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Before you start troubleshooting, try restarting your PC. In some cases, a reboot will fix your problem without having to tinker with any settings on your Windows PC. For instance, a Windows update may have put the audio drivers on standby until you reboot. If a reboot doesn’t work, try the following fixes. Check Cables or Wireless Connections Before changing settings on your Windows PC, double-check if the audio cables are inserted properly into the PC....

Don’t be caught by surprise again. This guide will show you how to type letters with accents on Windows, Mac, and Linux. How to Type Letters With Accents on Windows 10 These instructions refer specifically to Microsoft Word and Outlook, but also other native Windows 10 applications. With the right combination of keystrokes, you can type letters with a wide range of accents. How to Type Grave Accents (à è ì ò ù) These letters are common in a lot of different languages....

Unblocking blocked users doesn’t trigger notifications for the users you unblock on any platform. However, you’ll need to send them a new follow or friend request to add them to your friends list, except in the case of WhatsApp. This applies even to users you were Facebook friends with before blocking them. Note that blocking someone unfriends them and they won’t be re-added as a friend automatically. There are also a few unconventional ways people can use to find if someone has blocked them....

Keep in mind however that Mac address filtering isn’t a single security solution. It only serves as an extra level of difficulty for hackers. It’s a layer that they will still be able to break through (see below), but anything that makes things more difficult for hackers is always a good thing. Why Whitelist Devices? Your router handles all network traffic inside and outside your home network. It decides whether certain devices are allowed to connect to your home network....

Don’t call in a technician yet. There are a few basic steps you can take to fix the problem on your own. In this post, we’ll share some tricks you can try yourself to get your mouse and keyboard working again. Reboot The Computer Have you tried restarting the computer? Sometimes users get overwhelmed when faced with computer issues that they forget about the most obvious solution. So take a minute to reboot your PC before doing anything else....

The programs listed below will not only remember your list of passwords for you — all you have to know is the master password to get in — but also secure them through encryption so that even if someone were to get their hands on the raw data, they wouldn’t be able to read your passwords. All of these password manager programs have software for Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS, but each one is also unique from the others....

What you can do is install an older version of Safari on Windows 10 or 11, although we highly advise against that due to compatibility and security-related issues. The best and safest option is to sync your browsing data from Safari to Chrome or Edge on your PC via iCloud for Windows. Setting up macOS on your PC and using Safari that way is another feasible option. Download and Install Safari on Your Windows PC Apple halted the development of Safari for Windows in 2012....

Method 1 – Windows Features Depending on your version of Windows 7, you can have IE 8, IE 9, IE 10 or IE 11 installed by default! No matter which version of IE is installed, though, you can uninstall and reinstall IE by simply going to the Control Panel. In the Control Panel, just click on Programs and Features. If you don’t see the list view like below, change the View by to Small or Large icons....

We set out to answer the question “can you actually work with a VR desktop?” using two popular apps. The short answer is “yes”, but there are some serious tradeoffs involved. What Is A VR Desktop? Before going any further. Let’s clear up exactly what a “VR desktop” is. Essentially, it’s a virtual environment that offers a projection of your own computer’s screen. In other words, you’ll see a virtual screen displaying exactly the same information you would see on your physical screen....

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....

When it comes to WiFi security, there are really only a couple of options you have, especially if you are setting up a home wireless network. The three big security protocols today are WEP, WPA, and WPA2. The two big algorithms that are used with these protocols are TKIP and AES with CCMP. I’ll explain some of these concepts in more detail below. Which Security Option to Pick? If you don’t care about all the technical details behind each one of these protocols and just want to know which one to select for your wireless router, then check out the list below....

It may even be the last numbered version of Windows that Microsoft will sell, with constant updates now making today’s Windows 10 a very different OS to the one that was originally released. There are however two main versions of Windows 10 – Home and Pro. If you’re in a position where you have to choose between Windows 10 Pro vs Home, these are the differences you should know about....

As with any keyboard or hotkey shortcuts, they take time to learn. But they will typically make your workflow more efficient and enjoyable. Here are 10 of the most popular Ubuntu keyboard shortcuts and why they are so cool. The Super KeySee What Applications are Installed on Your SystemMinimize Applications and Show Your DesktopUbuntu Terminal ShortcutLock Your ScreenLog Out or ExitFolder ShortcutsSwitch ApplicationsNotification TrayRun a Quick Command The Super Key You will find the Super key on the keyboard to the left of the spacebar between the Ctrl and Alt keys....

With the different software and tools available for taking screen captures nowadays, choosing the app that best suits your needs can be a little tricky. So, we’ve listed the best free screenshot software for many uses. 1. Windows Snipping Tool – Basic and Easy Pros Easy to useBuilt-in for Windows users Cons Limited functions Snipping Tool is Windows’ current default screenshot app from Windows Vista to Windows 10. Using this app lets you take a screenshot of any part of your PC screen....

An IP scanner is also indispensable for managing complex networks. There are several great options that can help you track and manage the IP addresses on your network. In this article, learn about the 5 best free IP scanner tools for Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android. We’ll also cover how they differ in capabilities so that you know which is suitable for your needs. 1. Angry IP Scanner Available for Windows, Mac, and Linux....

What exactly is a firewall? How do the different types of firewalls work? And perhaps most importantly – which type of firewall is best? Firewall 101 Simply put, a firewall is just another network endpoint. What makes it special is its ability to intercept and scan incoming traffic before it enters the internal network, blocking malicious actors from gaining access. Verifying the authentication of each connection, hiding the destination IP from hackers, and even scanning the contents of each data packet – firewalls do it all....

The Windows Search bar in Windows 10 and 11 can appear unresponsive for several reasons. For example, it could be due to a buggy instance of Windows Explorer, a broken search index, or a corrupt user account. We’ll show what you must do so that you can go back to typing into the Windows Search box normally again. 1. Restart Windows Explorer Restarting Windows Explorer is the best way to fix unexpected glitches and other anomalies with the Windows user interface....

Change Measurement Units in Word To change the default measurement units in Word, click on File and then Options. If you are using Word 2010 or earlier, then click the Office button and click the Word Options button at the bottom. The Word Options dialog box displays. Click Advanced in the left pane. Scroll down to the Display section. Select a unit of measurement from the Show measurements in units of drop-down list....

1. Clean Your Touchpad Your Chromebook’s cursor may freeze or flicker if there’s dirt, dust, or liquid on the touchpad. Wiping your touchpad with a clean, dry, and lint-free cloth might get it working correctly again. If using an external mouse, ensure it’s on a flat, dirt-free, and smooth surface. Place and use the mouse on a mousepad if you have one. External mice sometimes malfunction when their batteries get low or die....

Rather than taking the traditional processor comparison route by showing you a bunch of benchmarks, game performance specs, etc., this review will focus on explaining the “core” of Intel’s core CPU lineup, which also includes the new Core i9 family. Although benchmarks are useful for hardcore gamers, they are pretty much useless for the average computer user. This guide should help you pick out a computer, with a good processor for your needs, without having to know what “3DMark” is....