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There are a few ways you can go about finding the IP address of your WiFi printer on your computer. If the printer has a display, you can usually get the IP address by printing a configuration page via the printer’s control panel. If your printer doesn’t have a display, you’ll need to connect it to your Windows PC or Mac to find the IP address. Below are the steps you’ll need to take to find your printer’s IP address on Windows and macOS....

One of the more common missing DLL errors is caused by the absence of api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0.dll file. But what exactly is this DLL? And more importantly, how can you fix this issue? So here is the complete guide to fix the api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0.dll error on your PC. What Is the api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0.dll and Why Is It Important? C++ is probably the most popular coding language for Windows applications. Be it Adobe, Autodesk, or CorelDRAW, many leading apps are made using Microsoft’s Visual Studio C++....

Take the Your Connection Is Not Private message. While many consider it an error, it’s actually a warning. When users are about to log into an unsecure site, Google steps in and puts the connection on hold until you’re able to sort things out. This security measure is good in most cases. But there are instances when the search engine blocks out trusted sources. Why is it doing that? How can you put an end to it?...

While you don’t have to panic, this is an important error that you need to resolve before you keep using your computer. So let’s see how to fix a CPU fan error message. What Is a CPU Fan? CPUs or Central Processing Units are the “brains” of your computer. The CPU is the main unit that does the number crunching that lets your computer work. It uses electricity to do this and some of that electricity is converted into heat in the process....

One of the trickier BSODs is the wdf_violation error in Windows 10. Its cause is somewhat challenging to track, but fixing it is pretty easy. In this article, we’re going to guide you on how to fix a wdf_violation BSOD in Windows by following a series of simple troubleshooting steps. What Causes a wdf_violation BSOD in Windows WDF stands for Windows Driver Frameworks. It’s a collection of tools and libraries from Microsoft used to create drivers....

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....

There are actually various ways to fix Excel when it freezes. You can launch it in safe mode, disable add-ins, and even use the repair utility to fix all Office apps. Here are a few solutions you can try to resolve your problem. Open Excel in Safe Mode A quick way to check if your configured options or add-ins are causing Excel not to respond is to launch the app in safe mode....

Regardless of what’s causing your acoustic troubles, we’ll walk you through various fixes you can try to get your PC’s sound back on. Make Sure That Your PC’s Volume Isn’t Muted Even though this sounds obvious, it’s a fairly common oversight. In addition to your PC’s master volume (that you set from the taskbar), also check the Volume Mixer to make sure that volume for any specific application isn’t muted....

If you want to stream your media from Kodi to Roku, there are several easy ways to do so. Remember that Kodi is a media server and organizational device, so you won’t find movies or videos on Kodi. You will need to provide your content. How to Enable Screen Mirroring on Roku The first thing you need to do is ensure Roku allows screen mirroring from other devices. This step is necessary to play Kodi on your Roku device regardless of the method that you use....

There are a few ways you can do this. You could create a new system image to migrate from one drive of equal size to another. Alternatively, you could consider cloning your hard drive to copy your installation, especially if your drives are different sizes. Here’s what you’ll need to do to begin the process. Before You Move Windows 10 to a New Hard Drive Before you consider a transfer of Windows 10 to a new hard drive, you should consider backing up your essential files, independently of any new system image you create....

In this article, we’ll cover what an EPS file is, what it’s used for, and how you can open, edit, and convert EPS files. What Is an EPS File? EPS stands for Encapsulated PostScript. EPS files are most commonly used by graphical design applications (such as Adobe Illustrator) to save 2D graphics and vector images. Typically, these images will be drawings, designs, or layouts. The EPS file type also includes an embedded preview image in a bitmap format....

To protect your PDFs, lock them up with a password. It’s doable. It’s also easy and free! Don’t worry if you haven’t done it before. As long as you can follow basic instructions, you’re going to be fine. In this post, we’ll walk through the steps on how to password protect PDF files. This way, you can keep them safe. Using Adobe Acrobat Adobe Acrobat can make it happen for you....

That broad range of functionalities come with vulnerabilities as well. Hackers are often able to access the code and infect WordPress sites with malware just as they might plant malware on a router. Malware can infect and destroy your site, so it’s important to act quickly to remove malware from your WordPress site. Contact Your Web Host First Before attempting any of the suggestions below, contact your hosting company first....

In most cases, simply running a damaged PST file through the Inbox Repair tool should be enough to patch it up. But sometimes, you must take extra action to recover lost items. How Outlook PST File Repair Works Outlook’s Inbox Repair tool is buried deep within the Microsoft Office installation folder on your computer, so you need to do a bit of digging to get to it. Once you’ve located and launched Inbox Repair, all you need to do is select the damaged PST file to repair it....

Luckily, with the help of digital technology, there are many tools to help you clear up blurry images, edit and enhance your photos, or repair and restore old photos. This article will focus on Windows compatible and online tools to do all of those things. Go here for additional Mac OS image tools or check out the video below. In this article, we will discuss the following programs that will help you to restore damaged photos:...

How to Share the Outlook Calendar Using a Windows Application Calendar sharing will be very easy if you use Microsoft Outlook for Windows. Follow these steps: Open Outlook on your Windows PC. Find the Calendar icon in the lower left corner. In the Home tab select Share Calendar on the top right side of the toolbar. Outlook will present you with a list of shareable calendars. Remember that not all calendars you configure in Outlook can be shared....

Thankfully, there are a few ways you can stop this from happening by disabling it in the Steam client or by stopping it in Windows Settings or Mac System Preferences. If you want to know how to stop Steam from opening on startup automatically, especially if you’re worried about slow boot times, you can follow the steps below. Changing Steam Startup Settings in the Steam Client When you install Steam on Windows, the client is set to automatically open when your PC boots up and you sign in....

However, collecting data such as someone’s browsing history is a violation of their privacy. You should avoid accessing other people’s private browsing history and confine this method to legitimate uses such as monitoring your child’s internet usage, or your own. The Advantages Of Router Tracking There is third-party software that uses parental control to track a family member’s browsing activity. However, any tech-savvy individual can discover workarounds with a simple Google search....

A PS4 to PS5 data transfer can be done through PS Plus’ cloud storage. It’s as simple as uploading your saved data to the cloud from your PlayStation 4 and redownloading it on the PlayStation 5. Here’s how to get started. How to Transfer PS4 Games and Save File Data to PS5 There are several different ways you can transfer save data from one console to another: Through PlayStation Plus cloud storageThrough a LAN connectionThrough a USB storage device...

However, if you know what you are doing, you might want to disable IE enhanced security configuration to get rid of the annoying messages. In this post, I will walk you through the steps to disable enhanced security for both Windows 2003 and Windows 2008. Windows Server 2003 Method In Windows Server 2003, you can turn off enhanced security for IE by going to Start, Control Panel, and then Add or Remove Programs....