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Your new Windows 11 app or game has a list of minimum and recommended hardware requirements. You’ll find a graphics card in that list, but how do you know which card you have in your PC? There are several ways to identify your current graphics card. But before that, we need to take a moment to explain how graphics card names work. How Graphics Cards Are Named Desktop cards are usually designed and manufactured by third-party “board partners....

Your Mac relies on a string of numbers called an IP address for communication with websites and devices, both over the internet and on local networks. Luckily, this is typical behind-the-scenes networking stuff, which means you don’t need to know it yourself. But there are exceptions. For example, you might require the IP address to troubleshoot network-related issues, wirelessly connect to other devices, or remotely access your Mac . This guide will show you multiple ways to find the IP address for a macOS device....

The Erase Assistant in macOS offers a convenient way to wipe your Mac’s internal storage of personal data and restore the system software to its original state. However, if you encounter an “Erase Assistant is Not Supported on This Mac” error, this troubleshooting tutorial will explain why and what you must do to fix the problem. What Is the Erase Assistant in macOS? Introduced initially alongside macOS Monterey, the Erase Assistant is a built-in system utility that simplifies the process of factory resetting your Mac—a crucial step if you’re looking to pass the device on to someone else....

One of the great things about Windows is that you can get many of your tasks done from the Command Prompt on your machine. You just need to enter cmd.exe and Windows will run it for you. But occasionally, you might come across errors like “is not recognized as an internal command”. This is actually one of the most common errors you can face with the Command Prompt. As the error itself suggests, it couldn’t recognize the tool you were trying to use with the Command Prompt....

If you’ve encountered the “There is a system repair pending which requires reboot to complete” error, you’re probably trying to run the System File Checker (SFC). The reason for this error is that a previous repair is still incomplete. Until you complete the pending system repair, you won’t be able to run the SFC utility successfully. In most cases, the error is easy to fix and doesn’t require any major troubleshooting....

Code 43 can occur on all current versions of Microsoft Windows and prevent you from using several devices, including graphics cards and external hard drives. Code 43 is often the culprit behind the “Windows has stopped this device” error message. In this article, we’ll look at why code 43 occurs and how to fix it if it happens to you. We’ve listed the fixes in order of ease and likelihood that they will fix the issue, so try the fixes in order....

Do you get a “Word experienced an error trying to open the file” error while attempting to launch a document with Microsoft Word? Chances are a third-party app has altered your file. We’ll show you a few ways to get around this problem and successfully launch your document. The other reasons you may experience the above issue include Word’s Protected View feature blocking your document access, your file being corrupt , Word having problems, and more....

Are you running into a “Download error – 0x8024a206” error while trying to update a Windows 11 PC? Chances are your Windows Update feature is broken, causing your updates not to download. There are other reasons, like your update cache being corrupt, leading to the above error. You can apply a few tweaks to your PC to possibly resolve your issue and download your update. We’ll show you what those tweaks are....

Does Microsoft Windows display a “The Directory Is Not Empty” error when you try to delete a folder? Your folder may be locked, or you may not have the required permission to remove the folder. You can follow a few easy methods to fix this problem and delete your folder successfully. Some reasons you may not be able to remove your folder is that File Explorer is experiencing a minor glitch, your disk has a bad sector, you don’t have permission to remove the folder, or Windows’ system files are corrupt....

Does your Mac have trouble receiving images or documents sent over AirDrop from an iPhone? Several reasons, such as connectivity issues associated with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, can prevent AirDrop from functioning correctly. Work your way through the following list of troubleshooting methods and you should be able to fix problems with AirDrop not working from iPhone to Mac. Check for Mac Compatibility An iPhone can only AirDrop to a Mac introduced in 2012 or later (the 2012 Mac Pro is an exception)....

If your Windows PC refuses to turn on and displays the “Bootmgr is missing” error, there are many ways to fix this issue and boot up the PC normally. There are various reasons for this error but it generally occurs when there’s an issue with corruption of system files on the PC. 1.Restart Your PC When you first encounter the “Bootmgr is missing” error and the operating system hasn’t launched (you can’t get to the desktop), restart your PC....

Instagram’s Notes feature allows you to leave notes for your friends to read and reply to. If you don’t see this feature in Instagram on your iOS or Android device, your app may be faulty, or you may be using an old app version on your phone. A few other reasons you can’t access the Notes feature are that you’ve turned off Activity Status, you’re using a VPN on your phone, your recent app update was faulty, and more....

What is the MBR? MBR stands for Master Boot Record and it’s the first sector of your hard drive that basically tells the BIOS where to look for the operating system on your computer. If, for any reason, the MBR becomes damaged or corrupt, then the operating system will be unable to load. You will normally see error messages like: Error loading operating system Missing operating system Invalid partition table These messages are definitely not fun, especially if you are not familiar with computers....

The Netflix error NW-3-6 appears when a network connectivity issue prevents your device from accessing Netflix. The troubleshooting solutions in this tutorial will help your streaming device reconnect to Netflix. The error code is prevalent on smart TVs and game consoles (PlayStation and Xbox). You could also get the error code in streaming media players like Roku, Android TV, and Blu-ray players. 1. Close and Reopen Netflix Restarting the Netflix application can help your streaming device connect to Netflix, especially if other apps have internet access....

Do you get a “Path Too Long” error while extracting a ZIP archive on your Microsoft Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC? You may have exceeded the maximum character limit allowed for your folders and files. We’ll show you how to fix that as well as other underlying items to resolve your problem. Some reasons Windows displays the above error are that your ZIP’s file name is too long, your parent folder has a lengthy name, your ZIP itself has a problem , and File Explorer is acting up....

Sometimes when you connect a monitor to a Windows 10 PC, things just seem a little off. If your display size and resolution aren’t what they should be, here are a few common causes and fixes you can try. In this article, we’ll be focusing mostly on issues related to external monitors, but if you’re having issues with the native display on your laptop or Windows 10 tablet, check out our article on how to adjust the screen resolution in Windows 10 ....

Shazam is awesome for iden t ifying songs by their sound . You can use it anywhere you go for near-instant tagging, like while watching movies, walking through the mall, riding in a car, etc. However, what use is it if you never go back to listen to the music? If you want to put your catalog to use, import all your Shazam songs into a YouTube playlist. This lets you listen to every song in full, and even see videos with the music just like you can with regular YouTube videos....

If you’re running several apps that require a lot of memory, your system’s RAM can quickly become overwhelmed. To keep things running smoothly, Windows has a hidden feature known as virtual memory. Windows automatically manages the virtual memory size for all drives on your PC, but if you find your applications are still lagging, you may want to manually increase the virtual memory size. Here’s how. What Is Virtual Memory?...

If you frequent restaurants, stores, and other local businesses and you want to have an impact on the quality of businesses in your area, then you may want to write a review on Google Reviews. All you need to do this is to establish a Google account , and then open Google Maps to get started. You can write a review on the Google Maps website, or using the Google Maps app on your phone....

Making a table in Microsoft Word can be tricky, but with just a few simple steps, creating and customizing one for your needs is easy. In this article, we’ll teach you how to make a table in Microsoft Word and customize it perfectly. Tables are a handy tool for organizing data, making data calculations using formulas, displaying information in an eye-catching way, or even creating visually appealing charts and diagrams to help break up long paragraphs of content....