Today the market is dominated by Apple’s iOS and Google’s Android. Others have tried to loosen the grip of this duopoly, but to no avail. Could Linux be a viable alternative? You might be surprised that getting a Linux-powered tablet isn’t nearly as unusual as it sounds. Why Linux on a Tablet? There are many reasons to use Linux over other operating systems. When it comes to mobile devices, the primary advantage is its Open Source nature....

These free dual monitor programs make it easy to configure and control your multi-monitor setup in Windows. So you spend less time fiddling with monitor settings and more time actually doing productive work. Dual Monitor Tools Not only is Dual Monitor Tools free, this is also an open source dual monitor program. Actually, we should say “packages” since it’s actually a collection of modules that you can mix and match....

Unless you know what’s causing the issue, you can apply some of the standard fixes and see if they help fix the Explorer from crashing anymore. There are actually a number of ways to try and fix it on your Windows computer. Update Your System If your computer is running an old version of the operating system, that’s perhaps why the Windows Explorer keeps crashing on your machine. An older version often has bugs and issues that have been fixed in the newer ones....

In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to fix the “Aw, Snap!” error in Chrome. These fixes apply to both mobile and computer—Android, iOS, Windows and macOS. 1. Reload the Page Refreshing the webpage will resolve the error five out of ten times. If you’re using Chrome on your computer, press F5 on your keyboard or select the Refresh icon next to the address bar to reload the page. The Control + R (in Windows) or Command + R (in macOS) keyboard shortcuts will also refresh the page....

This Python tutorial for beginners should help you get started with your efforts to learn Python. Why Learn Python? Python is an object-oriented language that was designed with readability in mind. If you’ve ever looked at a wall of code before, you may have found it somewhat hard to follow unless you were intimately acquainted with the language. Python utilizes significant amounts of whitespace that makes it easy to read the lines of code and discern their purpose....

Originally the malicious type of computer wizard was known as a “cracker”, but it seems like the hacker community has given up on trying to make “cracker” stick. Instead hackers of different moral inclinations are sorted under three different “hats”. Also, as it turns out, like wizards. So if you think that all hackers are “bad guys”, then this is the perfect time to unpack the basics of hacker morality....

Well, for some live TV events it’s great: Oscars, news, etc., etc. However, I could watch all of that anyway without my cable box! I never knew until I read an article somewhere that there is something called Over the Air (OTA) channels. These are all HD channels that are broadcast for free. This includes channels like ABS, CBS, NBC, Fox, and lots more. So I was really excited that I could watch just about everything I wanted anyway without the cable box....

1. Wait It Out Overheating can also cause the Fire TV Stick to freeze on a black screen at the boot-up stage. Leave a reasonable distance between your Fire TV Stick and your TV, monitor, and other electronic appliances. Your Fire TV Stick can overheat if it’s too close to heat-producing devices. We recommend connecting your Fire TV Stick to your TV using the HDMI extender included in the device packaging....

Not very helpful! The event viewer does not show anything either that helps to determine what the problem is. Eventually, I found a post on some forum that helped me solve this. Apparently, one or more of the updates or patches becomes corrupt and therefore stops any update from being installed. In order to fix this and get your updates installing again, you have to rename a particular folder in your System32 directory....

Random Text To do this, position the cursor at the beginning of a blank paragraph. Type the following and press Enter. It doesn’t matter if you use lowercase, uppercase, or mixed case. Depending on your version of Word, you’ll get a default set of paragraphs with the same number of sentences in each paragraph. In Word 2016, I got 5 paragraphs, each with three sentences. All of the sentences are helpful hints on how to use Word....

You’ll get this error if the drive you’re trying to access is defective, infected with a virus, or contains corrupt data. You may also be unable to open a drive if there’s a problem with your PC’s USB port—perhaps due to outdated USB drivers or physical damage. [01-fix-the-parameter-incorrect-windows-10.png] Before you try the troubleshooting steps below, switch the drive to another port on your computer and check if you can access the drive....

Used more often in commercial settings, home users are often unaware that you can group and collapse both rows and columns in an Excel worksheet to hide information until it is needed. This is especially useful when you use formulas in a spreadsheet to summarize information and you are only interested in those summaries most of the time. Grouping Rows and Columns in an Excel Worksheet Suppose you have an Excel worksheet that looks like the one pictured below....

Cancel a Personal or Family Microsoft 365 Subscription The simplest way to cancel your Microsoft 365 subscription is by going to the company’s website. The site is somewhat easier to navigate on a Windows or Mac computer, but you can also access it on iPhone or Android. When you’re ready to cancel, go to Microsoft’s subscriptions page and sign in with your Microsoft account. You’ll see a Manage subscription section that lists the details of your Microsoft subscription—when your plan expires, the next billing date, the payment method, and the total price for your annual or monthly subscription....

You can change the password for your Outlook.com account as well as inside the client apps on your computers. If you recently changed the password for your email account with your provider, you’ll need to update it in the Outlook app on your machine so it can continue to send and receive emails. Change Outlook.com Password Changing the Outlook.com password means changing your Microsoft account password. This means, once you change your password, you’ll need to use it to log-in to each Microsoft service that you use on your devices....

Luckily, Microsoft provides all the parts for remote desktop to work properly between a Mac and a PC. In this article, I’m going to walk you through the steps for setting up remote desktop on a Mac and PC. Setup Remote Desktop Assistant on PC The first thing you’ll need to do is setup remote desktop assistant on your PC. This program will basically enable remote desktop, open the ports in the firewall and configure anything else that is required for remote desktop....

If you’ve just joined Reddit, it may take some time to figure out the ins and outs of the site. Sometimes other Redditors may be harsh or unwelcoming, especially to the uninitiated, and you may end up feeling like leaving the platform altogether. Maybe you’ve realized collecting karma points is meaningless, so you just want out of Reddit for good. This guide will show you how to delete a Reddit account....

You may also need to provide your computer model number when seeking technical support or troubleshooting issues. We’ll show you how to find your computer model in Windows and using third-party tools. From the Settings Menu This is perhaps the easiest way to check the model of a Windows computer. In Windows 10 and 11, go to Settings > System > About and check your PC’s name for its model information....

That doesn’t mean that BSODs and crashes aren’t completely unheard of, and Windows 10 does still suffer from BSODs from time to time. One of the most serious of these is an unexpected kernel mode trap BSOD, which can be tricky to fix. If you want to know how to fix an unexpected kernel mode trap BSOD, here’s what you’ll need. What Causes an Unexpected Kernel Mode Trap BSOD Error in Windows 10?...

Some of the reasons for the above error include VLC being outdated, your firewall restricting access to the provided media link, or not having ownership of the file if you’re playing a local file. Ensure Your Media Link (MRL) Is Valid The first thing to check when you can’t play online content in VLC is your media file’s source link. The link you’re trying to open may be broken, causing the app to display an error....

If you’re experiencing the Windows 10 taskbar not working issue on your machine, there are a few ways you can use to possibly get around the issue. These methods fix the elements that sit behind the feature and try to get your taskbar to work again. Restart Windows Explorer To Fix Windows 10 Taskbar Not Working Windows Explorer is one of the core utilities in which a number of small items reside....