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Microsoft may change the minimum and recommended hardware requirements occasionally. So the answer is a moving target. Expect Microsoft to more clearly define it soon, as Windows 11 will be available to the public on October 5th, 2021. That’s well ahead of the date people theorized about based on a Microsoft promotional image. It had the date and time of 11:11 AM and October 20th, 2021. Windows 11 Basic Requirements As of this writing, Microsoft tells us that if our devices do not meet these specifications, “…you may not be able to install Windows 11 on your device and might want to consider purchasing a new PC....

If that’s the case, the DOOGEE S40 Pro could be the Android smartphone you need, but don’t expect perfection. It isn’t the best Android smartphone in the world, but it does have some redeeming features. We’ll be putting the DOOGEE S40 Pro to the test to help you decide if it’s the right choice for you in this extensive review. DOOGEE S40 Pro: Design and Specifications The DOOGEE S40 Pro is an Android smartphone with all the features and functionality you’d expect from any mid-tier Android phone, crossed with a super-tough casing and Gorilla Glass 4 display that make it an appealing choice for dangerous or physically demanding environments....

Let’s look at some tools to keep those answers at your fingertips. Find Basic System Information In Windows This is the easiest way to find your computer’s name, type of processor or CPU, how much RAM it has, and what version of Windows is on it. Simply right-click on the Windows button in the bottom-left corner of your screen, and then click System. In the window that opens, look near the middle for Device specifications....

Or you may also see this associated message when trying to select a disk to install Windows 7 to: In this type of case, there could be several reasons for your issue. I will try to go through the various ways you can fix this problem below. Method 1 – Re-Insert the Windows 7 DVD First, insert the Windows 7 install DVD and boot up to the setup screen. Now go to the point where you have to select a partition and click on Load Driver....

When you start using the YNAB service, you’ll need to set up your bank account information so YNAB can display your current available cash and incoming funds. Most of the time this works great, but sometimes you may find that YNAB is not syncing with your bank accounts anymore. Why YNAB Is Not Syncing There could be several reasons why YNAB might have lost its connection with one of your bank accounts....

Then there are sites that create cookies to store and track your personal information. Of course, you can disable cookies entirely, but that makes it difficult to use web services like email or e-commerce. Wouldn’t it be great if you could customize these options site-by-site? Turns out, in Google Chrome, you can. Here’s how. What Is Content Settings and Why Is It Important? Content settings – or site settings as it is now called – allow users to modify site permissions for several activities....

This tutorial explains why these things happen and covers solutions for HBO Max issues on Fire TV devices. The troubleshooting fixes in this tutorial apply to all Fire TV Stick generations and models. 1. Fix Your Internet Connection Unstable or slow internet causes HBO Max to buffer videos on your Fire TV. If you’re streaming movies or TV shows in High Definition (HD), ensure your internet connection speed is at least 5Mbps....

GPX, also commonly referred to as GPS eXchange format, is an open standard XML type that contains Global Positioning System (GPS) coordinates on top of additional map data. The format has seen increased growth and is used by many manufacturers as their preferred native format no matter the device. Think of GPX in the way that you would an image file format like JPG or PNG. There is no single universal standard for an image file but most would prefer the use of either JPG or PNG to any other format available....

This article will show you how to change the time and date format in Windows 10 and 11 and what each setting does. How to Change the Date and Time Format in Windows 11 There are two ways to access the date and time format settings in Windows 11. If your clock is displaying incorrectly, or you just want to personalize the format, here’s how to do so: We’ll look at these date and time settings in the next section....

There are a lot of options for displaying frames per second, but many are so intensive that they can actually decrease your system’s performance. The good news is that Steam has a built-in FPS counter that you can display whenever you play Steam games. Here’s how to set that up and see it. How to Display Steam’s Built-In FPS Counter Accessing Steam’s built-in FPS counter is simple. When you aren’t in a game, go to Steam > Settings and select In-Game from the left-hand menu....

