On a more recent timeline, system restoration and the process of using it has remained mostly the same from Windows 10 to 11. You can still access this feature via the Control Panel, or winRE. Of course, if you’ve never used system restore before, you may not know the details of these methods. So, in this article, we’ll go over how to enable System Restore, how to create System Restore points, and finally, various ways to use said restore points on Windows 11....

However, Windows 11 lets every user view their update history directly through the settings app. This history page shows each user the official name of the most recent updates and the date they were installed on their PC. Furthermore, this page allows users to uninstall the updates and return Windows to the previous build as well. So, if you’d like to know more about how to view your Windows 11 update history, then this is just the place for you....

One particular reason you might be facing this issue on an HP laptop is that the touchpad is disabled within the OS or in the BIOS. Besides this, system file failure and corrupted driver files are known to cause issues with hardware. And this includes the touchpad as well. This article further lists why the HP touchpad stops functioning, along with a step-by-step guide on fixing the issue. Why is the Touchpad on My HP Laptop Not Working?...

If your keyboard is typing backward, it’s likely because of region/language conflicts or some minor keyboard issues. Solving these problems is quite straightforward, and you can find all the troubleshooting methods below. Why is my Keyboard Typing Backwards? How to Fix the Keyboard That’s Typing Backwards? The first thing you should try is to restart your Application. If you encountered this issue on a web browser, it’s better to reopen the tab instead....

For example, you could use this command to map the Outlook folder stored at C:\Documents and Settings\username\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Outlook to a drive letter like Z. Whenever you click on the Z drive in My Computer, you would actually be redirected to the Outlook folder! This can be very useful in many different situations, especially when working with paths that are longer than 256 characters. So what’s the problem with using the SUBST command?...

Even though it’s inevitable that the battery will not hold a charge as well after hours of playing and charging, there are still a few fixes that can help when you feel like your Switch has experienced a sharp decrease in how long it can stay away from the plug. Why is My Switch Battery Draining So Fast? Understanding why batteries lose their ability to hold a charge over time can help you better react to what’s happening with your Switch....

This is where the Switch’s SD card capabilities come in. The console has a slot for a micro SD card, allowing you to add a substantial amount of space to the system if needed. There are a lot of SD cards out there, though, so you might be wondering which ones are the best to use specifically with the Switch. Below you’ll find where to start looking for these SD cards, some of the better ones to buy, and how to use it with your Nintendo Switch....

Online dating scammers rely on our need for companionship, love and the avoidance of painful loneliness. Everyone deserves to find someone special, but that doesn’t mean you need to be completely uncritical when looking for love online. We’re going to look at how online dating scammers work, what the warning signs are and how you can deal with each one. How Online Dating Scammers Work There are two main types of online dating scammers....

So in this article, I will mention the free SMS texting sites last, as you really should avoid using them unless you have no other option. Luckily, there are some legitimate ways to send a text message from your computer without having to use shady websites who might sell your data and spam you. Send SMS via Carrier Websites A lot of the wireless carriers let you send text messages directly from their websites....

In other words, it detects all attached devices, checks that they are working properly and lets you know if something is wrong before the operating system of your choice loads. Your BIOS is written onto a read-only flash memory chip that’s unaffected by the power being cut or anything that goes wrong with your operating system. That doesn’t mean the BIOS itself can’t be updated. Through a process known as “flashing”, your BIOS can be updated with new versions released by the motherboard maker....

However, there are a few very important things you need to know before jumping in with both feet. Switching Takes Some Work & Some Things Must Stay Behind While Apple makes an Android app to help you switch to their phones, it’s no surprise that they don’t offer one to help you switch to the competition. The good news is that the stuff you most likely want to transfer from your iPhone to your new Android phone can simply be shifted over using cloud services....

Dave (iOS and Android) Billing itself as “banking for humans,” Dave wants you to think of it as your financial friend. All users of the app get a $100 cash advance facility, and if you set up a direct deposit with Dave, that facility goes up to $200. The app lets you get your paycheck up to two days earlier than it would usually arrive. Although it costs $1 a month in fees to use the app, you’ll save much more than that in accidental overdraft fees....

This massive success and incredibly large install base means that the Switch has also become a hot platform for game developers. Featuring both last-generation ports, current generation multi-platform games and a healthy number of exclusives, the Switch has so many worthwhile games that culling some sort of list highlighting the best ones is essentially impossible. Yet, that’s exactly what we have to do, because as a (presumably) new Switch owner looking to start your library out strong it can be hard to know which titles are absolutely worthy of your money....

The problem though was that they were not secure. If the chat platform or a government wanted to eavesdrop on your conversations, they very easily could. But thanks to Edward Snowden, we eventually found out just how little privacy we have online. Since then, huge advances have been made in making it more difficult for people to listen in on our conversations. Among them is a heavily encrypted smartphone and desktop app called Signal, made by the wonderfully-named Moxie Marlinspike....

Some of these shortcuts and tips are available through YouTube natively, whilst others are available through your browser or via your computer through other means. Alright, let’s jump straight in. YouTube Video Playback ShortcutsI Perhaps the most useful shortcuts are focused on video playback controls. Many people are aware that pressing the spacebar will pause or play a video. You can also press K. But there are many more shortcuts for video playback, too....

These kinds of games are few and far, though. Even though most developers prefer going for “realistic” graphics, most shooter games are, well, games. But there is still hope, my comrades. We scoured the web for the most realistic FPS games with insane attention to detail that still manages to make your blood boil in action. Top 9 Most Realistic FPS Games 9. Tom Clancey’s Rainbow Six Siege Ubisoft’s tactical shooter adds a certain level of fluff, but overall, it’s reasonably realistic....

The process of transferring bookmarks between browsers is fairly straight-forward. You can pretty much follow the steps below for transferring bookmarks between any two browsers. First, you have to export your bookmarks from Firefox to an HTML file. To do this, click on the Bookmarks button in the toolbar. In the latest version of Firefox, you need to click on the new icon that looks like a set of books on a shelf and choose Bookmarks....

The registry is made up of millions of keys and values. You can think of keys as folders and values as the data stored inside the folders. In the registry editor, keys actually look like folders and values are what hold the actual settings. Each key in the registry can have more than one value, kind of like a folder can have more than one file stored inside. Also, values can store data of different types including String, Binary, DWORD, QWORD, and more....

Therefore, you will get a dialog box that says “.dll file missing” crashing the game/application. What is UnityPlayer.dll? UnityPlayer.dll is a Dynamic Link Library file that allows you to generate 3D material for games and animated characters. This file can be used to create games and add effects to them. How to Fix UnityPlayer.dll Not Found Error? You can try the following fixes for any DLL file missing error....

I previously wrote about how you can setup dual monitors in Windows, but that requires a second monitor. Luckily, with some ingenious software, you can use your older iPads (2nd, 3rd, or 4th generation), iPad Airs (1 & 2), or iPad Pros as a second screen or second monitor to your Mac or Windows PC. This basically involves installing an app on your iPad and on your computer and then connecting the two directly using either a lightning cable or 30-pin cable (dock connector)....