Tech Tips, Tricks and Guides
What is SearchUI.exe and Do You Need It?
Apr 14th, 2021 by Ben Stockton
Here's everything you need to know
How to Migrate Windows 10 to a New Hard Drive
Apr 14th, 2021 by Ben Stockton
Plus, what to do before the big move
How to Fix a System Thread Exception Not Handled BSOD
Apr 13th, 2021 by Dilum Senevirathne
Help in identifying the problematic driver
Firefox vs Waterfox – Which Browser is Safer to Use?
We give you the honest answer
Mozilla Firefox is an open source software, which means that any user can access its code. If you know what you’re doing, you can make changes to the existing code, […]
What is mrt.exe in Windows and Is It Safe?
I pity the fool that doesn't know the answer
It’s normal to question the legitimacy of unknown system files, especially when they abnormally consume system resources. If you launch the Task Manager and discover that a process dubbed MRT.exe […]
The Best Portable Linux Distributions (Updated 2021)
Plus what features to look for
Linux has blossomed into dozens and dozens of different distributions (or “distros”) over the decades since it was first created. Each one has its own fanbase, as well as a […]
How to Install Firefox for Chromebook
A few good reasons to do this
Although Chrome is the principal browser on Chromebooks, there are valid reasons to install Firefox. You could love Chrome OS but not the Chrome web browser. Using Firefox or any […]
How to Take a Photo or Video on a Chromebook
The camera on your Chromebook wasn’t designed for videoconferencing purposes only. You can use it to take photos, portrait selfies, and even record videos. In this tutorial, we’ll walk you […]
10 Gboard Tips and Tricks to Improve Mobile Typing
You'll quickly become a power user
With over a billion downloads, Gboard, the Google keyboard, is one of Google’s most-downloaded apps. It’s pre-installed on almost every Android device, and iOS users can download it from the […]
How to Fix a “CPU Fan Error” Message
Don't panic, but fix it fast
Sometimes, when you start up your computer, you may see a CPU Fan error appear during the boot process. A message from your computer BIOS that something seems to be […]
How to Perform a Clean Boot in Windows 10
Get to the root of any problems
Windows comes preloaded with different settings, programs and drivers that interact simultaneously to make your PC run smoothly. Unfortunately, this mixed environment typically leads to compatibility issues and software conflicts […]
How to Split the Screen on a Chromebook
It has never been easier to multitask on Chromebooks, thanks to the Split Screen feature. In this guide, we’ll walk you through four different ways to split the screen on […]
Microsoft Outlook Won’t Open? 10 Ways to Fix
Instead of calling up the IT department
Outlook is an excellent full-featured, powerful and reliable email client from Microsoft. However, there may be times when you may experience issues with Outlook not being able to load or open, […]
Google Assistant for Chromebook: How to Set Up and Use It
Finally you can yell at it and it will respond
Google Assistant wasn’t officially integrated into the Chromebook until the release of Chrome OS 77 in 2019. Before that, many Chromebook users relied on an experimental version of the virtual […]
How to Change Your Wi-Fi Channel (And Improve Performance)
Plus how to know if you should
Are you finding your Wi-Fi slower and dropping connections lately? Chances are your Wi-Fi router is broadcasting on the same channel as someone else, or maybe several people. Just like […]
How to Fix Google Drive “Download quota is exceeded” Error
A problem when working with big files
One of the great things about Google Drive is that you can download, share, and collaborate on files with many people. However, once those teams get large or you’re trying […]
9 Quick Ways to Make an Image Transparent on Windows and Mac
Transparent images have several creative uses. You can create a collage by layering one image on top of another. You can use a lighter or a transparent image to highlight […]
What is VulkanRT and Is It Safe?
A highly logical question is answered
Game developers are innovators, but they can’t do it alone. A crucial component of any successful game is the technology that allows the game to be played on PCs and […]
Avast UI Failed to Load? 5 Ways to Fix
Your computer will be protected again
Avast Antivirus uses multiple live shields, dubbed Core Shields, to protect your computer against malicious threats in real-time. But you still need to rely on the Avast user interface (UI) […]
How to Fix a Kernel Mode Heap Corruption BSOD
Hint: it may be your graphics card
If your Windows PC suffers a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) error, it’s a sign that your PC has become unstable. Corrupt files, outdated drivers, failing hardware – they can […]