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There are those who enjoy the ability to stream live, but don’t have a need to have their videos be available to the masses. Instead, they’d prefer to have more control over their stream and the content they produce. Open-source software, like Linux, is the best answer to this obstacle. Thinking Ahead Before you begin setting up your own personal streaming server, you should ask yourself a few questions. First, what quality of stream are you looking for?...

There could be various reasons as to why the app won’t sync your notes. However, using some of the methods given below, you should hopefully be able to rectify the issue and get your notes to sync across your devices. Check If The Evernote Servers Are Down One of the possible reasons why Evernote is not syncing on your devices is because the Evernote servers are facing a downtime. As you may already know, when you sync your notes, they are first sent to the app’s servers and then your other devices download your latest notes from there....

The more information you know about the file you are looking for the better. You’ll be able to use search parameters like file size, created date, file type, and more by using the tips listed below. For reference, before we begin, all of the tips listed in this article will be making use of the search function found at the top right of Windows file Explorer. Hopefully by the time you’ve read all of the tips in this article, you’ll have found a solution to track down your files....

Using the command prompt (CMD), you can see a list of every wireless network your computer has ever connected to and their passwords. This article details how you can find out the WiFi password or change WiFi settings using CMD. We also created a short YouTube video that goes over some of the information below in case you don’t feel like reading a bunch of text. Be sure to check it out and subscribe to our sister-site Online Tech Tips YouTube channel!...

Work your way through the fixes that follow to fix “File system error (-2147219196)” in Windows 10 and start using Photos as usual again. Run the Windows Store Apps Troubleshooter Windows 10 includes a built-in troubleshooter that automatically deals with errors related to apps belonging to the Microsoft Store (such as Photos). We strongly recommend running it before diving into the rest of the fixes. Open the Start menu and select Settings....

Whoops! That definitely didn’t sound too good. A DNS cache poisoning attack is basically the same thing as DNS spoofing, which basically means the DNS name server cache has been compromised and when requesting a webpage, instead of getting the real server, the request is redirected to a malicious computer that can download spyware or viruses to the computer. I decided to perform a full anti-virus scan and also downloaded Malwarebytes and did a scan for malware too....

The router’s interface and access point differ among manufacturers. This guide will walk you through the steps to change your router settings. How to Access Your Router as an Administrator Before starting, ensure that you’re connected to your router via an Ethernet cable or a wireless network. Open a browser to access your router’s firmware. Type 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1 in the URL bar — these should work in most cases....

How To Enable Developer Tab in Microsoft Word The drop-down list feature is available under the hidden Developer tab in Microsoft Word. You can go to Word options in Windows and macOS to enable this menu by customizing the Ribbon. In Windows, you can enable the Developer tab in Microsoft Word by going to File > Options. In the Options dialog box, select Customize Ribbon in the sidebar. On the right side, under the Customize the Ribbon section, enable the Developer menu and click the OK button....

This tutorial will show you how to add and remove email addresses from your Microsoft account. You’ll also learn how to switch or change your Microsoft account’s primary email address. Microsoft calls the principal email address displayed on your Windows devices the “primary alias.” You must have at least two Microsoft account email addresses to change your primary alias. If your Microsoft account has only one email address, follow the steps below to add a new email address....

If you’re stuck in such a situation, probably because the WiFi connection keeps dropping, no device can connect, or the network disappears entirely, you don’t need to worry. There are several ways to fix these issues. One of the quickest ways is to connect your computer to a mobile hotspot like your smartphone, and share the internet connection. This way, your phone acts as a router by creating a hotspot, though you’ll be using your cellular data in the process....

NTFS has been the default file system for Windows users since the Windows XP days, so if you’re still holding on to drives that use FAT32, you’re missing out on the speed and technical advances that the currently-maintained NTFS offers. If you want to convert a Window drive from FAT32 to NTFS, here’s what you’ll need to do. Using Windows PowerShell To Convert FAT32 To NTFS There isn’t a graphical option to convert FAT32 drives to NTFS on Windows....

The answer is they are lost, and your hard work to create your site according to your brand and messaging guidelines and preferences will also be lost. A child theme enables you to create a separate CSS stylesheet and add additional functionality that will not be lost or affected when the parent theme is updated. This can be done manually or by installing a child theme creator plugin. Let’s start with the manual process....

Some ways to access Windows Sleep Mode include using an option in the Power User Menu, running a command in a Command Prompt, and making a desktop shortcut. We’ll explain how to use all these methods on your computer. Note: This guide uses screenshots from a Windows 10 PC. However, the steps for Windows 11 should be similar. Use Power User Menu to Enter Sleep Mode Power User Menu is a quick way to put your PC in sleep mode....

There are a few ways you can tidy up and delete your bookmarks in Chrome. You could delete them individually from your bookmarks bar, use the built-in bookmark manager to delete them, or remove the file containing your bookmarks manually. If you want to know how to delete bookmarks in Chrome, here’s what you’ll need to do. Deleting Individual Bookmarks from the Bookmarks Bar When you add a new bookmark in Chrome, you’ll likely place it in one of two places—your bookmarks folder or the bookmarks bar....

If you want to be able to see what your IP address is on your Windows PC, you can find it on your desktop. In this article, we’ll show you how to find your IP address on Windows 10. How to Find Your IP Address There are several ways to find your IP address depending on how you access the internet. If you’re using a Wi-Fi connection, follow these steps:...

A common reason you can’t download your files is that Chrome has experienced a minor glitch. Other causes include your computer being infected with malware, your antivirus blocking the file download, browser extensions causing various problems, and more. Quit and Reopen Chrome to Successfully Download Files When you first encounter the “Virus scan failed” error, close and reopen your Chrome browser to see if that fixes the issue. You can resolve most minor problems by simply restarting your browser....

Other reasons you can’t launch your file may include faulty File Explorer, corrupt temporary files, a virus infection on the PC, and other installed apps interfering with your file. Disable Your Antivirus Protection When you encounter the “Operation did not complete” error, turn off your antivirus protection and see if your file opens. This should resolve the issue if your antivirus has recognized your file as a suspicious item. You can disable the real-time protection in most antivirus tools by launching the tool and selecting the option to turn off protection....

If you keep experiencing the “dxgmms2.sys” BSOD error repeatedly while playing games or streaming video on your Windows 10 PC, the list of troubleshooting methods below should help you fix that. Update Graphics Card Drivers In most cases, the “dxgmms2.sys” BSOD stems from outdated video drivers, so it’s a good idea to kick things off by updating them. You can obtain an up-to-date copy of the drivers with a brief search on graphics card manufacturer websites such as NVIDIA, AMD, and Intel....

Since the error message doesn’t tell you what needs fixing, you’ll have to rely on multiple standard fixes to get around the issue. Disable Proxy Server One of the possible reasons for the “The remote device won’t accept the connection” error is your PC’s proxy server. When proxy is enabled, your network data gets transmitted differently than it would when proxy is disabled. Therefore, turn the proxy server off on your PC and see if that helps you get rid of your problem....

What Is a QR Code? QR codes are short for Quick Response codes. Much like how a barcode is scanned at a store to look up pricing information, a QR code can be scanned to dig up whatever it is that’s hidden behind those unintelligible designs. The only difference is that anyone can make a QR code, not just a business. There are several things you can make a QR code do....