That said, any major platform will encounter problems. Many users need to know how to fix the “Discord awaiting endpoint” error that crops up from time to time. This guide will walk you through the most common fixes, as well as what causes the error in the first place. What Is the Discord Awaiting Endpoint Error? The “Discord awaiting endpoint” error is caused when Discord can’t establish a firm connection....
The WHEA (Windows Hardware Error Architecture) uncorrectable error is one of those unwelcome visitors and can be incredibly frustrating to solve, but with some systematic sleuthing you can track down the source of the problem and troubleshoot your PC sooner rather than later. What Is WHEA? As mentioned above, WHEA is short for Windows Hardware Error Architecture. It’s a software system built into Windows that lets the operating system communicate with hardware and interpret errors from that hardware when things go wrong....
This is when you attempt to capture either your desktop, window, or a gaming application, and the only thing that appears is a black screen. There are a few causes for the OBS black screen capture error, and this article will show you how to fix each one. Make Sure the Right GPU Is Selected The most common problem with OBS Studio is when people try to capture a display and the entire preview window is either grey or black....
While these are the more common problems that you’d think of whenever your network connection is slow, one of the hidden issues you wouldn’t immediately notice is packet loss. This generally reduces the throughput or speed of a given connection, sometimes resulting in reduction in quality to protocols or apps that are latency sensitive such as VoIP or streaming video. Packet loss is a critical network performance metric, which should never happen at any one time on your network....
If you keep experiencing the “dxgmms2.sys” BSOD error repeatedly while playing games or streaming video on your Windows 10 PC, the list of troubleshooting methods below should help you fix that. Update Graphics Card Drivers In most cases, the “dxgmms2.sys” BSOD stems from outdated video drivers, so it’s a good idea to kick things off by updating them. You can obtain an up-to-date copy of the drivers with a brief search on graphics card manufacturer websites such as NVIDIA, AMD, and Intel....
Wireless connectivity has its strengths but it’s far from perfect. A tech-savvy person can tap into your WiFi and leave without you knowing. Even worse, the culprit can pass along information about your WiFi’s vulnerability to others. The good news is that you can put an end to these opportunists and their thieving ways. In this post, you’ll learn how to hide your wireless network from neighbors and stop them from logging in....
Android phones come with a built-in default font. If you don’t like it, that’s no reason to stop using your phone. Especially since on Android you can easily change it and install another font that you like. Learn about all the methods you can use to install new fonts on your Android smartphone. How to Change the Default Font on Your Android Device The easiest way to change fonts on your Android device is by using the built-in option to do it....
Can I Run macOS on Windows? If you’re a Windows power user, you know you can run Linux or other versions of Windows within Hyper-V. If you’re a Mac power user, you know you can run Windows on a Mac with Boot Camp, or a virtual machine like VMWare Fusion, Parallels, or VirtualBox. But, can you run a macOS on Windows? You could run macOS on VMWare in Windows, but using VirtualBox is free....
Virtually all spreadsheet software offers a way to create pie charts. Today we’ll focus on creating pie charts in Microsoft Excel. How to Create a Pie Chart in Excel Microsoft Excel is the gold standard of office spreadsheet software. We’ll be using the desktop application, but you can opt to use the web version. After all, the Microsoft Office suite for the web is available for free! Let’s look at how to create a pie chart from your data in Excel....
When you upgrade your HDD, though, you’ll also need to migrate your operating system. You’ll have two options to choose from for migrating Windows. First, install Windows from scratch. You’ll need to install a clean copy of Windows on the new SSD, reinstall apps, and then use your backup to get everything set up. The second, easier option is to transfer Windows 10/11 to your new hard drive so you can skip the tedious Windows installation process....
Besides being used for business purposes, QR codes are also used on social media apps. A good example is Snapchat’s Snapcodes, which you and your friends can use to add each other as friends instead of searching for friends manually. If you received a QR code or your favorite store has offers that are only accessible after scanning a QR code, you can easily access the hidden information behind it using your smartphone....
Thankfully, it’s entirely possible to set up a Windows XP virtual machine for free. While the official methods require a Windows 7 PC, you can use Windows 10 and other operating systems, although this method requires a bit of a workaround. To get Windows XP running as a virtual machine, you’ll have to follow these instructions carefully. Downloading Windows XP and Extracting Installation Files To begin using your Windows XP virtual machine, you’ll need to use a PC running Windows 10, with virtualization enabled in the BIOS or UEFI settings....
How to Start a PowerPoint Slideshow You have a few ways to start a slideshow in PowerPoint. The one you use depends on which slide you want to begin with or if you want to use Presenter View. Plus, you can use the options in PowerPoint’s ribbon or keyboard shortcuts. Ribbon Options Keyboard Shortcuts Start from the beginning: F5 Start from the current slide: Shift + F5 Start in Presenter View: Alt + F5...
If you’re new to Microsoft Excel or haven’t performed these actions yet, we’ll show you how to undo in Excel as well as redo and repeat a couple of different ways on Windows, Mac, and the web. How to Undo Actions in Excel Undo is one of the most common actions you can perform. Whether you do something by mistake or quickly change your mind, you can easily undo what you just did in Excel....
Although Windows 11 is a faster and more secure operating system, it’s not for everyone. If you dislike interface changes such as the revamped taskbar, don’t find Windows 11’s new features all that useful, or you keep encountering bugs that break the experience, rolling back to Windows 10 makes sense. If you upgraded to Windows 11 within the last ten days, then uninstalling it and returning to Windows 10 is pretty easy....
How to Update Discord on Windows Discord is set to update itself automatically on Microsoft Windows. Once you’ve installed Discord and logged in to your account, you can easily update Discord at any point. To do this, press Ctrl+R while running Discord for Windows. This will automatically check for updates and install those too. Alternatively, you can open Discord and go to the system tray, which is located in the bottom-right corner of the screen....
To be clear, iPhones do not support USB-C. No matter how excellent you find the USB-C standard to be, you cannot switch to using a different cable. Still, here is a hypothetical comparison between Lightning and USB-C. Lightning vs USB-C: The Rundown Going by the specifications alone, USB-C is the clear winner. It carries more power, can transmit data much faster, and can connect with a wider range of devices....
Even before reading our list, talk to the teachers. They may have a standard for laptops. At the very least, they can say what programs and operating systems (OS) the school uses, and what the kids do with them. Our criteria for the best budget laptops for school work is simple but strict. It must be priced under $500. The lower the price, the better for most folks.Small enough to fit in a backpack with books, but big enough to use comfortably....
This tutorial covers several methods to shut down and restart a Chromebook. Ensure you close all applications before restarting your Chromebook so you don’t lose unsaved work. 1. Use the Power Button You’ll find a Power button on the keyboard or side of your Chromebook. Press and hold the Power button for 3-5 seconds until the screen goes off. Press the Power button again to restart your Chromebook. 2. Reboot from the Power Menu Press and hold your Chromebook’s Power button for 1-2 seconds to open the ChromeOS power menu....
We’re going to use the Windows command netstat to see our listening ports and PID (Process ID). We’re also going to see what we can do with that information. What Is Netstat? The netstat command is a combination of the words ‘network’ and ‘statistics’. The netstat command works in all versions of Windows from Windows XP right up to Windows 10. It’s also used in other operating systems (OS) like Unix and Linux, but we’ll stick to Windows here....
