One of these choices is which encryption standard to use, some of which are faster than others. So which WiFi encryption standard is best for speed and why is it faster? Here Are Your WiFi Encryption Options At the time of writing, there are only three choices when it comes to WiFi security standards: WEP, WPA and WPA2. WEP or Wireless Equivalent Privacy is the oldest and least secure WiFi encryption standard....

This device can’t use a Trusted Platform Module. Your administrator must select the “Allow BitLocker without a compatible TPM” option in the “Require additional authentication at startup” policy for OS volumes. Say what!? Most people will probably just cancel the operation and forget about the whole thing with a message like that. Unfortunately, Microsoft never makes error messages clear and simple to understand. Let’s break it down. 1. Trusted Platform Module (TPM) – This is basically a chip in newer processors that has extra security features....

Work your way through the troubleshooting tips below to fix issues with touchpad not working in Windows. Meanwhile, you could connect an external mouse or activate Mouse Keys to navigate the operating system. 1. Turn On the Touchpad Your laptop may have a special key that enables and disables the built-in touchpad. It’s usually mapped to a function key (such as F7 on Acer laptops), and you could’ve toggled it by accident....

Unfortunately, you’ve discovered that when you attempt to upgrade to Windows 11, there’s an error that says your computer’s processor is not supported. What can you do? While the error leads many people to run to the store to buy a new computer, you can actually bypass the error and install Windows 11 anyway. Should You Install Microsoft Windows 11 with an Unsupported CPU? Every computer is different, and the reasons for incompatibility with Windows 11 may vary from one system to the next....

Then I tried to just open Word without clicking on a document and it still opened in safe mode. Now I was really perplexed. After doing some research, I figured out how to fix the problem so that Word opened in normally instead of safe mode. In this article, I’ll write up a few of the methods I came across and the one that worked for me. Disable Bluetooth Add-in For some reason, the bluetooth add-in in Word can cause it to constantly start in safe mode....

Setting up the auto shutdown feature on a Windows PC is pretty easy and quick. In fact, there are multiple ways to do the task and you can proceed with any one of them that you think is convenient for you. Automatically Shut Down a Computer Using Run If you want to automatically shut down your computer, say after 30 minutes, using Run to create the schedule would be the best and quickest way....

Faster sites are indicative of well-maintained design and coding. They are also indicative of the condition of the database behind your CMS – something that is often overlooked because it is unseen. WordPress (WP) stores all your content in your database, including: PagesCommentsBlog postsTheme settingsPlugin settingsPortfolio itemsForm entriesLinksWebsite settings If you update your website regularly, the longer you have your WP site, the more data it will have and the larger the database will be....

The basic disk provides a simple storage solution, and allows for the creation and deletion of primary and extended partitions, the creation and deletion of logical drives within an extended partition, and the ability to format a partition and mark it as active. A dynamic disk will provide features that are not possible on a basic disk. They allow the partitioning of various volume types such as spanned, striped, mirrored, and RAID-5....

The problem seems to happen most often when you want to delete a blank page at the end of your document. No matter what you do, you can’t delete that blank page. This can happen for a variety of reasons, but don’t worry. If you try the suggestions below, one of them is bound to solve your problem. 3 Ways to Delete a Page in Microsoft Word Here are three ways you can delete a page from your Microsoft Word document....

You need not worry about enabling Secure Boot if you plan to clean install Windows 11 from a USB drive. But it’s something you must do to upgrade to Windows 11 without losing any data. This tutorial covers steps to verify your computer’s Secure Boot status. Additionally, we’ll show you how to enable Secure Boot for Windows 11 installation. What Is Secure Boot in Windows? Secure Boot is a security standard designed by a group of computer manufacturers....

In that case, your browser may be experiencing an issue where it can’t find the website. You can try rebooting your router, disabling your antivirus, and changing your DNS server to potentially fix the problem. Restart Your Router to Fix the err_address_unreachable Error Your router’s minor issues can sometimes cause huge problems, like the one you’re experiencing in Chrome. Unless you know your router’s issue, you can try rebooting your router and see if that fixes Chrome’s problem....

Often, it’s your PC’s various software components that cause the issue, not your app itself. You can use a few solutions to fix those components and get your app running properly. Restart Your Windows 10/11 PC When your app fails to launch, the easiest fix to apply is to reboot your PC. Doing so usually fixes many minor problems on your system, possibly resolving your application error. Make sure you save your unsaved work before rebooting your PC....

For anyone who uses their phone daily, hiding files and apps might be a real issue since Android OS doesn’t make it simple. However, if you ever need to hide your apps and the sensitive data they contain from prying eyes, there are a few ways to do this. Learn how to hide apps on Android using your smartphone’s native settings, as well as with the help of third-party apps....

There are multiple ways to install Windows 11 on your computer. You can use the Installation Assistant to upgrade without losing any data or perform a fresh install using a bootable USB drive. Which method is better? How do they work? Here is an overview. Upgrading an Existing Windows 10 Installation Most people prefer installing the new OS without losing their existing data. Backing up your important files and then performing a fresh install is certainly possible, but it’s tedious and time-consuming....

But there’s no need to bring in your PC for repairs just yet. In this post, you’ll learn some of the ways you can troubleshoot the issue on your own. Check The Cables You should first check the cables to see if they’ve been dislodged from either the motherboard or the hard drive. If the PC case has been moved recently, it could be a contributing factor. Inspect the cable for signs of damage....

In this post, you’ll learn how to reset your keyboard settings to make those pesky keyboard issues go away by. Is It a Hardware Problem? First, you should determine if what you have isn’t a hardware issue. After all, no amount of resetting can fix a broken laptop keyboard. There are a couple of ways you can go about it. One, you can physically inspect your keyboard for obvious defects....

Personal or private email servers live in your own space, unlike the usual Apple, Google and Microsoft server farms. This way, you can set up your own disk drive and fully control how your emails are accessed, managed and stored. For small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) that want to cut costs, administrating mails may seem expensive. Similarly, running their mail servers seems difficult because of the incessant spamming. They probably also don’t have the in-house tech personnel or tools to properly configure and run one, while managing the threats....

Once you’ve made the hidden files visible using any of the methods, you’ll find them available ready to use in your folders with File Explorer. Use File Explorer To Show Hidden Files In Windows 10 The easiest way to show hidden files in Windows 10 is to enable an option in the File Explorer utility. It’ll then make all of the hidden files visible to you on your screen and it only takes turning on a single option in the tool....

These diagnostics can also be carried out on most Linux OS’s and enables Linux users to determine how well their computer hardware is running by providing information about its capabilities and the need for refurbishments. The results of a Linux system benchmark will help determine if users should make any changes to hardware and identify system bottlenecks. There are many open-source Linux benchmarking tools available to help users fine-tune their network and system with objective comparisons....

Google Forms is heavily customizable, so while it can also be used as a survey, RSVP tool, contact form, product signup sheet, or any other question/answer form, you can make it into a custom expense tracker by choosing expense-related questions. A Google Forms expense tracker can keep tabs on anything you want regarding a transaction, and since it works great from a phone, you’ll have it with you wherever you go....