We use dozens of online services and applications every day to send and receive emails and text messages, make video calls, read news and watch videos online, and much more. And it’s extremely hard to keep track and secure the insane amount of data we produce and consume every day. And in case you’re thinking, “I have nothing to hide,” you’re wrong. Every piece of data that you unleash in the web and fail to secure can be used against you....
Since social distancing guidelines became the norm, Zoom and Skype meetings have risen in popularity. Businesses use them to hold remote meetings with their employees, and many schools are conducting classes from afar. Of course, going to an all-digital world doesn’t change standard behavior. People still want to goof off while in meetings and in class, whether they’re over Zoom, Skype, or in-person. It can be hard to fake paying attention in a Zoom meeting....
If you’ve forgotten a password but you know it was saved somewhere on your computer, you can access your Windows saved passwords and see if it’s there. Windows actually keeps a list of all of your saved passwords and lets you access them when you want. These saved passwords are from your web browsers, WiFi networks, and other services that you use on your computer. Revealing these passwords is fairly easy as there’s a built-in tool on your computer that lets you do it....
Your computer’s uptime describes the CPU’s operating duration since the last reboot. That is, how long your PC has been running since it was powered on. You might need to monitor your computer’s uptime when troubleshooting memory leaks and other performance issues. Windows has several built-in tools for checking how long your computer has been turned on. This tutorial explains how to check uptime in Windows through the Task Manager, Control Panel, Command Prompt, and PowerShell....
Usually, Google Chrome has no trouble downloading files. However, sometimes you’ll run into an issue accompanied by the message “download failed: network error.” Thankfully, there are a few simple ways — and a few not-so-simple ones — to fix this problem. <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://helpdeskgeek.com/wp-content/pictures/2021/10/download-failed.jpeg" onerror=“this.onerror=null;this.src=‘https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhe7F7TRXHtjiKvHb5vS7DmnxvpHiDyoYyYvm1nHB3Qp2_w3BnM6A2eq4v7FYxCC9bfZt3a9vIMtAYEKUiaDQbHMg-ViyGmRIj39MLp0bGFfgfYw1Dc9q_H-T0wiTm3l0Uq42dETrN9eC8aGJ9_IORZsxST1AcLR7np1koOfcc7tnHa4S8Mwz_xD9d0=s16000';" alt=“How to Fix “Download Failed: Network Error” on Chrome image 1 - 1”> Check Your Internet Connection The very first step in troubleshooting this error is to check that your internet connection is working as intended....
Just because you can’t have a physical presence somewhere doesn’t mean you can’t make a virtual appearance. Thanks to the magic of digital cameras and webcams , it’s never been easier to speak to friends, colleagues, and family members across the globe. That is, of course, when the technology you’re using is working properly. Camera Alternative What Is a 0xa00f4244 Camera Error on Windows? The 0xa00f4244 camera error is an error message that appears when you try to use your webcam or digital camera in the default Camera app on Windows 10....
When a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) occurs on your Windows PC, you might be inclined to think the worst. In many cases, however, a BSOD is a sign of a problem that can easily be fixed with some common system maintenance steps, such a system update or repair. One BSOD that some users will occasionally see is a “driver power state failure” error. Often caused by a faulty device driver, troubleshooting this issue is fairly straightforward and rarely impossible to fix....
Do you have a folder on your Microsoft Windows PC that keeps going back to read-only mode? Chances are you’ve installed a folder lock app that’s causing this problem. Other items can also cause this issue. Here are a few ways to fix the issue, so you can start making changes to your folder. Windows prevents you from making changes to your folder because you or someone else has enabled the read-only option for the folder, you don’t have required permissions to modify the folder, a Windows update is causing the problem, and more....
Has Roblox interrupted your gaming session with an error code 268 on your computer? Many items can cause your app to display this error, including a suspended Roblox account or using a cheat tool on your machine. We’ll show you how to fix the items causing this problem so you can play your games uninterruptedly. Let’s find out. Some reasons your Roblox client doesn’t work well include an inactive internet connection, a corrupt DNS cache, Roblox not having the required permissions to function, and other Roblox app glitches....
