You can also check to see if anyone else has been printing from your computer without your permission. How To Access Your Print Queue Viewing your print queue allows you to see the document that you’re about to print. This comes in handy if you think you’ve accidentally sent the wrong file to your print queue. If you did send the wrong file to your printing list, you will end up wasting time, ink, and paper....

We’ll show you how to connect AirPods to Windows 11 devices. Before you proceed, it’s worth noting that low battery power can interrupt the connection process. So, ensure your AirPods (and charging case) have enough charge. Charge your AirPods’ battery level to at least 20%. Put AirPods in Pairing Mode Your AirPods must be in pairing mode to connect to Windows or other devices. Pairing mode disconnects the AirPods from other devices and makes them available for connection to a new device....

There are several ways to do this. One is to actually copy an HTML document straight from a browser and paste it into a Google Doc. The other is a trick using the importHTML function in Google Sheets to customize HTML formatting that you can then embed into a Google document. Embed HTML Page Into a Google Doc If you’re writing a document that requires information from the web, the last thing you want to have to do is paste that information as text....

How to Enable Windows 11 Dark Mode Windows 11 gives users substantial control over their dark theme color schemes. To enable dark mode: You can also use the Custom mode to choose dark mode for certain apps (like Google Chrome or Powerpoint) but keep light mode on the Windows elements (like the Taskbar). To do so: How to Enable Contrast Themes on Windows 11 In addition to dark mode, Windows 11 provides contrast themes for users with vision impairments (like light sensitivity)....

But there is a darker side to short URLs too in that you have no idea where they are going. When you click on a short URL, you are putting blind faith in the person that they are not sending you to a phishing site or a virus download. If it is the New York Times or the BBC, well that’s OK. You can trust big brands. But if it’s Mr MysteryMan from MysteryTown, then who knows what rabbit hole you are being taken down?...

You needn’t worry, however, as it isn’t a serious or dangerous error, so all of your programs and data are safe. What RPC stands for is Remote Procedure Call, which is a method that some applications will use to communicate with other applications that are running on the same computer. What this means is that RPC allows different processes to communicate with one another in order to perform a task....

Usually, the “Getting Windows ready” stuck issue occurs when an update glitches out for no good reason. But sometimes, the problem ends up being severe, with file corruption playing a significant role. Regardless, the list of troubleshooting tips and fixes below should help you move past the “Getting Windows ready” screen in Windows 10. Disconnect From the Internet In some instances, Windows 10 can run into problems communicating with the Microsoft servers while finalizing an update....

This is usually related to the driver hardware itself. Why would driver software start doing this? There can be multiple reasons. A few common ones include a driver bug that was fixed in a recent update that you don’t have yet. It could be a Windows bug that, again, was fixed in an update you don’t have. In a few cases, it could also be caused by a corrupt system file that’s causing issues with the device driver....

You can follow a few methods to get around the issue when Windows 10 won’t sleep. These methods include ensuring sleep mode is enabled and that the power settings are configured properly. Also, before you get started, it’s worth checking your BIOS settings to make sure your PC is enabled for suspend or sleep mode. If that feature is disabled in the BIOS, none of the fixes below will help....

You can try changing your Discord status, disable your PC’s feature that blocks all notifications, and even reinstall the Discord client. Here are all the ways you can make the app deliver alerts on time on your computer. Change Your Discord Status to Online Discord offers multiple user statuses so you can tell people what you’re up to. One of these is Do Not Disturb, which blocks all your desktop notifications....

Often, Facebook can’t send notifications because you’ve enabled DND or low power mode, the Facebook app has problems, or your browser restricts alert permissions. You’ll learn how to resolve these issues in this guide. Turn Off Your Android or iPhone’s DND Mode Your iPhone or Android’s Do Not Disturb mode blocks all notifications from being displayed on your screen. This may be the reason Facebook can’t send you alerts. To resolve that, turn off DND mode on your phone as follows....

The above issue usually occurs when your device or router has minor technical glitches. You can fix these issues by tweaking a few options here and there on your device. Here’s how to do that. Check Your Wi-Fi Connection Status It’s possible your Fire TV Stick is connected to your Wi-Fi network but not the internet. This happens when your router can’t establish a connection with your internet service provider....

1. Boost Your Internet Connection To enjoy glitch-free gameplay in Stadia and remove Stadia lag, Google recommends having a minimum connection speed of 10 megabits per second (10 Mbps). However, playing games in 4K resolution requires a connection speed of 35 Mbps or more. Go to Fast.com or use any internet speed test tool to check your network speed. If it falls below the requirements for the game resolution you’re playing, follow some of the tips below to boost your network speed....

Speech Services by Google plays a critical role on your Android device, delivering seamless text-to-speech and speech-to-text capabilities for native and third-party apps. However, to provide the best possible experience, it needs to download the latest language updates. If Speech Services by Google gets stuck while downloading the latest language updates, it will display a “Waiting for network connection” error in the notifications drawer. When that happens, there are various fixes you can try out to resolve the issue....

The following are the steps to troubleshooting this issue. We’ll go into greater detail below. They’re listed from the easiest to the most complicated: After each of these steps, use Task Manager to see if CPU usage for System Interrupts has dropped. What Is a System Interrupt? Believe it or not, computers can only do one thing at a time. They just do it really fast, so it seems like they’re multitasking....

You could get a Windows 10 activation error if your copy of Windows is counterfeit, installed on multiple PCs, or if you’re using a pre-owned computer and don’t have your product key. Why Am I Getting a Windows 10 Activation Error? Review this section to identify why you’re getting an activation error in Windows 10. Your Copy of Windows Is Installed on Multiple Computers If you’re using a pre-owned computer, it’s possible that the seller used the product key on more computers than Microsoft allows....

In Windows 10 you can either use a built-in app called Photos or a third-party app to merge videos. Besides being a great photo organizer, the Photos app lets you edit videos, add text to your videos and add background music among other things. Use the Built-in Photos App to Merge Videos in Windows 10 Follow the steps below to merge videos in Windows 10 in an easy way: You can also just drag the video from the Project library and drop it in the bottom Storyboard section....

The result is that updates may fail to install, or Windows may struggle to start up properly, often leading to slowdowns, freezing, BSODs or crashes. Performing a clean boot disables all non-essential services to help you find any underlying software conflicts or issues in your PC. In this guide, we’ll define a clean boot, when to use it and how to clean boot in Windows 10. What Is a Clean Boot?...

Go through the instructions in this troubleshooting tutorial to reset, repair, and reinstall the MS Store in Windows 10 and 11. Before You Reinstall the Microsoft Store App There are several reasons why you should reinstall the Microsoft Store on your computer. For example, it could be because you have trouble installing apps, encounter cryptic error codes, or find the store itself missing. However, before you uninstall and reinstall the Microsoft Store, it’s best to clear the program’s cache, and then reset and repair the program....

What does it mean to release and renew your IP address? In this article, you’ll learn how this process works, and how you can do it on Windows 10. Why Release & Renew An IP Address? When your home router connects to the internet, your Internet Service Provider (ISP) assigns an IP address to your router. This is the only device in your house that receives an IP address directly from your ISP....