If your mouse is stuttering and you can’t figure out why, here are the most common fixes we’ve collected over the years. Also, be sure to check out our YouTube channel where we posted a short video going over some reason why your mouse may lag and how to fix it: Clean Your Mouse Innards Mice and keyboards are always in contact with your hands and tend to accumulate gunk at a worrying rate....
The most common reason you get the error is that your Visual C++ package installation is corrupt. Other causes include faulty apps, problematic app files, corrupted system files, and more. We’ll look into each of these issues so your problem is resolved. Repair Your Installed App You get the above error because your app’s files have corrupted. This happens for various reasons, including sudden system shutdowns and viruses. You can get around that by repairing your installed app....
This guide will walk you through everything you need to know about preparing your domain and your web hosting account for a WordPress installation, how to complete the installation, and finally how to start using your new WordPress website. Set Up Your Domain You can purchase a domain from any domain provider you like, regardless of which web hosting provider you’ve chosen. The single important setting you need to worry about in order to set up WordPress on a domain is that the nameservers for your domain point to the correct web hosting account....
Due to compatibility issues, iOS automatically converts HEIC images to JPG whenever you share them with other apps. But if you use an iPhone and a PC, you are bound to collide heads with a HEIC file sooner rather than later. iCloud for Windows, for example, does not sync your HEIC images in a PC-compatible format. If you want to open HEIC files on Windows, you must either download the relevant codecs or convert them to a compatible format manually....
Chromebooks don’t have a dedicated screenshot key. Instead, the function is built into the Chrome operating system. However, the process is still fairly simple and in some ways similar to taking screenshots on a Windows PC or Mac, except for a few keyboard shortcut differences, and other steps. Whether you want to grab the entire screen or a specific portion of the window, we’ll walk you through the various ways to take a screenshot on Chromebook, to produce the images you need....
There are several factors that will determine the process you use such as the number of files you need to move and the size of the files. You’ll also need to determine the easiest way to transfer your settings and programs as well, which can be a little intimidating if you’re not well organized. This guide will show you the most common methods you can use to transfer files and settings between Windows 10 PCs....
Having the ability to be invisible to some or most of your contacts is quite helpful in controlling your online visibility. It also allows you to concentrate on browsing social media with fewer distractions. This post will show you how to turn off active status on Facebook using different platforms. Why Turn Off Your Active Status? Some users benefit from becoming temporarily invisible on Facebook whenever they go online. After all, people use Facebook in different ways, and some want better privacy....
The first method to update Windows that we’ll look at involves third-party programs. Although they’re not created by Microsoft, they still provide all the correct updates directly from the company, so there’s no worry that they won’t work or that they’re malicious. These Windows Update tools are programs you open on your computer that scan for any missing updates and then provide a super easy way to install them. Another way to install Windows updates without the official Windows Update tool or a third-party one, is by searching through Microsoft’s site....
Unfortunately for Linux users, Adobe has not created a version of Adobe Digital Editions that runs natively on Linux. Fortunately for Linux users, Wine exists (a framework that allows many Windows programs to run in Linux without emulation), and as it turns out, installing Adobe Digital Editions and getting it up and running isn’t too difficult. Here’s how to do it in Ubuntu. The first step will be to open up your Terminal....
In this post, let’s look at what you can do when your laptop is not charging even though the charger is plugged in. This way, you won’t have to panic and start thinking that your laptop has hit the end of the road. Double-check the connection Before you do anything, make sure you actually plugged in the charger to your laptop. This mistake can happen if you’re on a rush....
It has been rewritten so that it can run not only on desktops and laptops, but also on tablet PCs in a much more intuitive way than before. We previously wrote how Windows 7 would be very different from Windows XP and could take some time for new users to become acclimated. Well, Windows 8 is an even bigger change. For most people, the change was too big of a shock....
In this article, we’re going to show you what you can do to fix the uBlock Origin browser extension when it’s no longer blocking YouTube or Twitch ads. Sometimes all you need to do is clear your cookie or the browser cache, but now and then, the blockers stop working, and you need an alternative. So keep reading because, in addition to fixes, we’ll also provide you with some other options....
Of course, the comparison only comes into play if the device you’re connecting has both options. This usually means laptops and smartphones, since televisions usually stick with HDMI (and sometimes DisplayPort) only. USB-C: The Future of Wired Connectivity It’s been a while since USB has actually acted as the Universal Serial Bus. The older versions of the standard lacked the bandwidth to connect more than simple input devices, let alone multimedia streams....
Merely stopping the process in Task Manager is not enough, as mbam.exe starts automatically every time you boot your computer. You need to find its source program and uninstall it to remove the process from your computer. How to Find mbam.exe on Your PC The Windows Task Manager is the easiest way to analyze system activity on your computer. It gives you a list of all running processes along with their CPU and memory usage, letting you spot troublemakers....
It’s still a little buggy and it’s a little light on features compared to established package managers, like Chocolatey, but it’s great news for Windows devs and power users. And it might already be on your computer! How Do I Get Windows Package Manager? As of writing this, there are only 2 ways to get Windows Package Manager. You can get it through the Windows Insider Program or from GitHub....
There’s no need to worry. We’ve compiled a list of troubleshooting solutions for common Start menu-related issues. Restart the PC It sounds silly having to remind people to restart their computer at the first sign of trouble. You’ll be surprised how most issues resolve themselves by simply restarting the PC. So before anything else, give that a whirl and see if that fixes everything. Look for Corrupted Files Windows has a built-in system file checker that fixes corrupted files and restores the computer to its proper state....
If you’re back to using Microsoft Word after a long break, don’t be surprised to find the entire user interface and document area in black. But why? That’s because Word now natively supports dark mode. Dark mode is aesthetically pleasing and reduces eye strain. However, if you prefer Word’s classic appearance or don’t like the dark theme during the daytime, you can switch back to light mode. This tutorial will show you how....
If you’re experiencing any issues with the Windows 10 Mail app not working on Windows 10, here are some methods to try and fix the problem. Make Sure Your Internet Is Working The Mail app connects to the internet to send and receive emails. If there’s an issue with your internet connection, this sending and receiving process can’t take place. Therefore, ensure that your internet connection is active and working as it should....
While there’s no legal way to run iPhone apps in Windows, you can run Android apps on Windows 11 using a built-in feature of the operating system. We tested this feature on a Windows 11 system and documented the experience for you. Windows 11 Android App Requirements Overview There are several hoops to jump through before accessing this Windows feature. These are discussed in detail below. But to summarise, you’ll need the following: Some of these requirements are temporary, such as being US-only or part of the Windows Insider program....
The biggest difference between WordPress and Wix is in their technical approach and where the sites are hosted. Wix is an all-in-one website builder service where you can build and manage your website within Wix.com. On the other hand, WordPress is a standalone self-hosted open-source content management system that you must install on a server before you can use it to build, run, and manage your website. Wix is a powerful website building solution, as is WordPress....
