Sometimes it would eventually shut down, but it could take anywhere from 4 minutes to 10! The laptop is brand new and was running Windows 10, so there were no problems with the specs. After playing around with several solutions, I was able to get rid of the annoying shutdown problem! In this post, I’ll go through the various solutions I tried and hopefully one will work for you....
Once I upgraded to the newest version of Windows 10, the computer simply wouldn’t sleep! Now let me clarify a little. The computer will go to sleep if I manually press the Power button (I have it set so that the power button puts the computer to sleep) or choose the Sleep option from the Start menu. The problem with sleep in Windows 10 is the setting where you set the time after which the computer should automatically go to sleep....
A part of Windows for a long time, some people still choose to use other applications to play their media. Learn how to uninstall Windows Media Player from Windows 7. Why Uninstall Windows Media Player? Although Windows Media Player is a popular choice for playing media in Windows, its features have been criticized in comparison to competitors’ media players. In particular, the player has been criticized for not working well with third party codecs....
You can download XAPK files the same way you’d download an APK file, but if you try to install one, you’ll run into errors. We’ll explain what XAPK files are, how they differ from regular APKs, and how you can install them on your handset using one of the tutorials below. A Recap on APK Files and Sideloading The vast majority of Android operating system users get their apps through the Google Play apps store....
It’s still a little buggy and it’s a little light on features compared to established package managers, like Chocolatey, but it’s great news for Windows devs and power users. And it might already be on your computer! How Do I Get Windows Package Manager? As of writing this, there are only 2 ways to get Windows Package Manager. You can get it through the Windows Insider Program or from GitHub....
In this post are the different solutions to the problem. These are easy and quick fixes that anyone can try out. Run a DISM Tool DISM is short for Deployment Image Servicing and Management. A DISM tool will help you deal with corruption errors that happen due to damaged system files. To run this tool, here’s what you need to do. First, press the Windows key and search for Command Prompt....
Learning PowerShell will also teach you how to handle most Linux administrative tasks inside the bash shell. PowerShell is similar to what you find in most Linux Distros. What Is PowerShell? Windows PowerShell is a command-line interface and scripting language developed by Microsoft for system administrators. But you don’t have to be an admin or programmer to use it because it is much simpler than other programming languages. It is similar to regular English, and everyone can understand it and use it to administer their computers....
In the late 90s, the USB standard has become the default connection standard for virtually all computer peripherals from its humble beginnings. Thanks to increases in the amount of power that USB can deliver, it’s also become a popular standard for all sorts of devices. Laptops, phones, and tablets can charge from USB and many gadgets that don’t have anything to do with computers. These days, many houses even have USB charging ports built into their regular AC outlets, so any USB gadget you buy that needs power can be used nearly anywhere and with the USB power source of your choice....
Whether you’re working 8 hours a day from home or an office, you need to protect your health and keep your productivity levels up. Humans aren’t meant to sit all day long. Sitting incorrectly because of a bad desk can have severe repercussions on your health. The solution to a sedentary job is an ergonomic computer desk. Read on to learn which are the best computer desks designed for the electronic devices you use every day....
Even if we feel that dealing with other people can be irritating at times, humans are hardwired to interact with others. Thankfully, technology may bridge the gap between social interaction and self isolation. Maintaining communication with others is important. Below, we’ve provided a few ways that technology can be used to combat the issues that come with social distancing and self isolation. 8 Best Tech Ideas To Cope With Self Isolation There are plenty of different things we can do to cope with self isolation and social distancing that will keep us sane....
In other words, the BSOD screen would only display for a second or so, before Windows automatically rebooted itself. Thus, I couldn’t retrieve the specific error codes needed to diagnose the BSOD error. Here’s a quick tip for not only those that have gotten the BSOD, but also those who haven’t encountered it. Disable Automatic Restart After System Failure Start by opening the Start Menu and navigating to the Control Panel....
Of course, there are specific situations in which you’d want to ensure the absolute minimum of security. This would mean you may need another firewall layer. Contrary to what some may say on the internet, there are still plenty of available firewall products, both paid and free, from which to choose. The Best Third-Party Firewall You Should Consider Installing Just to add to what has already been said, your WiFi router also has its own firewall to go along with both the built-in product from your device’s operating system as well as your chosen security suite....
This article shows you how to enable and disable features in Windows 7/8/10, Vista, and XP. Windows Vista, 7/8/10 To turn Windows features in Windows Vista to Windows 10 on or off, click Control Panel on the Start menu. You can also click on Start and then type in control panel. Click the Programs link. NOTE: If you are in Classic View, the link reads Programs and Features. Under the Programs and Features heading, click the Turn Windows features on or off link....
What is Internet Information Services (IIS)? By default, Internet Information Services (IIS) is turned off in Windows 7. This is for good reason because few casual users would ever use these services. Essentially, IIS is a set of software features that allow you to run your computer like a server. Turning on IIS on your Windows 7 PC allows you to add support for such standards as Web and FTP servers, ASP....
Note: You can also use this tool in Windows, but you’ll need to first install the GIMP Resynthesizer plugin. The first thing you’ll need is an image to work on. For our examples, we’ll use a cover image from a book that was definitely not in pristine condition. It had obviously been read, and the front cover bent back quite a bit, which resulted in a line where the cover image had flaked off, for lack of a better term....
I was pretty sure that Windows 8 could be installed on the computer after looking up the Windows 8 system requirements, so I was surprised to see this message. You can also get this message when installing Windows 10. If you check the following links, you’ll see the basic RAM, CPU requirements for Windows 8 & 10: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-10-specifications https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/12660/windows-8-system-requirements Unfortunately, these do not go into super specific details about the requirements, which was why I couldn’t figure out why I was getting this error on my Dell....
Unfortunately, the voice typing feature might face an occasional issue. This guide will help you with a few quick fixes for the most common voice typing problems in Google Docs so you can get back to work. 1. Use a Chromium-Based Browser The most common reason you can’t use voice typing is that the feature only works on Chromium-based browsers like Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge. You need to use the web version of Google Docs via a Chromium-based browser on a desktop or laptop computer running Windows or Mac to use voice typing on Google Docs....
This is called a memory dump file, saved in the DMP file format. These files contain various information on the problem, including your current Windows version, any running apps and drivers at the time of the BSOD, and the error code itself. To help you analyze memory dump files, here’s what you’ll need to do. What are Memory Dump Files on Windows 10? A Blue Screen of Death is a critical and unrecoverable error on a Windows PC, but the cause of these errors can vary....
If you plan to print on different paper, or if you’re changing page orientation, you may need to alter the page margins. You can also change margins in Google Docs to move your text closer or further away from the edge of the page. If you want to know how to change margins in Google Docs, here’s what you’ll need to do. How to Change Google Docs Margins Manually By default, Google Docs defaults to a typical A4 document page layout....
Whatever the media you’re holding, to enjoy it to its fullest, you’ll probably need to move it to a digital format. To do that, you’ll need some hardware, a cable to connect that hardware to your computer, and software to make the conversion. Once you’ve made that small up-front investment, you’ll be set to convert files moving forward. Here are some of the most popular analog-to-digital conversions and what you’ll need to make them happen....
