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Where Are Native Windows 11 Wallpapers Stored? If you use the personalization function of Windows 11 to choose a theme, you don’t get to pick between the different native wallpapers freely. Instead, they are tied to particular themes. The good news is that Windows 11 stores its wallpapers in an openly accessible location. So you can just pick the one you want. It also means you can easily copy them for use on other devices, such as a Windows 10 computer or a smartphone....

The Disk Management console in Microsoft Windows allows you to easily extend the size of a volume or partition on your PC. But what if the “Extend Volume” option appears grayed out? There are a few possible causes as to why that happens. Read on to figure out how to fix the extend volume option grayed-out issue in Windows 10 and 11. Why the “Extend Volume” Option Appears Grayed Out The “Extend Volume” option for a hard drive or SSD in the Disk Management tool can appear grayed out due to the following reasons:...

I found a few interesting tidbits which I had no idea existed, which just goes to show you should always check the settings on a regular basis to see what’s hiding under the hood. To access your settings, bring up the Windows menu and click the cog icon. RansomWare Protection For those who have been lucky enough to avoid ransomware up till now, this is when a cyber-criminal sends a virus to someone’s computer system (perhaps in the form of an infected email attachment)....

Here, we will look at the features, pros, and limitations of 10 best screen recorders for Linux, and how to get the most out of your software. SimpleScreenRecorder SimpleScreenRecorder is a free Linux screencast application used to record your favourite PS4 games, your screen, and programs. A developer created the software to make it simple to use with a straightforward user interface. Features Faster than many other programs such as ffmpeg/avconv and VLC....

The Microsoft Store’s 0x80131500 error code can show up for several reasons. For example, you might be dealing with a buggy Microsoft Store installation, conflicting network settings, or user profile corruption. Work through the fixes below to fix the Microsoft Store error code 0x80131500 in Windows 11 and 10. 1. Enable the Background Intelligent Transfer Service Native Windows apps use a background service called Background Intelligent Transfer Service (or BITS) to handle uploads and downloads....

High-end gaming monitors can break the bank, but you don’t need to spend a small fortune to get a great experience. There are plenty of gaming monitors available for less than $300 that will give you a leg up and improve your gaming sessions. Best Ultrawide Gaming Monitor Under $300: Sceptre C305B Curved Gaming Monitor A curved monitor allows you to sit equidistant from all points on the screen. At 30 inches, the Sceptre C305B has sufficient screen real estate to split your screen in half and play in windowed mode (you know, if you need to keep one eye on your Twitch chat....

However, Google Analytics is not perfect. While it does offer valuable insights on the in-depth details of the users who visit your website, there are alternatives to Google Analytics that rarely get the attention they deserve because of how dominant Google Analytics is in this space. In this article, let’s check out five free alternatives to Google Analytics that you’ve probably never heard of and go over the benefits of each....

To ensure that your PC is not getting overheated, you should use a dedicated tool to monitor CPU temperature in real-time. But which tools should you use? Are there any free, easy-to-use apps that give accurate data about the processor? To help answer these questions, we have prepared a list of the six best CPU monitoring applications. Why You Should Keep Track of Your CPU Temperature Modern processors don’t actually have a single clock speed....

For instance, some users report that their Fire TV keeps freezing and lagging frequently. There are several factors that cause this. In this post, we highlight some of these factors and their respective solutions. 1. Check Your Internet Connection If you can navigate the Fire TV interface but video content keeps buffering or freezing, your internet connection is most likely the problem. Interestingly, Fire OS lets you check the status of your Wi-Fi connection....

In this article, we will discuss several ways to create more disk space in Windows 10. Empty The Recycle Bin Deleting items from your computer such as photos, videos, and documents don’t remove them from your hard drive. They are moved to the Recycle Bin instead and continue to take up space on your hard drive. Emptying the Recycle Bin will create more disk space. Type Recycle Bin in the search bar to locate the app and open it....

Finding the best computer deals can be difficult, but not when you know where and when to look. This article will highlight some of the best times to buy computers from brands like Apple, Samsung, ASUS, etc. Before anything, it’s always a good idea to know what kind of computer you want—brand, operating system, CPU and storage configuration, etc. That’ll help you narrow down your search when searching for the best deals....

While major browsers like Google Chrome should allow sound to play automatically, there can sometimes be issues that prevent the audio from playing correctly. If your Chrome sound is not working, you’ll need to troubleshoot the issue by following these common fixes below. 1. Unmute the Website Tab In many cases, the reason why you can’t hear sound through Google Chrome is because the website playing it is automatically muted....

You’ll find that much of this research involves determining who your biggest competitors are and analyzing the way that they market themselves. It’s said that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, and on the Internet, this is especially true! One of the oldest tricks in the book is to find websites that link to your competitors and see if they’ll also give you a backlink. This backlink could be through a directory, guest post on a blog, or dozens of other ways....

Just as a computer with an uncluttered hard drive runs better and faster, a computer with no dust build-up in it runs cooler, and thus better and faster. Add a clean monitor, keyboard, and mouse and the computer is just more pleasurable to use. There’s a lot to doing a good cleaning, but it can go very quickly. Due to the number of steps and details, this article will be broken into 2 parts; physically cleaning your computer and cleaning out the ‘insides’ of the computer meaning Windows and your hard drive....

In this article, we’ll explain how to use the System Restore function on your Windows 11 PC to undo changes or fix software-related issues. What Is System Restore? System Restore is a Microsoft Windows tool that’s designed to back up and restore your PC’s software. System Restore saves the details of your system files and registry as Restore Points so that, when needed, it can help repair Windows 11 and return a system to a working state without you having to reinstall the operating system....

Although blurring and feathering are similar, they are two different tools. Feathering refers to softening hard edges of an image, so that it gradients into the background or other image. Blurring allows you to blur out any parts of an image so it becomes hazy, and blends together. Both these techniques are useful for many purposes, and they’re easy to learn. Follow the steps below to learn how to feather and blur in Photoshop....

If you’re experiencing this issue with your Office apps and you’re confident that your license should be working, there are a few methods you can follow to get around the problem. Update Your Windows 10 PC It’s possible the “There’s a Problem with Your Office License” error doesn’t have anything to do with your Office apps. It might be that you’re using an old version of the operating system, and that version is causing issues with your apps....

The Genesis Framework allows the building of WordPress websites without a lot of need for advanced programming and without the need to create a child theme. However, when you want some added robust functionality, plugins help. We have assembled five tried and true Genesis Framework plugins that empower you to customize aspects of your WordPress design and functionality seamlessly, and you can do this without relying on heavy coding....

Virtually all spreadsheet software offers a way to create pie charts. Today we’ll focus on creating pie charts in Microsoft Excel. How to Create a Pie Chart in Excel Microsoft Excel is the gold standard of office spreadsheet software. We’ll be using the desktop application, but you can opt to use the web version. After all, the Microsoft Office suite for the web is available for free! Let’s look at how to create a pie chart from your data in Excel....

If you have more than one, one printer might be useful for printing pictures, whereas the other is better suited for printing documents. It could help to rename your printers in Windows 10 with different names such as “photo printer” and “document printer”. Doing so can help alleviate the headache of figuring out which one to choose later on. Plus, it can help your family select printers when those printers have simplified names....