In general, these apps will show you which networks are available around you. You can see how many networks there are, how strong the signals are and which channels each network is using. That’s just for starters, and each app may have its own unique additional features related to WiFi. So which are the best WiFi analyzer apps for each of the most popular platforms? We haven’t simply chosen the most complex or feature complete options, but ones that offer a good mix of functionality and usability....

To set up a simple dropdown list, select the cell where data will be entered, then click Data Validation (on the Data tab), select Data Validation, choose List (under Allow:), and then enter the list items (separated by commas) in the Source: field (see Figure 1). In this type of basic dropdown, the list of allowable entries is specified within the data validation itself; therefore, to make changes to the list, the user must open and edit the data validation....

Windows has an Internet Protocol (IP) Helper Service, which shows up as iphlpsvc.dll in the task manager. As an unknown process on your operating system, you might worry that it’s some kind of malware. IP Helper is safe and an official Windows service, but it can take up some system memory. Today you’ll learn what this service is, whether you need it, and how to disable it safely. What Is Iphlpsvc in Windows 10?...

There are several common reasons why WhatsApp doesn’t work: the platform is down, your installed client has a problem, or your internet connection isn’t working. We’ll go over all these issues. 1. Make Sure Your Internet Connection Is Working When WhatsApp stops functioning, check your internet connection and ensure it’s working. That’s because WhatsApp relies on the internet to send and receive your messages. One way to check your internet connection’s status is to open a web browser on your device and launch a site like Google....

Fortunately, there are a few standard fixes you can apply when Windows 11 Search is not working on your PC. Restart Your PC When Windows Search stops working, the first thing to try is to restart your PC. This resets many temporary items on your computer and gives Search a fresh new chance to launch. To restart your Windows 11 PC, open the Start menu, select the Power option, and choose Restart....

Note: Microsoft has removed all gadgets from Windows 8.1 and Windows 10. If you want gadgets back, you have to install them using a third-party tool. The one we recommend is 8GadgetPack. It’s virus, malware and spyware free. Also, a better option than gadgets is Rainmeter. Unfortunately, there is no official Microsoft gadget gallery for Windows 8. By default, there are 8 gadgets that come built-in with Windows 8:...

One common reason Defender stops working is that you’re using a third-party antivirus program. Other causes include corrupt system files, an obsolete Windows version, and more. We’ll walk you through the steps to get Defender working on your computer. Note: Generally, using more than one full antivirus app isn’t a good idea (and most won’t work right if you try). However, you can use some antimalware apps (such as Malwarebytes) along with Windows Defender to shore up your defenses....

Here is an overview of some of the best Windows 10 Run commands that everybody should know about. How to Open the Run Box on Windows 10 To use any of the run commands in this article, you’ll need to make use of the run box. You can open the run box in Windows 10 by pressing the Windows Key + R. This will immediately open the Run box. You can also click to open the Start menu, type Run and then click on the run desktop app shortcut that appears in the search results....

1. Check Your Settings First, check your Wi-Fi settings. Go to Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi. Switch Wi-Fi to the On position. Phones and tablets also have settings that turn Wi-Fi on and off. Make sure that it is turned on so you can connect to the network. You also want to check if Airplane Mode is turned on. 2. Check Your Access Points Check your WAN (wide area network) and LAN (local area network) connections....

The malfunction can often be caused by something as small as a loose cable or something as serious as a server issue on Microsoft’s end. Regardless of the cause, you can resolve most Xbox Party Chat problems with just a little bit of effort. How To Fix Xbox Party Chat Before you give up on gaming for the night, try one of these fixes. Check Your Microphone It might seem obvious, but people often overlook the simple solutions....

Environment variables in Windows are queued by percent (%) characters. So, if you’ve not used environment variables before, you can get started simply by launching the start menu and typing any of the following commands into the search box and pressing Enter. Notice how if you were to simply type the term appdata into the search box, it would return a wide variety of different results. However, if you type the term %appdata% into the search box, you are invoking an environment variable and you are taken to the AppData Roaming directory....

What is a Meta Refresh? A Meta Refresh is nothing more than a brief piece of HTML code that automatically reloads a web page after a specified number of seconds. This code can also redirect your browser to a new webpage. The Meta Refresh code looks like this: This particular example would redirect you to http://www.newpage.com after 5 seconds. Setting the CONTENT variable to zero would make the page automatically refresh without first loading the page....

Well, Microsoft finally did it. Sort of. The new Windows File Recovery app isn’t like the average point-and-click app. No, it’s a Command Line Interface (CLI) utility. So you need to get comfortable working in the Command window. Where Can I Get Windows File Recovery? Windows File Recovery is available right now in the Microsoft Store app on your Windows 10 computer. You can go to download Windows File Recovery from the online Microsoft Store, too....

Maybe the subtitles are out of sync, or they aren’t appearing. Whatever the cause, you can take steps to get them back on screen (and appear like they’re supposed to). 1. Check HBO’s Server Status If the HBO Max servers are down, the streaming service might not behave as expected. The first step you should take is to check Downdetector. It will show you whether HBO Max is having a problem in a localized area or if the service as a whole isn’t operational....

Add Line Numbers in Word You can add line numbers to your entire document or restart the numbering on each page or section if you like. The process to insert line numbers is the same in Microsoft Word on PC and Mac. Continuous: Number every line in the document. Restart Each Page: Start the numbering at one for each page. Restart Each Section: Start the numbering at one for each section....

At the touch of a button on the kid’s smartphone or tablet, they can access and watch almost any TV show or movie, listen to music, play video games, and so much more. However, danger lurks behind all these conveniences in the form of cyber-attacks, online bullying, and exposure to explicit or disturbing content, which presents a problem for any parent. Thankfully, you can block sites with free parental control software and keep your kids from encountering websites and apps that they shouldn’t access....

Thankfully, it’s an easy process to change your password in Linux. You can change your password (or other user’s passwords) from the terminal locally or remotely, or set expiration dates to force other users to change it themselves when they next sign in. Here’s what you’ll need to do to change a user password in any Linux distribution. Why You Should Change Your Linux Password Regularly While a Linux-based operating system offers greater security than a typical Windows installation, that doesn’t mean it’s infallible to hackers....

However, with more users opting to purchase custom PCs that are relatively cheap, it’s now possible for pretty much a novice to overclock a CPU just by picking a different setting in the BIOS. I’ve previously written about the tools you can use to overclock your RAM, CPU, and GPU and a couple of tools you can use to benchmark your PC. When overclocking, you want to keep a close eye on the temperature of your CPU....

Some things only work in certain versions of WSL though, and you’re not sure which one you have. So, we’ll show you how to check the WSL version on both Windows 11 and Windows 10, plus a few other tricks. What’s the Difference Between WSL Versions? There are only two versions of WSL; WSL 1 and WSL 2. The primary difference is that WSL 2 has the full Linux kernel whereas WSL 1 does not....

Hanging indents are most commonly used for citations, references, and bibliographies. You can also use a hanging indent for a table of contents since the typical format involves a header with an indented list of items under it. Google Docs has a built-in tool for creating a table of contents, but in case your document’s headings aren’t formatted as H1, H2, etc., you can use hanging indentation to format it like a table of contents....