A hardware ID usually follows the format <VENDOR ID>&&. For instance, the ID for Generic USB Hub may show USB\VID_05E3&PID_0608&REV_6090. However, the identity for root devices and the computer doesn’t follow this format. In this article, we provide the most convenient ways to look up this information on your Windows PC. How to Look up for Hardware ID on Your PC You can use the Device Manager or built-in command line tools to look up the hardware Id for individual devices on your PC....

Normally, a decent-looking sentence is 8 words for the best readability. We can achieve the same in Google Docs using the Columns feature. Adding such columns gives a proper structure to your writing. In this article, we will teach you how to add two columns to your Google Docs document. Without any delay, let’s jump right into the steps. How to Make Two Columns in Google Docs It is only possible to add columns in Google Docs on a web browser on your PC....

The system default applications that open media files are pre-installed in all operating systems. Windows uses Movies & TV, and Mac uses QuickTime Player. However, if you predominantly use VLC for playing media files, you should consider setting it as your default media player. Common Media File Types How to Set VLC as the Default Application for Opening Media Files in Windows? Windows offers many ways to set any application as the default for opening specific files....

Using the Alt + Tab Key You can press the Alt+Tab key to look for the hidden window and move it afterward. Here’s how you can do it. Using the Task View You can use the task view to find your off-screen window and then easily move it. Change the Display Settings You can use a higher resolution to bring back your off-screen window to move it. To do it,...

The Outlook contents include the email messages from your inbox and outbox, along with the saved drafts, calendars, contacts, etc. Besides it, you can also export specific settings like your rules, fonts, themes, and Outlook signatures. How to Move Outlook to a New Computer? You can basically transfer Outlook data in just two steps. First, you export the required data into a file. Then, you import them on the new computer....

You can move your existing games to another folder or drive easily and access them whenever you want. In this article, we will show you a step-by-step guide on how you can move your games to another drive. How to Move Your Existing Steam Games to Another Drive/ Folder? Firstly, you need to add the new installation drive to Steam’s Storage Manager. Once you’ve added the installation drive, you can then move your games to that drive....

If you need to view or edit .cfg files for any reason, it is essential to know exactly what these files are and which applications can run them. You may also need to use different applications to open a CFG file, depending on whether it’s in a text or binary file format. What is a CFG File? A CFG file stands for a Configuration file. These files usually include a list of options or settings of the software along with their set values....

You’ll need a VR headset to play these VR games, and considering how each VR headset comes with its own settings and configurations, it can be hard to configure them at first. For that reason, we have prepared a guide on how you can link your Oculus Quest 2 headset with your PC and also play your Steam VR games on it. How to Play Steam Games on Oculus Quest 2 You can play the Steam VR games on Oculus Quest 2 using both a USB-C cable and wireless connectivity....

Excel macros allow you to automate many of the common tasks you’ll perform, from inserting formulas to formatting data. You don’t need to be a programmer to create them, as Excel can record your actions as you perform them. If you want to know how to record a macro in Excel, you’ll need to follow the steps below. What Is an Excel Macro? An Excel macro is a recorded set of instructions, created manually in VBA (Visual Basic for Applications) or recorded automatically using Excel’s Macro Recorder tool....

You can even remotely shutdown a computer over the Internet, but you would first have to either VPN into the network or into the target computer you want to shut down. I’m not going to cover VPNs in this article, but if that’s something you want to do, feel free to Google it. You can perform a remote shutdown from the command prompt using the shutdown command and its associated switches, from the remote shutdown dialog box, or from a batch file....

How to Remove OneDrive From File Explorer? If you want to permanently delete OneDrive, you can simply uninstall it. However, there are ways you can remove it from your file explorer temporarily without uninstalling it. Depending on your preference, remove OneDrive by following the steps mentioned below. Unlink OneDrive When you unlink OneDrive, your PC’s files will stop syncing. However, there is no loss of data when you do so. Furthermore, unlinking OneDrive with your PC removes it from File Explorer....

Then there’s also the matter of preference and functionality. Most users find commonly used features such as the Start Menu, Action Center, or Task Bar to be sub-par compared to Windows 10. Regardless of the exact motive to move away from Windows 11, there are a couple of ways you can go about it. We’ve listed the necessary steps for both approaches in the sections below. Rollback to Windows 10 After installing Windows 11, you usually have the option to roll back to Windows 10 within ten days....

Netherite was first added in the 1.16 version of Minecraft. Diamond tools were the most durable and sturdy before the introduction of netherite, so it’s an item to preserve for a long time. To craft netherite, you need an essential item you can find in the nether world. If you are ready to enter the most dangerous realm full of lava, then I will guide you from mining ancient debris to crafting and repairing Netherite tools....

Rebooting Android phones is easy, but the steps may vary depending on your phone’s model and operating system version. If it’s your first time using an Android smartphone, we’ll show you different ways to reboot the device. Note: Make sure you manually close apps before restarting your Android device so you don’t lose any unsaved data. Use Your Phone’s Power Button Almost all brands and models of Android smartphones have a power button....

To schedule a Google Meet meeting ahead of time, you can use the calendar. It allows you to specify the exact date and time of the meeting that will happen in the future. Also, you can choose to repeat the schedule daily, weekly, or any other time you specify. So, without further ado, let’s get right into the article to learn how you can use Google Meet to schedule a meeting....

PayPal is useful for anyone who doesn’t want to add their financial information to every website or track every purchase made online. PayPal is a great way to maintain financial privacy and make convenient transactions without the security vulnerability that comes with entering credit card or bank account information for every purchase. If this is your first time learning how to set up a PayPal account, it doesn’t require as much time or effort as you’d think....

In order to use Remote Desktop, there are a couple of things you need to understand. First off, remote desktop only works with Windows XP and Windows 2003. What I mean by this is that you can only connect INTO a Window XP or 2003 machine. You can use a Windows 98, ME, or 2000 to connect INTO a Windows XP or 2003 machine, but you cannot connect INTO a 98, ME or 2000 machine remotely....

If you haven’t heard of this before, it might seem a little complicated. Understanding a real-world scenario might help it become more clear. If your headphones stop working and the cable still looks good, you could use a continuity test to determine whether the cable is actually carrying the current or whether there is a break in the middle. What is Continuity? Electricity works across pathways that require connections to each part of the path to move the current from one place to another....

Thus, if you are concerned with the picture’s security and quality while sharing, it is a good idea to turn the picture into a PDF format. How to Turn a Picture Into a Pdf? Depending on your device and needs, there are various ways to turn a picture into a pdf. You can select the best option from the list below. On Windows: There are different steps you can take on Windows to convert a single photo or multiple photos....

Let’s take a look at how to unzip files and open them when using your Android smartphone or tablet. How To Unzip Files On Android For this guide, we will assume your Android smartphone doesn’t have a file manager with zipping capabilities. If you already have a file manager installed, you can try to repeat these steps with the pre-installed app. First, visit the Google Play Store and download Files by Google....