: Remote Desktop Can’t Find the Computer Error
Find the cause and then the solution
Working from home is becoming more common and often involves connecting to a computer remotely. However, many people who are doing it for the first time encounter various problems and […]
The Ultimate Guide to Repairing a Damaged or Corrupt Word File
It’s the night before the report is due. You’re just about to put your finishing touches on it. You open the document and your heart sinks as Word tells you […]
How to Fix msvcp140.dll or vcruntime140.dll Missing or Not Found Error
Before going about doing a reinstall
Dynamic Link Library (DLL) files are critical system files that power several functionalities in Windows applications. Your PC might fail to run some programs if vital DLL files are corrupt […]
How to Allow Remote Connections to MySQL
Without exposing yourself to being hacked
If you’re working with a MySQL database, then you’re already aware of the challenges you face in keeping your database secure. From database hacking attempts using SQL injections to brute […]
9 Fixes When Microsoft Edge Keeps Crashing
From the quick to the more intensive
Microsoft Edge is the default browser in Windows 10. It was designed to replace Internet Explorer and compete with current browsers like Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox. If you’ve had […]
What Is the EFI Partition in Windows 10 and Should You Delete It?
The short answer is no, and here's why
Have you ever gone poking around in your computer and found partitions or disk volumes you didn’t know existed? Or, have you noticed that a Windows installation makes two partitions; […]
How to Install Linux on Windows With VirtualBox
So you can give it a test drive first
You hear your friends talk about Linux all the time, or maybe you’re just wondering which OS is better for you, Windows or Linux. You’re tempted to try it, but […]
How to Zoom In and Zoom Out on Mac and PC
Stop squinting, it's so unattractive
Do you sometimes struggle to read texts or make sense of images on your laptop’s display? Learning to use magnification tools can make your life easier. Magnifiers let you zoom […]
What Is Trusted Platform Module (TPM) and How Does It Work?
Now a requirement for Windows 11
While most home users don’t spend much time thinking about it, computer security is critical. So important that many business-focused computers have special hardware inside them (such as smartcard readers), […]
What Is Win32:BogEnt and How to Remove It
Plus how to tell if it's a false alarm
Although antivirus programs are often unproblematic, there are instances when they act abnormally. Several Windows users report that antivirus programs (particularly Avast and AVG) display a “Win32:BogEnt” or “Win32:BogEnt [Susp.]” […]
Google Drive Files Missing or Not Visible? Here’s How to Find Them
Never lose another presentation again
Do you have trouble locating a file or set of files in Google Drive? Accidental deletions, revoked permissions, and a myriad of other reasons can prevent you from finding them. […]
How to Fix the Remote Device Won’t Accept the Connection Error
Hint: something to do with network settings
Sometimes, when you run the Windows’ built-in network troubleshooter to fix any internet issues, you might see an error that says “The remote device or resource won’t accept the connection”. […]
Chrome Not Updating on Android? Here’s How to Fix
So you won't have FOMO no mo
Updating Google Chrome comes with immense benefits: improved browsing experience, better security, new features, bug fixes, etc. Sadly, hundreds of Android users miss out on these benefits because they cannot […]
How to Reset the Fire TV Remote
Tip: don't throw it at the wall
Are you unable to use apps or make changes to your Fire TV or Fire TV Stick because the remote is unresponsive? Do some buttons on your Fire TV remote […]
How to Delete Bookmarks in Chrome
Get rid of unnecessary browser clutter
The best way to keep track of your favorite websites in Chrome is to save them as bookmarks. Bookmarks give you one-click easy access to sites you visit regularly, and […]
How to Open Torrent Files on Windows 10 and Mac
Not just for pirating movies anymore
BitTorrent is perhaps the most famous peer-to-peer file transfer protocol. Certainly, it’s the one that kept most music and film executives up at night since it’s mainly known for enabling […]
Chrome Download Speed Slow? 13 Ways to Fix
Everything we can think of
Google Chrome performs most downloads without major fuss. Of course, you probably won’t reach the maximum speed allowed by your internet connection, but everything should happen relatively quickly. But if […]