That said, any major platform will encounter problems. Many users need to know how to fix the “Discord awaiting endpoint” error that crops up from time to time. This guide will walk you through the most common fixes, as well as what causes the error in the first place. What Is the Discord Awaiting Endpoint Error? The “Discord awaiting endpoint” error is caused when Discord can’t establish a firm connection....

Unfortunately, if Discord TTS is not working, you’ll need to find a fix before you can use TTS functionality on the platform. TTS isn’t supported on every server or in every Discord channel. But if it is, and you can’t use it, you’ll need to follow these steps to fix the problem. How to Enable Discord Text-to-Speech If you want to use text-to-speech on Discord, you’ll need to check that the feature is enabled and ready to use in your Discord settings....

If you want to know how to force quit on Windows, especially for apps that don’t close automatically, you’ll need to follow the steps below. Wait for Windows to Terminate a Non-Responsive App When an app stops responding in Windows 10, give it a few seconds. If the app is truly unresponsive, Windows responds automatically by giving the app the chance to recover. You’ll notice a not responding tag appear in the app window title, which indicates that Windows is beginning the countdown to terminate the app....

Modern computers—those manufactured in the last several years—are powered by 64-bit processors and operating systems and are only natively capable of running 64-bit applications. This is why software shipped these days is almost exclusively 64-bit. You will still run into some 32-bit apps (especially if you’re running older apps), and running them on a 64-bit version of Windows is usually pretty seamless. So, how does it all work? Let’s find out....

What is a Browser Sandbox? Sandbox is a bit of a weird term to use with computers, but think about what a real-life sandbox does. It’s a set of walls to keep all the sand inside. Otherwise, it just kind of creeps out to ruin part of the lawn. It also gives us a defined space to play in. The kind of sandbox we’re talking about, a browser sandbox, does the same thing....

Using Windows Snap to Split Your Screen Windows 7 first introduced the Snap function. Snap lets you quickly arrange your windows by simply pushing them against the edges or corners of the screen. If you want to maximize a window, grab it by the title bar and then push it against the top-center of the screen. You’ll see a translucent shade form to show you which space the window will take up....

For example, you might use the CONCATENATE function if the spreadsheet has one column for a first name and another for a last name, but you want them joined together to form a single cell with both names. You could this manually by typing each name, or you can use CONCATENATE to automate it. Many other examples of the CONCATENATE function could be given, so we’ll look at a few below....

Note that it isn’t always Windows 11 that is causing the issue. Bloatware, unnecessary startup programs, or even the state of your hard drive can lead to a slow computer. Let’s look at some ways to fix these performance issues. Fix 1: Update Windows 11 Windows 11 is still dealing with bugs and inefficiencies as a new operating system. Microsoft keeps patching these out, but that requires you to keep up with the latest Windows updates....

This article will show you how you can fine-tune the types of notifications you see for a more pleasant Windows experience. To turn off the notifications, you need to go to Windows Settings > System > Notifications & Actions. Under the Notifications section, turn off all the notifications you want to prevent from popping up. You can select settings that you want to toggle on or off: Show notifications on the lock screenShow reminders and incoming VoIP calls on the lock screenShow me the Windows welcome experience after updates and occasionally when I sign in to highlight what’s new and suggestedGet tips, tricks, and suggestions as you use WindowsGet notifications from apps and other senders...

It’s frustrating when a program refuses to open when clicked, but the good news is that there are multiple fixes. You don’t have to be tech-savvy to straighten out the problem–just try a few of these steps to get Windows 10 performing the way it should. How to Fix When Windows 10 Programs Won’t Open If you cannot open programs in Windows 10, try one of these solutions. We’re assuming you have already checked your computer for malware and viruses as this can definitely cause strange issues like this....

You may have heard about terminating the explorer.exe process using the Task Manager. Using the Task Manager may be effective, but it is forcibly killing the process instead of terminating it properly, giving the process the change to exit safely and completely. In Windows 10, you use the task manager to end the process. There is a hidden option in the Start menu in Windows 7 and Vista and an extra function in the Shutdown menu of Windows XP that allows you to terminate and restart the explorer....

This article shows you how to do this in Windows 7 and Vista. The procedure is slightly different in each system. Windows 7 The following Windows Explorer window shows the Aero Glass transparency effect in Windows 7. You’ll notice that you can see the Windows logo on the desktop through the window’s border. To disable the Aero Glass transparency in Windows 7, right-click on an empty area of the desktop and select Personalize from the popup menu....

Boasting over 530 million readers each month, it’s not hard to understand why it currently sits in the top ten of the most popular websites in the world. But what exactly is a Wiki and how does one become successful? A Wiki is a computer-based tool used for communicating and collaborating with others within a centrally-located, content management system. Coined from the Hawaiian term for “quick,” a Wiki allows teams and organizations to collect vast amounts of knowledge, gathered from several varying resources, and redistribute said knowledge onto a site for all to see....

First start the Snipping Tool application; it’s in your accessories folder. You can also just click on Start and type in snipping. For a more in-depth look at the Snipping Tool and other screen capture methods, check out our post – Ultimate Guide to Taking Screenshots Using the Snipping Tool When the Snipping Tool application starts and you click New, your screen will become cloudy and the Snipping Tool popup application screen shown below will appear....

Operating systems have to strike a balance between letting users do what they need to but without letting them mess up the entire system. For better or worse, when you have “root access” to a computer, you have the keys to the kingdom. Operating Systems Are Like Onions Operating systems (OSes) have layers, just like an onion. However, unlike an onion, operating systems have kernels. The kernel is the lowest core layer of the OS....

You’ll usually see an EXE file when you install new software or run a program on your PC, where the EXE extension is used. If you’re creating your own software, you can even create your own executable file to run, install, or distribute. If you’re interested in learning more about executable files and how to create an executable file, here’s what you need to do. The Risks Of Executable (EXE) Files When you run an executable file, you give it permission to run the instructions held within it....

If you take a look at Windows Task Manager or Mac Activity Monitor while Chrome runs, you can see the Google Chrome Helper process taking up your system resources, but what is Google Chrome Helper and is it possible to disable it? To help you, here’s everything you need to know about the Google Chrome Helper process. What is Google Chrome Helper? At its core, Google Chrome is a pretty standard web browser....

What Is Google Search Console? Google Search Console tells you everything that the Google search crawler knows about your website. This provides some insight into how well your site is tailored for the crawler to pick up important information and to list your pages high in search results. This information includes things like: How often people see your pages in search resultsHow often people click on your pages in search resultsAny crawler errors the googlebot experiencesYour robots....

And while apps like Plex and Kodi have established themselves as leaders in the market, there are many other options with their own advantages. Stremio, for example, is a multi-platform media center app that is quickly gaining popularity, especially for PC users. What makes Stremio different from the likes of Kodi? Is it actually worth it? Let’s find out. Stremio: A Leaner, Meaner Alternative There is a reason Kodi is the number one choice for a media center application....

When it comes to WiFi security, there are really only a couple of options you have, especially if you are setting up a home wireless network. The three big security protocols today are WEP, WPA, and WPA2. The two big algorithms that are used with these protocols are TKIP and AES with CCMP. I’ll explain some of these concepts in more detail below. Which Security Option to Pick? If you don’t care about all the technical details behind each one of these protocols and just want to know which one to select for your wireless router, then check out the list below....