Booting up a Windows PC isn’t as simple as it seems—hundreds of services and system processes kick into action to load the essential components you’ll see and use, from your desktop environment to your network connection. A number of critical system processes, like csrss.exe , are required for Windows to be able to do this. What Is Wudfhost.exe on Windows 10? The wudfhost.exe process (or, to give it its full name, the Windows User-Mode Driver Framework Host process) is one of the most important system processes running on your Windows PC....

If the same Microsoft Office app has different features on different devices, it’s likely because they’re different versions. Some third-party add-ins and templates also have features that only work in specific Office versions. These are a few reasons you may want to know what Microsoft Office version you have on your computer. Microsoft Office programs should automatically update themselves, especially on Windows devices. But that doesn’t always happen. You may need to manually verify your Office app version and compare it against Microsoft’s Office updates database ....

The original Raspberry Pi was a fascinating little machine. It was originally created as an affordable system young people could learn to code on. Completely accessible and posing no risks, compared to messing around with the family computer. You can’t create a new generation of coders without instilling the urge to play and tinker. However, the team of people behind that device could not have imagined what it would become. The first Pi also became the darling of the maker scene....

With nearly everyone using WhatsApp for communication, missing out on an important message can be problematic. There are various reasons WhatsApp doesn’t work on your iPhone (iOS) or Android phone. We’ll show you a few ways to fix the problem. There are several common reasons why WhatsApp doesn’t work: the platform is down, your installed client has a problem, or your internet connection isn’t working. We’ll go over all these issues....

You probably experienced the Blue Screen of Death on your computer several times, and maybe you even saw the Green Screen of Death . Most people are familiar with the BSOD because so many problems can trigger one, but what if you encountered a Pink Screen of Death? PSOD is a less familiar Windows error that both software and hardware failure can cause. Even the graphic driver issue or the temperature of your PC unit can trigger a Pink Screen of Death....

If you have to use Mac and Windows PCs regularly, you don’t need to physically switch computers to be able to use both of them. You can use Windows Remote Desktop for macOS, to allow you to use both machines at the same time. Windows Remote Desktop for Mac uses Microsoft’s Remote Desktop Protocol, built into Windows 10, to display your Windows desktop on your macOS screen. You can run Windows apps, change settings, and share files and folders between your Mac and Windows devices....

Windows would normally have zero problems installing an update on its own. But there are times when user settings or other underlying issues prevent Windows from doing its job. In this post, we’ll discuss some of the things you can do to make Windows install updates again. Restart your PC A simple system restart can sometimes resolve update errors. So before you try anything else, reboot your PC and see if that will take care of the problem....

Macs aren’t exactly known as the best computer gaming machines around, but everyone likes to kill time or relax with a video game now and then. Mac gaming is better than ever today with storefronts like Steam, GoG, EGS, and Origin joining the Mac App Store on the platform. You can also simply install games directly, the same as any application. The only thing you need to do is pay. But there are also so many excellent free Mac games....

Virtual reality gaming is slowly entering the mainstream thanks to affordable VR headsets like the Oculus Quest 2 . Players are also less restricted now due to cross-platform compatibility. This means in some VR games, you’ll be able to join your iOS and Android buddies using your VR gear. That said, this is the perfect time to jump into the virtual world. In this article, we created a list of the best free VR games you can play to gain some VR experience without spending any money....

Reddit is probably one of the best online sources of entertainment after YouTube. When you’re stuck at home, you can browse through interesting subreddits for what seems like forever. Need to kill some time, or simply feel bored at home or at the office? Here are the best 15 subreddits to binge when you have nothing to do. The Best Educational Subreddits We divided all of the subreddits on the list into categories....

Ever found an image on Instagram or Facebook and wanted to see if that picture shows up anywhere else on the Internet? Or maybe you want to see if an image of yours was stolen by someone else who published it without authorization? In any of these cases, you need to perform a reverse image search. There are a couple of different tools you can use to do a reverse image search....

Japanese comics (or anime ) have seen a rise in popularity over the years, and so has manga, its graphic novel counterpart. If you’re a fan, you can read manga online digitally (and legally) on websites like Crunchyroll, Comic Walker, and Comixology. This post highlights some of the best manga websites to read your favorite manga series/comics online. The sites listed below make it easy to find popular manga or discover lesser-known series that might interest you....

There is a certain romantic appeal in hacking. The idea of typing away by the light of your monitor and gaining access to secrets only a few others know appeals to many people, but real-life hacking isn’t the same as it is in the movies. In the real-world, hacking is a crime, but also an in-demand skill set . Companies pay professional (or white-hat) hackers to test their security. If this sounds like an interesting job to you, try your hand at these hacking games online to learn the necessary coding and hacking skills you’ll need to get started....

Error code 905 prevents Android users from downloading apps and is reported to occur mostly when trying to download an app from the Google Play Store. Troubleshooting errors can be a huge pain, but don’t worry — Google Play Error 905 is usually easy to fix. In this article, we’ll share 4 ways you can fix error code 905 and download apps as you please. What Causes the Google Play Store Error Code 905 The root cause for Error 905 is largely unknown....

Are you tired of those big, hulking gaming desktops but don’t want to invest in a gaming laptop? Then it sounds like a mini gaming PC might be for you! We’ve compiled a list of five options to get you started on the path of minuscule gaming mayhem, but first, let’s go over what separates an excellent mini PC from those you should avoid. What to Look For in a Mini PC Picking the right mini gaming PC isn’t all that different from choosing a full-sized one....

It has happened to everyone: you’re shopping for groceries and suddenly you realize you’re bopping along to the music playing over the speakers. You whip out your phone, but your app can’t identify what the song is. The music ends, and with it, your peace of mind—as you wonder for the rest of your life what the song was. When you hear a song you like, you need the best possible music recognition app to help you find what it is....

Airbnb may be the undisputed king of vacation rentals, but it’s certainly not the only one. Not only was Airbnb the first service to make renting and listing short-term vacation rentals user-friendly and intuitive, but they also had the booking process down to an art. Over time, the service has become somewhat a victim of its own success. The site is becoming quite mainstream making it a hassle to book a rental....

These days, most people use digital cameras or smartphones to take photos, making it incredibly easy to store both digital and printed versions of your photographs. But, many families have years worth of physical photos that need to be protected. Using a high-quality photo scanner is best to digitize and back up your photo collection. So, here are our six best photo scanners to save your old pictures without further ado....

While Windows dominates the desktop PC world, those who love MacOS really love MacOS. Apple’s enduring operating system has a lot to recommend it and is filled with hundreds of little intuitive touches that make work and play more pleasant. That doesn’t mean Windows hasn’t been taking notice. While it may already be on top, the folks over at Microsoft are not above taking a good idea from their competitor and doing something similar in Windows 10....

Nintendo is in a bit of a weird place with its current flagship console. The Nintendo Switch fused its home console and handheld console business into one, but the original Switch was meant to live alongside the massively successful Nintendo 3DS. It makes sense, since although the Switch is the most powerful handheld console in the world, it isn’t pocketable. Now however, the Switch Lite is on the horizon and it seems that the venerable 3DS is finally getting a true successor....