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Putting your PC in sleep mode shouldn’t be difficult, and Microsoft knows that. Whether using a Windows 10 or a Windows 11 PC, you have multiple ways to make your system enter sleep mode. In case you don’t like the default offerings, you can make your own shortcuts and put your PC to sleep. Some ways to access Windows Sleep Mode include using an option in the Power User Menu, running a command in a Command Prompt, and making a desktop shortcut....

Did you know that you can create forms in Word that people can fill out? When you hear about fillable forms, it is almost always related to Adobe and PDF documents because that’s the most popular format. However, Word is also quite a powerful tool and you can use it to quickly create forms that you can either print or send via email, etc. If you need to create a survey that will go out to many people and you want all the responses tallied for your automatically, it might be best to use Google Docs to create the survey....

Are you overwhelmed by the number of apps on your iPhone? Do you feel like your device is cluttered and finding what you need is hard? There are many reasons you should delete or uninstall apps from your iPhone. It’ll keep your phone organized and free up your phone memory, allowing it to run smoothly. But you should take great care of which apps you’re deleting. Here’s a step-by-step guide on deleting apps on your iPhone and keeping it clean....

Are you thinking of doing a full digital detox? Or maybe you just want to tidy up your social media presence. If you’re an active Twitter user, you probably have a lot of content on the platform that you don’t think you should’ve shared. Good news is, there’s an app that you can find to get rid of those embarrassing tweets. But if you’ve made up your mind and decided to leave Twitter for good, then learn how to delete your Twitter account, as well as how to back it up to keep your Twitter memories intact....

Avast Secure Browser comes bundled with the Avast antivirus software in a single package file. It’s a strategy by the cybersecurity company to force users of its antivirus software to adopt the browser. Although Avast Secure Browser has a handful of security and privacy-focused features, its startup behavior and excessive storage consumption will take a toll on your device’s performance. Even more annoying is that the browser remains on your device even after uninstalling Avast antivirus....

If there’s one thing PC gamers all seem to agree on, it’s that knowing your FPS ( frames per second ) matters. It’s how enthusiasts measure the performance of their hardware and optimization, and it can actually give you a leg up on the competition in competitive shooters. There are a lot of options for displaying frames per second, but many are so intensive that they can actually decrease your system’s performance....

As Photoshop is one of the best choices for graphic design of all types, understanding how to use the tools available to their full extent will help you create great finished pieces. One of these features is making straight lines. While Photoshop provides built-in tools for this, platforms like DrawPerfect.fun also offer simple online alternatives to practice and perfect your drawing precision. When using Photoshop to sketch or draw a design, you may wish to create a perfectly straight line....

Safeguarding essential files and documents is crucial, and Windows has a handy feature to help you. File History, a built-in tool for Windows users, ensures you don’t lose those precious memories or important work documents due to accidental deletion or system crashes. Enabling and using File History is simple and doesn’t require a technical background. You can easily set up this feature and enjoy peace of mind knowing your valuable files are backed up and easily accessible....

One of the best things about Chromebooks is their portability. Unfortunately, if you’re always on the go with your Chromebook, whether in your home town or abroad, there’s an increased risk of it being lost or stolen. If the worst happens and you’ve left your Chromebook somewhere but can’t remember where — or if somebody has stolen it — don’t panic! There’s a quick and easy way to find your missing device using the handy Find My Chromebook feature from Google....

As an IT support specialist, I love dealing with obscure Windows errors that sound absolutely ridiculous and make little to no sense. The great thing is most of the time you really don’t have to know what the exact problem is in order to fix the problem. Take, for example, the following strange error that I recently saw: Resource file <C_PsdRsDll> not found! The person was getting this message every time they started up their computer and tried to right-click on anything or click on the My Computer icon....

For better or for worse, modern consoles like the Xbox are becoming more dependent on online services and multiplayer gaming. This means any network error such as “UPnP Not Successful” is liable to put a real damper on your fun. In this article, you’ll learn what UPnP is, why this error happens, and some of the most effective troubleshooting steps and fixes to resolve the issue and get you back in the game....

Does Windows 11 or Windows 10 display a “This device is disabled. (Code 22)” error in the Device Manager utility? If so, the device in question may be disabled on your PC. There are various reasons this happens, including both automatic and manual device deactivation. We’ll show you a few easy ways to re-enable your device and fix your issue. The most common reason you get the above error is that someone has manually disabled your device in Device Manager....

Have you encountered an “Error retrieving information from server. [DF-DFERH-01]” error while downloading or updating your Android apps? Your Play Store app may be experiencing issues, or Google’s Play Store servers may be down. There are other reasons this error occurs and prevents you from getting new apps or updating existing apps on your Android device. Some common causes of this issue are that your internet connection has stopped working, Play Store’s cache files are corrupted, a recent Play Store update was glitchy, your phone has incorrect date and time settings, and more....

Do you keep getting an “Audio renderer error. Please restart your computer” message while watching—or trying to watch—YouTube in Windows 10? If you haven’t already, do what the message says and try restarting your computer. Then, follow up by clearing the browser cache. If that doesn’t get rid of the YouTube audio renderer error (or if it keeps popping back after some time), there could be a software-related problem with your audio devices....

One of the best things about modern smartphones is that they’re usually water resistant, but that doesn’t mean they’re entirely immune to problems caused by liquids. If your iPhone says “Liquid Detected” or “charging not available,” you should work quickly to prevent damage to your phone. What NOT To Do Before we get into what you should do if you see this liquid detection alert, let’s start with what you shouldn’t do:...

The YouTube app not working on your iPhone (iOS) or Android phone stops any entertainment in its tracks. But rest assured, you can fix most YouTube app issues by tweaking a few options here and there, and we’ll show you how. The most common reason YouTube doesn’t work is that your internet connection isn’t active. YouTube may not be working for other reasons like faulty cache files, YouTube outages, your phone’s date and time settings being incorrect, and more....

Zoom is a popular video conferencing app that many companies use to host meetings , webinars, conferences, and more. However, some Zoom users report an error that prevents the Zoom application from updating to the latest version, meaning they can’t use the app at all. In this troubleshooting guide, we’ll explain what causes the Zoom update error code 10002 and how to fix it. What Is the Zoom Installation Error Code 10002?...

The Apple Mac is one of the most reliable computers around. However, like other devices, Macs aren’t immune to issues, so you may still struggle with an unresponsive Mac . How can you tell a Mac is unresponsive? The computer fans may whir at high speed, the cursor “beach ball” spins continuously, and you may not be able to use your apps. To remedy such issues, you can force shutdown or force restart your Mac to get it working again....

In SQL 2005, you may come across a situation where you need to generate a ALTER TABLE script, such as when adding a new column to a database or changing the field type, etc. If you want to generate a script for a particular SQL function, such as CREATE, SELECT, UPDATE, etc, you would normally just right-click on the table in SQL Management Studio and choose Script Table as and then the function you want to script....

Microsoft Word offers a lot of features, including tools that make formatting and page setup easier. Long Word documents can be difficult to read if they are not formatted correctly. One of the ways to format them and make the text easier to read is with section breaks. In this article, you’ll learn how to use section breaks to rearrange your Word pages and improve the readability of your document. We’ll also go through several types of section breaks and show you how to remove them....