A part of Windows for a long time, some people still choose to use other applications to play their media. Learn how to uninstall Windows Media Player from Windows 7. Why Uninstall Windows Media Player? Although Windows Media Player is a popular choice for playing media in Windows, its features have been criticized in comparison to competitors’ media players. In particular, the player has been criticized for not working well with third party codecs....

So, in order to login successfully, you will need to use the built-in Administrator account on Windows XP. If you are using Windows Vista, you will need to enable the administrator account there as well. This account needs to be setup with a password also. Enable Administrator Account To enable the administrator account on Windows Vista do the following: First you’ll need to open a command prompt in administrator mode by right-clicking and choosing “Run as administrator“....

However, Ethernet cable splitters have downsides, so it’s important to understand how they work and if they’re the solution for your needs. How Does an Ethernet Cable Splitter Work? An Ethernet cable splitter has two Ethernet port connectors on one side and a single Ethernet port connector on the other. It works on the premise that 10 or 100 Mbps Ethernet does not use all the wires in the typical CAT 5E cables you’ll find in homes and businesses today....

If you’ve tinkered with your Windows display settings in the past, you’ve probably come across the word resolution. Changing the resolution can help If you have an overscan issue when using your HDTV as a monitor or want to improve your display quality. But what does resolution mean? What Does Screen Resolution Mean? Resolution is a measure that describes the clarity of an image displayed by the screen. The term is used for both hardware components like screens (TVs, monitors, and mobile screens), and software components like images....

In this article, we’ll explain where this myth came from and why you should avoid changing the “Limit Reservable Bandwidth” setting. What is the QoS Packet Scheduler? In Windows, there is a feature known as the QoS Packet Scheduler. It has existed since Windows XP and is there to prioritize certain traffic over your network. QoS stands for “Quality of Service”. Essentially, the QoS Packet Scheduler ensures that high-priority actions taken by your operating system (such as Windows Update) get a larger slice of the network bandwidth pie....

Your browser will display server error responses (or HTTP status codes) with numbers ranging from 500–599. These error codes have different means and different solutions. This article will show you how to fix the “501 Not Implemented” error on several devices and operating systems. 501 Not Implemented: What Does It Mean? When you visit a website, your browser sends a request to the site’s server. If everything goes right, the website supplies the requested data....

One of the least understood processes, however, is agent.exe. With such a common name, this process appears in hundreds of different software, making it difficult to identify and troubleshoot. If you’re asking yourself, “What is agent.exe?” and you don’t know the answer, this troubleshooting guide should help. What is Agent.exe and Is It Safe? When we talk about executable files, especially system process files, it’s usually easy to explain what the process is and what it does....

Understanding the different processes in task manager can be quite a challenge. I already wrote a detailed post on svchost.exe, which is a process that hosts different Windows services. There can easily be 10 to 15 of these running on your system at any given time. In this article, I’ll give you a quick look at what COM Surrogate is in Windows 10 and whether you have to worry about it or not....

It bears a resemblance to Microsoft Word but is more related to the commercial Adobe InDesign (part of Adobe’s expensive Creative Cloud) and free Scribus software. Publisher is a desktop publishing software with features for page layout and design. What Can You Do In Microsoft Publisher You can design anything in Microsoft Publisher by combining graphics with beautiful text. Start with simple things like cards and printable labels. Graduate to bigger projects like wedding invitations, brochures, flyers, newsletters, lesson plans, and even books....

A Note on Custom Router Firmware Many of the cool things you can do with an old router depend on custom firmware. “Firmware” is the hard-wired software on the system that can only be altered by “reflashing” the memory. Every router manufacturer decides what features should be enabled in the firmware, so even if your router’s hardware is capable of something, the factory firmware may switch it off. By installing custom firmware, you can unlock all your router’s features without being forced to buy a more expensive model....

That means you’ll find embedded family controls and the ability to create individual accounts for your children. You can closely manage and monitor those accounts so that your kids are only seeing age-appropriate content, and only for the total screen time that you’ve allowed per day. To create new accounts on the device for your children, tap to open the Settings app. In this list there are a couple of menus you’ll need to become familiar with to manage your child’s use of the device....

Modern discs quite often have copy protection built in but there is one software program which is often quite good at bypassing that protection and delivers a high quality HD copy of your movie or TV show. That app is called MakeMKV. It is free for DVD discs but for Blu-Rays, you have to pay for an activation key after a 30 day trial period. Ripping Your Discs With MakeMKV MakeMKV – as the name implies – generates a MKV file of your disc....

We’ve put together the best and biggest list of Outlook mobile app tips. Except where noted, these tips apply to both iOS and Android devices. 1. Find Files, Trip Details, Contacts And More Powered by Microsoft Graph, selecting the Search magnifying glass immediately loads your most recent documents, favorite contacts, trip itineraries, and even package delivery tracking. Many of the search criteria used by desktop Outlook also work in the Outlook phone app....

The good news is that these days it’s pretty hard to find a monitor that’s outright trash, but there are plenty of people who use their computer display every day without realizing their full potential. The good news is that you can use a range of web-based applications to test and calibrate your display. Ensuring that you pick up and even fix any problems you may have. Because these are web-based it generally means they will work on anything with a browser!...

We’ve rounded up five of the best budget gaming laptops you can currently buy. “Budget” in this case means less than $1,500, but we are talking about gaming laptops here. $250 laptops for web browsing and Microsoft Office are still there if you need them! As Low As You Should Go – Acer Nitro 5 Gaming Laptop The Nitro 5 from Acer is probably as low as you’d realistically want to go with a budget gaming laptop in terms of specifications....

Actually, it’s so dangerous that it’s disabled by default on Linux distributions like Ubuntu. Instead, you have to use the sudo command if you want to run a command as the root user. So what about Windows? Well, unfortunately, most people are logged into Windows as Administrators, which is the same as root user in Linux. However, Microsoft has tried to lessen the dangerous effects of being logged in as an Administrator by enabling User Account Control or UAC....

To ensure that your PC is not getting overheated, you should use a dedicated tool to monitor CPU temperature in real-time. But which tools should you use? Are there any free, easy-to-use apps that give accurate data about the processor? To help answer these questions, we have prepared a list of the six best CPU monitoring applications. Why You Should Keep Track of Your CPU Temperature Modern processors don’t actually have a single clock speed....

Any errors with Minecraft’s Launcher prevent the game from even starting up correctly. Many users report seeing a black screen that opens when running the application. And allocating more RAM to Minecraft does nothing for this problem. Frustrating as the issue is, there are a number of possible solutions. Here are all the best ways to fix the Minecraft black screen issue and get Mojang’s popular game to launch on your PC again....

The prospect of getting into Linux may seem daunting at first. Especially for someone who has spent the bulk of their life using the ever so user-friendly Windows operating system. Yet, once you’ve opened yourself up to the world of Linux, it will be ready to welcome you with a host of free open-source software that you can use on any personal computer. The question you’ve got to ask yourself is “Why should I get into Linux?...

However, coming up with a bunch of random complicated passwords can also backfire when you simply can’t remember them all. So how do you stay on top of your security and keep all your important data safe? We have a few good password tools for you to explore. Use a Password Manager One of the less complicated ways to stay on top of your security is using a password manager....