Today, most computing devices are likely to either have a processor using the x86 design , like Intel processors, or the ARM (Advanced RISC Machine) design as in the CPU in your smartphone or tablet. ARM CPUs are also making it into laptops. These days you can choose between a computer with an Intel or AMD processor (x86) or a device with an ARM processor. So when it comes to ARM vs....

If you use Microsoft Excel frequently, you might have run into the error where you can’t type anything into an Excel sheet. Luckily, this is a pretty common problem—alongside other Excel responsiveness issues —and there are several ways to solve the issue. If you’re wondering, “Why can’t I type in Excel?” We’ve got six fixes to try. 1. Enable Editing If you’ve opened a spreadsheet that you didn’t create — i....

Every NIC (Network Interface Card) has a unique MAC address ( Media Access Control ). This applies to all types of network cards, including Ethernet cards and WiFi cards. The MAC Address is a six-byte number or 12-digit hexadecimal number that is used to uniquely identify a host on a network. An example of a MAC address is 1F-2E-3D-4C-5B-6A and it falls into the Layer 2 networking protocol of the OSI model....

Driver Booster is a free program you can install in Windows to check for outdated or missing drivers. If you’ve plugged something new into your computer only to have Windows not recognize it, or you’re getting network access errors or some other problem with another piece of hardware, a driver updater tool like Driver Booster can help. Drivers in Windows are vital to the proper operation of hardware. Without them, the operating system won’t know how to use the hardware you plug in, like your microphone, keyboard, webcam, etc....

Are you having trouble using your Chromebook’s built-in camera in a specific or all applications? This tutorial covers possible troubleshooting solutions for camera-related malfunctions on Chromebooks. 1. Allow Camera Access for Problematic App(s) Using your webcam in different applications will help determine if the issue is system-wide or app-specific. Set up a dummy video call in any video-conferencing application, or try taking a picture in a camera app . Applications might display a black screen if they attempt to use your Chromebook camera without having camera permission....

Conan Exiles provides a vast open world where survival means living off the land. Over time, you’ll need to start planting and harvesting your own crops. Compost helps most crops, but it’s not enough when it comes to growing Lotus flowers. That’s where Potent Compost comes in. Here’s a look at everything you need to step up your gardening game. How to Make Potent Compost inConan Exiles Before making Potent Compost, you’ll have to know how to make normal compost....

Creating a customized Windows 7 image can be accomplished using a few different methods and Microsoft even supplies some tips for creating unique and custom Windows 7 deployments. However, many of these custom imaging methods revolve around straight enterprise structure, which may require several workstations, a master PC and Windows 7 Enterprise edition. For non-enterprise Windows 7 imaging, which will work with all versions of Windows 7, you can use a program called RTse7enLite....

If you work in IT or offer your own IT services, you probably install and reinstall operating systems for clients quite often. Traditionally, operating system installs have been deployed directly from an OS install disc, but because discs get scratched or damaged so easily, most people in IT use USB drives. This is a more effective method, but it still has one con, similar to using discs. Mainly, USB drives are more reliable and effective than discs, but like discs, most USB drives are singularly purposed....

Destiny 2 has one of the most diverse weapon lists in the multiplayer FPS genre. You’ll be able to acquire most of these as you continue to explore the game’s multiple worlds. You can also re-acquire equipment you’ve already obtained by crafting them. However, before you can create them again, you need to acquire their Weapon Patterns first. If there’s a specific firearm that you want to re-make, then here’s how you can get its Weapon Pattern....

While Discord is well known as a text-based communication platform for gamers and hobbyist communities, it’s also a great way to communicate using your voice or camera. This is especially useful for situations where Discord is minimized, isn’t open, or where using the in-game overlay isn’t appropriate. This all rests, however, on whether your PC or Mac has a working microphone. If your Discord mic is not working, either from robotic voice issues or with no recorded input detected at all, you’ll need to troubleshoot the problem....

Emulators have been a staple in gaming preservation. If you’re using your own copies of games, as well as your own BIOS to emulate your favorite titles, you’d use them on your PC. They’re also popular on small computers or handhelds like the Steam Deck. However, if you have an Xbox Series X or Series S , there’s a port of the famous Dolphin Emulator available too. And even better, it’s just gotten a new update to increase its performance....

Previously, I wrote about how you can enable SSH access to your Cisco switch by enabling the setting in the GUI interface. This is great if you want to access your switch CLI over an encrypted connection, but it still relies on just a username and password. If you are using this switch in a highly sensitive network that needs to be very secure, then you might want to consider enabling public key authentication for your SSH connection....

Do you find that Microsoft Excel won’t open a file on your computer? If so, your file might be corrupt, or there may be an issue with your Excel app , Windows, or Mac system. We’ll show you how to get around this problem so you can view your spreadsheet data. While the main reason a Microsoft Excel file won’t open may be that your file is corrupt, there are other causes, like the wrong extension on your file, an unresponsive external device, a problematic Excel add-in, and more....

Do you get a “Call Failed” error every time you make FaceTime calls on your Mac? Prompted by a “Why do my FaceTime calls keep failing?” question from a SwitchingToMac reader, we highlight nine (9) possible solutions to FaceTime call failures. You’ll get this error due to a variety of reasons ranging from poor internet connectivity to temporary system glitches, outdated or bug-ridden macOS version, incorrect date and time settings, FaceTime server downtime, and so on....

The lavish Mexican open world of Forza Horizon 5 is brimming with activities to undertake. From drag races to time trials, name a petrol-headed escapade and it’s probably in the game. Yet the races best suited to the game’s sandy setting are rallies, with unpredictable terrain and precise steering. If you’re looking to partake in some rally races but don’t know which cars to choose, we’re here to help. These are the best rally cars in Forza Horizon 5 ....

Ever need to add some random or meaningless text into Microsoft Word to test a document, temporarily fill some space, or to see how some formatting looks? Luckily, Word provides a couple of quick and easy methods for entering random text into your document. Random Text To do this, position the cursor at the beginning of a blank paragraph. Type the following and press Enter . It doesn’t matter if you use lowercase, uppercase, or mixed case....

Is Google Assistant not working when you say “OK Google”? Unfortunately, there are many things that can make Google Assistant stop working. In this article, we’ll cover 13 fixes that are most likely to get your Google Assistant working again. We’ll start with the simplest fixes and work through to the more in-depth solutions, so start at the top and work your way down. 1. Restart Your Device The most common tech advice is to “turn it off and on again”....

It’s interesting to see Gemini Live, which started as a paid service, become free. Competing companies are doing the opposite—making their AI services free at launch and paid in the future. Samsung, for instance, is adopting the free-now-pay-later model. Its “Galaxy AI” tools are free on supported devices until the end of 2025. The Gemini app for Android has a waveform icon in the bottom-right corner. Tapping the icon launches the Gemini Live conversation screen....

Google has a history of creating similar apps that serve the same purpose. That was the case with the email clients Gmail and Inbox and the messaging apps from Google — Allo and Hangouts. Google Tasks and Google Keep are in a similar situation. They’re two apps that help you manage your workload by creating tasks. However, these two have a few significant differences that can influence your choice of one app over the other....

Your GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) card has stopped working for no apparent reason, or you’ve just installed a brand new GPU, and when you turn your computer on — nothing happens. For some reason, your computer is not detecting your graphics card. These tips may hold the answer to finding out why. 1. Check the Monitor Connection The first and easiest fix is to check that your monitor connection is in order....