Tech Tips, Tricks and Guides
What is slui.exe in Windows and Is It Safe?
Apr 27th, 2021 by Ben Stockton
A lesser-known but important process
How to Fix Bootmgr is Missing in Windows 10
Apr 27th, 2021 by Mahesh Makvana
Starting with the easiest solution first
What is instup.exe and Is it Safe?
Apr 26th, 2021 by Sodiq Olanrewaju
You won't be able to update Avast without it
How to Fix Windows 10 Blurry Text Issues
Your eyes aren't playing tricks on you
This is the golden age of crisp, high-resolution displays. So it can be quite irritating when Windows 10 presents you with blurry text! Unless you’ve forgotten to wear your glasses, […]
How to Remove Password From Excel Protected Sheets
So you can easily share with others
When you work with sensitive data, you might run across protected Excel sheets. You might also want to give other people access to that information, without sharing your (or someone […]
How to Switch Between Virtual Desktops (Desks) on Chromebook
It's like having a computer within a computer
Chrome OS ships with several features that help Chromebook users multitask more productively. The Split Screen functionality, for example, lets you work with two apps simultaneously in a side-by-side setup. […]
How to Automatically Backup Files to Google Drive or OneDrive to Prevent Data Loss
Never lose another report or presentation again
When you use a PC, you must make it a point to create extra copies of your documents and photos somewhere outside your computer’s internal storage. That insulates you from […]
How to Insert Page Numbers in Word and Google Docs
Customize in the header, footer, or margin
Page numbers are useful for short papers and essays. They are essential for writing long documents like books and dissertations. If you have a table of contents, page numbering can […]
How to SSH or SFTP Into Your Raspberry Pi
Remotely access files or execute commands
You’ve taken the plunge and bought a Raspberry Pi. Congratulations! If you don’t have a keyboard and monitor connected to your Pi, you’ll need to remotely connect to it from […]
How to Block Remote Connections to a Windows or Mac Computer
Keep out hackers and malicious tools
When you connect your PC to the internet, applications send and receive information through the network connection. Typically, you should have nothing to worry about this data exchange as it’s […]
7 Ways to Declutter Your Windows PC
Spring is a time of renewal. It’s that time of year when people throw open your closets and clear away unused items. Since so much of modern life is digital, […]
How to Fix “iastordatasvc” High CPU Usage on Windows 10
Before your computer bursts into flames
Iastordatasvc is a system process that continually runs in the background of Windows and can use up about 30 percent of the CPU’s resources on a regular basis. Occasionally, the […]
How to Connect to a Network Printer in Windows
The old ways have a new look
Times change and so does Windows. If you’ve recently moved from a Windows Server 2012 and Windows 7 or 8 environments into Windows Server 2019 and Windows 10, things are […]
How to Fix a “Default Gateway Is Not Available” Error
Steps to help reset your computer
If you have used a computer for any normal length of time, you will eventually experience various network-related issues on your Windows 10 PC. One of these possible issues is […]
How to Format a Drive or Disk for Maximum Compatibility
Use with any kind of computer
Hard drives can be formatted to various standards, each with their own pros and cons. Some formats can be understood by many operating systems, while others only work with a […]
How to Generate SSH Keys on Windows, Mac and Linux
Create secure remote connections w/o passwords
If you’re looking to connect remotely to a computer, one of the best and most secure methods is to use a Secure Shell (SSH) connection. This creates an encrypted connection […]
How to Fix 100% Disk Usage on Windows 10
From the simple to the drastic
It’s surprising when your disk usage suddenly hits 100% for no apparent reason. Luckily, there are a number of ways to fix this error on your Windows 10 PC. Since […]
Getting “The Parameter is Incorrect” Error in Windows 10? 5 Ways to Fix
Plus, the first thing to try
Does your PC display a “Location is not available” or “The Parameter is incorrect” error when you open an external hard drive, USB thumb drive, or an SD card? We’ll […]
How to Fix a Faulty Hardware Corrupted Page BSOD
Before you try to replace your RAM
The “Faulty Hardware Corrupted Page” error is a complicated BSOD (Blue Screen of Death) stop code that indicates memory corruption in Windows 10. Several reasons—such as outdated device drivers, corrupt […]
How to Fix a Corrupt User Profile in Windows 10
But we can't help with a corrupt user
In Windows 10, your user profile is stored in the user’s profile folder, which contains various settings like sound, screensavers, desktop backgrounds, taskbar preferences and personal folders. All these settings […]