If your Windows PC suffers from a bad system config info BSOD error, you’ll need to troubleshoot the problem. The first step is understanding what might cause this error, with anything from corrupt system files to outdated drivers causing it to crash your PC. To fix this BSOD error, here’s what you’ll need to do. What Causes the Bad System Config Info BSOD in Windows 10? Unfortunately, there isn’t a clear cause of a bad system config info BSOD (or Windows stop code 0x00000074) in Windows 10....

BSODs can pop up at any time, and they can be difficult to troubleshoot, with complex names like “unexpected kernel mode trap” that, for most users, is impossible to decipher. An APC Index Mismatch BSOD error is just as problematic, but it usually points to a problem with your drivers or hardware. Here’s how to fix it. What Causes an APC Index Mismatch BSOD on Windows 10? An APC Index Mismatch (or apc_index_mismatch) BSOD error on Windows 10 is usually caused by a faulty or corrupt system driver....

In this article, we will be taking a look at the top sources for free cloud storage. We will briefly explain the functionality of each provider, but ultimately all of these providers are highly rated and trusted. The main focus here will be their free storage offering. Google Drive – 15GB Free Per Account Google Drive is a great opportunity for anybody that already has an existing Google email address....

You can join a PlayStation Party Chat on Android and iPhone whenever possible, courtesy of Sony’s PlayStation App. But what if you want to do that on your PC? The PlayStation App is unavailable for Windows, so that’s a no-go. However, Sony allows remote play on a PlayStation through Microsoft’s desktop operating system. So, assuming you own a PS5 or PS4 console, all you need to do is set up the PS Remote Play app on your PC to use PlayStation Party Chat....

For any system administrator overseeing multiple computers, it is important to be able to view the status of these critical services. The Task Manager approach is too slow for this, and you cannot automate it with a script. The solution? Command-line tools. Using the Command Prompt or PowerShell, you can quickly get a read on the operational Microsoft services running on a system, helping you diagnose any issues swiftly. Listing Windows Services In the Command Prompt While not as flexible or powerful as Windows PowerShell, the Command Prompt is still an excellent tool for system administrators....

In this post, we’ll show you how to make GIFs you can share with friends. Find a Video Making GIFs starts with a great video. Your final output will be compressed so you’d want to have a high-resolution video to start with. Most GIFs are moments captured on film. Think of a show or movie moment that sums up your emotion. If you’re lucky, you’d be able to find a copy of that on YouTube or Vimeo....

There are a few ways you can password protect folders in Windows 10. If you have Windows 10 Pro, Enterprise, or Education, you could also use built-in features to encrypt files or a USB device. Alternatively, you could zip up folders with a password, or use third-party software to create encrypted folders instead. Using Built-In Folder Encryption using EFS One of the simplest methods to password protect a folder in Windows 10 is to use the built-in folder encryption system called the Encrypted File System (EFS)....

Instead of the normal display of just small icons, it was showing text and icons. Each program on the taskbar was now taking up 5 times the space as before. In addition, if I had multiple instances of one program open, each instance would take up its own slot. Luckily, this was an easy fix. In this article, I’ll show you how to remove the text in taskbar icons so that it only shows the icons and takes up less space....

So, what are you to do with pesky, hard-to-delete viruses? Within the scope of antivirus software is an entire category of tools that do the scanning before the operating system starts. Often called bootable antivirus programs, they scan files and remove viruses before they even have a chance to open. Below are the best ways to remove viruses before the operating system starts. If you’re not familiar with this process, we’ll go over all the steps, including how to download the scanner and what to do next to have it run at startup instead of your operating system....

PDF files are portable, print-ready, and easily shareable. In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to save a webpage as a PDF file on your Mac and Windows devices. We cover steps for popular web browsers (Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, and Microsoft Edge) and reputable third-party tools. Save a Web Page as a PDF in Firefox Firefox’s “Print tool” lets users print web pages to physical papers (via a printer) or save them as PDF....

Running in the background, Windows Defender monitors your computer in real-time and takes cleanup actions when it finds security issues. It updates virus definitions regularly to safeguard your computer. For those who want more control over updates, Windows Defender enables users to customize options if they want to temporarily disable real-time protection or add processes, files, or folders. You can also choose to run an on-demand scan for individual endpoints....

Reboot Your Computer Loads of USB, Bluetooth, and peripheral problems can be solved by simply turning your computer off and then turning it on again. Since this is an easy solution, we suggest you do it first just in case the problem is due to a transient glitch. Eliminate the Keyboard as a Suspect It’s tempting to think that there might be something wrong with the computer rather than the keyboard, but your keyboard is the easiest component to eliminate as the source of the problem....

The programs listed below will not only remember your list of passwords for you — all you have to know is the master password to get in — but also secure them through encryption so that even if someone were to get their hands on the raw data, they wouldn’t be able to read your passwords. All of these password manager programs have software for Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS, but each one is also unique from the others....

Instead of getting the album artwork while clicking on a music file, I kept getting the default music icon for an MP3 in Windows: In Windows Media Player, the same issue was occurring where the album art was not being recognized properly and it was display a default image: I had embedded the album art using a tag editor program called MP3Tag. Adding album art is really easy, you just drag and drop an image file into the album art slot....

What is SmartByte Telemetry? This is a perfect example of, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” Believe it or not, the SmartByte service was intended to improve your experience on the internet. SmartByte Telemetry, also known as the SmartByte Network Service, was built by Rivet Networks to give higher priority to activities that require more bandwidth through your Wi-Fi. Yes, the Rivet Networks that created Killer Wireless. Intel owns it now....

If you use Google Chrome as your default browser on Windows or Mac, check out these ten best browser extensions from the Chrome Web Store that can enhance your online privacy. The following Chrome privacy extensions are also available on Mozilla Firefox and Chromium-based browsers such as Microsoft Edge, Opera, and Brave. 1. Privacy Badger Privacy Badger is a Chrome extension from the EFF (Electronic Frontier Foundation) geared toward thwarting invisible tracking scripts and cookies....

The good news is, you can start using blue light filter software to reduce eye strain and in some cases even improve your sleep. We put together a list of apps that you can use on your computer that will help you avoid the harmful effects of blue light. What’s Wrong with Blue Light? Blue light is the reason your eyes start hurting after spending too long staring at your device screen....

It’s a nifty little utility that runs in your system tray and automatically records into a log when any USB device is connected or disconnected from the machine. It records several pieces of information including the time, the name of the device, the type, the serial number, and other details about the specific device. This kind of program can come in really handy for IT admin or anybody who just wants to keep track of what devices are being connected to their computer....

One of the main problems is that people simply cannot join a Windows computer to a homegroup! Homegroups are different than workgroups because they are supposed to make networking between Windows 7/8/10 computers super simple. Workgroups are what you had to use to share data between Vista and XP computers, though you can join an XP computer to a homegroup also. In this article, I will try to exhaustively go through all the different reasons why you may not be able to access your homegroup....

Choosing the right conference call service will depend upon your requirements, budget, and needs. In this article, we will review the best free and paid conference call services so you can make an informed decision. Skype Skype is a web-based communications tool that offers instant messaging, group video conferencing, video chat, document and image sharing, screen sharing, and group chat. The free version of Skype allows for free online audio or video conference calls for up to 50 people....