For example, a word processing program won’t rely heavily on RAM due to the low performance requirements. A detailed Excel spreadsheet or Photoshop, however, needs as much RAM as you can spare it. So do games. In many cases, you need to allocate extra RAM to gaming, especially if you’re using a lot of mods. This is true in titles like Minecraft, as do games like Shadow of Mordor which needs a whopping 8....

There are a few areas though where these utilities fall short. One of these is you can’t capture full page screenshots of the webpages in your browser. The tools will only capture the part of the screen that is visible and they won’t let you take scrolling screenshots of the sites. Fortunately, two of the popular web browsers – Chrome and Firefox – have both built-in options as well as third-party extensions to let you capture full page screenshots....

You can pick a theme that applies to all new emails you compose for a simple way to make your messages more attractive. Once you apply one, you can easily change the Outlook theme for a single message or just remove it. If you’re ready to add some style to your messages, here’s how to change the theme on Outlook emails. Use the HTML Mail Format To use a theme in Outlook, you must use HTML as the format for new messages....

Every major desktop browser allows you to change the start page to display something other than the default new tab (or vice versa). Here’s how to change the start page in Google Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari. How to Change the Start Page in Google Chrome Google Chrome allows you to set the startup page as a new tab, pages from your last browsing session, or a custom page or set of pages....

Before Microsoft releases any new features and software to the general public, it rigorously tests them to make sure they’re fit for purpose. A large number of Windows users play their part in this process, thanks to Windows Insider, a special beta-testing program that any Windows user can sign up for. Before You Sign Up For Windows Insider As long as you’re running Windows 10, you can sign up for the Windows Insider program....

Combining multiple PDFs into a single document helps reduce clutter and makes reading, printing, and sharing easier. However, you won’t find native ways to merge PDF files in Windows 11 and 10. So, here are several third-party PDF tools and web apps that can do the job for you instead. Adobe Acrobat DC (Paid/Free) If you have a copy of Adobe Acrobat DC on your PC, you can use it to combine two or more PDFs quickly....

The good news is that you can connect your AirPods to your PS4 or PS5 with the right adapter and a little bit of how-to knowledge. Finding the Right Adapter When you begin looking for an adapter, make sure to read the reviews. Many of those that claim to work with PlayStation do not, while some that say they only work with Windows work just fine on the PlayStation. Success seems to rely on the adapter using a 3....

Windows.old is automatically generated whenever you perform an installation of Windows with a previous version of the OS already installed. It creates this Windows.old folder in the root of the Windows partition and stores the previous operating system files and data. In case you try to upgrade from Windows Vista to Windows 7 or Windows 7 to Windows 10 and it fails, you can always revert back to Windows Vista or 7 safely....

If restarting your computer didn’t fix the problem (try that if you haven’t already), then the troubleshooting tips that follow should help you sort things out. Restart Your Router In most cases, the “Wi-Fi doesn’t have a valid IP configuration” error shows up due to random faults on the router side. The solution—restart your router. Start by turning OFF the router. Then, wait for at least 10 seconds before turning it back ON....

The good news is that BSOD errors are usually easy to figure out. The kernel data inpage error suggests there’s a problem with the computer’s memory or hard drive. Perhaps the hard disk has some bad sectors, or there’s something wrong with the physical connections. The RAM modules might not be correctly installed. Either way, the error is most often hardware-related, so here are a few possible fixes that can solve your problem....

Windows 10 uses the Rundll32 process to execute 32-bit DLL (dynamic-link library) files. These files contain functions that are shared across multiple applications. However, conflicting software, improperly configured settings, or corrupted system files can cause Rundll32 to break down, hence the reason for the error. The “Rundll32 has stopped working” error has been plaguing Windows users for years, but there are several fixes that can help you get rid of it....

This is because google starting displaying a warning message in its Chrome browser whenever a user would visit a website URL that started with HTTP rather than HTTPS. To make sure your website is up to web security standards, you’ll want to purchase an SSL certificate and install it on your website. Determine Your Dedicated IP Address For an SSL certificate to work, your web server needs to have a fixed, dedicated IP address....

Many printer manufacturers such as Brother and HP support Linux distributions and release their own printer drivers. But before installing a printer from another brand, you should look at their website to see if they support Linux. Keep in mind that your desktop environment is what dictates the configuration tool you need to use to set up your printer, not the Linux distribution. Is It Already There? Many modern printers have powerful network capabilities....

Remember the “WebcamGate” scandal that led to the Robbins v. Lower Merion School District federal class action lawsuit? Well, that ended with the school paying a staggering $610,000 settlement to settle that suit, after they were caught secretly spying on students in the privacy of their homes. Authorities from the school did this via webcams embedded in the laptops. Over 66,000 images had been secretly taken. Why Schools Install Spyware On School-Issued Laptops School-issued laptops are often available for a highly subsidized price, sometimes even given for free....

Imagine you’re laying out a magazine article. In this walkthrough, we’ll show you how to link text frames so text flows seamlessly from one frame to the next, even if you insert additional text somewhere in the article. These instructions should work for all versions of Adobe InDesign, including CS5.5, CS6, and InDesign CC, which is part of Adobe’s Creative Cloud. Get Your InDesign Vocab Down A text frame is one of the basic building blocks of InDesign projects....

The directory separator is the forward-slash (/), abbreviated as slash. For example, the path to the root directory is often referred to as slash ( /). What Is the Linux Directory Structure? For those who are familiar with Linux, you have heard terms such as root, lib, and boot. These are examples of Linux distribution directories. Linux systems use a Filesystem Hierarchy Standard (FHS). It defines the content and directory structure of all Linux distributions....

In this article, we’ll cover what an EPS file is, what it’s used for, and how you can open, edit, and convert EPS files. What Is an EPS File? EPS stands for Encapsulated PostScript. EPS files are most commonly used by graphical design applications (such as Adobe Illustrator) to save 2D graphics and vector images. Typically, these images will be drawings, designs, or layouts. The EPS file type also includes an embedded preview image in a bitmap format....

Well, it’s because I optimize my Outlook by doing a few routine tasks to make sure it stays clean and slim. Instead of dealing with Outlook crashes, crazy error messages, memory hogging or wasting time waiting for Outlook to load, why not follow my advice below to make Outlook fast and responsive. One thing you want to understand about Outlook is that it’s completely run from a database. All your emails, tasks, calendar items, business contacts, etc....

A good way to get around this problem is to switch your PC or server off, and then wake it up remotely only when you’re ready to use it. If you want to remotely wake up your Windows 10 PC, you can do so using existing methods, such as Wake-on-LAN (WOL), or using remote access software like Teamviewer. Preparing Your Network Router Or Firewall Before you start using a remote wakeup tool to remotely wake up your Windows 10 PC, you’ll need to make sure that your network router is properly configured to allow you to access your PC, including setting up appropriate firewall rules....

Sending support technicians a Steps Recorder report can help them accurately diagnose computer malfunctions and recommend appropriate troubleshooting solutions. This tutorial covers everything you need to know about the Steps Recorder app. The Steps Recorder app was formerly known as Problem Steps Recorder (PSR) in Windows 7 and 8.1. It’s still the same app, but the interface and some features are slightly different. This tutorial focuses on using Steps Recorder in the Windows 10 and 11 operating systems....