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Memory Is Not Disk Space In this case “Memory” does not refer to hard drive space. It refers to RAM (Random Access Memory). That’s the fast working memory of your computer and exists as physical microchips, separate from the hard drives that permanently store your operating system, apps and data. This means that to fix this issue, you need to free up your computer’s working memory. However, it’s also doesn’t hurt to free up some disk space too if you’re running low....

A blank “Save As” screen in Adobe Acrobat Reader shows up when the application has trouble connecting to Adobe’s cloud storage service—a.k.a. the Adobe Document Cloud. The same issue can occur in Adobe Acrobat Pro. Work through the solutions below, and you should be able to fix the blank “Save As” screen in Adobe Acrobat on your PC or Mac. Disable Adobe Acrobat’s Online Storage Options The easiest way to fix the blank “Save As” screen in Adobe Acrobat involves configuring the application to stop loading Adobe cloud services....

If there’s a problem with this memory, your PC will display a “CMOS Checksum Bad” error before it boots Windows. In this guide, we’ll show you what causes the error and how to get it fixed. What Causes CMOS Checksum Error in Windows? “Checksum” describes a value (number or letter) used to monitor or verify the integrity of files in a storage device. You’ll get the “CMOS Checksum Bad” error on your PC if values in the CMOS memory are corrupt....

Work your way through the following list of troubleshooting methods and you should be able to fix problems with AirDrop not working from iPhone to Mac. Check for Mac Compatibility An iPhone can only AirDrop to a Mac introduced in 2012 or later (the 2012 Mac Pro is an exception). Additionally, your Mac should run at least OS X 10.10 Yosemite. Open the Apple menu and select About This Mac to check your Mac’s model and operating system version....

BSOD error messages are tricky to decipher, with names like clock_watchdog_timeout that offer little-to-no information on the cause. For example, if you see an irql_not_less_or_equal BSOD error, you’ll need to follow the steps below to troubleshoot the problem. What Causes an irql_not_less_or_equal BSOD on Windows 10? To understand the possible cause behind an irql_not_less_or_equal BSOD error message, you’ll need to understand what this error code means. This error is essentially a security error....

If you keep experiencing severe lag issues within Discord’s text, voice, or video chats or while interacting with the app in general, the following list of troubleshooting tips should help you fix Discord lag. Check the Discord System Status Discord relies on multiple server-side systems to function effectively. So whenever Discord starts to lag, it’s best to head over to DiscordStatus.com and check the system status. If you notice any issues, you must wait it out until each system becomes fully operational again....

Some of the reasons Outlook experiences issues connecting to the email server include a minor glitch with the app, your internet connection isn’t working, or the Outlook data file has a problem. This guide will offer a few solutions so your Outlook client can connect to your email server and fetch new emails. Restart Outlook One way to fix most minor glitches with Outlook is to restart the app. When you do this, Outlook turns off all features and restarts them again....

Often, a minor app glitch causes Spotify to display the above error. Other reasons include an incompatible VPN, cache file problems, and network configuration issues. Restart Spotify on Your PC When you get the above error, the first thing to do is close and reopen the Spotify app on your PC. Doing so fixes minor issues with the music streaming service app, allowing you to resume your music playback. You can close Spotify by selecting X in the app window’s top-right corner....

Here’s the error on the associated blue screen when I am working on the troubled computer: To fix this, I tried all kinds of things before calling Dell support, such as replacing the memory, switching out video cards, replacing the motherboard, running all kinds of hardware and memory diagnostic tools, etc, etc. Sadly, nothing worked! We knew it was not a software issue because we have a bunch of identical machines, all with the same software configuration....

Whether you’re using Word or Google Docs, you can add page numbers in different number formats in the header, footer or margin of your document, and then customize them to your liking. How to Insert Page Numbers in Word on Windows Note: Instructions to add page numbers in this guide apply to recent Word versions. On a Windows PC follow the steps below. Repeat Step 1.Scroll to the Page X of Y section and choose a format....

Unfortunately, with all of those features come a whole lot of apps, and the many icons you use to launch them. If you do nothing to organize apps on your Android, you will end up with a complete mess. And when your apps are a mess, it’ll take you longer to find them and use them. In this article, you’ll learn how to organize the apps on your Android so you can be more efficient with everything you use your Android for....

It seems like more reports crop up each day about new ways of breaking into once-secure networks, like this one from the New York Times about using a laser to hack a voice assistant. Hackers are creative, and they only become more so with time, but you don’t need to rid your home of smart devices. There are steps you can take to protect your smart home from hackers....

Once you know how to reverse a video, you can get creative and make it your own. This effect is good for something like music videos or if you’re doing any other kind of more artistic editing. In this article, you’ll learn how to reverse any video clip and how to incorporate it into your editing project. How To Reverse a Video Clip Before starting, make sure to import the video clip(s) you want to reverse into your project....

If big business is doing it, why don’t you do it too? Learning how to scrape a website can help you find the best deal, gather leads for your business, and even help you find a new job. Use a Web Scraping Service The quickest and simplest way to gather data from the internet is to use a professional web scraping service. If you need to collect large amounts of data, a service like Scrapinghub might be a good fit....

There are multiple methods (and tools) to test RAM, ranging from built-in Windows utilities to third-party software. We’ll go over each option in this in-depth guide to help you choose the best method. Should You Test Memory With or Without Pre-Booting? For many years it was held that computer memory had to be tested with a pre-booting tool. This is because in old systems memory was quite limited. It wasn’t unusual to see the operating system corner a lion’s share of the system resources, leaving very little memory to be actually tested....

It saves you the painful hassles of hooking up your PC to your TV using an HDMI cable, which largely depends on the length of the cable. Plus, it allows you to mirror your entire screen or any browser tab on Google Chrome wirelessly with a few clicks so you can view static files like photos, display a presentation or view a website on a larger scale. To create the Chromecast desktop connection, you’ll need a Google Chromecast device, your PC, an internet connection and the TV you’re casting to....

Google Docs lets you edit documents just as you would in Microsoft Word, using your browser while online or offline, as well as on your mobile devices using the Google Docs mobile app. There are a lot of useful features to learn about. So if you’re interested in learning how to use Google Docs, we’ll cover both basic tips as well as some of the more advanced features you may not know about....

Google Forms is heavily customizable, so while it can also be used as a survey, RSVP tool, contact form, product signup sheet, or any other question/answer form, you can make it into a custom expense tracker by choosing expense-related questions. A Google Forms expense tracker can keep tabs on anything you want regarding a transaction, and since it works great from a phone, you’ll have it with you wherever you go....

For example, you might use the CONCATENATE function if the spreadsheet has one column for a first name and another for a last name, but you want them joined together to form a single cell with both names. You could this manually by typing each name, or you can use CONCATENATE to automate it. Many other examples of the CONCATENATE function could be given, so we’ll look at a few below....

The Chrome browser on Android devices has a share button that lets you share a website link via email or messaging apps. You can also create a QR code, share a link with nearby devices, take a screenshot, or print a webpage. For each option, we’ll go over what’s involved. Where Is the Share Button in Chrome for Android? Whether you have an old Pixel phone or the newest Samsung Galaxy S22, the share option in Chrome on an Android phone or tablet is in the More icon’s drop-down menu....