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The SFC command works by comparing critical system files to a cached copy in the Windows folder. When you get an error message while running the utility, it means that the cached copy itself is corrupted, preventing SFC from fixing the files. Here are the best five ways to get around this problem and repair your Windows installation. Fix 1: Run DISM Available only on Windows 10 and Windows 11, you can use the DISM command to restore the health of the local Windows Image....

If your YouTube video doesn’t upload correctly or won’t process, there are steps you can take to resolve the issue. Some of them are as simple as waiting a few minutes and trying again, while others are more complex. Either way, if video processing is taking an unacceptable amount of time, here’s a few things to try. Wait a Few Minutes It sounds like trite advice, but sometimes waiting 10 to 15 minutes is all it takes....

Just like buying a PC speaker, there are a few factors to consider before you pick a Bluetooth speaker. Some of the factors include what you need the Bluetooth speaker for, where you’ll use the speaker, and how much you’re willing to spend to get one. Whether you’re looking for a portable speaker for your home office, or a rugged speaker for the beach, this list of the best Bluetooth speakers provides some of the best options worth considering....

A WiFi booster will strengthen and expand your wireless signal so that you can maintain a steady connection not only in your home, but sometimes even into the yard. 1. TP-Link AC750 WiFi Extender — $30 No one says you have to break the bank to get better WiFi. The TP-Link AC750 WiFi Extender covers up to 1,200 square feet of space and supports 20 devices at one time. It uses dual bands, so it can support both 2....

Whether you’re looking for a no-frills budget tablet or a high-end tablet with all the bells and whistles, here’s a roundup of the best tablets for reading digital books. Best Tablet For Reading Books If you love reading at the beach, by the pool, or in the bath, the Kindle Paperwhite is a tablet worth considering. It’s super light, with a flush, glare-free display that makes it ideal for reading outside....

But what about data stored locally on your computer or mobile device? If someone got their hands on your storage media, could they recover information that you’ve deleted? In case you didn’t know, most of the time “deleting” information from your hard drive, SD card or phone’s internal storage doesn’t actually destroy the data. Instead, that part of the disk is simply marked as “free space” so that new data can be written over it....

Late-night internet browsing with Google Chrome is bound to give you mind-numbing headaches—or even worse, a sleeping disorder. Sure—Windows allows you to reduce eye strain with Night Light. But an even better way to improve your nighttime Chrome sessions is to activate Dark Mode. How Google Chrome’s Dark Mode Works on Windows Before you begin, it’s best to know how Google Chrome’s Dark Mode works on Windows. For starters, the feature is tied to the system-wide color scheme, meaning you must switch the Windows theme from Light to Dark to enable it....

Exit Code 0 only means Minecraft has successfully exited, but not why. It can be due to various reasons, from running out of memory to incompatible game files. Let’s see how to fix these possible issues and get Minecraft working again. Fix 1: Close Conflicting Programs The most common reason for Minecraft to close with an exit code 0 is low memory. If your computer meets the system requirements of the game, conflicting programs might be the reason for getting this error code....

For several reasons, Netflix tends to throw out the error code M7053-1803 in Google Chrome and other Chromium browsers. For example, it could be a trivial bug or glitch with the browser, a corrupt web cache, or a conflicting extension. Work through the suggestions and solutions below to fix Netflix error code M7053-1803 in Windows or macOS. 1. Quit and Relaunch Your Browser It’s best to begin by quitting and relaunching your web browser on your PC or Mac....

Diagnosing the actual problem underneath can be tricky, as this error can be created by factors ranging from incorrectly configured graphics drivers to outdated BIOS. To help you solve the problem, we have compiled a list of all possible fixes to the DXGKRNL fatal error in Windows. Fix 1: System Restore The most common reason for running into this BSOD error is a Windows Update gone wrong. Major updates often mess up low-level subsystems that keep your system running, creating fatal crashes without any actual hardware fault....