You don’t always need the dump file data to diagnose your Windows issues. The Event Viewer’s entry is usually enough to pinpoint the problematic process – the dump file is just to get a detailed report of what the process was doing. What Is the Purpose of the Windows Dump File? The problem with diagnosing a blue screen of death (BSOD) is how suddenly things go wrong. Unless you can take an accurate snapshot of the exact state of the operating system at the moment of the crash, you’ll be left shooting in the dark....

“400 status codes” are client-side errors that prevent DoorDash from processing a user’s request. The problem could be your internet connection, outdated operating system, browser malfunction, corrupt app files, etc. Signing in with incorrect account details (email or password) can also prompt these errors. Before trying the recommendations below, verify that your internet connection is working correctly. Visit any website in your web browser or open internet-dependent apps and check if they work....

There are a number of possible causes of an err_too_many_redirects error in Google Chrome, from a misconfigured website to corrupt cache files. If the website itself isn’t broken, you can bypass the issue by following some of these common troubleshooting steps. What Is an err_too_many_redirects Error in Google Chrome? As we’ve mentioned already, the err_too_many_redirects error occurs when Google Chrome can’t load a page due to a redirection loop. This is when a page you attempt to visit is redirected elsewhere, then redirected again, and again, with the process repeating up to 20 times before Google Chrome hits the brakes....

Recently, the flickering became more intense and I figured it would finally be worth looking into. The results turned out to be really interesting and I have found a few possible reasons for the problem and their respective solutions. #3 – Reinitializing the Drivers The most common issue when it comes to flickering LED fan lights is a driver issue that can easily be fixed. If all of the fans on the motherboard are flickering in a similar fashion, there might be a problem with the motherboard and its software....

Sometimes, you might find that your Roku has no sound when you’re watching a video or trying to play an audio file. There are many reasons Roku behaves this way. However, there are multiple fixes to this sound problem. Make Sure Mute Is Turned Off When your Roku has no sound, the first thing to check is your TV’s mute mode. The mute mode must be off if you want your Roku to play any sound....

If you keep experiencing severe lag issues within Discord’s text, voice, or video chats or while interacting with the app in general, the following list of troubleshooting tips should help you fix Discord lag. Check the Discord System Status Discord relies on multiple server-side systems to function effectively. So whenever Discord starts to lag, it’s best to head over to DiscordStatus.com and check the system status. If you notice any issues, you must wait it out until each system becomes fully operational again....

Thankfully, you can force your browser to open any link in a new tab using nothing but your keyboard, mouse, and trackpad. Some browsers also support extensions that do that for you automatically. Open Link in New Tab Using Keyboard and Mouse/Trackpad On both the PC and Mac, selecting links in conjunction with a specific key or keys on your keyboard force the browser to open the link in a new tab....

By default, IIS is not installed on XP so you will need to get your XP installer in order to install it. Pop it in your CD drive and then wait for the XP installer window to appear. Click Install optional Windows components: When the Windows Components Wizard appears, check the box next to Internet Information Services (IIS) and click Next: Wait until the files are copied then click Finish to install the IIS component....

These tips will help you to reduce the strain Chrome takes on your CPU and minimize the memory (RAM) the browser uses. Hopefully following these tips will help performance regardless of whether Chrome is in the foreground or running in the background. We’ll start by looking at Google’s suggested optimization tips and then we’ll share some lesser known tools after. Steps for Optimizing Google Chrome Our first suggestion would be to install the latest Google Chrome updates....

Even if you don’t post any sensitive or private information on social networks (which you should never do), hiding parts of or all social media activity is a good first step. You can protect yourself from data mining, identity theft, catfishing, and cyberstalkers with simple precautions. For those who want to improve your privacy and safety online, here’s how you can make your social media accounts private. How to Make Your Facebook Account Private You can tell how strongly Facebook feels against your keeping things private on their social media platform by how difficult it is to figure out the process of making your account private....