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Microsoft Outlook’s mail alerts can be a double-edged sword. They help you stay on top of your emails but can also disrupt your focus and productivity. This tutorial will show you how to enable or turn off Outlook notifications and help you strike a balance between staying informed and avoiding distractions. How to Enable or Disable Outlook Notifications in Windows If you use Microsoft Outlook as the email client on your Windows 10/11 computer, you can configure the program to send you desktop notifications whenever your email accounts receive new mail....

A ‘cannot renew IP address’ error on your Windows PC is due to an IP conflict with another device, issues with your Windows network settings, or a problem with your network adapter or router. If you get a ‘cannot renew IP address’ error in Windows, there are a few steps you can try to troubleshoot and resolve the problem. In most cases, running the Windows Network Diagnostics tool should fix any issues with your network connection....

When setting up a brand-new or factory-reset iPhone or iPad , the Setup Assistant attempts to activate the device by communicating with Apple’s servers. Should that fail, a “Could Not Activate iPhone/iPad” or “Unable to Activate” error message appears. Several factors can trigger this error, such as issues with internet connectivity, server disruptions, or SIM card complications. This troubleshooting guide will explore the reasons behind the “Could Not Activate iPhone/iPad” error and provide solutions to complete the activation process successfully....

If you’re running iTunes on Windows 10, you may have come across a strange error that continually pops up and that prevents you from downloading any media onto your local computer. In this case, I’m specifically talking about Windows 10 and most likely after you have recently updated Windows 10 to the latest version. I Googled and just about every site told me it was some kind of permissions issue with the iTunes media folder and that I had to reset the permissions or create a new library to get things working again....

Google has security measures in place to protect you against suspicious sites. And it springs into action whenever it thinks you’re about to make a mistake. Take the Your Connection Is Not Private message. While many consider it an error, it’s actually a warning. When users are about to log into an unsecure site, Google steps in and puts the connection on hold until you’re able to sort things out....

If you’re a PC gamer, then it’s almost a certainty that you have a Steam account. Beginner Steam users and pro gamers alike can take advantage of the thousands of games that are easily accessible for download on Steam, from simple puzzle games to intense first-person shooters. While you can preview paid-for Steam games for free , or indeed play many free-to-play games, many of the best Steam games available on the platform require you to purchase them....

Both Windows 11 and Windows 10 display an update error 0x800705b4 when a system update fails to install. If this error has occurred on your system and you can’t install available updates, apply a few fixes and your issue should be resolved. We’ll show you various ways to get around this problem on your computer. A few reasons your software update fails to install are that your third-party antivirus or firewall is blocking the update, Windows Update is experiencing issues, your operating system files are corrupted, a third-party app is interfering, and more....

You may be scratching your head at the blurry phone camera photos your device is suddenly producing, or you can’t get the focus to work right in the viewfinder before taking a picture of your cat doing something hilarious for social media. This tutorial will show you how to fix a blurry camera on any smartphone for improved picture quality. Why is My Camera Blurry? The factors causing rear camera blur vary by device, camera lens placement, device handling/usage, and other factors....

You finally sit down to watch your favorite movie, but when it starts buffering, you see the Hulu error code P-DEV318 appear. This is one of the most common Hulu errors and can be incredibly frustrating. But luckily, it’s usually pretty easy to fix. This troubleshooting guide will explain how to fix Hulu error code P-DEV318. What Causes the Hulu Error Code P-DEV318? The error P-DEV318 code means something is wrong with your connection to the Hulu servers, preventing playback....

Improperly configured microphone sensitivity settings can lead to unwanted background noise or a buzzing sound when putting your microphone to use. This can often cause annoying or painful situations when attempting to record high-quality audio. Experiencing mic sensitivity in Windows 10 is not an uncommon occurrence. Typically, the default settings that the Windows 10 operating system provides are not yet optimized for background noise reduction. Definitely not something you want plaguing your recently uploaded YouTube video or podcast session....

Despite my MacBook Air having a 120GB hard drive, I am always struggling to keep enough storage space free. Every time I look at my available space, I am always hovering around 15-20GB. Which you might think is no small amount, but when it drops below 10GB, the computer starts throwing up continual boot error messages. Ever since I bought my first MacBook back in 2012, I have tried various methods of keeping the computer as clean as possible....

ChatGPT is the most popular AI chatbot on the planet, and it’s not hard to see why. With its powerful natural language capabilities , remarkable versatility, and knack for engaging in lengthy conversations, it’s the go-to chatbot for many. If you’re using an iPhone or Android device, you might be curious about getting OpenAI’s ChatGPT on the go, and in this guide, you’ll learn how to do just that. Related: You can also get Microsoft Copilot on iPhone and Android ....

Your Internet connection isn’t always the culprit for slow download and upload speeds. Sometimes, your Windows 10 PC limits your speeds for various reasons. Luckily, you can change these speed-throttling options and get faster upload and download speeds on your Windows 10 computer. You can modify all these options yourself without any assistance from your Internet service provider (ISP) . If you prefer a video, check out our YouTube channel where we posted a short video going through some of the recommendations listed in this article:...

Not every file and folder on your Apple Mac must be in plain sight. If you’re aiming to protect sensitive information or maintain a clutter-free workspace, it’s natural to want to keep certain items discreet. The problem? Hiding and unhiding files and folders doesn’t fall into the intuitiveness department in macOS unless you take the time to familiarize yourself with the process. This tutorial provides a comprehensive guide on concealing and uncovering items, whether you’re using a MacBook, iMac, or Mac mini....

There are a few ways to insert arrows in Microsoft Word, depending on which type of arrow you want to use and which device you’re using. Here’s what you need to know. Arrows are a good shape to add to a Microsoft Word document when you need to draw attention to a specific element on the page or to show the flow or steps in a process . Insert an Arrow in Word Documents on the Desktop Inserting an arrow in your Word document on a Mac or Windows PC is as simple as inserting a shape or symbol....

It’s quick and easy these days to set up a Ubuntu virtual machine, so you can play around with Linux without formatting your system. However, to really get the most out of your Ubuntu virtual machine, wouldn’t it be nice if the host operating could interact with the guest? That’s one of the things that you can do with VirtualBox Guest Additions, and we’re going to show you how to install it....

ms excel You can find plenty of digital schedule apps, but if you want one you can share with others, print and put on the fridge, or hand out to your team, you can make one in Microsoft Excel. From handy templates that get you off to a quick start to creating one from scratch, you can make a schedule in Excel in just minutes. Daily Schedule Do you want to plan your day for an excursion, travel itinerary, or hours of meetings?...

When I was young, my father would tell me, “If you’re going to do something, you better know all the facts”. Overclocking your CPU is no different. From cooling solution to power supply, each component of your computer needs to be taken into account when overclocking. It’s very important to know what kind of heatsink you’re going to be using during this process, as some will be better for this process than others....

The Nintendo Switch has a vast library of great modern games , but what if you feel like playing something a bit more retro? Nintendo knows that many people using the Switch are also huge fans of their older game consoles, so they took the liberty of adding software for these consoles and their games to the Nintendo Switch. This includes NES, SNES, Gameboy, Gameboy Advance, Nintendo 64, and even the Sega Genesis....

Port forwarding allows you to direct the traffic coming to a certain port on your router to your chosen device on your network. If you’re into any kind of servers such as email and gaming, you’ll want to learn how to port forward in order for these software to work on your machine. If port forwarding isn’t enabled, the traffic for these servers will get stuck at your router and it won’t ever reach the desired device on your local network....