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These issues with Google Maps have a number of different causes that create many different behaviors. In this guide, you’ll learn about which fix to use for the Google Maps app problem that you’re experiencing. In most cases, Google Maps will stop working properly because of an issue related to the software itself. For this reason, it’s important to start from the simplest solution (updating the app) and work your way down to the more complicated solutions (checking phone settings)....

First, we have to say this thing is wild. It’s a Frankenstein mishmash of different components, but somehow they all work together. The CrowPi2 laptop is intended to be a STEM learning platform for the kids in your life. The laptop runs Linux, and the system can be used to learn Python, Scratch, AI, and Minecraft by following the step-by-step instructions that come in the kit. Moreover, beneath the keyboard is an all-in-one board with a bunch of sensors to help kids (or, let’s admit it, adults) learn hardware electronics while programming....

The Global Positioning System (GPS) system was actually launched by the U.S. Department of Defense in 1973 (known as NAVSTAR). By 1993, there were 24 GPS satellites orbiting the Earth and broadcasting orbital and positional data that the military could use for navigational and other military purposes. Today, as of this writing, there are 28. In the 1980s, data transmitted from GPS satellites were opened up to the public, which opened up an entire market for the wide assortment of GPS navigation devices we have today....

Where this article differs to others is in the smaller details. By the time you’ve finished reading, you’ll know all about parked domains, but you’ll also know the advantages of setting one up and why there’s such a large market for parked domains. What is a Domain? Let’s first start with the basics. A domain is the identification used to represent a website, app or email. For example, YouTube is a website we all recognize, but the domain for YouTube is www....

For guest users, however, you probably don’t want to go to the trouble of setting up an entirely new user account each time. What you can do instead is set up a dedicated Windows 10 guest account. This account has limited access to settings, but will allow users to run already installed software and access the internet. Why to Use a Windows 10 Guest Account Previous versions of Windows offered a dedicated guest account as a standard feature....

The process for setting up Zoom on Linux varies, depending on the Linux distribution you’re using and whether you prefer to use the terminal or a GUI installer. We’ll explain how to install Zoom on various Linux platforms below. How to Install Zoom on Ubuntu or Debian Ubuntu and Debian-based distributions (such as Linux Mint and Pop!_OS) use the apt package manager to install software via the terminal. However, that doesn’t strictly matter, as the best way to install Zoom is to download it directly via the Zoom website....

However, in some versions of Windows, editing the hosts file directly isn’t allowed. In fact, you’ll get an error if you try to save the changes. Fortunately, there’s a simple tip you can use to edit the hosts file in Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista, or XP. What Does The Hosts File Do? The purpose of the hosts file was originally to be what DNS servers do now – map friendly domain names to unfriendly IP addresses....

What Is Hardware Virtualization? There’s a good chance that you know you need virtualization but don’t know what it is. As you may suspect, it’s related to virtual machines. In effect, hardware virtualization allows your physical CPU to present itself as multiple virtual CPUs. This is essential for virtual machines to be seamlessly compatible with the guest operating system while sharing resources with the host operating system. There are many technical reasons why you’d want to have these isolated virtual CPUs....

When you buy an external hard drive, SSD (solid-state drive), or flash stick, chances are that you can connect it to your Windows PC and use it right away. However, you may still want to erase and format the drive, so that you know you’re starting with a clean slate and an appropriate file system. If you’ve already been using the drive for some time, formatting can help resolve persistent performance issues and other problems....

The following list of troubleshooting tips and fixes should help you sort out the “Faulty Hardware Corrupted Page” BSOD error on your computer. Note: If the “Faulty Hardware Corrupted Page” BSOD prevents you from accessing the Windows 10 desktop, try booting the operating system in Safe Mode instead. 1. Disable Fast Startup Windows 10’s Fast Startup feature caches core components such as the system kernel to make your computer boot faster....

If, for any reason, the MBR becomes damaged or corrupt, then the operating system will be unable to load. You will normally see error messages like: These messages are definitely not fun, especially if you are not familiar with computers. Most people would automatically assume their computers are dead! However, that’s not true. Being in IT myself, these errors are actually preferably to other types of Windows errors. Why? Well, it’s actually fairly easy to fix the Master Boot Record in XP and Vista....

Like all Netflix error codes, it interrupts your viewing experience, refusing to play anything. So what is the UI-800-2 Netflix error? How do you fix it? Here is an overview. Why Does the UI-800-2 Error Occur? Figuring out why a particular error code shows up on Netflix can be tricky. There are a variety of factors that can go wrong, from a poor internet connection to a corrupted cache file....

There are various reasons why Outlook gets stuck on the loading profile screen. You can fix the underlying issues on your computer to get rid of this Outlook error. Run Outlook With Administrator Privileges While Outlook works just fine in normal mode, sometimes it helps to use it in administrative mode to fix many issues. Admin mode allows Outlook to run many admin-level tasks which could fix the issue you’re facing....

In this article, we will be taking a look at the top sources for free cloud storage. We will briefly explain the functionality of each provider, but ultimately all of these providers are highly rated and trusted. The main focus here will be their free storage offering. Google Drive – 15GB Free Per Account Google Drive is a great opportunity for anybody that already has an existing Google email address....

We’ll show you different ways to install and manage RSAT features in Windows 11. As always, you need an Enterprise or Professional edition of any Windows version to use RSAT tools. So, ensure your PC runs a compatible version of Windows 11 before you proceed. Install RSAT Tools via the Windows 11 Settings Menu The Windows 11 Settings app has an option to install optional features to improve your computer’s functionality....

If you’re new to APKs and you aren’t sure how to install Android apps with these APK files, our guide here will help you out. What Is An APK File? APK stands for Android Package Kit and it’s a file consisting of all resources and codes that the app needs to install. For example, if you download the APK for YouTube, the APK contains YouTube’s resources like banners, logos, and other content....

Imagine you’re laying out a magazine article. In this walkthrough, we’ll show you how to link text frames so text flows seamlessly from one frame to the next, even if you insert additional text somewhere in the article. These instructions should work for all versions of Adobe InDesign, including CS5.5, CS6, and InDesign CC, which is part of Adobe’s Creative Cloud. Get Your InDesign Vocab Down A text frame is one of the basic building blocks of InDesign projects....

These tips will help you to reduce the strain Chrome takes on your CPU and minimize the memory (RAM) the browser uses. Hopefully following these tips will help performance regardless of whether Chrome is in the foreground or running in the background. We’ll start by looking at Google’s suggested optimization tips and then we’ll share some lesser known tools after. Steps for Optimizing Google Chrome Our first suggestion would be to install the latest Google Chrome updates....

You might want to merge two or more songs if you’re making a playlist and you want them to play one after the other without any pauses. This is common with some YouTube albums where the creator will upload all the songs merged into one video. Another reason to merge sound files is if you’ve recorded voice memos or a voiceover, but there are lots of umms and other unnecessary parts....

PDF files are portable, print-ready, and easily shareable. In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to save a webpage as a PDF file on your Mac and Windows devices. We cover steps for popular web browsers (Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, and Microsoft Edge) and reputable third-party tools. Save a Web Page as a PDF in Firefox Firefox’s “Print tool” lets users print web pages to physical papers (via a printer) or save them as PDF....