Tech Tips, Tricks and Guides
How to Fix “Windows Could Not Configure One Or More System Components” Error
Aug 25th, 2020 by Ian Buckley
A frustrating but very easy fix
How To Replace a Motherboard Without Reinstalling Windows 10
Aug 25th, 2020 by Gavin Philips
The trick is getting them to play nicely afterwards
How to Transfer Bookmarks To And From All Major Browsers
Collect and move your favorites easily
When you browse the internet and come across a helpful resource, one of the ways you can save it for later is to use apps like Google Keep or Evernote. […]
How To Change Your IP Address On Windows 10 (& Why You’d Want To)
We'll help you properly configure your network
When you connect to a local network, the device you’re using is given an IP address, allowing other devices to find and communicate with it, as well as signifying that […]
How To Convert a Windows Drive From FAT32 To NTFS
Take advantage of the speed and technical advances
Older Windows operating systems relied heavily on the FAT32 file system for storage. This file system was developed with 32-bit operating systems in mind, limiting the maximum storage capacity of […]
3 Ways To Split a Cell In Excel
Useful when someone sends you badly formatted data
If you’re working with data in Excel that you’ve imported from other sources, sometimes you have to work with data that isn’t in a format that you want. This is […]
How To Air Gap a Computer
The only way to keep family recipes truly safe
The highest level of security for a computer is for it to be air-gapped. It’s the only way to reduce the chance of the computer being hacked to as close […]
How To Clone a Hard Drive In Windows 10
So much faster than copying the data
You might be replacing a broken drive or thinking about upgrading to a faster solid state drive. Whatever you’re planning, it can often be an inconvenience when you’re switching from […]
What To Do If The Windows Store Won’t Open
One of these steps should do the trick
The Windows Store, now known as the Microsoft Store, is the official digital storefront that’s included with Windows 10 by default. You can find apps, software, professional and personal devices, […]
The 5 Top Linux Distros You Should Be Using
Change the look, feel, and functionality
Linux isn’t one unified operating system. Instead, you can get various distributions or “distros” customized for various purposes. Every version of Linux uses the same core. That is, the Linux […]
How To Set Up Amazon Alexa
On your phone or your Echo devices
Amazon Alexa gives your voice a few superpowers. It was the first digital assistant in the market until the battle of the smart assistants started with the arrival of Google […]
How To Connect A Projector To A Windows Or Mac Computer
Projectors are incredibly useful. Whether you are using them for Powerpoint presentations or in your home cinema and gaming setup, there is no better way to get a huge screen. […]
Google Chrome Autofill: A Complete Guide
Saving time and storing your info securely
If you’re looking to save time, especially if you struggle with not getting things done, you may want to look at some time-saving shortcuts you could use. This is especially […]
How To Remotely Wake Up Your Windows 10 PC
Save power when you're not at home
If you want to set up a server at home, you may want to be able to access it remotely. Of course, you can only connect remotely if you leave […]
Windows 10 Startup Folder Not Working? 8 Troubleshooting Tips To Try
This should save you from a panic attack
It’s nice to log on to your computer and have your favorite programs automatically open, ready, and waiting for you. That’s the job of the Windows startup folder. What do […]
How To Delete a Reddit Account
When you're finally ready to say goodbye
Reddit is a social sharing site with millions of monthly active users who go on the platform to gather links, comment or vote on the links, and share them with […]
4 Ways To Speed Up Windows 10 Boot Times
Get back those precious nanoseconds of your life
Windows 10 is Microsoft’s fastest booting operating system ever. But could it be faster? The answer is yes, it could. You have a few options available to help Windows 10 […]
The Most Common Video Formats and Codecs Explained
We went down the rabbit hole for you
Digital video is all around us. Whether it’s a disc, a streaming service, or a file on your computer, every video has a specific format. Understanding common video formats is […]
12 Chromebook Tips And Tricks
Become a geeky power user in no time flat
Chromebooks are popular laptops for web browsing, but they are capable of so much more. Chrome OS supports most Android apps and features a full Linux Virtual Machine alongside its […]