Once you have set up your taskbar the way you want it, you may want to back it up so you can restore it if there is a problem with your computer. You may also want to copy your pinned taskbar items to another user profile. Backup your Pinned Taskbar Items To backup the items pinned to your taskbar, open Windows Explorer, enter the following path in the address bar and press Enter....
If you bought your computer with Windows pre-installed, the manufacturer may have included this information for you. If you bought your computer second hand, the operating system will show the original owner as the person to whom the operating system is licensed. Either way, using a quick registry edit, you can change the name of the registered owner to anyone you want. Windows 7/8/10 License To see the name of the person to whom your copy of Windows is licensed, click on Start and type into the search box....
Cloud computing and edge computing are critical components of the modern IT system. But what exactly do these technologies entail? And how do they stack up against each other? Let’s find out. An Introduction to Cloud Computing We have all used Dropbox or OneDrive to backup up our important files and data. The data is said to be stored on the “Cloud,” but what does it mean? The Cloud, simply put, is a collection of computing resources accessible over the internet....
Check Disk can examine FAT16, FAT32 and NTFS drives and automatically repair errors. Below are the steps in Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10 for running chkdsk on your system. Run GUI chkdsk on Windows Open Windows Explorer and right-click on the drive that you want to check. At the bottom, go ahead and click on Properties. Click on the Tools tab and you’ll see a Check button in the Error checking section....
This is known as a CAPTCHA. It’s designed to stop non-human behavior online. But what does that actually mean? And can a CAPTCHA with one step as simple as ticking a box really stop bots from performing actions online? Let’s take a deeper look into what CAPTCHA is and how it is used to bring security throughout the internet. What Is CAPTCHA? CAPTCHA is a strange acronym for a pretty easy to understand sentence – it stands for Completely Automated Public Turing test to tell Computers and Humans Apart....
This tutorial will explain what the Google Drive for Desktop app does and how you can install it. What is Google Drive for Desktop? If you store your files in the Google Drive app, accessing them on the fly is necessary. But having to drag and drop files from a web browser like Google Chrome whenever you want to access them is time-consuming. The Drive for Desktop app allows you to use Google Drive from Windows’ built-in file manager....
Like most animation tools, you’ll need to create each frame as separate images, so you’ll need to set aside some time to create each frame manually, especially if you plan to make a complicated animation. Start By Making Your Animation Frames In Photoshop To begin with, you’ll need to save a separate image for each of the frames you plan to use. It’s up to you how complex you want to make your animation, but for this test we’ll be creating a simple animated logo....
Safe Mode starts Windows in a basic state using a limited set of files and drivers so you can observe Windows and narrow down the source of the problem. Prior to Windows 10, you could easily enter Safe Mode by repeatedly pressing the F8 key during a restart. Some computer manufacturers have since disabled the F8 key function, but you can still use the F8 method to enter Safe Mode in Windows 7, Vista and XP....
If you use Roku for streaming, you can connect your AirPods to your Roku device. Then, Roku will route the audio to your AirPods. But you can’t directly connect your AirPods to Roku. Instead, you’ll have to use the Roku mobile app as a medium to access Roku’s audio on your AirPods. Step 1: Pair AirPods With Your iPhone or Android Phone The first step is to pair your AirPods with your iPhone or Android phone....
This tutorial covers troubleshooting workarounds to get Microsoft Outlook working again on Windows 10 and 11 computers. Troubleshoot Your Internet Connection First things first: verify that your computer has internet access. Visit several web pages in your web browser or try to download/install an app in the Microsoft Store. Your network is the culprit if other applications also cannot access the internet. Flush your computer’s DNS cache, disable your VPN/proxy/firewall, and reopen Outlook....
One of the most unusual BSOD errors to appear is the “reference by pointer” BSOD (reference_by_pointer). Trying to track down the cause of this BSOD is tricky, but it usually points to problems that you can easily fix. So, if you’re trying to troubleshoot a reference_by_pointer BSOD error, this guide should help you. What Causes a Reference By Pointer BSOD Error in Windows 10? A reference by pointer BSOD error (also known as a reference_by_pointer or 0x00000018 error) usually points to an issue with your system files or device drivers....
If that happens, it indicates your phone’s hotspot is not working, and there are many reasons for that. Here we show you a few quick ways to get around Android’s hotspot issues on your phone. Toggle Airplane Mode to Fix Mobile Data/Wi-Fi Issues When you experience a network-related issue like your current one, toggle on and off airplane mode and see if that helps fix your problem. When you do this, your phone disconnects from all wireless networks....
Experiencing mic sensitivity in Windows 10 is not an uncommon occurrence. Typically, the default settings that the Windows 10 operating system provides are not yet optimized for background noise reduction. Definitely not something you want plaguing your recently uploaded YouTube video or podcast session. This problem will require that you understand how and why adjusting your microphone sensitivity settings is the only good solution for crystal clear audio. You could opt for a noise-canceling microphone, and you should, but knowing the steps to take for changing mic sensitivity is still essential for the best possible audio setup....
If you have a desktop PC, it’s easy to just swap the keyboard and use a different one. For laptops though, this isn’t possible, which makes it a big problem. It could be that your computer could use some simple hardware or software maintenance, or your keyboard settings are set to use the wrong language or region. Before you visit the repair shop, buy a new keyboard, or chuck your laptop altogether, try some of the quick fixes below....
The most common reason YouTube doesn’t work is that your internet connection isn’t active. Other causes include the app having faulty cache files, the platform being down, your phone’s date and time settings being incorrect, and more. Check Your Internet Connection When your YouTube videos stop playing or your feed gets stuck, the first thing to do is check your internet connection. You need an active internet connection for YouTube to work on your phone....
However, with the release of iOS 15, iPadOS 15, and macOS 12 Monterey, Apple surprisingly relaxed its grip on FaceTime by allowing Android users to participate in one-on-one and group video calls (albeit with lots of restrictions). About FaceTime for Android FaceTime is not available as an app for your Android smartphone or tablet, but you can still participate in FaceTime video chats. How? You just need a FaceTime link from an iPhone, iPad, or Mac running iOS 15, iPadOS 15, or macOS Monterey....
A frozen smartphone can cut you off from your work, friends, and family. Not being able to access certain software or your favourite communication channels can harm your productivity as well as your general mood and mental state. That’s why you might want to know how to hard reset an iPhone or Android long before your phone actually starts freezing on you. What’s The Difference Between Soft Reset & Hard Reset?...
If you want to insert CSV or TSV into an Excel worksheet, you only need to know specifically how the data in the file is separated. You don’t necessarily have to know the details about the data, unless you want to reformat those values into strings, numbers, percentages and more. In this article you’ll learn how to insert either a CSV or TSV file into your Excel worksheet and how to reformat that data in the process of importing, to save yourself some time....
When you install an extension, you give it permission to use certain data, so it’s best that you learn how to double-check and install only safe browser extensions to be sure they aren’t using your information maliciously. Checking For Safe Browser Extensions Before Installing Thankfully, checking the safety of a browser extension can be easier than installing a program to your computer. This is because every browser extension will list any permissions it requests before being installed....
In this article, we’re going to explore the best free app-to-phone services. Read on to learn how you can make a free phone call from your computer using one of the apps on our list. Also, make sure to check out our article on how to do a conference call from your PC. How Can You Ring Someone From Your PC? Making phone calls from your computer is possible due to VOIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) technology....
