Connecting your Mac to a local or remote server allows you to access all the files available on that particular server. macOS by default has a server connection feature that lets you connect your Mac to any server without any restrictions. It then appears as a normal disk drive in the Finder for you to access, work with, and even delete files from it. There are multiple ways to mount a server as storage on your machine....
This article will teach you how to connect your PC or computer to a TV or HDTV using wired and wireless connections. You have many options these days, so it really depends on your hardware and budget. The most common method currently is still by connecting a cable from your laptop to your TV, so I’ll go over those first. However, if you have bought a laptop like the MacBook Pro recently, then there is a way to wirelessly stream whatever is on your screen to your TV using Apple AirPlay....
HEIC is one of the newer image formats that give you the quality of a JPG image but half the size of the original image. Apple has started using this newer format on its iPhones and the recent photos you have taken on your iPhone are likely saved in this new format. While these HEIC photos will open perfectly fine on your iPhone and a few other compatible devices such as your Mac, these photos won’t work equally well on many other devices and applications....
A symbolic link, often shortened to symlink, is a type of link that is stored at one location on your machine and points to another location on the same machine. You can think of it as a shortcut to an app. Even though the actual app file is located deep inside your folders, you can simply double-click on the app shortcut on your desktop to launch the app. A symlink is a type of shortcut, but it works differently than regular shortcuts....
Time Machine is the best way to safeguard the data on your Mac. It is capable of completely automating backups and makes restoring files and folders easy. As you use Time Machine, you might need to free up space sometimes by deleting specific backup files and snapshots. Read on to learn how to delete Time Machine backups from external and internal storage media on a Mac. Why You Must Delete Time Machine Backups When you set up Time Machine on an external drive, it builds up a steady archive of backups—or snapshots—of your Mac’s data....
In my never-ending quest for a paperless existence, I am trying to digitize more and more printed materials which are languishing on my bookshelves. This includes the vast number of comic books which I seem to have collected over the years. There are many free comic book readers available for your computer and tablet. So if you have the time, it makes sense to scan your comic books and read them on your device instead....
Downloading files to your Chromebook’s local and external storage is easy. This tutorial will show you how to download and save images from the internet, documents, or cloud storage apps on your Chromebook . Download and Save Images from Webpages Open the webpage or website you want to download images from and follow the steps below. Right-click the image you want to download and select Save image as on the context menu....
You may have heard about Low Power Mode for Mac. But what is Low Power Mode? Does it work like the same named feature on iPhone and iPad? Does your Mac support Low Power Mode? We answer each of these questions and walk you through enabling Low Power Mode on your Mac. What is Low Power Mode on macOS? Low Power Mode was one of the new features introduced with macOS Monterey....
The problem lies in troubleshooting the Kindle. There are many different Kindle models—the devices are in the 10th generation. If you run into trouble with your device, it’s important to know whether you have a 4th generation Kindle Touch or a 7th generation Kindle 7. Kindle’s naming scheme doesn’t help, either. A 3rd generation Paperwhite is actually part of the 7th generation of overall devices, for example. How to Find Your Kindle’s Serial Number Every Kindle e-reader has a unique serial number....
Presentations have become a vital tool for communication and sharing information in schools and offices worldwide. Microsoft PowerPoint allows you to create visually appealing presentations that include various multimedia elements, such as video and audio. However, you might encounter “cannot play media” errors in PowerPoint, causing video playback issues and preventing the smooth delivery of your presentation. If you want to resolve this problem, follow the steps below. What Causes the “Cannot Play Media” Error in PowerPoint?...
Outlook displays “We are unable to connect right now” when the app can’t communicate with the Microsoft Exchange Server. When this happens, you can’t activate Microsoft Outlook nor send and receive emails via Microsoft Outlook. This tutorial covers troubleshooting workarounds to get Microsoft Outlook working again on Windows 10 and 11 computers. Troubleshoot Your Internet Connection First things first: verify that your computer has internet access. Visit several web pages in your web browser or try to download/install an app in the Microsoft Store....
If your Windows PC suffers a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) error , it’s a sign that your PC has become unstable. Corrupt files, outdated drivers, failing hardware – they can all cause a BSOD error to appear. These often come with unusual error names, such as a “kernel mode heap corruption” BSOD. A kernel mode heap corruption BSOD error, in particular, usually points to an issue with your graphics card drivers or hardware, or (less often) corrupt system files....
Ever try to delete a file and get an Access is Denied error ? Or maybe you’re trying to copy or move a file or folder and you get a message stating the source file may be in use ? This type of error can occur for several reasons: you do not have ownership of the file or folder and therefore cannot perform any actions on it or the operating system or another program is currently using it....
Getting an error code while gaming is bad enough, but getting a vague code like “Something went wrong Error Code 0x80070490” is useless. Whether you’re playing on Windows 10, Windows 11, or an Xbox console, we’ll help you understand this Xbox error code, what might cause it, how to avoid it, and what to do if it happens. Understanding Error Code 0x80070490 We’ve often seen this error code complained about on forums and other places gamers gather to voice their grievances, such as social media....
The GeForce Experience error code 0x0003 plagues many Windows users. The error has been reported on Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 10 and prevents users from accessing the GeForce Experience software entirely. Luckily, there are several fixes available. In this article, we’ll cover each of these fixes in detail and, hopefully, get your GeForce Experience back up and running. What Is GeForce Experience Error Code 0x0003? The error code appears when GeForce Experience crashes after you try to access any of its features....
Microsoft Excel is the go-to application for managing and analyzing massive datasets (especially numerical ones). Occasionally, however, you may encounter an error message telling you, “Microsoft Excel can’t insert new cells.” This error usually occurs when there isn’t enough room for new cells to be placed or Excel has limitations in place to stop you from editing parts of your spreadsheet. To troubleshoot these issues and fix the “Microsoft Excel can’t insert new cells” error, follow the steps below....
Working in IT, I’ve come across a number of strange STOP errors in Windows that are only fixed by doing something ridiculously obscure! Recently, I came across another STOP error that is very obscure, but pretty easy to fix! Well, at least it was easy to fix for me. Here’s the error on the associated blue screen when I am working on the troubled computer: Stop: 0x000000F4 (0x00000000003, 0xFFFFFADF50, 0xFFFFFADF50EC32A8, etc) To fix this, I tried all kinds of things before calling Dell support, such as replacing the memory, switching out video cards, replacing the motherboard, running all kinds of hardware and memory diagnostic tools, etc, etc....
Are you receiving the “VAC was unable to verify your game session” error every time you attempt to join an online Steam game? Every so often, this glitch reappears and prevents players from joining matchmaking games like Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. But luckily, it’s usually easy to fix. In this article, we’ll explain how to fix this error so you can get back to playing online once again. What Does “VAC Was Unable to Verify Your Game Session” Mean?...
It’s painful when you try to install a new Windows OS from a USB drive and suddenly the installation stops, giving you the 0x8007025D error. Luckily, it’s possible to fix this error. In this guide, we’ll explain five ways to fix the Windows installation error code 0x8007025D. What Causes Error Code 0x8007025D? The 0x8007025D error, also known as the “installation was canceled” error, occurs when installing a fresh Windows operating system using a bootable USB drive....
Microsoft recently officially announced Windows 7 end of life , effective January 14, 2020. This means they will no longer offer Windows 7 support. Continuing to use Windows 7 moving forward will put your computer at risk for vulnerabilities and security threats. This article will address some of your alternative options at Windows 7 end of life. Upgrade To Windows 10 Although there are still many people using Windows 7, eventually they will have to move to a more secure operating system (OS)....
