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Windows might request a BitLocker recovery key if it detects unauthorized access or attacks on your PC’s operating system drive. Entering an incorrect PIN too often or changing your BIOS boot device can also trigger BitLocker into recovery mode. If you can’t find your BitLocker Drive Encryption recovery key, we’ll show you where to look. Check Your Microsoft Account Did you choose the “Save to your Microsoft account” option when encrypting your drive in BitLocker?...

Dynamic Link Libraries, or DLL files are essential components powering most applications on your Windows computer. Missing DLLs cause various errors , with dependent programs refusing to work properly without them. One of the more common missing DLL errors is caused by the absence of api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0.dll file . But what exactly is this DLL? And more importantly, how can you fix this issue? So here is the complete guide to fix the api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0....

Have you run into a “ DirectX encountered an unrecoverable error” error while playing Call of Duty Warzone or another game on your PC? Your DirectX version or graphics card drivers may be outdated, causing your issue. There are other reasons this problem occurs in your games on your computer. We’ll show you how to fix those problematic items so you can play your games uninterruptedly on your Windows 11 or Windows 10 PC....

Windows 10 relies on an index called the Page Frame Number (PFN) database to distinguish between free and allocated portions of physical memory. It consists of multiple lists—Active, Standby, Modified, etc.—that provide the operating system with the relevant information. However, if a list within the PFN database is corrupted, you’ll likely encounter a complete system crash with an accompanying PFN_LIST_CORRUPT blue screen of death (BSOD) stop code . Outdated or faulty device drivers and conflicting system-related settings are typical reasons that trigger the PFN_LIST_CORRUPT BSOD....

Do you get a playback error 224003 while trying to play a video in your web browser? Your internet connection may have an issue, or your video source may not be available. Some other reasons you can’t play your video are that your web browser extensions are faulty, hardware acceleration isn’t working correctly, your browser’s cache is corrupt, you’re using an outdated version, and more. Here are a few ways to fix the problem....

Setting up an Apple Watch to unlock your Mac beats having to type in a password (or even use Touch ID) hands down. Apple has done an incredible job of making the authentication process fast and secure. But rarely, any number of reasons can stop the Apple Watch from unlocking your Mac. If that’s what you keep experiencing, the list of fixes below will help you identify and address the problem....

When I first built my PC, I noticed the blue LED lights for the fans in my case were pulsing light, when they were supposed to emanate a constant beam of light. I couldn’t figure out what the problem was, and it didn’t seem to affect performance, so I just left it alone for a while. Recently, the flickering became more intense and I figured it would finally be worth looking into....

Are you trying to install or update an app, but the Microsoft Store keeps displaying a 0x803F8001 error? We understand your frustration. This error prevents you from getting new apps and updating the existing apps you’ve obtained from Microsoft’s app store. Luckily, you can deal with this issue on your Windows 11 or Windows 10 PC and download or update your applications. We’ll show you what those ways are. Some reasons Microsoft Store fails to download or update your apps are that Store’s cache is corrupted, your VPN or proxy server isn’t working correctly, you’ve disabled location access on your PC, your Store app has a glitch, and more....

Do you see a “Memory inis off. Your device may be vulnerable.” error and can’t turn on the feature on your Windows 11 PC? Your installed device drivers may be faulty, leading to this issue. Here are a few ways to fix corrupt drivers and other causes of this problem on your computer. Other reasons you see the above error are that your Windows Security app is faulty, you have problematic third-party apps, Windows system files are corrupt, and more....

Does YouTube fail to enter full-screen mode on your iPad, iPad Air, or iPad Pro? Or do videos get stuck or render incorrectly in full-screen mode? Full-screen issues can occasionally crop up on the YouTube app and its mobile site at YouTube.com. Work your way through the fixes below to resolve them. Try Alternative Gestures If the square-shaped Full-Screen icon at the lower right corner of the YouTube video pane appears unresponsive, try these gestures instead....

