The basic disk provides a simple storage solution, and allows for the creation and deletion of primary and extended partitions, the creation and deletion of logical drives within an extended partition, and the ability to format a partition and mark it as active. A dynamic disk will provide features that are not possible on a basic disk. They allow the partitioning of various volume types such as spanned, striped, mirrored, and RAID-5....
The point is that if you want a process, script, or program to run as long as the computer is on, you’ll need to create a Windows Service. What Do I Need to Create a Windows Service? To create a Windows service in Windows 10, there are a few prerequisites: Administrator access on the computerSomething to run as a service (PowerShell Script, program, etc.)Non-Sucking Service Manager (NSSM) installed What Is the Non-Sucking Service Manager?...
Depending on your Microsoft Teams account, you can delete conversations from your desktop, mobile, or the Teams web app to bring order to the chat list. You can also hide chats and delete or edit individual messages regardless of the account type. What Happens When You Delete a Chat or Message From Microsoft Teams If you have a personal or small business account with Microsoft Teams, you can delete one-on-one chats and group conversations from the Teams desktop, mobile, and web apps....
How to Enable or Disable Outlook Notifications in Windows If you use Microsoft Outlook as the email client on your Windows 10/11 computer, you can configure the program to send you desktop notifications whenever your email accounts receive new mail. You must access the Outlook Options dialog to manage your mail notification settings. Here’s how: You can also check the sub-option labeled Enable preview for Rights Protected messages (May impact performance) to receive notification previews for protected messages....
Either way, by the end of this piece you’ll not only know what these ports everyone is going on about are, but how to check your computer to find open or closed ports. What Is a Network Port? The first thing you should know is that the ports we’re referring to here are virtual. It has nothing to do with the physical network hardware ports on your router, TV, consoles or computers....
Web pages won’t open, and you can’t download a thing! What’s going on? It’s much simpler than you think to fix the issue on a Windows 10 or 11 PC. What Does “No Internet, Secured” Even Mean? This error message can be somewhat confusing if you don’t know much about how your internet connection works. However, it makes perfect sense when you think about it. You see, your computer isn’t directly connected to the internet....
One BSOD that some users will occasionally see is a “driver power state failure” error. Often caused by a faulty device driver, troubleshooting this issue is fairly straightforward and rarely impossible to fix. If you’re seeing a driver power state failure BSOD error in Windows 10, here’s what you’ll need to do to fix it. What Causes a Driver Power State Failure BSOD Error? A stop code “driver power state failure” blue screen of death error is usually caused by a power control issue with a device connected to your PC....
That doesn’t mean that BSODs and crashes aren’t completely unheard of, and Windows 10 does still suffer from BSODs from time to time. One of the most serious of these is an unexpected kernel mode trap BSOD, which can be tricky to fix. If you want to know how to fix an unexpected kernel mode trap BSOD, here’s what you’ll need. What Causes an Unexpected Kernel Mode Trap BSOD Error in Windows 10?...
Recently, the flickering became more intense and I figured it would finally be worth looking into. The results turned out to be really interesting and I have found a few possible reasons for the problem and their respective solutions. #3 – Reinitializing the Drivers The most common issue when it comes to flickering LED fan lights is a driver issue that can easily be fixed. If all of the fans on the motherboard are flickering in a similar fashion, there might be a problem with the motherboard and its software....
The other reasons you may experience the above issue include Word’s Protected View feature blocking your document access, your file being corrupt, Word having problems, and more. Unblock Your Word File When you get the “Word experienced an error trying to open the file” error, unblock your Word file, and your issue may be resolved. You can do this using the Properties window on your Windows PC Fix the Problem With Multiple Word Documents If you get the same error for your multiple Word documents, you don’t have to fix the issue for each file individually....
Other reasons you may get the error include an enabled CVE-2021-1678 mitigation option, faulty printer drivers, corrupt Windows system files, and more. You’ll learn how to fix all these items in this guide. Uninstall the Problematic Windows Update If you’ve started receiving the “0x0000011b” printer error after installing a Windows update, that update might be faulty. In this case, you can roll back the update (uninstall it) and resolve your issue....
What Is a QR Code? QR codes are short for Quick Response codes. Much like how a barcode is scanned at a store to look up pricing information, a QR code can be scanned to dig up whatever it is that’s hidden behind those unintelligible designs. The only difference is that anyone can make a QR code, not just a business. There are several things you can make a QR code do....
In this tutorial, we’ll explain how to manage your user account settings on the Windows 11 operating system. How to Add Accounts on Windows 11 Windows 11 allows you to easily share the device with multiple people while maintaining your own settings and keeping your personal files private. All you need to do is add an account. How to Add a Microsoft Account How to Create a Local Account You can create a local or offline account without needing a Microsoft account....
The last thing you want is for your CPU to fall over right in the middle of something important. Whether it’s an intense online gaming session or an important video render that a client is waiting for, it’s crucial to know that your CPU can take the heat. That’s where CPU stress tests come into the picture. What Is a CPU Stress Test? A CPU stress test is a software program that’s specifically designed to give your CPU incredibly hard problems to solve....
Both of these scenarios are possible in Windows 10 and it’s easier than you think. But first, why would you even want to do this? Playing Sound Through Headphones And Speakers at the Same time There are actually more than a few different use cases for playing the same or different audio streams through two or more different playback devices at the same time. It might make more sense if you simply think of it as controlling playback over multiple outputs....
But there’s no need to bring in your PC for repairs just yet. In this post, you’ll learn some of the ways you can troubleshoot the issue on your own. Check The Cables You should first check the cables to see if they’ve been dislodged from either the motherboard or the hard drive. If the PC case has been moved recently, it could be a contributing factor. Inspect the cable for signs of damage....
featured image However, it may be that you can’t access your email, or maybe you changed your phone number, especially if it’s an old TikTok account that you’re trying to log into. In that case, you also have some options to take your TikTok account back. Find out what you can do to recover your forgotten TikTok password in this article. How to Recover Your Forgotten TikTok Password If you still have access to both your phone number and email address you used to sign up for TikTok, recovering your password shouldn’t be a problem....
The game bar shortcuts can trigger all tool functions, from firing up the Xbox game bar to recording gameplay clips. And once you set them to better keys, you can access these features with the tap of a button. How to Set Custom Shortcuts for the Xbox Game Bar The default method to customize the Xbox game bar keyboard shortcuts is through its settings. This works on both Microsoft Windows 10 and 11, allowing you to get rid of those annoying Windows logo key combinations....
Booting your Android phone in safe mode disables third-party apps from running. Safe Mode helps you diagnose any issues with your Android operating system, helping you pinpoint the source of the problem. But how exactly do you start Android in safe mode? There is no safe mode option directly visible in the settings of your device or during normal startup. To boot into safe mode, you need to use a different method....
If you’re wedded to Slack or you prefer open-source alternatives like Mattermost, you may prefer to uninstall Microsoft Teams entirely. Unfortunately, there are signs that Microsoft Teams keeps reinstalling itself if you don’t follow strict instructions on how to uninstall Microsoft Teams, as the usual uninstall methods won’t work for certain users. Why Does Microsoft Teams Keep Reinstalling? While it is an inconvenience to see Microsoft Teams pop up again after uninstalling it, there’s no reason to be alarmed....
