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There are few things quite as annoying as a computer that’s starting to run slow. As good as the Windows 10 operating system is, Windows computers still have the problem of running much more slowly over time. In this article, you’ll learn seven of the most effective ways to clear out old memory and boost available RAM in a Windows machine that’s suffering from performance issues. Why Computers Slow Down If you’ve owned your computer for a while, there are any number of issues that can cause it to slow down....

Microsoft Windows’ “You Don’t Have Permission to Save in This Location” error message usually appears when you haven’t been granted permission to store files in a folder. However, there are other reasons, too, and we’ll show you how to resolve them. The most common cause is the lack of admin rights . You can run your app as an admin to save your files in your chosen folder. You can also toggle a few other options on your PC to resolve the issue....

Most computers in the world run on some version of Microsoft Windows. It’s by far the most popular desktop operating system in the world, but when we move to non-desktop systems such as the servers that keep the internet running, things look very different. You’re more likely to find some version of Linux running on these machines. Ubuntu Linux is a desktop version of this reliable and powerful operating system and, depending on your needs, could be the perfect desktop operating system for you....

What are you looking for when shopping for a pair of wireless over-ear headphones? Comfortable fit, excellent sound quality, decent ANC, long battery life with enough playtime for travels, and maybe a few more things. What if we told you we found all that at a reasonable price? Check out our full review of the Soundcore Space Q45 by Anker to see why we loved these headphones so much and why they should be on your holiday shopping list....

Do you have difficulties using your AirPods for phone calls or audio recording on your phone or computer? Is your left AirPod working correctly, but the right AirPods won’t capture audio input—or vice versa? This tutorial also covers ten possible troubleshooting fixes to AirPods microphone issues on mobile devices and computers. Before trying the troubleshooting recommendations below, ensure your AirPods (not the charging case) hold at least 50% battery charge. Additionally, we should mention that the solutions in this guide apply to all Apple AirPods generations/models....

How often do you check the weather forecast while you’re using your computer? Why bother with opening the web browser and searching sites like Accuweather or MSN Weather? If you use the following best weather widgets, you can see the weather forecast directly on your taskbar or Windows desktop. Keep in mind that “widgets” are different depending on which version of Windows you’re using. Widgets disappeared after Windows 8 but then returned as “Interests” in Windows 10....

Do you have trouble turning on Bluetooth on your Mac? Various reasons—such as a buggy Bluetooth module or corrupt configuration—often cause that. Work your way through these fixes to enable Bluetooth on Mac. Bluetooth is an essential feature on any Mac, allowing keyboards, trackpads, headsets, and various other peripherals to connect with your macOS device wirelessly. It also powers Continuity features such as Handoff and Universal Control if you own an iPhone or iPad....

Are you trying to play an AVI file using Windows Media Player, but the video won’t play? Maybe you see the first frame of the video, but the rest is blank? Or maybe you get an error message saying that the video format is not supported? Even though Windows Media Player has built-in support for playing AVI files, you can still run into problems. In this article, I’ll talk about the reasons why an AVI video may fail to play and what you can do to fix the issue....

Discord is a great VoIP app to have, particularly for gamers. But like any other app, Discord often runs into problems. For example, it sometimes gets stuck on the connecting screen or refuses to launch altogether. Since some great Discord alternatives are available, you may want to uninstall Discord in favor of these apps. If you’re wondering how to uninstall Discord, you can do it the same way as any other app....

Whether you’ve had your computer for a while without any issues or you just bought a brand new one, it can be awful when the computer won’t turn on. There are many reasons for a computer not turning on and often few clues as to the problem. Some common culprits include issues with power supply, battery, power adapter, damaged internal hardware , or even the screen . Fortunately, there are several troubleshooting steps you can take to get your computer in working order again....

Having a faithful companion in Conan Exiles can be beneficial to your survival. While you can tame some animals to help you on your adventure, nothing beats the usefulness of a horse. Horses are a great way to get around the exiled lands, but you’ll have to make sure that they’re well-fed. So, on that note: what do horses eat? We’ve got the answer for you below. What To Feed Horses inConan Exiles Horses in Conan Exiles primarily eat vegetables....

Conan Exiles contains a large variety of resources you’ll discover in specific locations throughout its dangerous world. Unfortunately, finding these materials can often be difficult due to its vast biomes and dangerous enemies. A particular item that players often have trouble finding because of its scarcity is Black Ice. Luckily, we’re here to do the work for you by letting you know exactly where to find it. Where to Find Black Ice inConan Exiles Black Ice is a rare and valuable material found almost exclusively in areas within the Frozen North....

If you’re a file hoarder, file compression is something you absolutely must know about. Although storage technology continues to improve at a rapid rate, efficiency is never a bad thing. Not to mention, many of our file standards today dwarf those of the past—the 128 kbps MP3s we used to download on Napster have now been replaced with FLACs, where a single song can be the size of an entire MP3 album....

Among the more annoying features of the Internet, the Meta Refresh is an anachronistic relic of the past that seems to persist only as a tool of black hat website owners. Fortunately, Internet Explorer gives you the option to disable meta refreshing as both a security measure and a means to reduce annoying automatic refreshing of web pages. What is a Meta Refresh? A Meta Refresh is nothing more than a brief piece of HTML code that automatically reloads a web page after a specified number of seconds....

Apple’s AirTags are amazing item tracker devices, but Apple has designed them for its own products. Most phone users are on Android smartphones, so do AirTags work with Android devices? One of the key reasons AirTags are so useful is that they piggyback off the massive number of Apple devices worldwide. If you lose an item with an AirTag, someone with an iPhone or other compatible Apple device is likely to pass nearby and relay its location....

So the schools may be closed and the kids are home. It doesn’t matter why this is happening. It could be a snow day or a little bit of pandemic-driven social distancing. Either way, you now have to deal with doing your job from home while also taking responsibility for your children’s education. The good news is that there are a lot of educational apps and websites out there to make that job just a little easier....

The Event Viewer in Windows is a centralized log service utilized by applications and operating system components to report events that have taken place, such as a failure to complete an action or to start a component or program. There are several sections in the Event Viewer, such as Application and Security under Windows Logs and Applications and Services Logs . The lists of events in each section in the Event Viewer cumulate over time and the lists can get very long and bog down the loading time of the Event Viewer....

Facebook Marketplace has become one of the most popular second-hand shopping apps, but it isn’t free from issues. People increasingly report problems with Facebook Marketplace not loading on the website or the app. In this article, we’ll cover what causes Facebook Marketplace to stop working and nine ways you can fix it. What Causes Facebook Marketplace to Stop Working? There are several reasons why Facebook Marketplace may not work. For example:...

Bots are becoming more common in the battle royale arena to help temper the competition. That’s what you’re probably wondering if you’ve ever gone up against bots in Fall Guys , as some rounds feel like a cakewalk. Well, the short answer is no, but for some players in the community, that’s up to speculation. That’s why it’s time to get down to business and find out the truth, of whether Fall Guys have bots, or not....

Firefox monitor is a service that’s built into Firefox and accessible through a website. It’s the result of a partnership between Mozilla and Have I Been Pwned . Firefox monitor allows you to check if any accounts linked to your email address have been involved in a data breach. You might be wondering how it does this or perhaps you’re wondering what a “data breach” is in the first place. Allow us to explain it the easy way....