There are various types of RAM memory, each with their own pros and cons. CPUs have a very small amount of memory built into them, known as the CPU “cache”. This memory is incredibly fast and essentially part of the CPU itself. However, it is very expensive and so can’t be used as the primary memory of the computer. That’s where RAM comes into play. RAM comes in the form of silicon computer chips, attached to a memory bus....
What is WiFi Direct? This little-known alternative has been around for years but, unlike Bluetooth, you can use WiFi Direct for more than just file transfers. Windows 10 has direct WiFi Direct support, but if you’re planning on using it, you’ll need to know what it’s good for (and whether it’s safe to use it or not). There are plenty of devices that support WiFi Direct (under various names), so if you want to know more about WiFi Direct in Windows 10, here’s what you’ll need to know....
Instead of throwing them out or letting them collect dust in a drawer somewhere, why not put them to good use? There are many exciting ways to use the old hard drive, whether it’s working or not. And if you no longer have any use for them, we’ll teach you how to dispose of them properly. Note that if you decide to sell your old hard drives, you need to make sure to wipe all your data securely before doing so....
Android is a stable mobile operating system, but it isn’t immune from severe issues. Buggy system software releases, unoptimized apps, corrupt application caches, etc., can easily trigger system-wide crashes forcing the device to reboot itself. Work your way through the suggestions and solutions below to fix an Android phone that keeps restarting. 1. Check for Android System Software Updates An Android phone running an outdated or early iteration of a major system software release is prone to random or frequent restarts....
We highlight some factors that affect the feature and nine troubleshooting steps to try when Wi-Fi calling isn’t working on Android devices. 1. Confirm Carrier Support for Wi-Fi Calling Wi-Fi calling won’t work if your mobile carrier doesn’t support the feature. So, even if you have the latest flagship smartphone running the latest Android version, you cannot make calls over Wi-Fi if your carrier doesn’t offer the service in your country or region....
Windows 10 is perfect for calling, but that doesn’t mean that you won’t run into problems with your webcam. If your Windows 10 camera is not working, it’ll prevent you from staying in touch with your essential contacts. Thankfully, there are a few things you can try to get your camera operational again. 1. Verify That Your Camera Is Connected It’s important to remember to check your camera hardware is connected first before you look for software fixes....
Thankfully, nearly any issue that can lead to YouTube TV not working is fixable. In this article, you’ll find a troubleshooting process that will take you from the most common and likely scenario to the less common and more complex ones. By the end of this article, YouTube TV should be working for you again. Note: The following fixes apply to the mobile, desktop, and browser-based versions of YouTube TV....
That doesn’t mean screensavers aren’t useful or popular. They’re a good security measure, especially if you choose to require login details after the screensaver has activated. It also hides what’s on your screen when you’re not using your computer. At the very least, a good screensaver is simply nice to look at. Sadly, the collection of screensavers that come with Windows 10 aren’t that great. So to help you bring some better eye candy to your desktop, here are 15 free, cool screensavers for Windows 10....
What you might not know is that Linux or one of its close cousins run almost everything we use. Your favorite website probably runs on a Linux server. Android? That’s the Linux kernel right there. In the personal computing market, however, Linux in its various incarnations has only been making headway into the PC space very slowly. Just a few years ago you might have made the argument that Linux for the average consumer just wasn’t ready, but things have changed....
If you’re using a desktop computer then there really is no reason not to install the Google Drive desktop components. If you still need convincing, these are the best reasons according to us why you should give Google Drive Desktop a chance. What Is Google Drive “Desktop”? There isn’t actually a specific product called Google Drive “Desktop”. Rather, there are several methods you can use to get Google Drive to work without an active internet connection....
In this article, we’re going to focus on how to check memory usage on Linux because this is an important skill to have. Sometimes apps will start hogging all the system memory and you’ll need to know the troubleshooting steps you need to take to find the issue. So here are the best command-line tools to check memory usage on your Linux system. 1. The “top” Command The top command-line tool will give you a summary of all the running processes....
The death of the optical disc has been swift, and most computers don’t even ship with an optical drive as standard anymore. Still, there are plenty of legacy devices that work just fine if you can convert your current digital content into physical form. Warning! Watch Out for PuPs (Potentially Unwanted Programs) This article focuses on CD and DVD burning software, but “free” almost always comes with another payment type....
If you’ve come across this notorious disk error, you know how annoying it can be. Luckily, it’s often easy to resolve. This article will show you four ways to fix the Non-System Disk or Disk Error in Windows. What Causes the Non-System Disk or Disk Error Message? There are several potential causes for the Non-System Disk or Disk Error message including: An incorrect boot orderA corrupted or damaged boot device or system filesCorrupted or damaged OS filesIncorrect SATA/IDE cablesImproper hard drive configurationMalware...
In most cases, you can bring back the missing Nvidia Control Panel to your Windows 10 PC by following the standard fixes below. Unhide Nvidia Control Panel If Nvidia Control Panel is missing from your context menu or notification tray, but the app is available in the Start menu, you might have disabled certain options in the app. Simply tweak those options, and the app will be back in both your context menu and notification tray....
This happened to me on a Windows 7 machine. Actually, I had created an image of Windows 7 and then restored that image to a different machine. When I booted up the machine, I kept getting this message every time and it was really annoying. You’ll probably only ever see this error if you tried to restore an image of Windows 7 to different hardware. In this article, I’ll mention a few possible solutions that hopefully will get rid of the message on startup....
The good news is that repeating keys are typically easily fixed, especially if it ends up being a hardware problem. Here are a few troubleshooting steps to take to fix those pesky repeat letters. Start Simple As with any computer issue, it’s important to tackle the simplest troubleshooting steps first. If you have another keyboard, plug it in and start typing. This will help you narrow down whether your existing keyboard is the problem....
In addition, another great tool is the Reliability Monitor in Windows. This will give you more information about the errors that are showing up in your Event log. Note that in Windows 10, there is no longer an option to run a system health report. Instead, go to Windows Defender Security Center and click on Device Performance & Health. Generating System Health Reports in Windows 7 Windows 7 ships with a variety of support, help, and diagnostic features to help you keep your PC running smoothly and error-free....
These were slow, you had to align the two emitters perfectly and they only worked at a range where the phones were practically touching! So thank goodness for Bluetooth! It’s a name you’ve undoubtedly heard, but not a name that does much to explain what it actually is. OK, What Is Bluetooth? As you might have deduced from the opening paragraph, Bluetooth is a wireless digital communication technology. It lets two Bluetooth-equipped devices connect to each other and exchange data via radio waves....
I want to address the elephant in the room, which is ‘military-grade’ doesn’t actually exist. Well, at least not in the way you’d think. When companies use the term military-grade, it’s primarily for marketing and little else. What they really mean is that their company provides Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) 256 encryption. Even though the military may use the AES encryption algorithm, it was actually the first publicly accessible and open cipher approved by the National Security Agency (NSA) to protect information at a “Top Secret” level....
For example, if you want your fonts added to all Adobe apps, you can use Adobe Creative Cloud. Otherwise, you can install fonts locally for use across all apps. We’ll explain both methods below and offer some tips on how to find different fonts online. Add A Font to Photoshop Through Adobe Creative Cloud There is a feature available in Adobe Creative Cloud that allows you to download and add fonts to Photoshop directly using your Adobe account....
