If you attempt to open the Task Manager, but it doesn’t show up, crashes, or you see a “Task Manager not responding” or “Task Manager has been disabled by the Administrator” message, you’ve got a potentially severe problem that needs fixing. We will show you how to do that in Windows 10 and 11. Try Other Ways to Open Task Manager You’ve got multiple ways to open the Task Manager in Windows....
If you need to set up port forwarding on your local network router, here’s some of the best software and how to use them. Setting Up Port Forwarding on Your Network We recommend avoiding UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) port forwarding because it can introduce several security risks to your network. Instead of using UPnP software to enable port forwarding, you can create port forwarding rules via your router’s administration page....
What To Look For in a Portable Printer Portable printers have various designs, shapes, sizes, and features. Most buying decisions are similar to choosing any type of printer, but a few aspects are specific to these mobile machines. First and foremost, portable printers will have a battery rating, usually measured in the number of pages that they can print on a full charge. That number will vary based on the print quality and whether it’s in full color or not....
In this guide, we’re going to show you how to increase Wi-Fi speed. Before we get down to business, check if the issue is device-specific. If the Wi-Fi speed is slow only on one of your devices, the problem could be with your device rather than the network. If the Wi-Fi speed is slow across all your devices, try the following fixes. Also, we created a short video going over some other reasons and fixes for slow internet, so be sure to check it out here on our YouTube channel:...
One of the most popular questions is what plugins to use for a new WordPress install. Most site owners want their site to look unique or different from other sites. But there are some must have plugins every new WordPress install should have to help you get your site up and running right from the start. 1. Yoast SEO The most popular SEO plugin most WordPress site owners install is Yoast SEO....
If you’re using RDC and want to access the files and folders on your PC when you’re connected, you’ll need to configure your RDC setup. You can set this every time you connect or, alternatively, create a Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) shortcut file to save your settings. Accessing Local Files & Folders Over a Remote Desktop Connection The Remote Desktop Connection tool uses Microsoft’s Remote Desktop Protocol to create a remote desktop session to Windows PCs and servers....
So if the Print Spooler crashes, fails to start, or keeps stopping as you perform a printer-related action on your PC, the fixes and suggestions below should let you get it working again. Run Printer Troubleshooter Windows 10 comes with a built-in troubleshooter that can automatically sort printer issues on your computer. So it’s best to kick things off by running it. Open the Start menu and select Settings. Select Update & Security....
Gryphon sent two sets of their routers for us to test: the Gryphon Tower and the Gryphon AX router. While this review mostly focuses on the Gryphon AX router, we did test the Gryphon Tower. Spoiler: it’s good, but the AX is better. Gryphon Tower vs Gryphon AX The primary difference between the two router types is their coverage. They aren’t interchangeable; you can’t use one Gryphon AX and one Gryphon Tower....
Cloud computing is the use of remote servers on the internet to store, manage and process data rather than a local server or personal computer. Cloud computing comes in three basic categories beginning with Software as a Service (SaaS) which reduces company expenditure by providing a cloud server with software already included. Platform as a Service (PaaS) lets developers build apps and collaborate on various projects without the need to purchase or maintain infrastructure....
When you insert a table of contents in Google Docs, it updates automatically depending on how you format and structure your document. As you change the document, the table of contents will update every time you refresh an update. In this article, you’ll learn how to add a table of contents to your document and how to make sure it stays updated. Creating a Google Docs Table of Contents As you’re writing your document, you’re creating your table of contents....
By default, texts sit on a white background in Google Docs. However, you can customize the color if you have access to edit the document. In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to change the background color of Google Docs documents. Change Google Docs Background Color On a Web Browser You can change the background color of a Google document in all web browsers compatible with Google Docs. Google recommends the latest version of Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, and Safari....
How To Disable the Windows 11 Startup Sound With the GUI Working from home is here to stay, so we should consider the people around us as we work. Maybe you’re an early riser and don’t want to wake anyone. Just turn off the Windows 11 startup sound. If disabling all Windows systems sounds is desired, go to the Sound Scheme dropdown and select No Sounds. Click OK to apply and exit the window....
If you feel your Internet connection is slower than what it should be or you notice that certain websites get blocked while browsing, it could be because all your Internet traffic is going through a proxy server. A proxy server is basically just another computer that sits between you and your ISP. It’s usually configured in corporate environments to filter web traffic going to and from employee computers. In this article, I’ll show you how you can check your proxy settings to see if your computer is indeed using a proxy server or not....
You can also check to see if anyone else has been printing from your computer without your permission. How To Access Your Print Queue Viewing your print queue allows you to see the document that you’re about to print. This comes in handy if you think you’ve accidentally sent the wrong file to your print queue. If you did send the wrong file to your printing list, you will end up wasting time, ink, and paper....
Microsoft Teams caches various forms of data offline to speed things up. It does replace the information when there are newer changes on the server side. However, if that fails, the resulting obsolete data can lead to various problems. For example, if Microsoft Teams fails to launch, crashes frequently, or has trouble loading stuff, you might be dealing with a corrupt application or web cache. This tutorial will show you how to delete cached data from the Teams app and the browser-based web app....
If you use the Mac or Windows desktop version of Word, you won’t find the dictate button unless you subscribe to Microsoft 365. However, you can use the free Microsoft Word web app or smartphone apps to dictate to your heart’s desire. We’ll assume you have a good internet connection and a device with a microphone enabled. How to Use Dictation in Word on Macs, PCs, or the Web The steps for dictating documents in Word are largely the same, no matter whether you’re using the desktop app or the browser-based version....
But changing an existing folder structure is trickier than it sounds. There is no folder merge button to combine multiple folders– you need to manually go into every directory, press Ctrl + A to select all files, create new folders at the destination, and copy-paste the files. Fortunately, there are many other ways to merge folders in Windows 10 (or Windows 11). From third-party apps to built-in Microsoft Windows methods, here is an overview of the best of these....
The footer typically includes elements like links to legal disclaimers, copyright information and date, privacy policy and terms of service, contact details, and a sitemap. The footer helps improve user experience, overall design quality, boost visitors’ perception of your brand, and maximize engagement. If you don’t edit the footer text to match your brand identity, it may seem out of place or unprofessional to anyone who visits your site. This guide covers the main methods you can use to edit the footer in WordPress....
How to Enable Dark Mode in Outlook for Windows Open the Outlook app on your computer and follow the steps below. Note: Enabling dark mode in Outlook also turns on dark mode in other Microsoft Office apps on your PC—Excel, Powerpoint, etc. “Dark Gray” is a watered-down, less-intense variant of the Black theme. If you choose “Use system settings,” Outlook will mirror your PC’s system theme. Choose a dark theme in the Windows settings menu to put Outlook in dark mode....
Thanks to two-factor authentication, however, you can protect your Steam account by requiring a one-use code to sign in to your Steam account. This is called Steam Guard, and you should enable it on your account if you’re worried about your Steam security. If you want to enable Steam Guard, here’s what you’ll need to know. What Is Steam Guard? Steam Guard is Steam’s two-factor authentication (2FA) system for user accounts....
