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Other reasons you get the above error include faulty Mega cookies, lack of storage space on your computer, problems with your web browsers, and more. Use a Different Web Browser to Download Your File From the Cloud Storage If you need urgent access to the file you’re trying to download from Mega, use a different web browser on your device to get the file. This way, you don’t have to wait until your issue is fixed to download your file....

You’ll usually see this error when Windows 10 tries to boot and can’t, forcing itself through an endless cycle of automatically trying to repair itself. If Windows can’t repair itself, it reboots and repeats the cycle. To fix a Windows 10 automatic repair loop, here’s what you’ll need to do. What Causes a Windows 10 Automatic Repair Loop? There isn’t a single cause for a Windows 10 automatic repair loop, but there are several situations that are likely to cause it....

More often than not, the above issue occurs due to a problem in the Windows Security app. Other reasons for the error include Windows bugs, interference from a third-party antivirus tool, and more. Restart Your Windows PC An easy way to fix most issues in Windows is to reboot your PC. Doing so fixes many minor glitches with the system, allowing you to have a bug-free experience with your apps....

Unfortunately, you can only do this if the YouTube comments section is loading properly. If YouTube comments are not loading on your PC or Mac, it could point to a browser or connection issue. If you’re struggling to fix a non-loading YouTube comments section, you’ll need to try these troubleshooting steps to resolve the issue. Reload YouTube (And Your Web Browser) There isn’t always an obvious reason why YouTube comments might not be loading properly....

If you don’t already know, the latest versions of Chrome OS allow you to install Linux natively without having to create a separate install. The default distro that gets installed seems to be Debian. There is currently a feature request that will give you the option to install other distros like Ubuntu or Fedora. Check Your Chrome OS Version To install Linux apps on a Chromebook, you must be running Chrome OS 69 or later....

No matter what’s causing it, there are a few simple fixes you can apply to your PC to stop it from automatically dimming. One of these methods should resolve the issue. Disable Adaptive Brightness Windows 10 comes with a feature called adaptive brightness that automatically adjusts the brightness of your display. If this option is enabled, and the surrounding environment changes, Windows automatically dims your screen. In this case, turn the adaptive brightness feature off and see if your issue gets resolved....

It’s a heart-jumped-into-my-throat moment when we realize we’ve accidentally done this. If you’ve only deleted a few email messages, we can show you how to recover deleted emails in Office 365 too. Before we begin, note that this is meant for restoring deleted mailboxes in Exchange Online for the Office 365 environment and Exchange 2010. We’re also assuming that you have the administrative rights to use the methods described and have done some basic PowerShell scripting....

We’ll show you how to transfer music from PC to iPhone using iTunes and cloud services. Even if you’re a new iPhone user, you’ll find the steps pretty straightforward. Transfer and Sync Music Wirelessly with iTunes This method requires an internet connection—preferably Wi-Fi—on both devices (PC and iPhone). Install the latest version of iTunes from Apple’s website or Microsoft Store and follow the steps: Open your iPhone’s Music app, head to the Library tab, and check the “Recently Added” section....

Excel’s What-If Analysis Tool Suppose you own a small business selling widgets and you have determined that you will make a $10 profit for each widget you sell. To figure your profit from selling these widgets, you create a worksheet in Excel that looks like this: Notice that the figure in cell A3 represents the number of widgets sold and the figure in B3 represents the profit per widget sold. The figure in C3 was calculated with the following formula: and represents the profit from selling 1 widget at a $10 profit....

TaskbarX provides the old-school Windows dock where your app icons are in the center position or placed at whatever position you configure. It also lets you customize taskbar animations, taskbar icon positions, and startup delay. You can use it with the standard bottom taskbar or even with the vertical taskbar configuration. It also allows for unlimited taskbars. This guide will walk you through downloading and configuring TaskbarX for your Windows system....

Usually, these glitches are rare and easy to resolve. Just follow the troubleshooting tips below, and you’ll be clicking away in no time. Using Windows or macOS Without a Mouse If you only have one (currently broken) mouse and no touchpad, you may have some trouble navigating your computer, so some of the suggested fixes below may be tricky to pull off. In Microsoft Windows 10 or 11, you can use the Start button on your keyboard to open the Start Menu and search for almost any program or setting....

If the Microsoft Solitaire Collection game hub fails to load or hangs at launch, or if any of the included card games—Solitaire, FreeCell, and Spider Solitaire—freezes or crashes, then there are several troubleshooting tips you can work through to resolve the issue. 1. Reset Microsoft Solitaire Collection to Default Settings The quickest way to fix launch issues and other problems with the Solitaire Collection is to revert it to its default settings....

Rather than invite temptation, many administrators prevent access to the Command Prompt to discourage users from troubleshooting computer errors and poking around where they can compromise the integrity of a system. The Windows Command Prompt The Windows Command Prompt (sometimes called the DOS prompt) is a tool that allows administrators to create batch functions, troubleshoot computer errors, and invoke system-wide commands to make administration easier and more efficient. The average user has little use for this tool....

Many people recognize the ease of use and simple productivity that Apple provides (and many people love the status and image that comes with the Apple ecosystem), but they also enjoy a round of “CS: GO” or a couple of matches of “Rainbow Six: Siege” here and there. For that, they need Windows. As a result, many former Apple users have started to make the switch from Mac to Windows, only to discover an operating system that takes quite a bit of getting used to....

You can use VoIP when there’s internet but no cell service, or simply to save money on long-distance calls. There are plenty of different VoIP providers to choose from. To help you decide whether Skype is enough for you or you need a more advanced provider like Grasshopper or MessageBird, we’ve put together a list of the top places to get VoIP services to work from home. What Is VoIP & How Does It Work?...

But the benefits don’t just stop there. Through the use of a VPN, you can: Bypass region-specific restrictions on web content (the dreaded This video is not available in your country message on YouTube, for example.) Watch country-specific programming on Hulu and Netflix. Hide your true location. Protect personal information when using sketchy public WiFi. Torrent in privacy. There are plenty of uses for a VPN that extend beyond security practices, but that’s where they excel....

Method 1 – Windows Features Depending on your version of Windows 7, you can have IE 8, IE 9, IE 10 or IE 11 installed by default! No matter which version of IE is installed, though, you can uninstall and reinstall IE by simply going to the Control Panel. In the Control Panel, just click on Programs and Features. If you don’t see the list view like below, change the View by to Small or Large icons....

Nowadays, a lot of printers are wireless or at least network-capable, meaning you can plug in a network cable and print without actually having to connect the printer to your computer via USB. It’s absolutely ridiculous if you buy a new printer today and it forces you to connect it to your computer for setup. Unfortunately, setting up a network or wireless printer is far more complicated just because you now have to deal with all kinds of equipment in between the two devices....

It’s important to understand when something is a PUP and what potential threats you may face if you have them on your computer. The good news is that removing them is much easier than full-blown malware. Defining PUPs Defining PUPs is somewhat tricky. They aren’t a specific type of software and whether something is a PUP or not is often a matter of perspective. For example, you may install an application on your work computer because you want it and know what it does; however, your system administrator may consider it a PUP because it violates company policy....

For example, some Avast users report that instup.exe sometimes consumes up to 100% of CPU resources, thereby rendering other apps unusable. If that describes your predicament, we’ll show you how to fix the problem and prevent the file from affecting your PC’s performance. What Is Instup.exe? “Avast Antivirus Installer” is the official file description of the instup.exe program file. When installing the Avast Antivirus on your computer, instup.exe makes sure everything goes smoothly....