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Each time Discord launches on Windows, it automatically checks for and installs new updates . This ensures you can access the latest features, performance enhancements, and bug fixes. However, this also means you’ll be unable to use Discord if it gets hung up at the “Checking for updates” phase. Connectivity issues aside, there are several other reasons why Discord might get stuck updating. These range from simple technical glitches to cache corruption or conflicts with antimalware programs....

Disney Dreamlight Valley is home to some of the most iconic fairy tale figures known throughout the world. Some even have their own signature dishes already included in the game’s extensive cookbook. However, there are a few notable characters that are yet to be introduced but have already had a well-known meal of theirs listed within. One example is none other than the Sleeping Beauty herself, Aurora, and her recognizable dessert, Aurora’s Cake....

MAC address filtering is one of those controversial features that some people swear by, whereas others say it’s a complete waste of time and resources. So which is it? In my opinion, it’s both, depending on what you are trying to accomplish by using it. Unfortunately, this feature is marketed as a security enhancement that you can use if you are technically-savvy and willing to put in the effort. The real fact of the matter is that it really provides no extra security and can actually make your WiFi network less secure!...

We all accidentally delete files. But we don’t all have a way to recover those files. Sure, there are different apps out there to help you recover deleted files , but why wasn’t that built into Windows? Those apps have been around for decades. Microsoft, surely you could have done this a long time ago! Well, Microsoft finally did it. Sort of. The new Windows File Recovery app isn’t like the average point-and-click app....

E-bikes are truly the future of urban commuting. They’re fast, easy to use, and, unlike e-scooters or EUC , they still provide you with enough exercise to stay fit. But how to choose the right e-bike for you? Well, that depends entirely on your needs and experience. Today we’ll be looking at the Star folding fat tire e-bike by Eskute. This bike is a perfect commuter, with a whopping 74 miles max range and thanks to the 20-inch fat tires, it’s suitable for riding on almost any type of road and in any season....

The Fire Stick Lite, Fire TV Stick, Fire TV Stick 4K, and Fire Stick TV 4K Max all fall within a very narrow price range. So what does each product offer, and are the compromises of the cheaper models worth the difference in features? The Lite is limited to 1080p output, so it’s best to avoid this if you have a 4K TV, even if you don’t currently have access to 4K content....

Being a big tech geek, I hate when my Windows machine isn’t working flawlessly. I figure if I can’t get my computer working perfectly, then what kind of tech person am I? Obviously, trying to get everything to work perfectly means spending a lot of time fixing issues that probably don’t cause any major issues with my system. However, it’s still fun and you get to learn a lot. In this article, I’m talking about fixing the error that shows up in Event Viewer related to DistributedCOM ....

Grounded sees you shrunk down to the size of an ant and forced to brave a once-safe backyard now turned into a dangerous jungle. Survival involves making the use of the environment, and that includes scavenging parts off of bugs. Ladybug Heads are one requirement you’ll need to find when attempting to make armor or the Insect Axe. But before you get can get one, you’ll need to know where to find Ladybugs....

The first-person survival game Grounded is one of the most consistently popular titles on Game Pass. Your journey from being a small fish in an even smaller pond to one of the most well-equipped survivors can be an enthralling one. However, there’s always one question players have: Is it possible to play via split-screen? Luckily, we’re here to outline whether Grounded has offline multiplayer in the form of split-screen. DoesGroundedHave Offline Split-Screen Multiplayer?...

Littered around the backyard in Grounded are Chips used for getting upgrades as well as recipes for crafting. However, they’re typically hidden in chests tucked away in different corners of the map. One of the chips BURG.L will send you after is called Tasteful Ascent. The clue says it’s at a “maze’s end on mountain high,” but what does that mean? Where should you start looking? Read on to find out....

ChromeOS has a built-in task manager similar to the Windows Task Manager and Mac Activity Monitor. The ChromeOS Task Manager provides an overview of apps and background processes consuming your Chromebook’s resources—CPU, GPU memory , etc. You can also end tasks or force quit applications through the Chromebook Task Manager. Unlike Windows and macOS, ChromeOS doesn’t have a dedicated application for its task manager. The tool is hidden in the Google Chrome browser, but it’s easy to access and use....

The Finder section on a macOS computer is directly comparable to the File Explorer in Windows. It is where your files are stored, including the operating system files. So as an essential part of the computer, it can be pretty irritating when the Finder goes off on one of its freakout moments. Whether a command is not working, or the Finder is just crashing, the quickest way to try and resolve the problem is to quit the Finder and restart it....

Slack is one of the best social networking sites you can use to communicate with friends, family, and colleagues in the workplace. Like other messaging apps, Slack provides a variety of emojis for fun and function. Emojis can help you express your emotions, react to a message, or send congratulations on your colleague’s accomplishments. But did you know you can also create your own Slack emojis? You can use these custom emojis to make messages more fun to read, lighten the mood in the group, or as a status marker for specific individuals or projects....

While Google Docs isn’t really built for drawing, there are options for users who are looking to add shapes to their documents. Most users will use Google Drawings within a Google Docs document to do this, but you can also insert images, use basic tables, and use special characters to add shapes within the text. If you want to know how to add shapes in Google Docs using these methods, here’s what you’ll need to do....

The taskbar in Windows 10 and 11 is always visible, giving you quick access to anything you add to it. But how do you create shortcuts to the Windows taskbar? If you have essential programs, folders, files, and websites you want to get to whenever you want, you must link to them on the taskbar. Programs and websites are easier to add, while files and folders are slightly trickier. Go through the following tutorial to learn how to create shortcuts on the Windows 10 taskbar and the Windows 11 taskbar....

Computer screen aspect ratios have been in some interesting places. CRT PC monitors have generally used the 4:3 aspect ratio. This means that for every four units of width, the screen is three units tall. In terms of pixel resolutions, common 4:3 resolutions would be 320×240, 640×480,, 800×600 and 1024×768. With the rise of LCD flat panel screens, the 16:9 widescreen format has become the norm. This coincides with HD resolutions such as 1280×720 and 1920×1080....

If you’re active online, keeping your Gmail address hidden is quite difficult. Someone’s going to add you to their email blast list, or they’ll start emailing you directly. There also might be a time when you don’t want to receive emails from someone you’ve previously talked to. How To Block Emails On Gmail Web You can block emails directly from the email interface (just like you can on Instagram and Facebook)....

WhatsApp’s popularity also means that it’s a preferred platform for people spreading spam and malware. Sometimes simply knowing how to use WhatsApp isn’t enough to recognize and deal with these messages. Learn how to identify WhatsApp spam messages and take preventative measures to protect your online privacy while using the app. How to Identify Spam on WhatsApp The first step to dealing with WhatsApp spam is identifying it among other messages that you receive on the app....

Does your iPhone say “iPhone Unavailable” on the Lock Screen? That happens when you enter the wrong device passcode multiple times. We’ll show you what you must do to bypass the “iPhone Unavailable” Lock Screen message. Despite having Face ID or Touch ID, your iPhone still asks for your device passcode as part of routine security. However, if you repeatedly enter the wrong passcode five times, you’ll come across an “iPhone Unavailable” or “Security Lockout” Lock Screen message....

How to Cancel a Physical Gift Card Order How to Cancel a Physical Gift Card Order on the Desktop Site Go to Amazon.com (or the Amazon site for your country). Log into your Amazon account. Click Your Account > Your Orders and find the gift card order. Select View or Edit Order . From here you can also view and print an Amazon receipt , if need be. If you placed the order in the last 30 minutes, you should see an option to cancel it....