The WHEA (Windows Hardware Error Architecture) uncorrectable error is one of those unwelcome visitors and can be incredibly frustrating to solve, but with some systematic sleuthing you can track down the source of the problem and troubleshoot your PC sooner rather than later. What Is WHEA? As mentioned above, WHEA is short for Windows Hardware Error Architecture. It’s a software system built into Windows that lets the operating system communicate with hardware and interpret errors from that hardware when things go wrong....

However, fixing an Inaccessible Boot Device error isn’t all that difficult once you know what caused it. It’s typically, though not always, the result of changing something in your system. But what exactly does Windows mean when it says the boot device isn’t accessible? What Does the Inaccessible Boot Device Error (Code 0x0000007b) Mean? The Inaccessible Boot Device error means that Windows failed to access the system partition (i.e., your hard disk) while starting the system....

The materials you will need are: An XLR CableA clamp (to hold your XLR cable)A soldering ironSolderA pair of wire cuttersA knife (not serrated)(Optional) A cable tester In the picture above, the male end of the XLR cable is on the left and the female end is on the right. It’s important to know the placement of the individual wires within the XLR cable. The picture below will give us this information....

Considering how essential icons are in helping you distinguish between applications and file types, you must fix that as soon as possible. Work your way through the list of solutions below to fix blank icons in Windows 10. If you also have issues with blank thumbnails, check our guide to fixing thumbnail previews in Windows 10 for more fixes. Restart File Explorer If the issue with blank icons in Windows 10 showed up only recently, it’s best to kick things off by restarting File Explorer....

The system tray also holds shortcuts to some important settings like network, power, volume, and Action Center icons. If you hover over the system tray and notice that the icons you use are missing, there are several reasons why this happens. You may have installed a Windows Update, which caused a glitch, or there are corrupted Registry entries that seem to conflict with Windows 10, making the system tray or icons disappear....

This kind of error is very specific, and despite the complex-sounding name, BSOD errors like these can be easy to troubleshoot and resolve—in most cases. The Windows stop code memory management BSOD hints at a problem with your system memory, so here are a few fixes you can try to resolve the issue. What Causes the Windows Stop Stop Code Memory Management BSOD? Memory management is, as you might guess from the name, an important part of your Windows installation—it keeps your RAM usage steady while you’re using your PC....

Today, Google Sheets includes a wealth of editing and collaboration features that millions of students, workers, and hobbyists use on a daily basis. One of Google Sheets’ most appreciated features is its robust set of functions. Functions are a core component to what makes spreadsheets so powerful, and each spreadsheet editing platform usually has several of its own unique functions. Google Sheet’s IMPORTRANGE function allows a level of seamless connectivity between two or more spreadsheets, enabling many interesting possibilities....

You can use VirtualBox to install a Linux-based OS within Windows 10. While you could dual-boot a Linux OS alongside Windows, VirtualBox offers a much cleaner slate if you choose to abandon the Linux OS after a few days. How to Install Linux on Windows Using VirtualBox You can install any Linux OS using this method, but we’ll use Ubuntu for this tutorial since it’s the most popular. 1. Download the ISO for Ubuntu Start by downloading the ISO for Ubuntu....

Note: This process is for Microsoft Windows 11 users. It will not work on Apple macOS systems. Operating System: Windows 11 RAM: 8 GB (minimum) Processor: Intel Core i3 (8th Gen), AMD Ryzen 3000, or Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c CPU: x64 or ARM64 Windows Virtualization: Must be enabled Hard Drive: SSD Country & Region: United States In addition to these minimum requirements, you’ll also need to be signed up for the Windows Insider Beta Channel....

In this article, we’re going to explore the best free app-to-phone services. Read on to learn how you can make a free phone call from your computer using one of the apps on our list. Also, make sure to check out our article on how to do a conference call from your PC. How Can You Ring Someone From Your PC? Making phone calls from your computer is possible due to VOIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) technology....

Wired connections using an Ethernet cable can be especially fast and great for when you want to transfer large files. A pocket-friendly ethernet cable like Cat 5e can allow connection speeds of up to 1,000Mbps, and some other cables can transfer data at speeds of up to 10Gbps. However, you can also opt for other, slightly slower options if you don’t have a crossover ethernet cable lying around. For instance, USB 3....

Triple-A gaming isn’t possible on mobile hardware though, so can you combine the convenience of gaming on your Android mobile with the power of PC-powered Steam gaming? Yes you can! Using the magic of game streaming. How Steam Streaming Works Game streaming is actually fairly simple in concept. The video game still runs on your PC, but the image and sound is compressed into a video stream and sent across the network to another device....

However, since it’s free, your site will be hosted on the Google Sites website which starts with “https://sites.google.com”. But if you want people to easily remember how to get to your site, it’s better to point your domain to your Google Sites website. How Custom Google Sites Domains Work There are two ways you can have your own customized domain name that points to your Google Sites website. Select a domain from Google Domains: If you purchased your own domain through Google Domains, you’ll see an option in the process below to choose that domain through the wizard....

While Facebook is constantly improving their security features, your account can still get hacked. If you ever notice any suspicious activity coming from your Facebook account or simply can’t log into it, act quick. Here’s what you can to recover your hacked Facebook account if you think it’s been hacked. Also, be sure to check out our YouTube channel where we made a short video going over some tips to recover a your hacked Facebook account....

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. They may or may not end up working for you. But as long as you were quick enough or have a few backups at hand, there’s no reason you can’t get your files back....

There are a few approaches you can take to backup your Windows system. You can use a tool like SyncToy to schedule the backup of the most important folders on your system. Or you can choose from a list of free system cloning apps to take a full backup of your entire Windows system. In this article, you’ll learn how to use one of those tools – EaseUS – to set up an automatic backup system for Windows with a smart backup schedule that won’t interfere with your computer use....

Google Reminders is intuitive to use. With sophisticated predictive autofill, setting reminders has never been so easy. In this article, we’ll explain how you can set up and manage Google Reminders. How to Create Reminders on the Web App Google Reminders can be set on the web version of Google Calendar. These sync between the web and mobile apps (if you’re using the same account), so any changes you make on either will be reflected on the other....

Fortunately, if you use Gmail, you have dozens of features and ways to sort, customize, and arrange your inbox and other folders to make it more manageable and give you more control over finding messages. You can sort Gmail by sender, size, recipient, subject, label, attachments, chats, body of messages, and date. In this guide, we’re going to show you how to organize, search, and automate your Gmail app by sorting your messages using the Sender, Label or Subject filters....

We’ll step you through why and how you must turn off Avast on your computer and how to locate and disable specific Avast shields so you don’t end up putting your computer at risk. Reasons to Turn Off Avast Temporarily Deactivating Avast puts your PC or Mac at risk from various forms of malware such as trojans, worms, and keyloggers. Only do that if you run into one or more of the following scenarios....

However, managing all your social media accounts effectively to get your message in front of your audience can be a challenge. Fortunately, there are many automated social media tools available to help you maintain and grow your online presence. Dlvr.it Dlvr.it is an easy-to-use tool that automates social media tasks. It works by connecting RSS feeds to social media profiles and then auto-posting articles, photos, and videos to your social networks based on the schedule you define....