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If Java is installed correctly on your computer, you should never have any problem running Java-based applications or games. However, if there’s something wrong with your setup, you may see the error, “Could not create the Java Virtual Machine.” This error means that the Java installation on your computer can’t launch the virtual sandbox (virtual machine) within which it would typically launch the Java app. In this guide, you’ll learn a few fixes that can eliminate this error, starting with the most common fix to the less likely solution....

Google Chrome’s “err_tunnel_connection_failed” error message appears when the browser fails to make a connection with your websites. You’ll have to check your connection settings and make necessary changes to get around this problem. We’ll show you how to do that. If you’re curious to know why the error occurs, it’s usually the result of a bad proxy server. However, there are other reasons as well that can cause this problem with your favorite web browser....

Whenever you need to fix a BSOD error or any other type of Windows error, the first tool you probably reach for is the System File Checker. But what happens if you run an SFC scan and it throws you an error as well? SFC Scannow can automatically fix many computer errors. Unfortunately, it can go haywire too. The most common issue when using the system file checker is the “windows resource protection could not perform the requested operation” error....

Are you trying to launch an app, game, or file but keep getting a “This file does not have an app associated with it” error? This error usually occurs when your PC doesn’t have the app required to open your specific file type. There are other reasons this issue occurs, and we’ll show you how to resolve this problem on your Windows 11 or Windows 10 computer. Some other reasons the above error appears are that your app or game shortcut is corrupted, Windows’ system files are damaged, a system change you made to your PC is faulty, and more....

A common issue on macOS is when Airdrop doesn’t work and this normally happens when you try to send files from one Apple device to another . It’s annoying and prevents you from sharing any files between your devices. Luckily, there are a few things you can do to possibly get rid of the AirDrop issues and start sharing files between an iOS-based device and a Mac. Make Your Devices Discoverable You need to make sure both your iPhone and Mac are discoverable for AirDrop ....

Windows 10 may share many things with its predecessors, but instability isn’t one of them. The most recent release of Windows is far more stable than earlier versions, with far fewer crashes, blue screen of deaths (BSODs), and impossible bugs to deal with. That doesn’t mean that BSODs and crashes aren’t completely unheard of, and Windows 10 does still suffer from BSODs from time to time. One of the most serious of these is an unexpected kernel mode trap BSOD, which can be tricky to fix....

HTTP status codes (400) in DoorDash and Dasher may appear in several different forms. “HTTP 400 Bad Request,” “Request failed with status code 400,” “HTTP error 400,” and “400 Bad Request” are common variants of the error. This post highlights factors responsible for DoorDash error code 400 and possible solutions. “400 status codes” are client-side errors that prevent DoorDash from processing a user’s request. The problem could be your internet connection, outdated operating system, browser malfunction, corrupt app files, etc....

Windows Update errors are nothing new, and the 0x80248007 error is just another in a long line-up of similar Windows Update issues . The good news is that they also tend to be easy to fix. Here’s how. One frustrating aspect of errors like this is that there is no way to tell exactly what went wrong. So, while the fixes are easy, you usually have to keep trying them one by one until something actually works....

When you first get started with Adobe InDesign , the desktop publishing app, one of the first things you’ll want to learn is how to flow text around an image. Using all the various options for flowing (also called wrapping) text around an image in InDesign will take your designs to the next level. We’ll walk you through a couple different ways to flow text around an image . First we’ll wrap text around a regular, rectangular image....

Microsoft announces a new Windows 10 build and everyone but you are getting their devices updated. When you check the Windows Update section in the Settings app, Windows says your device is up-to-date. Of course, there’s a new Windows version but you’re stuck on an older version . We explain why this happens, and how you can force a Windows 10 update. Microsoft rolls out Windows 10 updates in trickles—not everyone receives an update at the same time....

Here’s a common scenario: You’ve received a Word document via email that you’re required to sign and send back. You could print, sign, scan, and return the document, but there’s an easier, better and faster way to insert a signature in Word. This guide explains how to quickly insert your signature into any Microsoft Word document regardless of the device or platform you use. How to Insert a Signature in Word You can add your handwritten signature to a Word document to give it a personal touch....

Your Mac can run Linux in two different ways. One method involves installing Linux via virtualization software, while the second boots the operating system in a dual setup alongside macOS. In this guide, we’ll cover both methods of running Linux on a Mac. Linux Distros and System Requirements Linux comes in various distributions or distros. There are over 1,000 Linux distros, each with its unique style. If you’ve never used Linux before, you might want to pick one of the following user-friendly distros that are easy to install:...

You don’t need to hire an ad agency to design a few pamphlets for your latest campaign. Google Docs is free and accessible, with simple methods for creating a great brochure on your own. Google Docs may not have much in the way of brochure templates, but customizing a template to fit your needs is simple. You can also create a tri-fold pamphlet yourself, or use a third-party template to make it even easier....

If you’re thinking of starting your own YouTube channel, it’s easy to get lost in ideas for content, or obsessed with building the perfect budget studio . With so much to plan, it’s easy to neglect your YouTube channel art. A YouTube channel’s visual style is almost as important as the content it creates. Everything from the banner on your YouTube page to each upload’s thumbnail will affect whether people decide to watch your videos....

Understanding HTML code and how to work with it can go a long way. You can use it in your everyday work, like creating HTML signatures to make your email communication more professional. Another unusual but handy way to use HTML is for saving web pages to Word documents. However, it can all be a little confusing if you’ve never worked with an HTML file before. Let’s start at the beginning by learning what those files are, as well as how to open and view an HTML file in Chrome....

Most software programs have both Windows and macOS versions. But what happens when you have a MacBook and a certain program or app only runs in Windows? The good news is that you don’t need to have a Windows computer to run Windows-based software. Executable files are designed for Windows and cannot run natively in macOS. But with the right tools, Mac desktops or notebooks can open programs wrapped in EXE files....

The Wii U games console has been discontinued since early 2017. But if you want to play this old Nintendo console on modern hardware, you can, thanks to the Cemu emulator for Windows PCs. Not only does this emulator let you play Wii U games on a PC, but it also improves upon the original hardware, upscaling certain games to 4K resolution. Be warned however, that while Cemu is under constant development, the quality of gameplay does vary from game to game....

In this article, we’ll be explaining a number of methods you can use to preview a game on Steam for free. There are a number of reasons why you might want to do this. For example, most of the top games have negative or mixed reviews, despite generally being enjoyed by most players. Also, reviews for many of the latest releases are heavily weighted toward reviews by those that reviewed the game shortly after buying it, without giving it a full assessment....

The News and Interests widget (a.k.a. the News and Weather widget) in Windows 10 allows you to check the current weather with a quick glance at the taskbar. It also reveals additional weather-related information and tailored news updates whenever you move the cursor over the widget icon. But while the News and Interests widget is a decent concept, it’s poorly executed with terrible design choices. For starters, not only does the text on the News and Interests widget look blurry on most displays, but the various “cards” inside it load slowly and react sluggishly....

If Microsoft Edge is your go-to web browser, you will find it hard not to notice the Bing button on the top-right corner of the user interface. Originally called “Discover” and now labeled “Bing Chat,” selecting the button brings up a nifty sidebar that allows for rapid searches and AI-driven chats powered by ChatGPT . However, if you don’t find Bing Chat all that useful, dislike Microsoft’s pushy tactics, or unintentionally trigger it often, this tutorial will show you how to remove the Discover/Bing Chat button from Microsoft Edge....