That’s largely thanks to the constant improvements that have been made to the original release. At the time of writing, Bluetooth 5.1 has been announced. Each version brings with it new features and improvements. All versions are also backwards compatible, but in general you’ll be limited to the features supported by the lowest BT version hardware in use. In other words, if that fancy new BT mouse supports hyper-efficient power use, but your laptop’s BT version does not, you’re paying for a feature you can’t use....

That typically happens when your computer fails to detect an audio device due to corrupt, outdated, or incompatible audio drivers. To make things worse, you will experience no sound at all until you resolve the issue. If restarting your computer doesn’t do anything, then the troubleshooting tips that follow should help you fix “No Audio Output Device is installed” in Windows 10. Run Audio Troubleshooter Windows 10 comes with a built-in audio troubleshooter that can automatically detect and fix audio-related issues on your computer....

Instead of displaying the data you were trying to copy, Excel shows the message “Retrieving Data. Wait a Few Seconds.” But this message doesn’t open in a new dialog box but is displayed inside Excel itself. Your work will come to a halt, but don’t worry. This error is easy to solve in only a few seconds. What is “Retrieving Data. Wait a Few Seconds” Error in Excel? The error might seem to happen due to some internal Microsoft Excel bug or a problem with your operating system, but this is not true....

Thankfully, most users can resolve a black screen issue in Chrome by trying some common troubleshooting steps. Even simple fixes, like resizing your browser window, can temporarily fix the problem. But to fix this issue for good, you’ll need to follow the steps below. What Causes a Google Chrome Black Screen? A black screen in Chrome is usually a sign of an unusual graphics display error. For some reason, your Chrome browser interface isn’t rendering on your screen properly....

What Is Game “Stutter” on Windows 10? One of the difficulties is that users describe different issues as “stutter,” even if entirely different things cause them. Stuttering can be a type of rhythmic hitching while playing your game, it can be random intermittent freezes, or it could be a frame rate that’s swinging up and down in a lurching fashion. Turn Off the Wallpaper Slideshow We found this fix after weeks of frustration with a Windows installation that would freeze and stutter every few minutes....

In this guide, I will list a number of potential fixes for why your SSD may be slowing down on boot up. These issues should fix boot up times and in some cases they may improve general performance too. As it can be hard to pinpoint your problem, we will be offering our tips in a simple order – from the easiest to the most complicated. Hopefully, your SSD will be up and running again at full speed in no time....

The process may have high CPU usage when performing its responsibilities. But it’s unusual for TiWorker.exe to stay active in the background or consume system resources excessively. This tutorial highlights different ways to fix TiWorker.exe high disk usage in Windows 10 and 11. Manually Install Windows Updates or Restart Your PC Tiworker.exe may use system resources if there are missing or pending Windows Updates. Manually installing updates can fix the issue....

If you have a desktop PC, it’s easy to just swap the keyboard and use a different one. For laptops though, this isn’t possible, which makes it a big problem. It could be that your computer could use some simple hardware or software maintenance, or your keyboard settings are set to use the wrong language or region. Before you visit the repair shop, buy a new keyboard, or chuck your laptop altogether, try some of the quick fixes below....

This article will show you how to insert and use animated GIFs in PowerPoint presentations to demonstrate an activity, convey a message, or grab the audience’s attention. Insert an Animated GIF In PowerPoint From Your Computer Start by opening PowerPoint and navigating to the slide where you want to add the animated GIF. Click on Insert in the top navigation and double click on Pictures. If you have an animated GIF on your computer, choose the file from its location and click Open....

In this guide, we’ll tell you how to insert multiple rows in Excel in a few quick and easy steps. Choose one that works best for you. How to Insert Multiple Rows by Dragging Border Selection This is the quickest way to insert multiple blank rows into your Excel sheet. It’s easy and doesn’t require using any keyboard shortcuts either. How to Insert Multiple Rows Using Excel Keyboard Shortcuts If you don’t like the idea of multiple right-clicks while you work on your Excel sheet, there are two keyboard shortcuts you can use....