The Apple Watch does not have a huge amount of storage space; even the most recent models go only as high as 32 GB. Too little space can result in several errors, such as problems installing updates or streaming music. How to Remove Apps from Apple Watch There are a few schools of thought about how to figure out what to remove first. If you have apps installed on your Apple Watch that you never use, then remove those—they’re taking up space....

When your Mac, MacBook Air, or MacBook Pro screen starts acting up with vertical lines, horizontal lines, or screen flickering, it can be a hair-pulling experience. Don’t panic quite yet, though; there may be something you can do. This guide will walk you through tips to fix your MacBook, iMac, or any Mac screen. We’ll explore what causes these lines and what you can do to eliminate them. Understanding the Lines: Vertical and Horizontal Vertical or horizontal colored lines or black lines on your Mac screen might seem like a random occurrence, but they usually stem from a variety of underlying causes:...

Many people think they have nothing to hide. While that might be true for a person who doesn’t use any digital devices, if you own a smartphone you definitely have a thing or two that you’d rather keep private. For anyone who uses their phone daily, hiding files and apps might be a real issue since Android OS doesn’t make it simple. However, if you ever need to hide your apps and the sensitive data they contain from prying eyes, there are a few ways to do this....

Whether you edit graphics, play video games, or watch movies on your Windows 10 PC, spending time to improve your display quality can go a long way to improving your overall experience. In this article, we want to explain to you how you can improve your color accuracy, brightness and contrast straight from within Windows 10. We will also offer some tips on how you can set up the best settings for your particular monitor model and we’ll be showing how both AMD and Nvidia offer some great display control settings too....

Since 1983 when it was first developed, Microsoft Word has evolved significantly. Not just in the number of versions but also in how much you can do with it. Granted, there are several free word processors that are great alternatives to Word, but it still remains the most popular of them all. Word offers many features that help you present a wide range of different documents, and some can be confusing if you’re unfamiliar with them....

If you’ve ever created a document where you used text placeholders, you’ll appreciate this Google Docs feature. Using a Variable Smart Chip, you can insert a placeholder, assign its value, and automatically update it throughout the document. Instead of hassling with add-ons or third-party apps, you can improve your workflow when creating various types of documents with the Variable Smart Chip functionality . Note : As of this writing, the Variable Smart Chip is available to Google Workspace Business Standard and Plus, Enterprise Standard and Plus, Education Plus, and Nonprofit customers....

Microsoft Excel is a very powerful multi-purpose tool that anyone can use. But if you’re someone who works with spreadsheets every day, you might need to know more than just the basics of using Excel . Knowing a few simple tricks can go a long way with Excel. A good example is knowing how to link cells in Excel between sheets and workbooks. Learning this will save a lot of time and confusion in the long run....

Knowing when a website updates lets you stay on top of their new content. Fortunately, there are several ways to do this aside from manually checking on a whim whenever you wonder whether the site has changed. Depending on the site you’re monitoring for updates, you can be alerted about anything — breaking news stories, brand-new products, blog updates, new cars, updated software, etc. A website monitor can even be helpful for knowing when a website goes offline....

If you’ve come across an EPS file and can’t open it, you’re going to need to install compatible image viewing or editing software. Luckily, there are plenty of programs that you can choose from. In this article, we’ll cover what an EPS file is, what it’s used for, and how you can open, edit, and convert EPS files. What Is an EPS File? EPS stands for Encapsulated PostScript. EPS files are most commonly used by graphical design applications (such as Adobe Illustrator) to save 2D graphics and vector images....

Do you want to stop Windows updates and upgrades on your PC? This tutorial will show you how to stay on Windows 10 without upgrading to Windows 11 and pause Windows Updates if you’ve already made the upgrade. Although Windows updates and upgrades come with new features, improved performance, and better security, they can also worsen the user experience. For example, Windows 11 is radically different from Windows 10 , so you might not be ready for an upgrade yet....