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If you’re worried about losing your Mac to theft or loss, there are some steps you can take to protect yourself. One of those is to use the new Activation Lock feature, included on recent iMacs, Mac Minis, MacBook Pros, and MacBook Airs. This uses a new security chip called the T2 Security Chip to let you remotely lock and wipe your Mac. Even after wiping it, the Activation Lock prevents anybody else from using your Mac, rendering it completely useless to anybody else....

While gaming communities are front and center, their offerings are growing. Now, thanks to the thousands of active communities out there, Discord is the go-to place for chatting around any topic, location, or interest, letting users relax, chat, and have fun together. You can also use it to video call, stream your screen, play music , and more. While you could create your own Discord server , there are no guarantees that you’ll build the community you want....

The amount of content on YouTube can keep you busy for hours. That’s not to say that all the content on YouTube is worth watching. Even among the most popular videos on YouTube there are those that will feel like a waste of time. However, if you’re looking to start your own YouTube channel, you might want to check the competition first. Learn how to find the most viewed videos on YouTube by channel, using keywords, or using special YouTube charts....

Do you keep running into a “Setup incomplete because of a metered connection” error while pairing a Bluetooth device on a Windows 11 or 10 PC? This tutorial will show how to fix that. When you pair a Bluetooth device to your PC , Microsoft Windows automatically downloads any applicable drivers to make it run correctly. However, if you do that over a metered internet connection , data usage restrictions can interfere and create “Setup incomplete because of a metered connection” errors within the Bluetooth device manager....

When Google Chrome’s “Virus scan failed” error occurs, you’ll find that you can’t continue to download your particular file. This happens for various reasons, including security-related ones. There are ways to get around this problem, though. A common reason you can’t download your files is that Chrome has experienced a minor glitch. Other causes include your computer being infected with malware, your antivirus blocking the file download, browser extensions causing various problems, and more....

The 403 Forbidden error means that your browser thinks you don’t have permission to view the web page or internet resource at the address you’ve specified. Running into this will probably come as a surprise, unless you’re a hacker . Try the following simple quick fixes to resolve this error. Quick Fixes: Refresh: Press Ctrl-F5 or click on the refresh button. Often an error like this is just a small glitch that’s gone by the time you refresh the page....

Windows’ “SmartScreen can’t be reached right now” error occurs when the SmartScreen feature fails to scan your file’s contents. You may be trying to install an app, and since your PC’s security feature can’t check whether your file is safe, you get the above error message. You can use a few ways to fix this error on your PC, and we’ll show you how. SmartScreen can’t scan your file because your internet connection isn’t working, Microsoft’s servers are down, your PC has a minor glitch, your VPN or proxy server isn’t functioning as expected, and more....

One of the most annoying things when trying to open a website is getting an error in your browser and thus having no access to a web page. That can happen for several reasons. Usually, to open a website, you type the domain name into your browser’s address bar, and then DNS servers (Domain Name System) handle the rest. This process is called domain name resolution. If the browser cannot resolve the domain name, you’ll get a DNS domain name resolution error....

The “Unmountable Boot Volume” stop code in Windows 10 shows up whenever your computer fails to read the HDD or SSD partition that houses Windows 10. It’s another one of the numerous BSOD (Blue-Screen of Death) errors that you’ll eventually run into while using a PC. But, the “Unmountable Boot Volume” stop code, in particular, can be tricky to deal with since data corruption is often the cause of the issue....

HBO Max might be one of the most popular streaming services (especially since it’s the only one that streams Friends ), but it comes with its fair share of bugs and glitches. One of the worst is the “Cannot Play Title” error code, but the good news is that you can easily fix it and watch your favorite show in just minutes. If you run into this error, you can take several troubleshooting steps....

Do you get a “SIM not provisioned” or “SIM not provisioned mm#2” error when you insert a SIM card on your phone? Read this article to learn why you’re getting this error message and 8 potential solutions to the problem. This error tells you one thing: your phone doesn’t recognize the SIM card. Consequently, you’d be unable to send or receive voicemails , use cellular data, or perform other activities that require a SIM card....

While uncommon, Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) errors do still occur in Windows 10. Unlike the wall of blue text that older Windows versions displayed when a system crashed, newer Windows BSODs are simpler and easier to troubleshoot. One common BSOD error that still occurs is a System Service Exception in Windows 10. For most users that statement means nothing. Understanding what a BSOD System Service Exception error is should help you to troubleshoot and fix the problem....

You’ll encounter a “The installation failed” error when installing Zoom from a user account without administrative privileges. Your Mac might also fail to install Zoom if the macOS Installer app doesn’t have full disk access. Although the issue is prevalent in macOS Ventura 13, it also affects devices running other macOS versions. The troubleshooting fixes in this tutorial should help you install Zoom on your Mac without issues. Grant macOS Installer Full Disk Access Allowing the macOS Installer access to your Mac’s entire disk, files, and folders will resolve the Zoom installation failed error....

If you’re a Windows 11 user, you may wonder why you want to install themes on your computer. The answer is simple: themes help you personalize your desktop, express your style and preferences, and freshen up the user experience. By changing your desktop backgrounds, colors, and other visual elements, you create a unique and appealing look that reflects your mood, tastes, or work needs. In this tutorial, we’ll explore several methods to install free and hidden themes on your Windows 11 computer and show you how to do it quickly and safely....

If there are multiple WiFi networks in your area, you’ll see all of them when you try connecting to your own. A list of unnecessary networks—especially ones that are secured and that you’ll never connect to anyway—can quickly become cluttered and annoying to see. Fortunately, you can hide other WiFi networks so that you don’t see them on your computer. After hiding these other wireless networks, you’ll have clear access to the one (or few) that you want to see....

Got a new graphics card but don’t know how to install it? We’ve got you covered. In this article, we’ll take you through every step necessary to uninstall your old GPU, install a new graphics card, get your drivers up to date, and get playing. We will also take you through all of the precautions that should be taken before, during, and after the installation process. Hopefully, this guide should help you to feel confident about installing a new GPU, even if it’s your very first time....

Python isn’t just a programming language for beginners—it’s a powerful and fully-fledged language, with an enormous number of third-party packages and libraries created around it. Rather than code everything yourself, you can deploy these third-party packages and use them as part of your own coding projects. You might find these by searching GitHub or the web, but you can also use PIP, the package manager for Python, to do this instead....

Instagram stories are great for sharing the highlights of your day with your followers. Many users and influencers choose to share a bigger part of their content in stories rather than in regular Instagram posts. However, if you regularly upload many stories, it might discourage your followers from viewing them . One way to save your followers time and effort is to use photo collages to post multiple pictures in one story....

It’s fun to immerse ourselves in games and focus without any distractions. Full-screen mode helps reduce distractions. In this article, we will show you how to go full screen in games as well as apps. Some games and apps refuse to run fullscreen for a variety of reasons. Hopefully, this article will clear everything up and improve your Windows 10 experience . Full-Screen Mode Using Windows Shortcuts The easiest way to go full screen in an application or a game is to use the Alt + Enter keyboard shortcut....

If you’re using Microsoft Word to create an event flyer , party invitation, or greeting card, you’re probably looking for upbeat and fun styles. For the text, consider using bubble letters to add some whimsy to your creation. Bubble letters appear curvy and bouncy with an almost cartoon-style feel, making them ideal for casual creations. You can use one of Word’s built-in font styles or download a bubble typeface from an online source....