If you’ve had an issue with Microsoft Edge crashing, there are a few steps you can take. In this article, we’ll cover how you can prevent Microsoft Edge from crashing. We’ll start with the easiest fixes and progress to more time consuming approaches, so progress through this list in order to (hopefully) save time. Why Is Microsoft Edge Crashing? The most common reason for Microsoft Edge crashing is browser extensions causing incompatibilities with the browser itself....

It is called the Dark Web, not to be confused with the Deep Web, which are websites which cannot be ordinarily accessed due to paywalls or password-protected login pages (such as online banking). The Dark Web has some legitimate valid uses, such as protecting the free speech of dissidents and activists in countries run by oppressive regimes (such as China). But mostly, the Dark Web has been referred to as the “dark underbelly of the web”....

Using good backup software can save your bacon when the unthinkable happens, but professional system backup software isn’t cheap and often has features most users never use. Luckily, you can pair many fantastic free Windows backup solutions with your Windows 11 computer. Types of Backup The word “backup” can refer to many different distinct practices. For example, Time Machine on macOS backs up your entire hard drive. This allows you to completely restore your computer or even restore your data to a new computer....

Unfortunately, the solutions are different depending on which OS you are running: XP, Vista or Windows 7/8/10. I’ll try to list out as many fixes for this problem as I can and which OS it applies too. Reinstall Drivers A lot of times, you might see a message like this in Device Manager about your CD/DVD drive: You can reinstall the drivers for the CD/DVD drive by going to Start, Control Panel, System and Security, System and then clicking on Device Manager....

A stuck pixel occurs whenever one of these sub-pixels gets stuck on one color – red, green or blue, and appears as a persistent, bright dot on your monitor Stuck pixels are different from dead pixels, which remain black all the time regardless of the image on your monitor, because there’s no light reaching such pixels. They’re also fairly difficult to fix, and sometimes you have to replace the monitor....

The problem with Aero (and other compositing window managers), is that it is fairly resource heavy. This means that computer users with lower powered graphics cards, or those wanting to squeeze every frame of performance out of their system (important when playing games, for example), may want to turn off Aero, temporarily if not permanently. Fortunately, getting rid of many of the resource hogging features isn’t too hard. Below you’ll find two ways to get rid of Aero, one that turns it off entirely, and one that disables it on a per-application basis....

Despite the multi-faceted responsibilities of Google Play Services, it doesn’t drain your device’s battery faster than usual. However, there are several factors that could trigger the service to consume excessive battery. In this article, we highlight major causes of the Google Play Services battery drain issue and their respective solutions. Quick Tip: To check Google Play Services battery usage in Android, go to Settings, select Battery, tap the menu icon in the top-right corner, select Battery usage, and locate Google Play services in the “Battery Usage Since Full Charge” section....

Work your way through the list of fixes and suggestions below, and you should be able to track down missing files in Google Drive. Check Google Drive’s Trash Google Drive moves files that you delete into a specifically designated area called the Trash. You then have 30 days to restore them should you want. So before you move on, it’s well worth looking inside it for the missing files since you could’ve very well deleted them by accident....

The October 2018 Windows Update came with a new clipboard experience in addition to the ability to paste multiple files. You can also pin the items you want to use every time, and sync your clips across devices via the cloud. Plus, you can track the text and images copied to the clipboard, and access the clipboard history settings and interface. While it’s good to have access to the clipboard history, it can turn out to be a security risk especially if you share the device with other people....

Most software will not recognize these files, which means you must go through extra steps to convert WEBP files and HEIC files into usable formats. In this guide, we will explain to you how you can do this with each file type. It’s quite simple to convert these file types, so follow the steps below and you should be finished within a couple of minutes. How to Convert WEBP Files Let’s first look at how we can convert WEBP files into any other image file type so that you can use them in Photoshop, GIMP, or any other program that deals with photos....