What Is a USB Arcade Stick? While there is some variation, modern arcade sticks have roughly the same basic layout. There’s the stick itself, which consists of a rod with a ball at the end. While different grip styles exist, the most common is to grip the ball between the base of the middle- and ring- finger, palm-up. The buttons on a USB arcade stick are large and usually laid out in two rows of four....
What Is ehprivjob.exe? Ehprivjob.exe is the main executable of the Digital TV tuner device registration app. This is a part of Windows itself. This app is a scheduled task that runs as part of Windows Media Center. Windows 10 no longer has Windows Media Center as a default part of Windows and there is no official way of installing it again, although it is still possible. As such, you’re most likely to see this program running on a Windows 7 or 8 computer, although it’s not impossible for it to be on a modern Windows 10 computer....
Since PCIe is becoming fundamental in computers of all shapes and sizes, it’s worth talking about what PCIe is, what it’s used for, and what the new PCIe 6.0 will offer in the future. The Basics of PCIe PCIe is short for Peripheral Component Interconnect Express. Some of our readers who’ve been around computers for a while might remember the old PCI standard, but PCIe is to the original PCI standard as a fighter jet is to a paper airplane....
One of the lesser known system processes on a Windows 10 PC, however, is slui.exe. This process is responsible for Windows 10 license activation, including checking if your license is genuine. If you want to know more about slui.exe, here’s what you need to know. What Is Slui.exe and Is It Safe? The slui.exe process (also known as the Windows Activation Client) is an important Windows system process that plays a part in the activation of Windows 10 licenses....
If you use Zoom a lot for your virtual meetings, you’ve probably heard that question several times. Nothing is more frustrating than not being able to hear what the speaker or other participants are saying during a Zoom call. Worse still is if it’s your turn to speak and no one can hear you. There are several causes for Zoom audio issues, which range from software bugs and Zoom microphone issues to an outdated Zoom app and problems with your headphones or computer audio....
Restart Your Fire Stick One highly effective method to fix many issues with your Fire Stick is to reboot your stick. This cleans up the temporary files stored on its storage and helps you start afresh. Fix Screen Mirroring Issues On The Fire Stick If you’re having issues mirroring the screen of your devices to the Fire Stick, you must make sure your devices are compatible with the feature. The Fire Stick doesn’t support the following devices for screen mirroring....
If you’re having this problem, here are 12 known fixes that might help. These fixes are listed in order, so start with number one and work your way through the list until one works! 1. Check the Volume Mixer Windows 10 sets volume differently for each program or application. Sometimes it will set the volume for a particular program lower. This is the most obvious fix. If it didn’t work for you, move on to some of the other likely issues....
So, here are four ways to speed up Windows 10 boot times. 1. Fast Startup Windows 10 includes a specific option to enable your system to boot fast, known as fast startup. Fast startup is an advanced power state that operates as a middle-ground between hibernation and shutdown. When you enable fast startup, Windows 10 creates a small hibernation file to reboot from. The hibernation file is smaller than usual as it does not record your active session (whereas if you hibernate normally, the hibernation file is larger and includes everything you were doing at the time), making it quicker to load....
Modern browsers do a good job of covering the shortcut-key basics, like jumping between tabs, changing your zoom level, stopping a page from loading, and more. However, autoscrolling is largely overlooked despite being extremely useful. If you have an external mouse and you’re running Windows, there’s a good chance that you’re able to middle-click. Middle-clicking on an area of a webpage, in most modern browsers, will turn your cursor into a multidirectional crosshair....
If Ubuntu hangs, the first thing to try is to reboot your system. Sometimes you might have to do a cold boot. Power your computer off and then bring it back up. Restarting your computer resolves many problems such as low memory, application crashes, and the browser hangs. Make note of what you did just before the computer crashed. If it always happens while using a specific application, research to find out if there are any updates or known issues....
The entire process is very easy and won’t take more than 10 minutes of your time. You’ll be able to play hundreds, if not thousands of games from your desktop once you’ve followed this guide. Why is Flash Going in 2020? It’s been a long time coming, but Flash will finally be discontinued in 2020 and most browsers that support it now will drop support alongside Adobe’s agreement to drop it....
This tutorial explains why these things happen and covers solutions for HBO Max issues on Fire TV devices. The troubleshooting fixes in this tutorial apply to all Fire TV Stick generations and models. 1. Fix Your Internet Connection Unstable or slow internet causes HBO Max to buffer videos on your Fire TV. If you’re streaming movies or TV shows in High Definition (HD), ensure your internet connection speed is at least 5Mbps....
Most mainstream TVs and monitors have multiple HDMI inputs, but sometimes it’s just not enough. An automatic HDMI switch might be just the ticket, but how do they work? What is HDMI? HDMI or High Definition Multimedia Interface is a standard for modern digital display devices. It’s the most widespread type of connection and you’ll find it on everything from laptops to game consoles. There are three connection sizes: standard, mini and micro....
Don’t know how to go about this? Don’t worry. We’ll walk through the process. In this post, you’ll learn how to change the ownership of files and folders on Windows. This way, you can make modifications as you please. Note that if a file or folder is owned by TrustedInstaller, you need to follow a different procedure, mentioned in the link. About the Ownership of Files and Folders If you have no administrative privileges, Windows 10 won’t give you permission to make changes....
If your favorite browser is Firefox, this is simple and easy. However, if your favorite browser is Chrome, Opera, Brave, or an alternative browser, it takes significantly more work to set it as the default web browser in Windows 11. How To Make Firefox the Default Web Browser in Windows 10 and 11 Mozilla, makers of Firefox, weren’t happy with Windows 11 requiring people to select the default browser for each file type....
The modern display is a sensitive device that requires special care. You can easily damage a touchscreen if you clean it using a rough sponge or an aggressive cleaning agent. You’ll eventually scratch the screen and damage its special coatings, and you’ll end up with an inferior device that no longer takes your touch commands. This applies to any laptop, tablet, TV, phone, or another device with LCD, MicroLED, or OLED display....
However, not everybody uses Publisher these days. For example, you may want to send a PUB file for review or printing, but the recipient can’t open it because they don’t have Publisher installed on their device. One of the best ways to share the file and ensure that others can open your publication is to convert the Publisher file to a PDF file. Whether you’re working on an eBook, greeting card, or other publication, we’ll show you how to convert Publisher files to PDF format and make it shareable....
Windows 11 does not provide as many customization options for the Start menu compared to older Windows operating systems. Nevertheless, they should be enough to give it your own twist. Or, you can cut to the chase and rely on a third-party app to change how the Start menu works. Change the Start Menu Alignment Doing away with tradition, the Start menu in Windows 11 opens from the center of the taskbar....
If you’ve just joined Reddit, it may take some time to figure out the ins and outs of the site. Sometimes other Redditors may be harsh or unwelcoming, especially to the uninitiated, and you may end up feeling like leaving the platform altogether. Maybe you’ve realized collecting karma points is meaningless, so you just want out of Reddit for good. This guide will show you how to delete a Reddit account....
Besides the security flaw found in its Download Your Data feature, which leaked some users’ passwords, there are several other ways the platform poses a threat to your privacy. For instance, there’s the default setting that automatically tracks a user’s location, the update to their DM service that informed other users when you’re active and the last time you were active, plus sharing your in-app activity such as comments, likes and more with other users....
