Web pages won’t open, and you can’t download a thing! What’s going on? It’s much simpler than you think to fix the issue on a Windows 10 or 11 PC. What Does “No Internet, Secured” Even Mean? This error message can be somewhat confusing if you don’t know much about how your internet connection works. However, it makes perfect sense when you think about it. You see, your computer isn’t directly connected to the internet....
On the error message, you should see a directive to reinstall the affected app. While that might resolve the problem, some less drastic troubleshooting steps are worth trying. For instance, a virus may delete the files from your device. We recommend running a virus scan using Windows Defender or your preferred antivirus software. Then, proceed to the troubleshooting steps below if your device is malware-free. Repair Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable The Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable contains data needed by Windows to efficiently install and run applications written in C++, i....
The other reasons you may experience the above issue include Word’s Protected View feature blocking your document access, your file being corrupt, Word having problems, and more. Unblock Your Word File When you get the “Word experienced an error trying to open the file” error, unblock your Word file, and your issue may be resolved. You can do this using the Properties window on your Windows PC Fix the Problem With Multiple Word Documents If you get the same error for your multiple Word documents, you don’t have to fix the issue for each file individually....
When everything is working correctly, you’ll hardly know anything is happening at all. When Windows update errors happen however, the result can be anything from blocked updates to a computer that no longer works! Check if You Have an Update Error If you suspect there’s some sort of Windows Update error on your computer, you can confirm it by checking your update status: If not, you’ll see a green check mark and a message that you are up to date....
Sure, you can expand your Chromebook’s storage using compatible USB storage devices like thumb drives and external hard drives. But what if you don’t have an external storage device? Or you don’t like moving around with your flash drive? We’ll show you six effective ways to free up space on your Chromebook. How Chromebooks Handle Low Storage When your Chromebook is low on disk space, Chrome OS will display a constant reminder or notification informing that your “Device is low on space....
For example, -Xmx512m allows maximum 512MB heap to be allocated for the JVM. To adjust this parameter, right click the My Computer icon, then choose the Advanced tab. Click the Environment Variables button: Create the CATALINA_OPTS variable, and set the desired value, for example “-server -Xmx256m“. If you are running on Linux or UNIX, go to the terminal and use the tomcat account by using sudo su – tomcat or a corresponding account name depending on your setup....
This article will show you how to install a fully functioning Ubuntu Linux operating system (OS) on your mobile phone. The first method we will describe requires you to root your device. What Is Root? Android phones use Linux file-system ownership and permissions. The root is the superuser. When you log into your device, there are certain functions you can perform on your phone based on user permissions. The root user or superuser has permissions to do anything to any file such as uninstall an application....
A BAT file is a special text file format with a .bat extension that runs a series of Command Prompt commands in a sequence that you specify. You can make a BAT file that automates anything you might do inside a command prompt. What can you do with a BAT file? Modify system settingsAutomate launching websitesStart multiple apps on a scheduleAutomate system backups In this guide you’ll learn how to create and run your first batch file on Windows 10....
If you’ve decided to jump ship, Microsoft has made the process simple with the OneNote Importer tool for Windows and macOS. This allows you to migrate from Evernote to OneNote, moving your notes and clippings across in just a few simple steps. Here’s how to use the OneNote Importer tool effectively. How to Migrate from Evernote to OneNote The easiest method to migrate from Evernote to OneNote is, as we’ve mentioned, to use the OneNote Importer tool....
In this article, you’ll learn three ways to move columns in Excel and the situations where each approach is best approach to use: Copying and inserting columnsUsing copy and paste shortcutsUsing the Shift key and the mouse With each of these techniques, you’ll learn how to use them to move columns without overwriting other columns or losing any data in your spreadsheet. Move Columns In Excel – The Standard Way When most people want to move a column from one position to another, they take the approach most people know about....
Unfortunately, with all of those features come a whole lot of apps, and the many icons you use to launch them. If you do nothing to organize apps on your Android, you will end up with a complete mess. And when your apps are a mess, it’ll take you longer to find them and use them. In this article, you’ll learn how to organize the apps on your Android so you can be more efficient with everything you use your Android for....
One interesting thing you can do is outline text in Photoshop. You may have seen this before on posters or fliers. And photoshop makes it easy to take any font you want to use and create an outlined version of it. Doing this task is incredibly easy, and can make your project look great even if you’re new at editing. Here are some ways to create outlined text in Photoshop....
Today, mobile devices resemble personal computers, where large portions of personal data can be stored. For the most part, this data is directly connected to the internet, even that which is being saved to the SIM card. This means that not only is the security of your SIM card of vital importance against online attacks, but so too is a defense that must be maintained over the device itself. Names, addresses, photos, and phone numbers are only a fraction of what is being saved to the SIM card....
The tools I will be suggesting for use in this article are highly recommended. The software suggested has long been known to do a great job at picking up malware that sometimes gets past the typical quick anti-virus scans. Please understand that you should follow each step carefully, and in order. This is a multi-step guide that must be completed from beginning to end. Get Started With Removing Malware From Your Computer First, it’s time to get the software you will need for this guide....
So, here’s how to test your microphone on Windows 10 before you start using it. 1. Windows 10 Sound Settings The first thing to check is the Windows 10 Sound Settings, a list of all things relating to audio and microphones. To open the Sound options: From here, you can change a small range of microphone properties. Select Device properties. From this menu, you can rename your device, disable the microphone, and adjust the microphone volume....
Ideally, a wireless connection should allow you to transfer documents easily from your device to the printer, but it’s not always that simple in reality. Knowing how to troubleshoot wireless printer issues can relieve some of that frustration. We’re going to cover some fixes that’ll help you work through most of them below. Troubleshoot Wireless Printer Problems Check the basics.Set your printer as the default printer.Restart all your devices.Run the Printing Troubleshooter....
When you need to get something done within a tight deadline, these notifications can be distracting. You end up in a rabbit hole, with nothing to show for it at the end of the day. You’ve probably even tried using the best productivity apps to help you buckle down and focus, but the notifications just won’t stop. The good news is that you can turn off those pesky notifications in Windows 10 and reply to them during your next break....
It’s also yours to re-purpose from written content to slideshows, video, rich media and more. The prevalence and interest in video consumption is of particular interest to anyone wanting to make waves and gain traction online. Lumen – A Way To Make Easy Animated Videos Not a video creation expert? There is no need to worry. Among the tools available online, Lumen5, an intuitive drag-and-drop video tool, can help you to quickly and easily turn your written content into engaging animated shareable video....
When you look for a business on the search engine, the ratings are one of the first things to come up. So how can you add your voice and share your own experience? Google reviews is a feature on Google Maps, and as long as you have your own Google account you can start writing online reviews for businesses you’ve visited. There is even a chance to become what’s called a Local Guide, and you can get points for each review you leave to increase your level and visibility on review pages....
In this tutorial, we’ll explain how the Microsoft Find My Device feature works, how to turn it on, and how to remotely lock your device if it’s been stolen. How Does “Find My Device” Work on Windows Devices? Find My Device is a feature included in recent Windows operating systems that helps users track their device’s location if it’s lost or stolen. However, you won’t be able to track your device out of the box — there are some prerequisites....
