Tech Tips, Tricks and Guides
Graphics Driver Showing Microsoft Basic Display Adapter? How to Fix It
Jun 20th, 2021 by Mahesh Makvana
Upgrade your gaming to higher resolution
How to Set Up Command Prompt and PowerShell Keyboard/Desktop Shortcuts
Jun 18th, 2021 by Mahesh Makvana
Something every Geek should know about
How to Download Files and View Code from GitHub
Plus how to install a viewer
Sixty-five million developers and three million organizations can’t be wrong. Hosting over 200 million code repositories, GitHub is the development platform of choice for individual coders and companies across the […]
How To Fix “Your Computer Is Low on Memory” Error on Windows 10
This is why your computer is so slow
You’re just browsing the web, listening to some music and trying to get that Excel spreadsheet done when suddenly you get a popup that says “Your Computer Is Low on […]
13 Ways to Open Task Manager on Windows 10
A baker's dozen of different options
Whether it’s to improve performance or troubleshoot the myriad issues in Windows operating systems, the Task Manager is indispensable for any PC user. It makes identifying resource-intensive processes, managing startup […]
9 Ways to Open a Word Document Without Word
How many of them have you used?
Did you just download or receive a Microsoft Word document on your desktop or mobile device but you don’t have Word installed? Don’t let that DOC or DOCX extension freak […]
How to Set Up Surround Sound in Windows
Surround sound can transform your movie or video game experience. While most people use their gaming console or lounge TV to enjoy surround sound, Windows 10 also has robust support […]
4 Ways to Use a Check Mark in Excel
Choose the method most convenient to you
There are many reasons you may want to use a check mark in Excel. In some cases, you may just want a way to place a check mark image either […]
What Is Hardware Acceleration and How Is It Useful?
We go over both benefits and downsides
Hardware acceleration uses specially-built computer hardware (i.e., silicon microchips) to do a narrow set of tasks faster than a general-purpose CPU (central processing unit). What does that mean to you […]
The Best Blog Writing Format to Get Your Points Across
You'll soon amass a legion of followers
If you own a blog or write for one, it’s easy to get carried away with what you’re writing about and forget that an actual person needs to read and […]
How to Create Multiple Linked Drop Down Lists in Excel
Save time and hassle with data entry tasks
Drop-down lists in Excel are powerful tools. They let you provide users with a drop-down arrow that, when selected, provides them with a list of choices. This can reduce data-entry […]
Stream Video and Music to Your Xbox Console from Windows 10
Never get up from the couch again
Everyone knows the Xbox can support every streaming service known to man, but did you realize you can stream content straight to your Xbox from your PC? The instructions below […]
Random Number Generator in Excel: How and When to Use It
For both fun as well as profit
There are a surprising number of ways you can make use of a random number generator in Excel. But before you do, it’s important to understand the function of a […]
How to Use the Ping Command to Troubleshoot Network Issues
A quick little test you can perform
The ping command is one of the most helpful network diagnostic tools at your disposal. It’s useful for finding problems both on your local network and on the wider internet. […]
What is the Spooler Subsystem App and Is It Safe?
Plus what to do if it malfunctions
Virtually all system processes, apps, and services on the Windows operating system have their executable (.exe) files. For instance, SMSS.exe powers the Microsoft Management Console, MMC.exe powers the Microsoft Management […]
How to Insert a Signature in a Microsoft Word Document
Here’s a common scenario: You’ve received a Word document via email that you’re required to sign and send back. You could print, sign, scan, and return the document, but there’s […]
How to Fix “There Was a Problem Resetting Your PC” on Windows
First make sure it's plugged in
Resetting your PC is supposed to be the ultimate troubleshooting solution that fixes most system malfunctions on Windows. But what happens when your PC won’t reset? You can use other […]
How to Open EPUB Files on Windows
We'll show you 5 different ways
Microsoft Edge used to allow you to read your favorite eBooks directly in the browser. Microsoft made opening EPUB files possible through the Windows 10 Creators Update, which brought a […]
How to Fix Two-Finger Scroll Not Working on Windows 10
Plus tweaks to make it feel natural
New Windows 10 laptops come with Precision Touchpad support, which includes two-finger scrolling that you can use to control the scrolling process, improve navigation speeds and enhance productivity. If you’re […]