If your computers are on a wired network, you can network two computers and then share files and folders, but it’s a lot of work! An easier way is to simply create a homegroup if you are running Windows 7 or higher. A third way is to use a crossover cable to connect two computers and transfer data. In order for this setup to work, there are a few things you need to make sure are setup or configured properly....
By loading up a flash drive or external hard drive with these apps, you simply have to plug the device into a compatible computer and all your software and data is right there. What’s a Portable App? When you install most applications on a computer, it makes changes to the system and integrates itself. Windows applications, for example, pick a folder on your local hard drive, make entries in your registry and generally expects Windows to provide certain amenities so that it can do its job....
or Whenever the user clicked the OK button, it would simply pop back up. What was really weird is that if she clicked on the red X button, the document would open just fine! Strange! The user was running Office 2013 and getting this error. After doing some research, we came across a few possible solutions. In this post, I’ll list them out here. Method 1 – Nuance Software If you have any Nuance software installed, then that is definitely the reason why you are getting this error message....
One cause is a lack of sufficient free space on your hard drive to save the System Restore files. To remedy this problem, make sure you have at least 300 MB of free space on your hard drive (50 MB if your hard drive is smaller than 300 MB and you’re running Windows 7). Another cause of missing restore points is a problem with the task scheduler. Before you start troubleshooting this issue, click the Start button, then type Services....
Like other messaging apps, Slack provides a variety of emojis for fun and function. Emojis can help you express your emotions, react to a message, or send congratulations on your colleague’s accomplishments. But did you know you can also create your own Slack emojis? You can use these custom emojis to make messages more fun to read, lighten the mood in the group, or as a status marker for specific individuals or projects....
Every major desktop browser allows you to change the start page to display something other than the default new tab (or vice versa). Here’s how to change the start page in Google Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari. How to Change the Start Page in Google Chrome Google Chrome allows you to set the startup page as a new tab, pages from your last browsing session, or a custom page or set of pages....
An interrupt request line, or IRQ, is a numbered hardware line over which a device can interrupt the normal flow of data to the processor, allowing the device to function. Windows Vista and 7 lets you prioritize one or more IRQs (which translate to one or more hardware devices), potentially improving the performance of those devices. Below are basic registry editing tips that you can use to set IRQ priorities....
In a modern operating system like Windows 10, most people will never have to see or even know about this direct line to the heart of the OS. Power users, on the other hand, live and die by the command prompt to get certain tasks done. If you know what you are doing, the command prompt can be used to quickly diagnose problems or make sweeping, deep changes to the system....
There are a few ways you can remove directories or files on Linux, using either your Linux distribution’s file manager or an open terminal (as long as you have the right permissions). If you want to know how to delete a file or directory in Linux, here’s what you’ll need to do. Using a File Manager to Remove Files or Directories in Linux If you’re a Linux beginner, you might be wary about using the terminal to delete files or folders in Linux....
No matter how well-designed and informative your presentation is, it is challenging to hold the viewers’ attention. Adding attention-grabbing elements, such as embedding a video in Google Slides, can make your slides more interesting, interactive, and engage your audience to keep them focused on your message. Why Video? Some of the many benefits of embedding video in a Google Slides presentation include: It’s easy to do if you have access to an Internet connectionVideos can elicit emotional responses and motivate viewersGives the audience a change of paceMakes presenting easier by giving you a short break while the video is playing, especially with longer presentations...
When you buy an external hard drive, SSD (solid-state drive), or flash stick, chances are that you can connect it to your Windows PC and use it right away. However, you may still want to erase and format the drive, so that you know you’re starting with a clean slate and an appropriate file system. If you’ve already been using the drive for some time, formatting can help resolve persistent performance issues and other problems....
You don’t always need the dump file data to diagnose your Windows issues. The Event Viewer’s entry is usually enough to pinpoint the problematic process – the dump file is just to get a detailed report of what the process was doing. What Is the Purpose of the Windows Dump File? The problem with diagnosing a blue screen of death (BSOD) is how suddenly things go wrong. Unless you can take an accurate snapshot of the exact state of the operating system at the moment of the crash, you’ll be left shooting in the dark....
In this case, I’m specifically talking about Windows 10 and most likely after you have recently updated Windows 10 to the latest version. I Googled and just about every site told me it was some kind of permissions issue with the iTunes media folder and that I had to reset the permissions or create a new library to get things working again. However, from my tech background, I knew there had to be some other issue going on....
If you’re getting an error message that your “TPM Device Is Not Detected error,” either at bootup or within Windows, there could be a few reasons why this component of your system isn’t working correctly. This exact error is usually tied to Dell Laptops, but the issue of a missing or faulty TPM is something that can affect any brand of computer. What Is a TPM? A TPM or Trusted Platform Module is a security chip in your computer that provides secure cryptographic keys that let you secure data and prevent unauthorized access to your computer....
Whether it’s a Zoom call or a Google meet up, it’s often our hardware that lets us down. A webcam that doesn’t work can prove problematic. Software errors and driver problems may cause webcam errors, such as an 0xa00f4244 error, to appear on Windows. If you see this error, here’s how to fix it. What Is a 0xa00f4244 Camera Error on Windows? The 0xa00f4244 camera error is an error message that appears when you try to use your webcam or digital camera in the default Camera app on Windows 10....
If your Windows PC suffers from a bad system config info BSOD error, you’ll need to troubleshoot the problem. The first step is understanding what might cause this error, with anything from corrupt system files to outdated drivers causing it to crash your PC. To fix this BSOD error, here’s what you’ll need to do. What Causes the Bad System Config Info BSOD in Windows 10? Unfortunately, there isn’t a clear cause of a bad system config info BSOD (or Windows stop code 0x00000074) in Windows 10....
The disruption might put you in panic mode, but don’t worry; we will help you fix mic echo issues in the next few minutes. Before troubleshooting the echo problem, let’s talk about some common issues that can cause a mic echo effect. Why Does Your Microphone Echo? An echo is caused when the voice comes out from the speakers and is fed back as input through the mic, causing an echo....
Once you’ve added a language, you can toggle amongst all the available languages on your device.You can uninstall a keyboard language if you don’t intend to use it anymore. How to Install a Keyboard Language on Windows 10 Microsoft offers several languages to install on your Windows 10 PC using the Settings app. 9. In the drop down list, go ahead and select your new language for the keyboard input....
In this article, you’ll learn three ways to move columns in Excel and the situations where each approach is best approach to use: Copying and inserting columnsUsing copy and paste shortcutsUsing the Shift key and the mouse With each of these techniques, you’ll learn how to use them to move columns without overwriting other columns or losing any data in your spreadsheet. Move Columns In Excel – The Standard Way When most people want to move a column from one position to another, they take the approach most people know about....
Microsoft Teams Presenter Modes Explained Microsoft Teams has three presenter modes: Standout, Side-by-side, and Reporter. Sharing your screen with “Presenter modes” allows meeting participants to see you (the presenter) and your screen. Use presenter mode when sharing your screen in a work or school presentation. Standout Mode In Standout mode, meeting participants see you or whoever’s speaking in the bottom corner of the presentation. The screen or app window you’re sharing becomes the presentation background....
