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These were slow, you had to align the two emitters perfectly and they only worked at a range where the phones were practically touching! So thank goodness for Bluetooth! It’s a name you’ve undoubtedly heard, but not a name that does much to explain what it actually is. OK, What Is Bluetooth? As you might have deduced from the opening paragraph, Bluetooth is a wireless digital communication technology. It lets two Bluetooth-equipped devices connect to each other and exchange data via radio waves....

If you want to know how to compile software packages on Linux, you’ll need to follow a few steps. You’ll need to download the source code, run the configure command, install any required dependency packages, then run the make command to begin compiling your package. Here’s how to do all of this on a Linux-based operating system. Downloading Source Files Before you begin building your new software packages, you need the source code....

Whether you’re a gamer who accidentally keeps tapping the Window key midgame or a power user who wants to make better use of the conveniently placed button, this is just the guide for you. Disabling or Remapping the Windows Key with AHK AutoHotkey is one of the most well-known and robust tools for modifying the function of any key on your keyboard (or the mouse, for that matter). It’s lightweight, uses negligible system resources, and is quite easy to use....

If that doesn’t get rid of the YouTube audio renderer error (or if it keeps popping back after some time), there could be a software-related problem with your audio devices. The fixes below should help you patch that up. Unplug/Replug the Sound Device Do you have a wired audio playback device (such as a headphone) connected to your computer? If so, unplug it and try playing a video on YouTube....

The memory error 0-1766 is a common culprit of these crashes, both on Xbox One and PC. The worst part is that the game does not really say how to fix the issue, leaving Warzone players in the lurch. Thankfully, it is not a hard problem to overcome. Here are all the ways to fix the 0-1766 memory error in Warzone and get back to playing again. What Is the Memory Error 0-176 And Why Does It Occur?...

Some common reasons the error occurs include an overlocked CPU, activation of the browser’s experimental features, and outdated browser versions. We’ll learn to deal with these items in this guide. Restart Your Computer When you encounter the “status_breakpoint” error, the first thing to do is restart your machine. Doing so fixes many minor glitches with the system, allowing you to browse your sites uninterruptedly. Before turning your computer off and back on, save your unsaved work, or you risk losing it....

There are a few things you can do to fix this “scratch disks are full” error in Photoshop. This includes letting Photoshop use more RAM and deleting the temporary files to regain your memory space. If you’d prefer to watch a video, check out our YouTube channel where we made a short walk-through video showing some of the fixes mentioned below in our article. Free-Up Memory Space On Your Computer When the above error happens, the first thing to do is clear all the junk files from your computer....

These biometric markers allow you to sign into online devices, apps or networks, plus you can pair a Bluetooth device like your smartphone to your computer and use the Dynamic Lock feature in Windows Hello to lock your computer automatically. As great as this service sounds, you may sometimes find that the Windows Hello fingerprint is not working because of hardware issues, system corruption, software conflicts, incorrect settings, or faulty, obsolete and incompatible drivers....

If you want to know how to force quit on Windows, especially for apps that don’t close automatically, you’ll need to follow the steps below. Wait for Windows to Terminate a Non-Responsive App When an app stops responding in Windows 10, give it a few seconds. If the app is truly unresponsive, Windows responds automatically by giving the app the chance to recover. You’ll notice a not responding tag appear in the app window title, which indicates that Windows is beginning the countdown to terminate the app....

In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to install Linux on a Chromebook without affecting the Chrome OS. You’ll also learn how to install the experimental Linux environment built into Chrome OS and a third-party Linux distro (Ubuntu). Install Linux Beta (Crostini) on Chromebook Crostini describes Google’s official project that allows Chromebook users to run Linux without entering the Chrome OS Developer Mode. The major advantage of this feature is that you get to enjoy Linux-based apps and tools in a secured environment....

While there are different ways to speed up your browser, there’s a simple solution to this problem. Instead of overloading your browser, save your tabs in Chrome. Then you can close them and come back to view them later. Before You Close Those Tabs Before you learn how to save your tabs in Chrome for later reading or viewing, there’s one simple trick that will ensure you don’t lose any of those open tabs....

You may be thinking that casting using a Chromecast device is the single, or most preferred, solution here. But that’s not entirely true. And if you don’t own a Chromecast device, you’re not out of luck. In this article, you’ll learn about four other ways you can use a TV as a monitor without casting using a Chromecast. Use Wireless HDMI One of the easiest ways to use a TV as an extended monitor, no matter how far away the monitor is in the room, is by using a wireless transmitter and receiver kit....

The market for wireless security camera solutions is booming, since most people prefer the ability to simply mount a camera, connect it to their home wireless network, and start monitoring inside and outside their home. In this review, we’re going to look at two such indoor and outdoor LaView security cameras: The R3 PT indoor wireless security camera, and the R12 1080P outdoor wireless security camera. Mounting the R3 PT Indoor Wireless Security Camera The R3 PT indoor security camera comes in a simple plastic package that includes all the parts you’ll need to mount and set up the camera....

Learning how to ban or kick someone out of your Discord server is especially useful for those who manage public Discord servers that anyone can join. Find out how to ban or unban a user on Discord and create a more efficient community for yourself and other users. Should You Kick or Ban a User on Discord? If someone’s disruptive on your Discord server, you have two options to deal with them: you can kick them or ban them....

Whether it’s your internet connection, router, VPN, or problems with the Netflix app, there’s a set of troubleshooting steps you can take. In this article, we’ll help you fix Netflix problems by guiding you through some basic solutions that will work with any device you’re using. If you’re getting an error code, don’t worry, we’ll cover that as well. 1. Is Netflix Down? The first thing you should check is whether there’s a Netflix outage....

In this article, I’ll write about a few methods you can try if your restore points are missing in Windows. If you’re still having issues with missing restore points, post a comment and I’ll try to help. Method 1 – Disable System Restore The first thing you can try to do is disable system restore. How does this help? Well, the backups are stored in the System Volume Information folder....

At the end of the day, you’re going to be a lot more productive by applying these tips in your Teams account. Save Messages For Later Reading Like web browsers, Teams offers the option to save messages in a separate location. That way you can quickly get to them when you want without having to scroll through the entire conversation. Find the message you want to save for later reading in any of your conversations....

In a time when our lives are being made easier through the use of fast internet and digital technology, most would expect everything to work flawlessly. This couldn’t be further from the truth. When dealing with Windows 10, the only thing you should expect is to encounter a few errors along the way. Sadly, there are some errors that are unavoidable. So why do these errors occur? What does each error mean?...

This protection is among the hundreds of Windows services and processes that make Windows unique. These include the Windows kernel (ntoskrnl.exe) and other important processes such as Antimalware Service Executable, an integral part of Microsoft Defender’s protection. Here’s what you need to know about it. What is the Antimalware Service Executable Process and Is It Safe? Most users won’t be familiar with the Antimalware Service Executable process but, as the name suggests, it plays an important role in your PC’s built-in defenses against malware infections....

That’s really cool, but when I first installed Windows 7 onto my computer, my thumbnails previews were not working. All I was getting were the text descriptions! That wasn’t going to work! No thumbnail previews on the Windows 7 taskbar! After tinkering around for awhile and trying a bunch of different things, I finally got the thumbnails to show up on my system! In this article, I’m going to walk you through the different methods to fix this problem in Windows 7....