There are several third-party Windows PE rescue disks that you can download and use, like Hiren’s BootCD PE. If you’re wary about trusting a third-party solution, especially with potential piracy issues, you can build your own using Win10XPE. Let’s walk you through how to create your own Windows PE rescue disk. Creating a Windows PE Rescue Disk To create a Windows PE rescue disk, you’ll need a recent copy of the Windows 10 installation media....
Here are some of the most likely tips to fix Wi-Fi problems and get you back online in no time, starting with the best universal troubleshooting tip of all. 1. Reboot Your PC That’s right, just restart your computer. In many cases, any wireless network weirdness mysteriously goes away after a reboot. 2. Is Airplane Mode On? Windows 11 has an Airplane or “flight” mode setting which turns off every radio-transmission device on your computer....
Thankfully, there are several websites available online, where you can download subtitle tracks for movies, both popular and obscure. This lets you experience movies in an entirely different language to your own. Also, be sure to check out our YouTube channel where we posted a short video going through some of the best options for subtitles: OpenSubtitles With one of the biggest collections of movie subtitles on the internet (over five million, according to the site itself), OpenSubtitles is probably the first site you want to try if you’re looking to download subtitles....
The most popular surround sound formats are DTS and Dolby Digital. Both audio compression technologies allow moviemakers to record quality surround sound that can be reproduced at home by your audio system, but which one does it better? Learn the difference between DTS and Dolby Digital and see which one delivers the most spine-tingling and immersive sound. What’s Dolby Digital? Dolby Digital is a multi-channel audio format created by Dolby Labs....
I hadn’t run into any problems with Office on my machine before, so this was a little strange. I had installed a few apps and installed some Windows updates, but other than that, everything was the same. If you’re having the same problem, read the possible solutions below and see if it works for you. Method 1 – Corrupt Profile There is a file called profilename.xml that stores the settings for the Navigation Pane in Outlook....
For many Windows 10 users, using the brightness adjustment keys on their keyboards is a quicker way of manually adjusting the brightness level on their PCs. If, for some reason, the keys fail to work as they should, there are other methods you can use to adjust brightness on your Windows 10 PC. How to Adjust Brightness on Windows 10 You can adjust the levels of brightness on Windows 10 manually or automatically based on surrounding light, battery life, or using a power plan....
Each method offers a unique way to rename your files. For example, File Explorer helps you quickly rename files but with limited features. The Command Prompt provides a few more features but is not as easy to use. Use File Explorer To Batch Rename Files In Windows 10 If you’re only looking to basic rename files on your machine, you don’t need to install any apps. The built-in rename feature helps bulk rename files as well and you can use it from the context menu....
This article will show you how to change the time and date format in Windows 10 and 11 and what each setting does. How to Change the Date and Time Format in Windows 11 There are two ways to access the date and time format settings in Windows 11. If your clock is displaying incorrectly, or you just want to personalize the format, here’s how to do so: We’ll look at these date and time settings in the next section....
If you’re one of the users that find that restrictive, you must be looking for a way to convert your AAX files to MP3. Unfortunately, since Audible doesn’t offer a native option to change the files format from AAX to MP3 (or any other audio format), you’ll have to use one of the following third-party options to do it. Why Convert AAX to MP3 What if you’re not a fan of Audible’s native media player and want to listen to your audiobooks on a different platform?...
Windows has several built-in tools for checking how long your computer has been turned on. This tutorial explains how to check uptime in Windows through the Task Manager, Control Panel, Command Prompt, and PowerShell. Check System Uptime via Task Manager The Windows 11 Task Manager provides real-time information about your computer’s hardware, software, and overall performance. Here’s how to check your Windows 11 computer’s uptime using Task Manager. Check Uptime Using Command Prompt You can run several Command Prompt commands in Windows to check your processor’s uptime....
You’ll usually see this error when Windows 10 tries to boot and can’t, forcing itself through an endless cycle of automatically trying to repair itself. If Windows can’t repair itself, it reboots and repeats the cycle. To fix a Windows 10 automatic repair loop, here’s what you’ll need to do. What Causes a Windows 10 Automatic Repair Loop? There isn’t a single cause for a Windows 10 automatic repair loop, but there are several situations that are likely to cause it....
A common complaint is to have games that once ran perfectly starting to lag on the same hardware. There are many reasons this may be happening on your PC, from an overheating processor to background processes hogging all the memory. Let’s look at some tweaks to fix stuttering on your PC and give you a smooth gaming experience. 1. Reduce CPU Temperature Modern CPUs can function across a wide range of clock speeds....
If your mouse is stuttering and you can’t figure out why, here are the most common fixes we’ve collected over the years. Also, be sure to check out our YouTube channel where we posted a short video going over some reason why your mouse may lag and how to fix it: Clean Your Mouse Innards Mice and keyboards are always in contact with your hands and tend to accumulate gunk at a worrying rate....
Microsoft rolls out Windows 10 updates in trickles—not everyone receives an update at the same time. When a Windows Update is available to the public, you may get the update immediately, or it may take days sometimes. However, if the delay is running into weeks or taking longer than usual, the troubleshooting techniques in this guide will help you force install a Windows 10 update on your device. Do You Have the Latest Windows 10 Version?...
In this article, you’ll learn how to use section breaks to rearrange your Word pages and improve the readability of your document. We’ll also go through several types of section breaks and show you how to remove them. What Is a Section Break? As the name suggests, the section breaks are formatting elements that divide a document into sections. There are different types of section breaks; each will give you better control over your document, making it easy to read and more attractive....
What Is TCP/IP? TCP/IP, short for Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol, is a group of communication protocols that allow network devices to communicate when they’re connected. TCP/IP is a set of rules and procedures that dictate the way data is transmitted and received over the internet. Your computer system interacts with countless other systems on a network, but at any given point in time, only two systems can communicate with each other....
Needing a secure place to share content with current or potential clients.Using your website to only share images, stories, or communications with family or friends.Restricting content for invited webinar attendees only.Including content that is for paid members and not the general public.Blocking off some content areas for business websites based on the employee’s role in the company.Ensuring outsiders can’t see proprietary content for medical or educational facilities. Below are several ways to password protect single pages or posts, specific categories, or your entire WordPress website....
Well, it’s because I optimize my Outlook by doing a few routine tasks to make sure it stays clean and slim. Instead of dealing with Outlook crashes, crazy error messages, memory hogging or wasting time waiting for Outlook to load, why not follow my advice below to make Outlook fast and responsive. One thing you want to understand about Outlook is that it’s completely run from a database. All your emails, tasks, calendar items, business contacts, etc....
Thankfully, Photoshop is now easier than ever to use, with basic photo editing like this made easy. If you want to know how to remove a background in Photoshop, you’ll need to follow these easy-to-follow steps. This guide will work best for the latest version of Photoshop, but may also work for older releases. Removing A Background In Photoshop Using Background Eraser Tool If you’ve ever cut an object from an image in Photoshop, you should be familiar with many of the steps used to manipulate images....
This guide will take you through every step necessary to get started with using OBS NDI and provide some insights into its performance. Make sure to read each step carefully so that you can get everything set up correctly. Does OBS NDI Work? Is It Better Than a Capture Card? Before I begin, let’s talk about NDI’s performance. I’ve been using it myself to both stream and record and my experience has been exceptional....
