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Chrome updates itself to the latest version within a few days after release to ensure you don’t miss anything. But you can also initiate an update manually to get up to speed faster. However, if the Windows version of Chrome fails to update on its own, hangs during a manual update, or throws out an error code, here are several likely reasons: Network-related problemsCompatibility issuesIncorrectly configured Google Update ServiceMalicious extensions and browser hijackersCorrupt or missing files...

There are many reasons why you may want to create an ISO on your Windows 10 PC. Maybe you want to keep all of your folders in a single place. Or maybe you want to keep some of your folders handy ready to burn to your discs. Regardless of the reasoning, it’s pretty easy to create an ISO from folders on a Windows computer. Also, check out the video from our sister site where we walk you through the steps in a short video....

The only sorry solution it gives you is to try the upgrade again, which doesn’t work. Clicking on the Go online to resolve this issue link doesn’t seem to take you anywhere helpful either. After doing some research, I figured out what the problem was and was finally able to get the client’s PC upgraded. Basically, it stemmed from the fact that Windows Update had downloaded Service Pack 1 onto the computer, but it was not installed by the client....

A few months later, Bob Wallace, a Microsoft software developer, developed the PC-Write word processor and called it shareware because it wasn’t distributed freely. Ideally, freeware – or free software – is fully available for free, without any feature or time limits. Shareware, on the other hand, is a preview version of commercial software with limits on features, time and usage, plus other hobbling to nudge you to purchase the full version....

Virtual ports outnumber physical ports so we’ll start with the physical ones. Both classes can be found on almost any electronic device. Phones, tablets, PCs, even electronic parts in cars and other machines can have both classes. For our purposes, we’ll say a computer in this article. Just know it could be almost any device. What Is A Port? So, what is a port? We may refer to these ports as jacks or outlets, but the proper term is port....

What content attracts the most visitors?Where is your website traffic coming from (ads, social media sites, links from other websites)?Are your visitors mostly on desktop or mobile?How long does a typical visitor stay on your site? When you collect relevant data about your website’s visitor behavior, it can help with making important decisions like: How can you be smarter about allocating the budget for your website?What optimizations are worth making to increase your conversion rate?...

If you wait for your hard drive to fail before you replace it, there is a good chance of losing all the data on it. It’s much better to watch the hard disk’s health and move your information to an external hard drive before it dies on you. Which brings us to the obvious question: How do you check the health of your hard drive? Check the S.M.A.R.T. Status of Your Drive If your PC’s hard disk drive isn’t too old, chances are that it already comes with self-monitoring technology....

In this article, we’ll take a look at what Kik is and why you may wish to delete your account before moving on to exactly how you can do so. What Is Kik? Kik is one of the most popular free messaging apps for iOS and Android. You are able to send private messages and share media including photos and videos to other users. Why Should You Delete Your Kik Account?...

In-app Downloading Of course, you still need the app to listen to the music, and you can’t access the files directly, but if all you want is offline listening, check whether your preferred app has the download option and make use of it. Use a CD Ripper If you still have a music collection on CD, you can transfer it to your phone for offline listening. All you need is a CD “ripping” application and a drive, of course!...

Other causes of the issue include Microsoft Defender’s SmartScreen blocking your app and your antivirus recognizing the app as a potential threat. Restart Your Windows 10/11 PC When you get the “This App Has Been Blocked by Your System Administrator” error, you should reboot your PC. Doing so allows you to fix many minor problems on your computer, some of which may be causing your application not to open. Make sure to save your unsaved work before rebooting your PC, or you risk losing your work....

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....

Correct Your Phone’s Date and Time Having a clock that’s not in sync with the time for your region often leads to connectivity issues with most mobile apps. So, review your phone’s date and time settings and make adjustments if needed. To get to them, open the Settings app and tap General > Date & Time (iOS) or System > Date & Time (Android). Letting your phone set the correct time by syncing it with an internet time server is always the best approach....

Sometimes, you might find that your Roku has no sound when you’re watching a video or trying to play an audio file. There are many reasons Roku behaves this way. However, there are multiple fixes to this sound problem. Make Sure Mute Is Turned Off When your Roku has no sound, the first thing to check is your TV’s mute mode. The mute mode must be off if you want your Roku to play any sound....

There are many reasons the keyboard shortcut doesn’t work. The first thing to check is your PC’s keyboard and ensure all keys are functional. Then, ensure the keyboard is correctly plugged into your PC and the connection isn’t loose. If you’ve tried those solutions but to no avail, the following advanced tips should help you resolve the issue. Use the PrntScrn Button to Take Screenshots If you urgently need to take screenshots and the Windows + Shift + S keyboard shortcut doesn’t work, use an alternate method to make your screenshot....

Technically, you can’t get faster Internet than what you’re paying for because that’s simply not how that works. If you pay for 30 Mbps download speeds, that’s the absolute maximum you’ll ever get unless you pay for more. However, what we’re talking about here is the fact that you’re probably not getting those speeds. If you want to truly maximize your network speed at work or home, you need to be aware of the activities bogging down the network....

Is there a way to get WiFi without an internet provider? Actually, we’ve got six things you can try. If you prefer to quickly watch a video instead of reading through the article below, make sure to check out our YouTube video where we go through the different ways you can get WiFi Internet without an ISP. Public WiFi (With a VPN!) Depending on where in the world you live, there may be a lot of public WiFi hotspots available around you....

It turns out that there are many options that can make your computer a lot more talkative than you’re used to. We’re going to look at both native and third-party solutions to converting on-screen text into the spoken word, most of them are already at your fingertips! Let’s make your computer read some text aloud. The Windows 10 Narrator Windows 10 has a built-in application known as Narrator.This acts as both a screen reader and a text-to-speech (TTS) tool....

Kali Linux installs on ARM devices like Raspberry Pi, virtual machine hosts like VMWare and VirtualBox, or directly onto hardware like a laptop or PC. Installation is roughly the same for Kali Linux on VMWare, VirtualBox, Raspberry Pi, or as the main operating system of your laptop or desktop computer. Installing Kali Linux On a Laptop or Desktop Computer An ISO is a file that is a copy of the data you would find on an installation DVD, including the filesystem....

So, what are you to do with pesky, hard-to-delete viruses? Within the scope of antivirus software is an entire category of tools that do the scanning before the operating system starts. Often called bootable antivirus programs, they scan files and remove viruses before they even have a chance to open. Below are the best ways to remove viruses before the operating system starts. If you’re not familiar with this process, we’ll go over all the steps, including how to download the scanner and what to do next to have it run at startup instead of your operating system....

This tutorial will show you how to right-click on your Chromebook using the touchpad and external mouse. We’ll also show you how to troubleshoot mouse and touchpad issues in ChromeOS. Right-click on the Touchpad Tapping your Chromebook’s touchpad with two fingers will open the ChromeOS context menu on a webpage and compatible apps. Alternatively, press and hold the Alt key on your keyboard and tap/press the touchpad with one finger....