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In Windows Vista and XP, the tree view in Windows Explorer displayed the Desktop and provided easy access to your personal folders, public folders, and My Computer, which displayed all disk drives, such as floppy drive and CD drive, whether there was media in the drives or not. However, in Windows 7, some items are no longer easily accessible in the new Navigation pane. The Control Panel, the Recycle Bin, and your personal user folder (%SystemDrive%\Users<user name>) are hidden by default....

Set Sleep Timer in Terminal First, open your Terminal. Once the Terminal is open, let’s go over how the ‘sleep’ command works. It’s very simple. To sleep for 10 seconds, use this command: To sleep for 10 minutes, use this command: To sleep for 10 hours, use this command: Finally, to sleep for 10 days, use this command: You can even combine commands, so if you wanted to sleep for 5 hours and 30 minutes, you would use a single ‘sleep’ command with both times:...

Let’s see what these utilities do and how they’re commonly used. A Refresher on TCP/IP All four utilities are TCP/IP network programs. What does that mean? TCP/IP is short for Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol. A protocol is a set of rules and specifications that determine how a process works. For example, at work it might be protocol to first make an appointment with your boss’ personal assistant instead of barging into their office at random times of day....

Boasting over 530 million readers each month, it’s not hard to understand why it currently sits in the top ten of the most popular websites in the world. But what exactly is a Wiki and how does one become successful? A Wiki is a computer-based tool used for communicating and collaborating with others within a centrally-located, content management system. Coined from the Hawaiian term for “quick,” a Wiki allows teams and organizations to collect vast amounts of knowledge, gathered from several varying resources, and redistribute said knowledge onto a site for all to see....

Below are just some of the programs you should consider adding to your PC rescue toolkit for the next time friends and family come asking for your help. As the name suggests, Revo Uninstaller removes programs from your computer. This portable tool lets you say goodbye to bloatware and malicious applications. Revo is simple to use. Download the portable version from Revo’s website. There are three versions available — Free, Pro (for single desktops, not portable), and Pro Portable (unlimited computers, suitable for USB drives)....

Overlays are like adding effects without having to do more work when you’re taking the photo. You can load the effects into your editing project and manipulate them as you wish until you’re happy with the result. This is a time saving perk of editing photos in Photoshop. There are lots of overlays available online, so here’s a guide to using them and creating a stunning photo. Where to Find Overlays for Photoshop If you search for Photoshop overlays online, you’ll be bombarded with lots of overlay packs and designs....

Often, the error is a false-positive alert—i.e., the file is safe, but the antivirus thinks otherwise. However, you shouldn’t rule out the possibility of the file being a virus or malicious software. We’ll show you how to check the authenticity and legitimacy of the quarantined file. That’ll tell you whether or not the “Win32:BogEnt” threat alert is genuine or a false-positive. Note: The troubleshooting tips and solutions in this post apply to Avast and AVG antivirus software....

Windows Update can occasionally display error code 0x80070643 while updating system components such as Windows Defender and the Microsoft .NET Framework to their latest versions. Rarely, it could also show up while installing quality and cumulative Windows system updates. Error 0x80070643 can show up for several reasons. For example, it could be due to a buggy instance of the Windows Update service or a corrupt .NET Framework installation. Work through the following instructions to troubleshoot and fix Windows Update error code 0x80070643 in Windows 10 and 11....

So what to do with old RAM sticks? In this article, we’re going to explore several options, including building a retro gaming computer and turning your RAM into art. There are many cool things you can do with old RAM, so don’t just throw it away. 1. Upgrade an Old Computer The best use of old RAM modules is in an older system that could use an upgrade. Old computers can still be useful even if they’re too sluggish for the latest games, software development, or rendering....

In this article, you’ll learn some of the first things to check that should fix this problem quickly. If those don’t, there are some more advanced options to try toward the latter part of the article. Why Images Aren’t Loading in Chrome There could be many reasons images may not load in web pages when you’re using Chrome. Your internet connection is down, and Chrome is loading a cached page....

In short, we recommend NordVPN over Avast SecureLine VPN. It comes with more features and is a lot faster, for one. However, the biggest issue with Avast as a company is the looming shadow of the Jumpshot scandal, in which Avast used a subsidiary named Jumpshot to sell customer data. Though Jumpshot has since been closed and Avast has pledged not to be quite so careless with customer data anymore, it’s too black a mark to ignore....

This is often due to incorrect settings on your device or a broken network connection. Thankfully, it’s usually an easy process to fix if you can’t see other computers on a network. Windows, macOS, and Linux PCs all suffer from this problem from time to time, but here are some quick fixes you can use to resolve the problem. Enabling Network Discovery on Windows 10 For most Windows users, the biggest cause of hidden PCs on a network is due to the network discovery settings on Windows....

The Discord app for Microsoft Windows can disconnect and reconnect for several reasons. Server-side issues, insufficient permissions, conflicting settings, etc., are all factors. Go through the solutions below to fix Discord disconnects and call drops on PC. 1. Check the Discord Server Status It’s best to begin by confirming there’s nothing wrong with Discord on the server side. Just visit the Discord Status page and ensure all systems and voice servers are operational....

While the main reason you can’t open your Excel file may be that your file is corrupt, there are other causes, like the wrong extension on your file, an unresponsive external device, a problematic Excel add-in, and more. 1. Make Sure You’re Using Excel to Open the File If you have multiple spreadsheet programs installed on your computer, chances are you’re using a non-Excel app to launch your file....

However, when installing Windows, you encounter an error that says, “A media driver your computer needs is missing. This could be a DVD, USB, or hard disk driver. If you have a CD, DVD, or USB flash drive with the driver on it, please insert it now.” These errors most commonly occur on Windows 10 v1809 (all editions), Windows server 2019 (all editions), Windows 7 and 8, Windows Server 2012 Standard, and Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard....

Work your way through the troubleshooting tips below to fix issues with touchpad not working in Windows. Meanwhile, you could connect an external mouse or activate Mouse Keys to navigate the operating system. 1. Turn On the Touchpad Your laptop may have a special key that enables and disables the built-in touchpad. It’s usually mapped to a function key (such as F7 on Acer laptops), and you could’ve toggled it by accident....

With this step by step guide, you’ll be able to take all of the necessary steps to fix your internet so that you can get back online as soon as possible. There are various causes for internet problems on Windows, so you’ll need to try each step until you find a solution. Test The Internet You should first test whether your internet is actually working or not. It’s a great starting point to ensure it’s not a problem related to a specific website or app....

The dark mode is mostly used at night times and the light mode is for daytime. If you this is also how you use it on your computer, you may have to toggle the mode manually each day. You can actually make the process a bit easier for yourself by creating a task that automatically toggles dark mode on Windows 10 on or off for you. It’s pretty easy to set it up and you only need to do it once....

By default, Windows keeps the system clock in sync with Microsoft’s time servers. If that fails, you must manually change the time and date or forcibly synchronize the clock with a local time server. This tutorial will help you learn how to change the time, date, and region in Windows 11 and 10. Manually Change Time and Date in Windows The default date and time configuration in Windows keep the system time in sync with an internet time server....

With such a diverse range of topics, you might want to differentiate your social identities. Changing your nickname on Discord can help you present yourself in non-identical ways to different groups of people. Learn how to change your nickname on a Discord server and how to keep your many Discord identities separate. Can You Change Your Name on Discord? Like any other app, Discord allows you to change your name in multiple ways....