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Does your PC display a “Windows 11 installation has failed” error when you try upgrading to Windows 11? This error can be caused by outdated or corrupt graphics drivers, insufficient storage space, or interference from third-party software. Your computer will also display this error if it doesn’t meet Windows 11 upgrade requirements. Before we highlight potential troubleshooting fixes for this error, let’s run you through Windows 11 software and hardware requirements....

You’re either reading this because you searched for how to add a linear regression trendline to an Excel scatter plot or you saw the title and thought, “Are these words even English?!” We’ll help you with both. What Is Linear Regression? If you know what a linear regression trendline is, skip ahead. Ok, now that the nerds are gone we’ll explain linear regression. Linear means in a line. You knew that....

However, this is a major step backwards in terms of efficiency. What went from two clicks is now multiple clicks and either mouse maneuvering or keyboard shortcuts. Many people are not going to want to do that procedure every time they want to shutdown or restart their PC. Also, even with the shortcut tile on the Start Screen, I still didn’t like having to navigate to the Start Screen to restart or shutdown my PC....

For safety reasons, driving while using your phone is often against the law. However, there are times when CarPlay won’t connect, or you just can’t hear anything even if it’s connected. Sometimes, CarPlay apps won’t open properly, preventing you from playing your favorite songs or using navigation. This guide explains factors affecting CarPlay and recommends troubleshooting fixes to try when Apple CarPlay isn’t working. What Is Apple CarPlay? Apple CarPlay routes apps and media to your car’s infotainment system, making it easier and safer to access apps hands-free....

Apple’s second-generation of in-house silicon is available to customers, so you can now choose between M1 and M2 products. How are M2 chips different, and are they worth buying over an M1? We’ll briefly cover each chip family and then compare them on CPU performance, efficiency, and graphical power. Apple’s M1 Chip The M1 chip range includes the M1, M1 Pro, M1 Max, and M1 Ultra. The M1 chip has 16 billion transistors, the M1 Pro has 33....

One item you’ll find far and wide on any planet in Astroneer is debris. However, it is not made clear from the start that salvaging debris is very efficient way to produce valuable resources from the Trade Platform. By using a Shredder, you can salvage all that old debris into scrap. In this guide, we will show you how to make a Shredder and further salvage debris into scrap that you can trade for a variety of resources....

Drives do not last forever. Although sol id-state drives are more stable than hard drives , they too can fail or get damaged. The last thing anyone wants is to lose their data, especially if that contains family photos and videos that you can’t replace. The solution is to create copies of your hard drive. While it’s good to back up to the cloud , you should also have physical backups for the sake of redundancy....

Distance learning is fast changing from a “backup” choice to the preferred way modern students want to study, thanks to better eLearning technologies. Online educators need to learn new digital and media literacies. For many long-time educators, this can be a steep learning curve. Luckily numerous online tools make life as a distance learning educator easier. You don’t need to be an expert technologist or media maven to be an effective online teacher, just the right online learning tools to do the job right from your laptop....

Texting from a computer can be convenient in certain situations, and it’s really easy to do from both an iPhone and an Android. However, there are some specific steps you have to take, and your setup might not be compatible with computer-based texting. Sending texts through a computer can be helpful if your phone is causing too many distractions for you but you still want to be reachable by text. Or maybe you can type a lot faster from your computer with a full-sized keyboard versus the small on-screen keyboard on your phone....

Technology is everywhere. For children, learning to code can help them improve problem solving and computational thinking skills. It can also broaden their career opportunities in the future and give them an avenue to express their creativity and ideas in unique ways. Learning how to code is like learning to speak a foreign language. Younger children learn faster than adults because their brains are still developing and made for learning....

Most people don’t spend a lot of time thinking about RAM . It’s not as sexy as the CPU or GPU after all. For the most part, all anyone cares about is that there’s enough of it for their needs. However, the truth is that there’s much more to RAM than pure capacity. Improvements in memory technology are a key part of why computer performance is so good. The fastest CPU in the world can only work at a snail’s pace if it’s being fed data by slow, obsolete RAM....

While Discord is a great platform for communication, it’s more than just a way to send messages. One useful Discord feature is the ability to share your screen with others, letting others see the games you’re playing or the software you’re using. If your Discord screen share is not working, however, you’ll need to troubleshoot the issue. Add Applications to Your Discord Profile If you’re trying to share your Discord screen as you’re playing a game or running software in the desktop app (but not through the website), you may need to add it to your Discord profile....

Have you ever wondered if Facebook lets people know when you take a screenshot? In this article, we’ll look into whether Facebook notifies users when someone snaps a screenshot of their story, profile pic, or messages. We’ll also explore different situations on Facebook and Messenger to give you a clear picture of when, if ever, you might get an alert. Let’s dive in and find out what really happens when you hit that screenshot button....

Did you know that your computer monitor has several ports on it to connect to your computer? You might wonder why there are so many and what’s the difference between them. These video connections mostly have initials for names, so we’ll sort this out for you. Let’s learn all you need to know about DVI, HDMI, and DisplayPort video connectors. You may wonder why we’re not talking about USB-C and Thunderbolt video connections....

Starting with Windows 95, Microsoft made adding programs to the startup folder as easy as navigating to the folder in Windows Explorer and dragging shortcuts or programs directly into it. The startup folder, conveniently shown on the Start Menu, made it easy to see which programs would launch when Windows booted up. However, in Windows 7, the startup folder is a hidden system folder that is not located in the same place as the startup folders in Windows XP....

Your computer’s hardware and Windows 7 limit the amount of memory that your computer can use. In the case of 32-bit operating systems, that limit is 4GB of RAM. 64-bit operating systems can use much more. However, if your Windows 7 64-bit PC is having trouble recognizing all of the RAM in your computer, there is a quick fix that may work. Learn how to fix the maximum amount of RAM Windows 7 64-bit can use....

Does your PC display a “Location is not available” or “The Parameter is incorrect” error when you open an external hard drive, USB thumb drive, or an SD card? We’ll explain why that happens and 5 possible solutions to the problem. You’ll get this error if the drive you’re trying to access is defective, infected with a virus, or contains corrupt data. You may also be unable to open a drive if there’s a problem with your PC’s USB port—perhaps due to outdated USB drivers or physical damage....

Goldeneye 007 is one of the defining first-person shooters of all time, and today a re-release was announced for modern consoles. We first heard about it during the September 2022 Nintendo Direct, with the game heading to Nintendo Switch Online later next year. Straight after, Rare announced a “4k resolution remaster” for Xbox One and Series X|S. Read on to learn all about this new Xbox version of Goldeneye 007 ....

Grounded is filled to the brim with enemy creatures, and many of them can be dangerous. However, there are also plenty of passive creatures for the player to interact with. Like all the bugs in the backyard, even passive enemies drop items. The grub is one of the more important ones in the early game, since it drops useful hides and meat. However, they like to burrow underground, making them tough to spot....

Are you having trouble interacting with your HomePod not responding? Whether it’s a problem with the power supply, Wi-Fi, or the device itself, we’ve got fixes. Check the Power Outlet Before digging into more complex solutions, it’s best to rule out potential power-related issues from the equation. For example, if your HomePod is completely unresponsive, confirm there’s nothing wrong with the power outlet by plugging in another device. If the second device also fails to work, the problem is likely with the outlet, possibly due to a tripped circuit breaker....