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As cybersecurity evolves, threats become more sophisticated, with high stakes. This can be a scary landscape, and the question on everyone’s mind can be: “How can I protect my Windows PC and personal data?” If you’re a Windows 11 user, you may be mulling over whether or not you should invest in an additional antivirus program or if the built-in security features that come with your operating system are enough. The right answer depends on understanding the depth and breadth of protections already on Windows 11, after which only you can decide if you feel it isn’t sufficient....

There’s no shortage of portable Bluetooth speakers on the market, and they all sound decent. Some of them even sound incredible. However, what truly distinguishes them from one another is their appearance. While some brands follow the same “tried and true” design trends, Edifier tries something completely different with their latest Bluetooth speaker – the QD35. Follow our Edifier QD35 Bluetooth speaker review to learn what stands it apart from other portable speakers and whether you should buy the QD35 next....

There may come a time when you need to write a script or remotely connect to a PC and run a command to enable or disable the Windows firewall. For most IT environments, using Group Policy is the easiest way to configure the Windows Firewall on client computers. It’s also the easiest way to add port exceptions for services such as HTTP, file sharing, software applications, and more. However, it’s also good to know how to configure the Windows Firewall from the command prompt just in case you have computers and servers that are not in Active Directory....

Evernote is a powerful cross-platform tool for taking notes, saving clips from the web, and much more. In terms of a professional organization tool, Evernote is hard to beat. The collaborative features and the sheer range of applications and integrations make it ideal for business use. Evernote is traditionally accessed via the web, but there is also a desktop app availabe. The most common reason for using the desktop app is local storage....

If you cast your mind back to the summer of 2020, there was one party game to rule them all: Fall Guys . The wacky spin on the battle royale genre was a huge hit, thanks to its day-one launch on PlayStation Plus. Ever since then, it’s remained locked to PlayStation consoles and PC, leaving Xbox owners with no way to play it. That looks set to change soon though, leaving one question: when is the Fall Guys Xbox release date?...

There are many flavors of Linux and some, such as Manjaro , are quickly gaining a fantastic reputation as modern alternatives to Windows and macOS. However, right now Ubuntu and Fedora Linux are two of the most popular options for desktop operating systems based on the Linux kernel. The question is which one is best for you? Fedora Vs. Ubuntu: Different Branches on the Family Tree The biggest fundamental difference between Fedora and Ubuntu are the branches of the Unix tree they descend from....

Creating your own website and finding a way to bring in visitors takes a lot of research. Whether you want to find traffic through search engines or advertising, you’re going to have plenty of reading ahead of you. You’ll find that much of this research involves determining who your biggest competitors are and analyzing the way that they market themselves. It’s said that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, and on the Internet, this is especially true!...

I purchased a new Cisco SG300 10-port Gigabit Ethernet managed switch a few months back and it’s been one of the best investments for my small home network. Cisco switches have so many features and options that you can configure to granularly control your network. In terms of security, their products stand out. With that said, it’s very interesting how unsecure a Cisco switch is fresh out of the box. When you plug it in, it either grabs an IP address from a DHCP server or assigns itself an IP address (usually 192....

If you have an older HP computer, you may sometimes get the following error when booting up your computer: Error Message: 104-Unsupported wireless network device detected. System Halted. Remove device and restart. This is one of those really technical errors and it’s unfortunately not easy to fix. However, it’s worth a shot before sending your computer back to HP or dishing out lots of money to the Geek Squad. <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://helpdeskgeek....

Are you getting a black screen or blank display during boot up or when using your computer? There are times when your monitor is connected to your computer just fine, but you end up getting the black screen with a message like No Input or Cable Not Connected . There are many reasons why a computer display may go blank or black and I’ll try to go through all the different options below....

Removing unused Bluetooth devices on your Windows 10 PC helps you keep the device list decluttered. Sometimes, while doing so, you might come across devices you can’t remove. Even if you select the remove option, those devices continue to appear in your device list. There are various reasons a Bluetooth device won’t go away from your PC. Luckily, you can fix most of the underlying issues yourself to successfully remove a device....

Despite using Chrome, Firefox, or another third-party browser in Windows 10 or 11, you may run into instances where the default web browser changes (or appears to change) without your permission. There are several reasons for this. Microsoft relies on pushy tactics that force you to use Microsoft Edge in various parts of the operating system. Additionally, broken configurations, browser hijackers, and conflicting settings can adversely impact your default program preferences....

One question that I have gotten a lot lately from users is how to open a link in Internet Explorer in a new tab instead of a new window. If you use Firefox or Google Chrome, all links automatically open in a new tab, which for me is more convenient. However, with IE, all links open in a new window, which is really annoying since it now supports multiple tabs! So how does one configure IE so that clicked links are opened in a new tab?...

The juggernaut battle royale Fortnite has continued to take the world by storm since its initial launch in 2017. From its inception as a normal base-building game to dropping the entire story mode for its successful battle royale mode, few games have seen such success. Now, it seems that Epic Games plans on upping the ante once more. According to new rumors, the developers are soon going to allow players to experience the game with a first-person perspective....

Do you get a “Microsoft account problem. We need to fix your Microsoft account” notification whenever you sign in to your Windows PC? Or, does the error message pop up at random intervals when using your computer? You’re most likely getting this error because there’s a problem with the Windows 10 “Shared experiences” settings, a feature that lets you easily share files between multiple Windows devices . Windows may also display the “Microsoft account problem” error due to file system corruption, or if your PC is unable to sync your account information with the Microsoft server....

The Google Drive gateway in the Chrome OS file manager sometimes fails to work correctly. Factors range from insufficient local storage to temporary system glitches, software bugs, interference from third-party apps, etc. This article will highlight 11 troubleshooting fixes to try if Google Drive is not working on your Chromebook. 1. Check Your Internet Connection You cannot sync files to Google Drive on your Chromebook without an internet connection. So the first step is to confirm that your Chromebook has internet access....

Is Google Messages taking ages to download MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) pictures, videos, and audio clips? There are several reasons why that happens. For example, it could be due to a connectivity issue with your Android’s network setup, a corrupt application cache, or a conflicting messaging setting. Work through the solutions below to get Google Messages to download MMS messages on your Android device as usual again. Note : The fixes below demonstrate troubleshooting Google Messages on a Google Pixel 6 running stock Android 13....

The many weapons in Grounded can help you stay alive. However, if you don’t know what weapons to use, it could spell your demise. One of the best weapons in the game is the Rusty Spear. This nasty little blade is capable of applying Infection to enemies. Of course, you’ve got your work set out for you if you want to wield it. Here’s how to make it, and what it does for you....

Given that Grounded places so much emphasis on crafting, you’ll eventually need to acquire high-level materials. In fact, all of the game’s best armor eventually need Supreme Plating to reach their highest levels. However, as you may expect, this material is exceedingly rare. Even unlocking the recipe for it can feel like a chore. Fortunately, we can help you find exactly what you need to get started. How to Make Supreme Plating inGrounded The chip that unlocks the Supreme Plating recipe is hidden in the Black Anthill Lab....

The Network and Sharing Center in Windows 7, 8 and 10 is one of the more important and useful Control Panel apps that lets you see information about your network and lets you make changes that can affect how you access resources on the network. Unfortunately, most people never mess around with network settings because they don’t understand what everything means and are afraid to mess something up. However, once you understand the settings, you can fix problems on your own, increase your privacy, and quickly setup file and printer sharing between multiple computers....