There are several ways to kill or quit a frozen program on Linux. This article will explain how. Use The Kill Command Before you can use the kill command, your system needs to know the Process ID (PID) of the unresponsive program. PID is a number that automatically identifies each process when created on any Linux OS. An advantage of this method is that it works on all Linux systems....

Many devices in your house could be connected to your WiFi network, like laptops, smartphones, tablets, as well as smart bulbs, and home assistants. However, it could just be strangers logging in that’s causing your WiFi signal to lose speed. There can be many different reasons why you’d like to know what devices are connected to your WiFi. Luckily, it’s an easy check. There are two ways you can go about this: Through your router’s web interface, or using network scanning software....

The nice thing about screenshots on the Switch is that you can add text to them before you share. Then, either post them directly on social media or send them to your mobile phone to save for later. To prepare for that special game moment, here’s how to take, edit, and share screenshots on Nintendo Switch. Take a Screenshot on Nintendo Switch Capturing a screenshot on Nintendo Switch couldn’t be easier....

What Speed Is Your Mesh Wi-Fi Rated For? Before we start troubleshooting, what speeds should you be getting? Your mesh network routers support a specific maximum speed according to the relevant Wi-Fi standard. To learn more about Wi-Fi speed standards, read A Breakdown of File Transfer Speeds and What is Wi-Fi 6? For information about the latest Wi-Fi standard. These speeds are theoretical maximums, and in the real world, you can expect slower speeds....

We’ll highlight six ways to uninstall unwanted third-party and built-in apps in Windows 11. 1. Uninstall Apps from the Start Menu The Start menu is the primary gateway for accessing apps, files, folders, and system settings on Windows devices. It’s also possible to uninstall apps from the Windows Start menu. Otherwise, select All Apps to reveal all system and third-party apps in the Start menu. Better yet, type the app’s name in the search box for quicker access....

The downside is that these wireless network surveys tend to be expensive — unless you do it yourself. The NetSpot App is one of the many recommended professional applications for Wi-Fi network surveys, Wi-Fi analysis, and troubleshooting of wireless networks. In this review, we’ll provide feedback on NetSpot’s Wi-Fi analyzer application. What Is the NetSpot Wi-Fi Analyzer? NetSpot is a professional-grade Wi-Fi analyzer that works on iPhone, Android, macOS, and Windows....

The thing is, sometimes, the docking part of the Switch experience just doesn’t work. While you can play games just fine in handheld mode, slipping your Switch into its dock doesn’t seem to do anything, and the green light might not even come on. If your Switch Dock is not working, these are the best troubleshooting tips. 1. Update Your Switch This is always a good first step, so update your Switch if possible....

You can still run your favorite DOS programs using an open source DOS emulator called DOSBox. DOSBox was designed to run DOS games, but will run many other DOS applications as well. There’s even a long list of DOS programs that have been tested on DOSBox. As well as Windows, DOSBox will run under Mac OS X, Linux and FreeBSD. Download and Install DOSBox Navigate to the DOSBox.com downloads website and select the Windows link....

Luckily, you can fix most of these issues by tweaking a few options here and there on your PC. We’ll show you how. Use the Correct Input Mode on Your Screen/TV Most monitors and TVs have multiple input modes that you can choose from. First, you need to select the mode that your Windows 10 PC is connected to. For example, if your PC is connected to HDMI port number 2 on your TV, you should select that input mode number in the settings on your TV....

Writing essays for school or crafting a fiction novel is very different from writing content for a web audience. In this article we’ll provide you with 6 key blog writing format tips that’ll ensure your readers don’t hit the “back” button before getting to the last line of your article 6 Key Blog Writing Format Tips As we go through this list, we’ll highlight actual articles from this site where these tips were used successfully....