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Actually, there were several Base System Device driver errors, all with question marks. I was surprised because I thought I had downloaded the important drivers for the system such as the graphics card, touchpad, network adapter etc. Unfortunately, I didn’t seem to have downloaded all of the drivers. I eventually figured out what the problem was and didn’t get the error in Device Manager anymore. In this article, I’ll show you how to fix the driver issue in Windows....

When you enable media sharing on WMP for the first time, wmpnetwk.exe starts indexing your media library immediately. You may notice a spike in CPU usage during this operation, or when streaming media files to other devices. That should plunge as soon as your files are indexed successfully. If wmpnetwk.exe continues to hog system resources when you aren’t sharing media files, jump to the troubleshooting steps below. But first, verify the safety and legitimacy of the wmpnetwk....

These issues with Google Maps have a number of different causes that create many different behaviors. In this guide, you’ll learn about which fix to use for the Google Maps app problem that you’re experiencing. In most cases, Google Maps will stop working properly because of an issue related to the software itself. For this reason, it’s important to start from the simplest solution (updating the app) and work your way down to the more complicated solutions (checking phone settings)....

Some of the most common symptoms of a possible virus infection in computers include poor or slowed performance, a misbehaving PC, computer freezing or application crashes. However, these aren’t always necessarily caused by viruses, as it could be a result of other factors. There’s no one-size-fits-all cause that you can pinpoint and say it’s the work of a virus in your computer, until you actually scan it. Sometimes they cause problems, while other times they behave well but still work in the background....

Which makes this a great time to familiarise yourself with what RFID is and the various uses it’s used for today. The Physical Components Of RFID An RFID system consists of two main components. First, you have the RFID tag itself. This contains the ID information, usually with reference to a large external database. Secondly, we have the RFID reader. This is the device that extracts the information stored in the RFID tag....

What is an API? API is an acronym for application programming interface, and is a name for a set of routines and protocols that make the process of building software applications much easier. A simple way to look at an API is as a roadmap that tells the components of a piece of software how to interact. Without the use of an API, source code could look like a jumbled, confusing mess....

Redacted text appears in a new copy of your original document as a solid black bar. Text beneath the bar is converted to vertical lines (|||||), preventing the redacted content from being retrieved under any circumstances, even if the party with whom you are sharing the document views the redacted document in a text editor, such as Notepad. Download Word 2007/2010 Redaction Tool from http://redaction.codeplex.com/releases/view/32251. The following items are required to install the Word 2007 Redaction Tool:...

I got it to work using Paint, though it’s not the most ideal tool to use for obvious reasons. As long as you are ok with a little bit of cropping and image resizing, it’s not really that bad at all and the results are good. In this article, I’ll walk you through the steps to merge two pictures into one in Windows. If you’re using Mac or just prefer a different tools than MS Paint, check out our YouTube video where we go through a couple of good photo editing tools that can do complete the same task easily....

If you are regularly editing images, you’ll want to know how to cut out objects efficiently. I often use Photoshop for editing images and video thumbnails. In the past, I used Photoshop’s Filter Extract feature, but that’s now been removed in Photoshop CC. That means we have to rely on Select and Mask to cut out images. Let’s take a look at how to use Select and Mask below....

But if you’ve made up your mind and decided to leave Twitter for good, then learn how to delete your Twitter account, as well as how to back it up to keep your Twitter memories intact. Before You Delete Your Twitter Account Even if you made a decision to delete your Twitter account, you might still want to hold on to your Twitter memories. Unfortunately, you can’t download or save any of your interactions with other Twitter users, like the tweets you liked, or the list of your followers....

You Might Not Have a Product Key The first thing you should know is that you may not have a key at all. Some versions of Windows 11 (and Windows 10, for that matter) are activated with digital licenses. For example, your laptop’s motherboard is likely linked to a digital entitlement for Windows, and so when you reinstall or upgrade to Windows 11, it’s automatically updated and detected. Remember that you don’t need a product key to install Windows 11; you can activate the operating system after it’s fully installed....

After all, WordPress powers around 35% of the web as overwhelmingly the most popular CMS, dwarfing competitors like Drupal and Joomla. The WordPress installation process comes in a number of different flavors. Many hosting providers offer automated WordPress installation as part of their in-panel features. This will allow you to create a fresh WordPress installation with the click of a button. Alternatively, you may end up installing WordPress manually. This involves downloading an archive of its source code and using an FTP client to upload the contained files onto your web server....

This error indicates that your processor doesn’t have virtualization enabled. This could be due to many reasons, from a security precaution to a conflict with another technology. Thankfully, there are many easy fixes for this issue. Here are all the ways to resolve this common VirtualBox error. Fix 1: Enable VT-X From BIOS The simplest explanation for getting a “VT-x is not available” error is that the feature is just not enabled on your computer....

In this article, we’ll look at why code 43 occurs and how to fix it if it happens to you. We’ve listed the fixes in order of ease and likelihood that they will fix the issue, so try the fixes in order. What Causes Code 43 in Windows? There are several causes for code 43. It could mean that either your device has a hardware problem or a driver or software error causes Windows not to recognize it....

A kernel mode heap corruption BSOD error, in particular, usually points to an issue with your graphics card drivers or hardware, or (less often) corrupt system files. If you’re finding it difficult to fix this particular BSOD error, you can troubleshoot the problem by following the steps below. What Causes a Kernel Mode Heap Corruption BSOD in Windows 10? While other BSOD errors (such as a stop code critical process died BSOD) are fairly common and have a number of possible causes, a kernel mode heap corruption BSOD is a more specific error....

One of the most common errors for Google Chrome users is the Err_Cache_Miss error, which can pop up when you’re trying to send data to a website (after filling in a form, for instance). It’s usually easy to fix, but if your browser or connection is being stubborn, you may need to troubleshoot further by following these steps. What is an Err_Cache_Miss Error in Google Chrome? The Err_Cache_Miss error occurs when data, being sent from your browser to an online server, is interrupted....

This tutorial covers everything you need to know about installing and running Android apps in Windows 11. What Is the Windows Subsystem for Android? Think of the Windows Subsystem for Android as an Android emulator or virtual Android phone on your computer. It provides everything required for Android apps to work smoothly in Windows 11. Requirements to Install Android Apps in Windows 11 Windows 11 System Requirements First, your computer must be able to run Windows 11....

The nice thing about making a calendar in Word is that you have flexible options. Would you prefer portrait or landscape? Do you want a year, month, or week? Would an interactive calendar be handy? We’ll show you not only how to make a calendar in Word but give you several options to use the exact type of calendar you need. Use a Calendar Template in Word You could create a calendar from scratch by inserting a table, formatting it as a calendar, and adding the dates and months, but there’s no need....

Move an App to SD Card in Android In this example, we’re moving the flashcard app, AnkiDroid. What Kind of SD Card Should I Use in My Android? There are different grades and types of SD cards. Most Android devices will only take the microSD format. Some Android devices will also have a limit to the storage size of the SD card. Check your phone specifications before you get a new phone....

There are several ways you can quickly pixelate an image on Windows and Mac using various free or paid photo editors, such as Photoshop and GIMP, or by using online services to edit your images. If you want to know how to pixelate an image, here’s what you’ll need to do. [1-Pixelate-Image-Featured.png] ΩHow to Pixelate Images Using Photos on Mac The easiest way to pixelate images is to use the tools you already have at your disposal....