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If you’ve ever tried to download the Windows 10 ISO file from a Windows computer, you’ve noticed that it doesn’t let you do it. It either asks you to update your current Windows version or requires you to download the company’s media creation tool to then download your ISO file. There are certain times when you may need to access the ISO file on your computer, but with Microsoft restricting its download on Windows machines, it’s difficult to obtain it....

Disabling Secure Boot unlocks some advanced capabilities on Windows PCs. Only Secure Boot-disabled computers can install Linux, boot from non-trusted devices, and use certain aftermarket graphics cards. However, you must (re)enable Secure Boot to upgrade your PC to Windows 11. You need not worry about enabling Secure Boot if you plan to clean install Windows 11 from a USB drive . But it’s something you must do to upgrade to Windows 11 without losing any data ....

When filing a warranty claim or tracking a lost iPhone, you might need to provide your device’s IMEI and serial number. Likewise, an Apple Support representative may require your device’s serial number to provide device-specific troubleshooting solutions. International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) and serial numbers are two identifiers that help your device manufacturer and carrier networks track and identify your phone. Serial numbers are used by manufacturers to identify a device....

I was recently working on a client PC and had to restart it due to a new application install. Upon restart, however, the computer blue-screened and displayed a PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA error. At first, I thought this was something to do with the application we just installed, so I decided to restart the computer in Safe Mode and uninstall the app. It seemed to have worked because the BSOD went away, but only for a short time....

You’re having a blast surfing the internet when a “No Internet, Secured” error message suddenly pops up. It’s a weird and cryptic message, but what’s clear is that your internet connection has stopped working. Web pages won’t open, and you can’t download a thing! What’s going on? It’s much simpler than you think to fix the issue on a Windows 10 or 11 PC. What Does “No Internet, Secured” Even Mean?...

Getting on a virtual call with your colleagues has become a new normal. More and more teams are hopping on video calls for meetings with MS Teams. Unfortunately, even Microsoft isn’t immune from simple bugs. So, what do you do when your camera isn’t working on MS Teams in Windows 10? Don’t give up and bring your computer to a repair shop! There’s a huge chance that this is a software error, either from a bug or an outdated driver....

You’ve just loaded up Netflix to watch the latest episode of your favorite show and you’re hit with the Netflix Error Code UI3012. How can you fix it? Below, we’ll explain what the likely cause of the error code is and how you can troubleshoot your Netflix connection. What Causes Netflix Error Code UI3012? The Netflix Error Code UI3012 is caused whenever there is an connectivity issue with your network connection....

If you aren’t receiving text messages on your Android phone, it could be the result of a carrier, network, or phone problem. These problems usually prevent new messages from arriving or being shown on your phone. You don’t have to worry too much when the issue occurs, as it’s pretty easy to fix these kinds of errors. You can toggle your phone’s network and a few other settings to start getting new SMS and MMS messages....

If you’re noticing slow Solid State Drive (SSD) boot up times on your Windows 10 computer, you’re probably wondering where things went wrong. SSDs are renowned for having faster boot ups and faster operation speeds than regular hard drives, so when things start to get slow, something may need to be fixed. In this guide, I will list a number of potential fixes for why your SSD may be slowing down on boot up....

If Snapchat displays a “Tap to Load” message continuously, your app is stuck at loading a snap. There are many reasons why you may see this message. Most issues have to do with your internet connection, but there are other causes, too. It may be that your phone is not connected to the internet, your app has a cache problem, or you’ve enabled a data saver, causing the app not to load your content....

When you try to launch a site and your web browser displays an “err_internet_disconnected” error, your browser is facing issues connecting to the internet . This error can occur in Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and other browsers, and we’ll show you how to fix the problem. A few other reasons you get the above error are that your proxy server or VPN isn’t working, your Wi-Fi configuration has a problem, your antivirus or firewall is blocking your connection, or your web browser’s saved data is corrupt....

Windows displays a “Side-by-side configuration is incorrect” error when you attempt to launch an app on your PC. This error prevents you from accessing your app . Luckily, there are a few ways to get around this issue on your computer. The most common reason you get the error is that your Visual C++ package installation is corrupt. Other causes include faulty apps, problematic app files, corrupted system files, and more....

Most of the folks who write for this site know their way around a computer intimately. From the early days of IBM compatibles running DOS all the way to modern gaming PCs and laptops, collectively we’ve done and seen nearly all of it. Which makes it easy to forget that the average PC user is not an obsessive tech geek. When things go wrong with a computer, the average user is likely to pack it up and take it to a business like Geeksquad for help....

The good news is that you don’t have to go back to paying for premium or basic cable. In fact, there are a few ways to get free cable TV channels or something close to it while still leaving that cord safely cut and your cable bill at zero dollars. What Hardware Do You Need for Free Cable? Most of the free cable solutions require internet service and a compatible device....

You’ll either love or hate the idea of livestreaming on social media, but you can’t deny that the future of video is tied to this format. Live streams are entertaining and thus extremely popular with the average social media audience. You must have come across a few live streams and wondered if you could go live on TikTok as well. Here’s everything you need to know about going live on TikTok, as well as a few tips to make sure your first live stream is not a disaster....

Do you need to lift subjects from photos on iPhone or remove the background in a photo? Or do you need to cut a misidentified person from a named photo album? This tutorial shows you how to do both. How to Cut Out Subjects from Photos/Videos on iPhone iOS 16 and iPadOS 16 (and newer versions) have a built-in background removal feature built into the Photos and Safari. The feature lets you isolate the subjects of a photo or video from its background....

The point of social media platforms like Facebook is to share content with your friends. On Facebook, some content is shareable, and some aren’t — it all depends on the privacy settings of whoever posted the content in the first place. In this article, we’ll explain how to make a post shareable on Facebook. What Are the Facebook Privacy Settings? You must choose a privacy setting whenever you post something to your Facebook profile....

Graphs and charts are wonderful visuals that let you see information clearly. If you need to show the reporting structure of your company, team, or corporation, you can create an organizational or org chart in Microsoft Word, Excel, or PowerPoint. Along with templates for each application, we’ll show you how to make an organizational chart from scratch so you can customize it to your liking. Use an Organizational Chart Template for Word This first organizational chart template for Word gives you colorful text boxes on an attractive background....

Microsoft Teams is a great tool for collaboration but can also be a source of distraction. Being bombarded with notifications for every message, mention, or activity can become tiresome. If you want to focus on your work and avoid unnecessary interruptions, you need to learn how to manage or turn off your Microsoft Teams notifications. There are a few ways you can do this, depending on whether you’re using Teams on the web, or whether you’re using the Mac or Windows client....

Photoshop is a great tool when it comes to photo editing. The best thing about Photoshop is that while you can use it to get creative with your photos, you can also use it for simple image modifications and tasks. For example, you can use this software to measure distances, objects, and even angles. Photoshop has a special Ruler tool that allows you to not only measure distance, but also straighten and improve your images....