Sometimes, Apple’s FaceTime is missing the all-important “face” part of the experience. If you’re trying to chat with someone, but all you’re seeing is a black screen, there are a few things you can check to fix it. The tips below cover iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. We’ll indicate when a fix only applies to one of these operating systems. Check Apple’s Server Status Apple maintains a handy page where you can check whether any Apple services are experiencing problems....
Roku is an excellent streaming device , and you’ll usually have a great time using it. However, the device has its fair share of issues. One common issue is when your Roku has no sound. Sometimes, you might find that your Roku has no sound when you’re watching a video or trying to play an audio file. There are many reasons Roku behaves this way. However, there are multiple fixes to this sound problem....
Are you frustrated by Office 365 (now Microsoft 365) running slowly on your computer? Office 365 slow performance issues can have a number of causes, but the end result is the same—lower productivity when you need it most. If it happens to you, you’ll need to troubleshoot the problem. To fix your Office performance issues, follow the steps below. Why Is Office 365 So Slow on My PC? There can be multiple factors that can cause Microsoft 365 slow performance....
The Windows Registry is a huge database containing configuration settings for programs, hardware, and applications running on your computer. Each time you install a program , its values and keys are embedded in the registry, from where you can configure or perform troubleshooting steps to repair a damaged program. When the registry isn’t maintained properly, registry errors and corruption occur, causing lots of system and application problems in t he operating system ....
A security certificate error usually appears on your Android phone when you visit a site that has a certificate issue. If you continue to get this error on all other sites, there might be an issue with your phone. The reason the above error appears is that your phone’s unable to validate the certificate. This happens when something’s wrong with that site’s certificate, your phone’s date and time settings are not correct, or you’re using an outdated web browser version....
The Windows 10 System Tray (Notification area), is located on the right side of the taskbar and provides access to system notifications, functions, and apps. The system tray also holds shortcuts to some important settings like network, power, volume, and Action Center icons. If you hover over the system tray and notice that the icons you use are missing, there are several reasons why this happens. You may have installed a Windows Update, which caused a glitch, or there are corrupted Registry entries that seem to conflict with Windows 10, making the system tray or icons disappear....
Sometimes, when you run the Windows’ built-in network troubleshooter to fix any internet issues, you might see an error that says “The remote device or resource won’t accept the connection”. There are various reasons this error occurs, many of which are related to your network settings . Since the error message doesn’t tell you what needs fixing, you’ll have to rely on multiple standard fixes to get around the issue....
Unless you have an issue on your computer, your Windows computer should shut down with the click of an option. If Windows won’t shut down despite repetitive attempts, there’s probably a problematic element on your machine. Sometimes it’s a bit tricky to find out exactly what’s causing the Windows shut down issue on your computer. It may be an app, a system issue, or something else. Regardless, there are multiple methods you can try and apply and one of these should likely fix the issue for you....
Freezing certain rows and columns can help you reference key values while working on other parts of your Excel spreadsheet. Let’s look at how to do that. This feature works best for title rows or columns containing identifying information of their respective fields. That way, you can scroll down the worksheet and still keep track of what every value represents. This is an essential function you should master alongside the other Excel basics to be able to properly navigate the interface....
The newest edition of Animal Crossing has been long anticipated, bringing lots of new features while still retaining its unique charm. This new version of the game is also very accessible to new players of the series, making it a great game for anyone to pick up. If you are new to these games, you’ll find pretty quickly that there are lots of things that you can spend your time doing....
Whether you’re using Word or Google Docs, you can add page numbers in different number formats in the header, footer or margin of your document, and then customize them to your liking. How to Insert Page Numbers in Word on Windows Note: Instructions to add page numbers in this guide apply to recent Word versions. On a Windows PC follow the steps below. On the Office ribbon, click Insert > Page Number and then choose the style and location you want; for example, top of the page, bottom of the page, page margins, and current position (for wherever your cursor is)....
