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Despite having many similarities and practical usage, ISO is widely accepted as the standard/format for disc images. ISO files are compatible with almost all operating systems (OS) as well as disk burning software. Many devices and OS have built-in tools that can extract and read disc files in ISO formats. IMG files, on the other hand, are commonly compressed and therefore unreadable by some devices and disk imaging software. Due to this disparity in acceptance and compatibility, many users prefer to have disk images/files in ISO format....

In the end, the ribbon won the war and seems to be here to stay. Luckily, even if you’re not a fan, you can actually customize the Microsoft Office ribbon to better fit your workflow and needs. Which Versions We’re Using We’re using Office 365 as part of Microsoft 365. This means that the version these instructions are based on are for the latest version of Office at the time of writing....

Download and Save Images from Webpages Open the webpage or website you want to download images from and follow the steps below. If your Chromebook has a touchscreen, tap and hold the image, and select Save image as. You can save the image to your Google Drive or external storage devices (USB drives, SD cards, etc.). You should see a “Download complete” pop-up in your Chromebook’s status area—bottom-right corner of the screen....

The troubleshooter may display the error if your computer’s network device driver is corrupt or outdated. Your network adapter’s power management settings can also cause this error. The problem is easy to fix, and we’re confident the solutions listed below should get you reconnected to the internet in no time. Enable the Network Adapter The Network troubleshooter may malfunction if your PC’s network adapter is disabled or turned off. Here’s how to check your network adapter status: Update your network driver if you keep getting the “Windows could not find a driver for your network adapter” error....

Are you wondering what you should do about it? Despite the vague nature of the warning, the solutions are pretty simple and don’t require outside help. It’s something you’re perfectly capable of handling on your own. In this post, we’ll show you how all the steps you can take to remedy the issue. Probable Cause A lot of things can trigger the error message. Have you deleted important programs or files?...

Another major cause, however, are missing or corrupted software libraries that allow programs to run on Windows. A “vcruntime140.dll is missing” error, for instance, points to a missing or corrupted Microsoft Visual C++ runtime installation. If you want to fix this issue, here’s what you’ll need to do. Repairing or Removing a Microsoft Visual C++ Installation The vcruntime140.dll file is part of the Microsoft Visual C++ software runtime library. Provided by Microsoft, this library is used as part of the process of compiling software (created in C++ using Visual Studio) to run on Windows PCs....

Created by Windows to manage the system’s audio, this process is known to often cause problems and take up 100% of processing resources. Why do such problems occur, and how can you deal with them? Find out in this article. What is audiodg.exe? Starting from Windows Vista, audio services were moved to a separate profile like many other critical Windows services. This makes it difficult for the user to simply shut them down by mistake from the Task Manager....

There are various reasons for this error but it generally occurs when there’s an issue with corruption of system files on the PC. 1. Restart Your PC When you first encounter the “Bootmgr is missing” error and the operating system hasn’t launched (you can’t get to the desktop), restart your PC. Use the Power button on your PC to turn it off (you may need to hold it down for up to 30 seconds), and then press the same button to turn the PC back on....

For most users that statement means nothing. Understanding what a BSOD System Service Exception error is should help you to troubleshoot and fix the problem. If you’re facing this kind of BSOD error on your Windows PC, here are some steps to help you understand, troubleshoot, and resolve the issue. What Is A System Service Exception Error In Windows 10? In Windows 10, a BSOD caused by a System Service Exception error (usually shown as SYSTEM_SERVICE_EXCEPTION) is unusually tricky to resolve....

Tools such as the free Zoom Cloud Meetings enable groups of people to work together in a virtual face-to-face meeting. Zoom is a cloud-based video communications solution for collaboration, live chat, audio and video conferencing, meeting recordings, and webinars across all devices. This article will show you how to create and host a Zoom cloud meeting on your desktop or smartphone. Get Started with Zoom Cloud Meetings on Your Desktop First, you need to create an account and download the app if you want to host a Zoom meeting,...

Java used to be a popular coding language to create freeware games and applications. Even now, many freeware apps are distributed as .jar files, which Windows does not natively support. This article will walk you through ways to open JAR files on your computer. What Is a JAR File? Internet browsers used Java to offer a dynamic browsing experience. Games and other interactive applets were coded using Java and could run on any platform....

In this article we’ll cover 7 ways to save battery on your Chromebook. You’ll also learn how to check your Chromebook’s battery health and other useful battery care tips. 1. Lower Display Brightness and Keyboard Backlight Excessively high screen brightness is one of the leading causes of battery drainage and overheating in gadgets and other battery-powered devices. To extend your Chromebook’s battery life, keep the display brightness at the lowest level where the screen content remains visible....

Whether you love it, hate it, or use a Windows shell replacement to avoid it altogether, the Microsoft Store and its apps are likely things you’re going to have to interact with at some point in your PC’s life. For those of you not so crazy over the Microsoft Store’s apps, it’s worth it to know the uninstallation process. Your PC will likely come with several apps from the Microsoft Store installed out of the box, so tidying up your PC involves pruning those....

Being able to write a simple IF statement in Excel is essential, especially if you deal with a lot of numbers all the time. It’s one of those things that’s not too complicated like macros, but not necessarily intuitive like summing up a column of numbers. IF Statements in Excel In this article, I’ll walk you through a short primer on writing a IF statement in an Excel worksheet. To get started, you should understand the basis of all IF statements: That’s pretty much it....

This tutorial shows you how to bundle files and folders into ZIP files on your Chromebook. You’ll also learn different ways to extract the content of ZIP files in ChromeOS. How to Zip Files on Chromebooks Using ChromeOS’ file manager, you can bundle different file types (pictures, audio files, videos, etc.) into a ZIP file. ChromeOS will create a ZIP file with the same name as the original file. Chrome OS will compress the selection into a ZIP file titled “Archive....

If you’re curious how your favorite website works, or want to see if a site is using something sketchy, this article will show you several ways to look under the hood and see how it’s built. View the Website’s Code If you’re not a developer, or just starting out, you’re about to learn the secret to better programming. Look at other people’s code. We’ve shown you how to use Chrome’s Developer Tools to do just that....

One of the most common problems Microsoft Teams users experience is that the app simply won’t load or open on their computers, be it Windows or macOS. If that happened to you, don’t worry, here are nine ways you can easily fix this error. 1. Server Downtime Millions of people rely on Microsoft Teams to communicate and collaborate. Sometimes the servers that run MS Teams are simply overwhelmed by the number of users and they crash....

How does it do this, and should you ever use one? How Does a USB Kill Stick Work? From the outside, a USB kill stick can look like any other USB thumb drive. Although, you can modify any USB device to act as a USB kill stick. USB ionic air purifiers are a common disguise for USB killers since an actual purifier has internal components that look similar to a USB killer....

Think of a smart plug like an external power switch. You can tap a button on your phone to control the flow of power. If you have a “dumb” lamp, you can plug it in, turn it on, and then turn it on and off from afar by controlling the power. Smart plugs are an essential part of building a smart home for this reason. In addition to their basic functions, smart plugs can be programmed to turn off after a certain amount of time, to turn at a specific time and off at another, and even to respond to other devices....

This includes conhost.exe, a system process that will appear any time you open a command prompt window. But what is conhost.exe exactly? And is it safe to leave this process running on your PC? This guide will explain everything you need to know about conhost.exe, including how to spot a fake system process. What is Conhost.exe? The conhost.exe process, also known as the Console Window Host process, originated in Windows XP as a way for the command prompt (cmd....