Not to mention, many of our file standards today dwarf those of the past—the 128 kbps MP3s we used to download on Napster have now been replaced with FLACs, where a single song can be the size of an entire MP3 album. Many of us have files that we don’t want to get rid of but also don’t need immediate, dynamic access to. These can be photos, videos, music, and much more....

I was pretty sure that Windows 8 could be installed on the computer after looking up the Windows 8 system requirements, so I was surprised to see this message. You can also get this message when installing Windows 10. If you check the following links, you’ll see the basic RAM, CPU requirements for Windows 8 & 10: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-10-specifications https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/12660/windows-8-system-requirements Unfortunately, these do not go into super specific details about the requirements, which was why I couldn’t figure out why I was getting this error on my Dell....

What is Google Drawings? It isn’t a full-featured Photoshop replacement, but if you’re looking for a quick and easy-to-use drawing tool to create new diagrams or charts on the web, Google Drawings could be the tool you need. To draw with Google using Google Drawings, all you need is a Google account–it’s totally free to use. What Is Google Drawings? Google Drawings isn’t new—it’s been around since 2010. It allows you to create diagrams, shapes, and other drawings that you can then use in other Google Docs apps like Google Slides....

Virtual ports outnumber physical ports so we’ll start with the physical ones. Both classes can be found on almost any electronic device. Phones, tablets, PCs, even electronic parts in cars and other machines can have both classes. For our purposes, we’ll say a computer in this article. Just know it could be almost any device. What Is A Port? So, what is a port? We may refer to these ports as jacks or outlets, but the proper term is port....

This service is available to organizations of any size in any industry for the use of, but not limited to, websites, mobile apps, archiving, data backups and restorations, IoT devices, and enterprise apps. AWS limits the creation of buckets to 100 for each of your AWS cloud accounts. This number can be increased to a maximum of 1000 upon submission of a service limit increase request. When a bucket is created, you’ll choose the AWS region for where you’ll want it stored....

Just like radio, Wi-Fi broadcasts use channels. Imagine two local radio stations, being on the same channel. How would that work? It doesn’t and that’s a good reason to check, and possibly change your Wi-Fi channel. It’s not just other Wi-Fi routers to consider. Anything that emits a radio frequency can cause interference. Microwave ovens, cordless phones, even Bluetooth devices could be using the same channel. Changing your Wi-Fi channel can mean better download speeds, less lag when gaming, and greater range....

There are also Pro controllers, which are shaped more like traditional controllers. These can allow for smoother gameplay. All of these controllers, though, have different methods for you to charge them. If you want to have long gaming sessions but are unsure about the best way to charge your chosen Nintendo Switch controller, below are the steps for each different type of controller available and how to keep them charged....

Usually, your devices will switch between whichever band works best at the time, but if you have a reason to lock a device to one band or the other, here are the various ways to do it. Set a Band Preference in Windows In Windows, you can set which band a Wi-Fi adapter should use. Do note that the language seems a little different depending on the version of Windows you’re using as well as the specific network card....

Despite having many similarities and practical usage, ISO is widely accepted as the standard/format for disc images. ISO files are compatible with almost all operating systems (OS) as well as disk burning software. Many devices and OS have built-in tools that can extract and read disc files in ISO formats. IMG files, on the other hand, are commonly compressed and therefore unreadable by some devices and disk imaging software. Due to this disparity in acceptance and compatibility, many users prefer to have disk images/files in ISO format....

The point is that if you want a process, script, or program to run as long as the computer is on, you’ll need to create a Windows Service. What Do I Need to Create a Windows Service? To create a Windows service in Windows 10, there are a few prerequisites: Administrator access on the computerSomething to run as a service (PowerShell Script, program, etc.)Non-Sucking Service Manager (NSSM) installed What Is the Non-Sucking Service Manager?...

The great thing about creating macros in Word is that you don’t need to know how to program. If you can press record and stop, you can do this. Aren’t Macros Dangerous? Have you heard about macros being bad because they can contain viruses? Although you do have to be careful about opening Office documents from unknown people because they might have malicious macros, that’s not an issue here. You make your own macro, so you know it’s not a virus....

This can reduce data-entry errors because it avoids users from having to type answers directly. Excel even lets you pull the items for those drop-down lists from a range of cells. However, it doesn’t stop there. Using some creative ways to configure data validation for drop-down cells, you can even create multiple, linked drop-down lists, where the items that are available in a second list depend on the section the user made in the first list....

There are certain times when you may need to access the ISO file on your computer, but with Microsoft restricting its download on Windows machines, it’s difficult to obtain it. However, there are certain methods that you can use to download the file to your computer. Use a Mac Or Linux Computer To Download The Windows 10 ISO If you have more than one computer using different operating systems, then you have a really easy way to download the Windows 10 ISO file....

If your PC keeps displaying a “There was a problem resetting your PC” error whenever you try to reinstall Windows, the solutions listed below should resolve the issue. Besides system file corruption, a sudden power outage could also interrupt the PC reset process. That’s because Windows cannot reset your PC on battery power. So Windows can display this error if you accidentally unplug your laptop’s charger while performing a reset....

Are you wondering what you should do about it? Despite the vague nature of the warning, the solutions are pretty simple and don’t require outside help. It’s something you’re perfectly capable of handling on your own. In this post, we’ll show you how all the steps you can take to remedy the issue. Probable Cause A lot of things can trigger the error message. Have you deleted important programs or files?...

If the profile gets corrupted, you can lose your personal settings. Plus, you’ll get an error message that prevents you from signing into your user account, which can be very frustrating. We’ll list some of the causes of this problem and how you can fix a corrupt user profile in Windows 10. Causes of a Corrupt User Profile in Windows 10 The corrupt user profile in Windows 10 has been known to occur as a result of the following:...

Reasons for Overscan in Windows 10 Typically, Windows will try to recognize the screen’s resolution you’ve connected to your system and adjust the display settings accordingly. Sometimes, though, the interaction between the connected display and Windows goes off-track, and causes Windows to display an incorrect resolution. When this happens, you’ll notice overscanning (or underscanning) on your screen. However, sometimes it isn’t Windows’ fault because an outdated driver could also result in an overscanning issue....

Sometimes it’s a bit tricky to find out exactly what’s causing the Windows shut down issue on your computer. It may be an app, a system issue, or something else. Regardless, there are multiple methods you can try and apply and one of these should likely fix the issue for you. Force Shut Down The Computer If the normal Start Menu shut down option doesn’t work for you and Windows’s won’t shut down, you may need to use the force shutdown method....

What Is TCP/IP? TCP/IP, short for Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol, is a group of communication protocols that allow network devices to communicate when they’re connected. TCP/IP is a set of rules and procedures that dictate the way data is transmitted and received over the internet. Your computer system interacts with countless other systems on a network, but at any given point in time, only two systems can communicate with each other....

DirectX had to be installed separately in earlier versions of Windows since it was often packaged along with games. These days, however, the process is supposed to be automatic, which makes finding a way to do it manually a bit tricky. To help you out, here are all the methods to reinstall DirectX on your Windows PC. When Do You Need To Reinstall DirectX on Your Computer? By default, Windows 11/10 already includes the latest version of DirectX 12....