With Intel’s 13th Gen “Raptor Lake” CPUs on the way, we thought it would be an excellent time to discuss what E-cores and P-cores are and why it matters. What Are P-Cores and E-Cores? Until recently, most multi-core Intel CPUs have been composed of almost identical cores. Usually, each core has the same capacity and clock speed, and the “work” is spread between them to process tasks faster. That’s where Intel’s new CPUs differ....
If you take a look at your Windows Task Manager, however, you might be startled by the number of system processes running that you aren’t familiar with. One example is csrss.exe. If you’re questioning what is csrss.exe exactly, then don’t worry—it isn’t a virus. Here’s everything you need to know about the csrss.exe Windows process. What is Csrss.exe? A quick google search will show plenty of articles with clickbait titles, questioning whether csrss....
What Is Easy Anti-Cheat? Online gaming is huge today, but the fun is often spoiled by players who cheat. It’s common for these cheaters to buy software that modifies a game or otherwise interferes with it giving someone an unfair advantage. Easy Anti-Cheat is one product that runs in the background, watching for these types of cheating software and preventing players who use them from participating in the game. Easy Anti-Cheat is a highly advanced piece of software developed by a company named Kamu....
Unfortunately, system processes like ntoskrnl.exe and csrss.exe can sometimes cause problems on your PC. Ntoskrnl.exe, in particular, is a major component of the Windows operating system, making it difficult to troubleshoot issues. If ntoskrnl.exe is causing high CPU usage and you’re looking to fix it, here’s what you’ll need to do. What Is Ntoskrnl.exe? The ntoskrnl.exe system process, also known as the Windows NT operating system kernel executable (or System in Windows Task Manager), is arguably one of the most important processes that Windows has....
If you’re still using Windows 10 or even an older version of Windows, you’re probably cautious about upgrading to a new Windows version. Microsoft overhauled the interface and created a whole new user experience, but it also brought a wide array of features to the table. Whether these features make any difference to you is up to you. In this article, we’re going to analyze the Windows 11 vs Windows 10 battle of features and tell you what you’re getting if you upgrade....
While you can still use a Chromecast without WiFi if you’re able to access an Ethernet connection, not all Chromecast models offer Ethernet support, except for the Chromecast Ultra. With a Chromecast Ethernet adapter, you can hard-wire directly into your Ethernet port and eliminate all the WiFi-related issues you may face. Other benefits of an Ethernet connection include faster network performance and smoother streaming without skipping or buffering as you’ll have one less high-bandwidth device on your network....
Luckily there are plenty of third-party Windows Task Scheduler alternatives to choose from. Some of them make the task easy, others add even more advanced features. Advanced Task Scheduler ($39.95) Advanced Task Scheduler is a shareware application which you can try for 30 days to see if it works for you. While it may not be free, the basic version of the applications costs as little as $39.95 and offers a decent set of features for the money....
In this article, I’m going to mention a couple of free and paid utilities you can use to convert from one format to the other. Some of the programs just convert from BIN to ISO, but most convert multiple formats to ISO and have other useful features. If you’re only needing to perform the conversion one time, it’s smarter to use the free programs. For batch conversions or conversions on an ongoing basis, it may be worth investing in one of the paid utilities....
You probably don’t think about HDMI cables all that much. Your console or BluRay player probably came with one in the box or you’d just buy one from the local store, plug it in and never worry about it again. What many people may not know however is that you can use long HDMI cables over much longer distances than the roughly one-meter cables most people use. By extending your HDMI cables, you’ll open up all sorts of interesting possibilities you may never have considered....
Gboard may stop working on your smartphone if it’s outdated or incompatible with the app you’re using it with. Low device memory, corrupt cache files, and temporary OS-related hitches can also cause the keyboard to malfunction. The recommendations below should stop Gboard from crashing on your iPhone and Android devices. 1. Close Recently Used Apps Having too many apps actively running in the background will eat up your smartphone’s RAM and cause some apps to malfunction....
The message is simply informational and doesn’t provide any kind of actual security. Depending on what you write, it can deter someone, but the message is removed once they click OK. Also, you can only edit the security policy settings on the Pro and higher versions of Windows. It won’t work on Home or Starter editions. Edit Logon Message in Windows Enter the following into the Search programs and files box on the Start menu and press Enter or click the link....
Cloud computing and edge computing are critical components of the modern IT system. But what exactly do these technologies entail? And how do they stack up against each other? Let’s find out. An Introduction to Cloud Computing We have all used Dropbox or OneDrive to backup up our important files and data. The data is said to be stored on the “Cloud,” but what does it mean? The Cloud, simply put, is a collection of computing resources accessible over the internet....
Every update to Windows seems to bring a new round of complaints. It probably started with the first major Creators update, after which many gamers found their favorite title riddled with stuttering and inconsistent frame rates. What helps also seems unpredictable. One of the first successful fixes turned out to be quite simple – turn off Game DVR in the Xbox app. It helped some, but many saw no difference....
The good news is that there are multiple fixes that can restore your Adblock to working order, but it can sometimes feel like an ongoing fight to best Crunchyroll’s ads. Just think of it as the epic battle at the end of your favorite anime. How to Fix Adblock Not Working on Crunchyroll If you are suddenly bombarded with ads like you’re on the receiving end of Saitama’s fist, try one of these fixes....
What was strange was that it was only occurring for one particular user account in Active Directory and not other accounts. When I tried a different account, I was able to log onto the server. You may also receive this error message in other situations, such as when you type the UNC path to a share in Windows Explorer. If you are getting the Logon Failure message, here are a few things you can try to solve the problem....
The good news is that repeating keys are typically easily fixed, especially if it ends up being a hardware problem. Here are a few troubleshooting steps to take to fix those pesky repeat letters. Start Simple As with any computer issue, it’s important to tackle the simplest troubleshooting steps first. If you have another keyboard, plug it in and start typing. This will help you narrow down whether your existing keyboard is the problem....
Before switching to Gmail completely, my personal email file was over 10 GB! Now that’s huge! It was basically 8 years worth of emails. Even though Outlook lets you organize your email into folders, etc., it really has no statistics about your email usage. Who is the person you have written the most emails to? Who is the person you have received the most emails from? Who has ended up sending you the most data via email?...
There are two ways to add animation to Google Slides. You can add transitions between slides and animate individual elements on a slide. We’ll cover both methods. Note that to add or edit slide transitions or to animate elements, you must use Google Slides on a computer. So far, those features are not available on Android, iPhone or iPad. How To Add Transitions in Google Slides Just like PowerPoint, Google Slides has a transitions feature that lets you add a little animation when you move from one slide to the next....
In most cases, IP address allocation is determined by your local router, so to change your IP address on a Windows 10 PC, you’ll need to configure your network as a whole. Alternatively, you may want to set a static IP address, or change your public IP address for all your devices. To change your IP, here’s what you’ll need to do. Why Change Your IP Address On Windows? There are a couple of reasons why you might want to change your IP address....
Change Microsoft Teams Name in Windows Follow the steps below to change your display name in the Microsoft Teams app for Windows PC. You must provide a first and last name—either or both fields cannot be empty. Select your profile icon in the top-right corner to confirm the name change. Change Microsoft Teams Name in macOS Here’s how to change your name in the Teams app on a MacBook. Change Microsoft Teams Name on Android Devices Follow these steps to change your display name in the Microsoft Teams app for Chromebook and Android devices....
