Updating the BIOS makes the motherboard more compatible with new devices and provides improved security. However, to check if your motherboard requires a BIOS update, you first need to know your current BIOS version. Now, without further delay, let us get into the article. Is BIOS Update Necessary? A BIOS update is not always necessary unless the manufacturer has brought some major upgrades. Updating the BIOS does not make your system perform faster....
In this article, we will be guiding you on how you can convert an Excel document (.xlsx) to Google Sheets. Keep reading to get your Excel document to work in Google Sheets right away! What to Expect While Converting an Excel Document to Google Sheets? Although Excel and Google Sheets may seem very similar, they are pretty different from each other. While converting your document to Google Sheets, you can expect similar visuals, but any macros you’ve created in Excel will be lost....
The shortcuts contain links to a specific file. They point to a particular file’s location on your computer and contain pieces of information that request the system to open the related file. You can therefore access the content of this file directly from the desktop screen rather than doing so through the Finder. How to Create Desktop Shortcuts on Mac? You have a couple of different ways to create desktop shortcuts on a Mac computer....
For instance, if you want to search for something and show it to someone else, you don’t want Gmail to show something that’s personal to you. Luckily, Gmail also provides a cross icon next to your search result, which you can use to remove the result. However, it still exists in your browser history. So without further ado, let’s get into the article to completely wipe your search history in Gmail as well as disable Gmail from storing your search history....
Whatever your reason, there is an official way you can download all your Facebook data without having to use third-party apps, plugins, or extensions. All of those sites require giving someone else access to your Facebook account, which is risky in my opinion. In this post, I’ll show you how you can download all your Facebook data, which contains all your photos and videos and a bunch of other stuff....
Although the Control Panel is a good tool, it can sometimes be difficult to use. For the most part, when using Control Panel, you must toggle back in forth between numerous different windows to setup everything. Sometimes it’s also hard to find a specific setting that you are looking for. For example, I’ve written an entire post just on how to configure the Network and Sharing Center. In addition, Windows 8....
This address is helpful in troubleshooting some issues. However, since it changes every time, keeping track is not easy. So, in this guide, we have listed different methods to discover the current IP address of the printer. How to Find the IP Address of Your Printer Below mentioned are some ways to detect your printer’s IP address. Pick one of them according to your preference. Using Router Portal The DHCP Client table or list in the router portal shows the IP addresses of all devices connected to the network....
While you could create your own Discord server, there are no guarantees that you’ll build the community you want. It takes time to find new members, so you may find it easier to join an existing server. If you’re struggling to find the best Discord servers out there to join, here are some suggestions to help you get started. How to Find Public Discord Servers Discord is a combination of the many public and private servers that users can join....
In this article, we’ll teach you how to find contacts from your phone and your Facebook friends and turn them into your Instagram followers. How to Sync Your Phone Contacts on Instagram Before you can find and follow people you know on Instagram, you need to connect your Instagram account with your phone’s contact list. Contacts Syncing is the feature that allows you to do that on the Instagram app....
This may not seem like a problem if you don’t want to store any additional files on the drive. However, it slows down your system and opening files on the drive lags a lot. Your system drive (usually C:) being out of disk space is also a serious problem as your system and applications need temporary files to run smoothly. Your system also allocates some system space as the virtual memory after the RAM is used up to run the tasks....
However, if your total GPU usage or usage for certain games shows 0%, the processes are likely to use your CPU instead. You can easily fix it by changing the graphics settings. So, let’s move on to your problem’s potential reasons and solutions. Why Is My GPU Usage at 0%? How to Fix GPU Usage at 0%? First, make sure to connect your display cable to the GPU ports, not your motherboard....
Since the display is primary output device in any computer, having a broken display is less than ideal. To diagnose and fix this problem, the most sensible action you can take is to get professional help. However, before you do that, there are a few things you could try and we are here to assist you. Let us look at why your computer screen could be broken and the corresponding remedies in the article below....
However, it is also possible that the physical key is at fault. If you don’t get the proper click while pressing a key, some internal parts may be broken, or dust may have built up inside the key, preventing you from pressing it down properly. In such cases, you need to remove the key, check and repair any faults, and reinsert it. In this article, we have mentioned the full process along with everything you need to be careful about while following the process....
You’ll get the Hulu RUNUNK13 error code on your screen if the streaming service is unable to connect to your device when you play a movie. This error is usually due to network-related issues, server downtime on Hulu’s end, bugs in the Hulu app, and so on. Refer to the troubleshooting fixes below for recommendations on fixing the problem. Troubleshoot Your Internet Connection Many streaming services have their recommended speed for an optimum video streaming experience....
The error code 80080300 is mostly related to issues with signing in and connectivity issues with the server. It usually pops up when you’re signing in or starting a video call. Additionally, you’ll notice the same error code if there are compatibility issues between the program and your Windows OS version. Other reasons for this problematic error code are corrupted cache files, issues with Web Account Manager, and logging in from many devices....
Aside from this, the presence of bad sectors on the disk, corrupt storage controller drivers, or memory problems can also cause this BSOD. The NTFS FILE SYSTEM error can prevent you from booting at all, in which case, you’ll have to try and troubleshoot via the recovery console or using an installation media. We’ve detailed how you can do this in this article. Ways to Fix NTFS FILE SYSTEM Error Before you start, reseat the memory modules and the storage media to get any connection issues out of the way....
However, this error message also shows up when some factors restrict your admin privilege despite having it. In this article, we have compiled a list of causes and fixes to troubleshoot this error. Probable Causes For “You Don’t Have Permission to Save in This Location.” How to Fix the “You don’t have permission to save in this location” error message? There are several ways of fixing this particular error message....
In such cases, the most basic fix for this issue is to restart the search application from the Task Manager. If the issue persists even after restarting, you can try some possible fixes below. Causes of Windows Search Not Working How to Fix Windows Search Not Working? Before you begin, it’s best to check the event viewer app for more details on search program errors. The event viewer app records all errors that occurred in your computer system....
The problem usually occurs after installing a new update on your computer or making some alterations to the system. Other notable causes include driver issues, malicious system files, malicious registry entries, incompatible applications, malware, and failed update. Fortunately, there are several fixes you can try to resolve the issue and get access to the desktop. How to Fix Windows Stuck on Welcome Screen? Several users in different forums have mentioned that disconnecting the USB devices from the computer helped resolve the issue....
While it would be nice if everything worked flawlessly for everyone, sadly, some of us face issues when speaking in a Zoom video meeting. Be it a broken mic or an advanced “ghost in the machine,” many things can cause Zoom microphones to malfunction. Fortunately, a lot of these problems have simple fixes. Fixes for Zoom Microphone Issues On PC (Windows/Mac) The PC is a difficult platform to troubleshoot because so many things can go wrong with a PC....
