You’ve been putting the blame on your SD card. But what if the problem lies in the card reader? Also, be sure to check out our YouTube Channel where we posted a short video on how to troubleshoot a corrupted SD card: Check the Card Reader If the card only fails on one specific device, it could very well be a card reader problem. Sometimes built-in card readers in computers need to be repaired or replaced....
Make sure to check out our other articles on the best antivirus options for Mac and the best antivirus options for Android devices. Also, we have articles on how to detect rootkits on Windows and how to detect rootkits on Mac. 1. ClamAV ClamAV is an open-source antivirus engine used to detect viruses, trojans, malware, and other malicious threats. It can run on a Linux server and Linux desktop. All actions with this tool use the command line....
One of the problems with Windows XP was that standard users had their hands tied when it came to doing things restricted to admins only. Accounts with administrative privileges, however, had unbridled access to anything on the PC. This created a two security issues. First, the standard user account was so restricted that most people set up all of their accounts on an XP computer with administrative privileges. Second, a hijacked account that has administrative privileges had no way to protect itself against running unauthorized programs or accessing private folders....
In today’s world of technology, it’s easy to get lost in a sea of acronyms and confusing jargon. Similar to how you won’t stop hearing about 4K, UHD, and 2160p in the TV market, OEM is an unavoidable term if you’ve ever got your eyes on PC hardware and software. In this article, let’s talk about what does OEM mean and what makes products labeled with the acronym special....
If you’ve tinkered with your Windows display settings in the past, you’ve probably come across the word resolution. Changing the resolution can help If you have an overscan issue when using your HDTV as a monitor or want to improve your display quality. But what does resolution mean? What Does Screen Resolution Mean? Resolution is a measure that describes the clarity of an image displayed by the screen. The term is used for both hardware components like screens (TVs, monitors, and mobile screens), and software components like images....
Think of a smart plug like an external power switch. You can tap a button on your phone to control the flow of power. If you have a “dumb” lamp, you can plug it in, turn it on, and then turn it on and off from afar by controlling the power. Smart plugs are an essential part of building a smart home for this reason. In addition to their basic functions, smart plugs can be programmed to turn off after a certain amount of time, to turn at a specific time and off at another, and even to respond to other devices....
Partitions, volumes, and logical drives are all examples of different ways you can map out your storage device real estate. Although they do a similar job, there are essential differences between them. Start at the Top: Physical Drives Computers store all data on some form of physical media—usually a hard disk drive (HDD) or Solid State Drive (SSD). Physical storage is something you can touch, and the actual data is represented in some physical way....
Here are some of the most likely tips to fix Wi-Fi problems and get you back online in no time, starting with the best universal troubleshooting tip of all. 1. Reboot Your PC That’s right, just restart your computer. In many cases, any wireless network weirdness mysteriously goes away after a reboot. 2. Is Airplane Mode On? Windows 11 has an Airplane or “flight” mode setting which turns off every radio-transmission device on your computer....
We’ve put together the best and biggest list of Outlook mobile app tips. Except where noted, these tips apply to both iOS and Android devices. 1. Find Files, Trip Details, Contacts And More Powered by Microsoft Graph, selecting the Search magnifying glass immediately loads your most recent documents, favorite contacts, trip itineraries, and even package delivery tracking. Many of the search criteria used by desktop Outlook also work in the Outlook phone app....
From uninstalling the problematic update to manually installing the printer using a local port, we will review every method to get your network printer working again. Here are all the ways to fix the 0x0000011B error in Windows. Fix 1: Update Windows While it was a Windows Update that initially caused the issue, another update will likely fix it. Windows Updates are notorious for creating weird bugs and conflicts, but Microsoft is also quick to roll out a hotfix for any such problems....
The problem is, the longer the document, the harder it is to do a final check of each hyperlink before submitting a document to the powers-that-be. A dead link can be a major embarrassment! Also, if you have received a document from someone and need to review all the links, it can be a time-consuming task. Check Links in Word Document Luckily, there is a Word add-in that can pull all of the hyperlinks out of Word document and check them all at once, no matter how many links there are or how long the document is....
Everyone knows how to copy and paste content, but not everyone knows what to do if (or when) these commands don’t yield the desired results. In this guide, we’ll show you seven troubleshooting solutions to try when copy and paste are not working on your Windows 10 computer. If your computer is unresponsive to the “Ctrl + C” or “Ctrl + V” keyboard shortcuts, check that the keyboard is working correctly....
Every update to Windows seems to bring a new round of complaints. It probably started with the first major Creators update, after which many gamers found their favorite title riddled with stuttering and inconsistent frame rates. What helps also seems unpredictable. One of the first successful fixes turned out to be quite simple – turn off Game DVR in the Xbox app. It helped some, but many saw no difference....
I recently upgraded a Windows 10 machine for a client and quickly realized something was amiss when I clicked on the Start button. For some odd reason, several of the default Windows apps were missing. This included News and Weather. I figured I would go to the Microsoft Store and download them again, but the Store was giving me errors. In this article, I’m going to talk about a few ways you can reset Windows so that the default apps come back....
To fix “System error 5” in Microsoft Windows, you must run Command Prompt and Windows PowerShell as an administrator. The instructions below will walk you through multiple ways to open both command-line interpreters with elevated rights. Run Command Prompt and Windows PowerShell as Administrator It’s impossible to run commands in Command Prompt or Windows PowerShell with default user privileges. If the command output results in “System error 5,” you must launch your preferred command-line interpreter as an administrator....
Collecting data about the characteristics and behavior of your website visitors is crucial if you want to grow your business, increase your conversion rate, and boost your revenue. It’s only when you collect data and then analyze it that you are able to react accordingly. What Website Analytics Can Do for You Knowledge is power! Website analytics can: Provide you with data on your most popular content and how visitors are interacting with your site....
The anti-piracy technology was put in place to curb illegal sharing of music files, which meant you could only play songs on Windows PCs and Macs, as well as Apple devices like your iPhone, iPad or iPod. Any songs purchased between 2003 and 2009 are still riddled with DRM, but you can bypass the copy protection and enjoy your DRM-free music files on any capable device. You can also burn the tracks on audio CDs, but you can’t move it to non-Apple devices like Android devices or third-party media players....
For example, you may see simple names like Airport WiFi or funny ones like FBI Surveillance Van 4, which are SSIDs for those specific networks. From the list, you can identify your network’s name and join to connect to the internet. Most router manufacturers set default router SSIDs like NETGEAR_XXXX or Linksys_XXXX. If you’re on a home WiFi network, you can opt to leave it as it is, or personalize it with a name of your choice....
There are several ways to uninstall VirtualBox in Windows 10 and 11, and this post will walk you through them. Skip to the section that discusses removing VirtualBox using a software removal utility if you want to remove all associated registry entries. Method 1: Uninstall VirtualBox via Apps and Features Pane The most straightforward way to uninstall Oracle VM VirtualBox is to use the Apps & Features console in Windows Settings....
We’ll show you how to schedule a new meeting in MS Teams or Outlook and send the meeting link to invitees, both internal and external. You’ll learn how to schedule a new Teams meeting, invite people, and adjust meeting options. We’ll also go over how to create a Meet Now link for meetings on the fly. Create a Teams Scheduled Meeting Link via the Teams Calendar To create and send a new scheduled meeting invite via the Teams calendar, open Microsoft Teams, navigate to the Calendar view, and select the New Meeting button....
