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If you are downloading a very large torrent using uTorrent, you might run into a space issue halfway during the download. For example, I was once downloading a 100 GB torrent, but didn’t realize that I only had about 75 GB of space left of my C drive. I started getting low disk space errors from Windows and realized that it was because of the torrent. At this point, I didn’t want to delete the entire torrent and start over again by downloading it to a new location, so I figured out how to move all the downloaded files to a new location and then continue downloading the rest....

Windows 11 is the best gaming operating system Microsoft has created to date, although it had a rough start. While most people will be pleased with their default gaming performance, there are some tweaks you can make to improve things. Core Isolation and Virtualization If you look up most gaming optimization guides for Windows 11 online, and even in Microsoft’s online documentation, there will be advice regarding “core isolation” and “ virtualization ....

Technology has made it easy for you to wirelessly connect a computer or mobile device to a printer and print your file. Whether you’re using a computer, phone, or tablet, we’ll show you how to print an email from Gmail, Yahoo, Outlook, and other major email service providers. How to Print an Email from Gmail If you use Gmail on your computer or your mobile device via the Gmail app, you can print an email in a few quick steps....

AirTags rely on Apple’s massive Find My network to help you keep track of belongings. However, there are instances where the Bluetooth tracker may struggle to transmit its location, especially if no Apple devices are nearby. If you can’t play a sound, the Precision Finding feature fails to work, and Find My isn’t showing a live location on the map, then putting your AirTag in Lost Mode is the best way to go forward....

AirTags are highly effective at tracking stuff. But like all Bluetooth trackers, they have technical limitations that affect how accurately they relay their location. Problems with Find My also adversely impact location reporting. In this tutorial, you’ll learn various techniques to refresh the location of your AirTag if you’re having trouble finding it. How Your AirTag Works When you set up an AirTag , it transmits its location to your iPhone, iPad, or Mac via Bluetooth....

Ever run into a Windows problem where you have to register a DLL file on your computer? A DLL file, aka Dynamic Link Library, are files that contain functions used across multiple applications. For example, Microsoft Office has hundreds of DLL files that can be used between the various Office programs to perform certain certain functions, such as spell checking, etc. Multiple programs can load the same DLL at the same time....

WordPress is one of the most popular website management systems used worldwide. According to W3Techs , it powers 34% of all websites on the Internet. The popularity of WordPress is in part due to the enormous number of plugins and templates available that allow almost anything to be done on a website. That broad range of functionalities come with vulnerabilities as well. Hackers are often able to access the code and infect WordPress sites with malware just as they might plant malware on a router ....

Do you use all the programs in your Microsoft Windows installation? It is not uncommon for your system to have installed apps or programs that you don’t realize are there. All Windows installations come with built-in apps. They take up valuable space on your hard drive. Often these are start-up programs that can also affect your computer’s performance by running in the background and slowing it down. Unused or outdated programs can also contain dangerous or malicious code....

Did you end up deleting a file or a folder on your PC by accident? Or did you change your mind after hitting the Delete key on purpose? We can’t promise anything. But first, you must stop doing anything else that can cause the disk drive to write new data. That alone decreases the odds of successfully restoring deleted files in Windows 10. There are several methods to go about recovering data....

Head over to Amazon’s Manage Your Content and Devices page, and go to the Preferences tab. Scroll down and select the Personal Document Settings option. This section will now expand. Here, find the Send-To-Kindle Email Settings option. This will show you a list of all the devices that are currently associated with your Amazon Kindle account. This can be your Amazon Kindle device, or smartphones running the Amazon Kindle app....

All of these will be used during the setup process, so make sure that you not only have a free power outlet but that it’s close enough to your TV for the USB cord to reach. Connect the Fire TV stick to power, then plug the stick into your TV’s HDMI port . If needed, use the included HDMI extender cable. If necessary, switch your TV to the correct HDMI input....

A system with multiple monitors comes handy when you want to improve your multitasking productivity while working with multiple windows or applications. It also feels less cramped. You need to configure it correctly to make it more practical though. Whether you’re a gamer, content creator, or data analyst, this guide will show you how to setup dual monitors in Windows operating system. Setup Dual Monitors On Windows 10 Connect using cables Use a docking station Using a casting device Windows 10 has various features and settings that support multiple monitors without having to use third-party apps, and using familiar commands as those in Windows 7....

Ethernet cables remain the fastest and most reliable form of computer networking. Cables are cheap, but often you’ll need a different cable length than what’s available off the shelf. By “splicing” an Ethernet cable, you can give it a custom length, join two cables together, and even repair damage to a cable or the plugs at either end. Understanding Ethernet Cable Basics The ‘Cat’ part stands for ‘Category.’ Cat5e is an enhanced version of the basic Cat5 cable....

Follow the steps below, and you’ll be up and running and ready to stream in just a few short minutes! Also, be sure to check out our post on how to listen to Audible audiobooks on your Echo device . Navigate to the App Store (iOS) or Play Store (Android) and download the app in the picture below. Step 2. Select the option for Music and Books . Step 3....

You just got a new Android phone, unboxed it, and now you’re ready to set it up. If you try to move your data from your old phone to the new one manually, it can take many hours depending on the sort of information you want to transfer to your new device. But there are easier and faster ways to migrate your texts, call logs, photos, videos, music, and contacts to your new Android phone, which make the process much less painful....

Google Drive has been around for a long time and if like me, you use Drive on a regular basis to store files, then it’s probably getting quite full by now. One solution is to buy more storage space. As a for-profit business, Google obviously prefers that you get your wallet out. But another solution is simply to open another Google account (or use an already existing one) and transfer as many of your old files over to that Google Drive space....

The versatility of the Mac keyboard extends beyond its standard keys, into a realm of nuanced typing needs, like typing exponents. Such a skill might seem like a niche requirement, but it’s necessary in many applications. From academic work involving mathematics, physics, or any science discipline, to professional fields like engineering or data science, the ability to type exponents efficiently on your Mac could save time and enhance your communication clarity....

Apple is known for integrating its devices across platforms to communicate with each other and share data seamlessly. If you have an Apple Watch, for example, you can use it to unlock your Mac. Are Your Devices Auto Unlock Compatible? The Auto Unlock feature works with all Apple Watch models. If you’re not sure whether your Mac supports Auto Unlock, you can find out quickly using System Information. Press and hold the Option key while selecting the Apple menu in the upper left corner of your Mac....

The TikTok app undergoes frequent updates, introducing exciting features, enhanced performance, and smoother user experiences. Whether on Android or iPhone, your phone handles all app updates automatically. However, there may be times when you want to manually update TikTok. We’ll show you how to update it, no matter which device you’re using. Why Update TikTok on Your Devices Bug fixes are a big deal. Updating TikTok means tackling technical glitches like crashes that might be causing a less-than-optimal experience....

The lack of cross-platform compatibility between iOS and Windows devices can be the cause of major headaches. In the past, we’ve shown how you can access iCloud on Android, but the process isn’t as streamlined on PC. However, uploading files from your PC to iCloud is completely possible. As web browsers come packaged in every major operating system, syncing to a web server and making applications and data accessible through websites has become a solution to many cross-compatibility woes....