We’ve compiled a handful of troubleshooting fixes to try if your Chromebook’s screen goes black during usage or after startup. 1. Increase Screen Brightness Your Chromebook’s screen may be black because you set the screen brightness level to the lowest by accident. If your Chromebook is powered on but the screen stays black, keep pressing the Screen brightness up button until the display comes on. Reboot your Chromebook if the screen remains black despite increasing the brightness....

Sure, you have to do some research on what the right methodology is, but the point is that good recordings happen at the point of recording. Once you have to start fixing things in post you’re in for a world of hurt. That being said, even the best audio recording is going to have some imperfections that need to be polished out. The most common of these is background noise....

These newer solid-state disks operate on completely different principles than mechanical drives, so is there any reason to still do it? More importantly, could it actually be bad for your SSD? To understand the answers to these questions, we have to dig a little under the surface of what it means to “defrag” an SSD drive. What’s The Point Of Defragmentation? “Fragmentation” is something that happens to every drive as a natural result of data being written to the device....

Several items can break your file thumbnails. An option in Settings, a faulty thumbnails cache, and corrupt system files are some of the reasons your thumbnails aren’t showing up in Windows 10. Luckily, there are a few ways to get around this issue. Use the Supported View Type File Explorer offers multiple view types so you can view your files in your preferred style. But, some of these view options don’t offer thumbnails....

The typical PC from the early 90s sported LPT, Serial, PS2, SCSI and MIDI ports. To name but a few! Now we have the Universal Serial Bus, but it’s not quite as “universal” as one might hope! USB Versions & Speeds It’s important to understand that although two USB ports and cables might look identical, it doesn’t mean they have the same capabilities. That’s because USB standards have improved over the years....

In today’s world of technology, it’s easy to get lost in a sea of acronyms and confusing jargon. Similar to how you won’t stop hearing about 4K, UHD, and 2160p in the TV market, OEM is an unavoidable term if you’ve ever got your eyes on PC hardware and software. In this article, let’s talk about what does OEM mean and what makes products labeled with the acronym special....

There are different kinds of firewalls and network security. To understand how to best protect your personal data, you need to first know what a firewall is and what it’s intended for. What Is a Firewall? Firewalls are named for the interior walls found in many connected homes that prevent fire from moving through spaces from one home to the next. In much the same way, your computer’s firewall keeps an eye on the traffic in your network and blocks unauthorized connections....

Because so many applications use it, it’s important to know what the AppData folder is, how to access it, and the data it contains. This guide explains everything you need to know about the AppData folder in Windows 10. What Is the AppData Folder? The AppData (Application Data) folder is a hidden folder in Windows 10 that contains all the data specific to your user profile for the programs installed on your PC....

What Is The EFI Partition in Windows 10? We say Windows 10, but EFI partitions have been a part of previous versions of Windows and are also a part of other operating systems (OS), like Linux and macOS. EFI stands for Extensible Firmware Interface. As the name reveals, EFI connects the OS to the firmware of the hardware components in a computer. Think of firmware as the brain in each piece of hardware....

The WMI Provider Host process shouldn’t usually cause concern, as without it, Windows won’t work properly. If wmiprvse.exe has problems, however, then that could point to deeper issues, such as a malware infection. Here’s everything you need to know about the WMI Provider Host process in Windows 10. What Is WMI Provider Host in Windows 10? The WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) Provider Host process acts as an information relay, offering information on how Windows is currently running to various running software and system services that request it....

A named range is just a range (either a single cell, or a range of cells) to which you assign a name. You can then use that name in place of normal cell references in formulas, in macros, and for defining the source for graphs or data validation. Using a range name, like TaxRate, in place of a standard cell reference, like Sheet2!$C$11, can make a spreadsheet easier to understand and debug/audit....

While there’s no legal way to run iPhone apps in Windows, you can run Android apps on Windows 11 using a built-in feature of the operating system. We tested this feature on a Windows 11 system and documented the experience for you. Windows 11 Android App Requirements Overview There are several hoops to jump through before accessing this Windows feature. These are discussed in detail below. But to summarise, you’ll need the following: Some of these requirements are temporary, such as being US-only or part of the Windows Insider program....

In this article, we’re going to explore the best ultrawide monitors based on their size, panel type, refresh rate, and other variables. Continue reading and you’ll find something that fits your price range 1. LG 34WN750-B Price range: $450-550. The LG 34WN750-B offers the best value on the market. This 34-inch ultrawide monitor will give you the best price-performance ratio with its IPS panel, 1440p resolution, and HDR support. Despite being fairly budget-friendly for an ultrawide monitor, this LG has borderless bezels so you can enjoy a maximum viewing area....

Many items can cause Photoshop not to launch on your computer. For instance, the app’s core files may be corrupt, your app preferences may be problematic, and more. Let’s review each available solution. 1. Check if Your Version of Photoshop Supports Your Windows or macOS Version Each app has minimum requirements that your computer must match to run that specific app. The same goes for Photoshop, where the app requires particular hardware and software elements to run on your machine....

Not only that, I deleted the calendar event thinking that it would get rid of the reminder, but it didn’t! So the reminder still lives even though there is no event for it to go with! Strange! Finally, I figured out how to remove the reminder from a forum post and it’s pretty crazy what you have to do to delete the Outlook reminder. Delete Outlook Reminder Step 1: Download and install MFCMAPI (Microsoft Exchange Server MAPI Editor) from Stephen Griffin’s website....

While major browsers like Google Chrome should allow sound to play automatically, there can sometimes be issues that prevent the audio from playing correctly. If your Chrome sound is not working, you’ll need to troubleshoot the issue by following these common fixes below. 1. Unmute the Website Tab In many cases, the reason why you can’t hear sound through Google Chrome is because the website playing it is automatically muted....

Everyone knows how to copy and paste content, but not everyone knows what to do if (or when) these commands don’t yield the desired results. In this guide, we’ll show you seven troubleshooting solutions to try when copy and paste are not working on your Windows 10 computer. If your computer is unresponsive to the “Ctrl + C” or “Ctrl + V” keyboard shortcuts, check that the keyboard is working correctly....

Change Paper Size in Word Open Word and select the Page Layout tab. Click Size and then the bottom link in the menu that appears that says More Paper Sizes. A menu will pop up asking for parameters. In the first drop down menu (labeled Paper Size), choose Custom Size, which is the last selection in the list. Now, change the Width to 5” and the Height to 3” (if you are using 4”x6” or larger index cards, the larger number is always the width and the smaller number is the height)....

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 bad news is that picking out which opportunities of e-learning for kids are actually good isn’t straightforward. To help get you started, here are apps and tools we think are the most helpful to educate your kids while they are stuck at home. Khan Academy We are big fans of Khan Academy and if you didn’t bother reading the rest of this list you’d still be armed with just about everything you need for the home education of your children....

If you’re using a PC that runs Windows 11/10 and Bluetooth is missing, there are several reasons for that: Your PC doesn’t support Bluetooth.You haven’t enabled Bluetooth on your PC.Airplane mode is enabled on your PC. Bluetooth drivers are missing or are corrupted.Issues in the integration of Bluetooth frameworks or software.Conflicts between applications. This guide covers some troubleshooting steps you can try to restore the Bluetooth icon back on your PC....