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OpenShot achieves the trifecta of software triumphs. It’s free, open-source, and frequently updated. What’s more, it’s available for a variety of operating systems including Linux, Chrome OS, Mac, and Windows. We’re big fans of the open-source development community, so if you find that OpenShot Video Editor meets your needs, we encourage you to support the developers. Download and Install OpenShot Video Editor Video editing is resource intensive, so you’ll want to install OpenShot (or any video editing software) on the beefiest computer you have access to....

The exact error message should look something like the following: When this error occurs, you can’t send or receive emails and Outlook keeps displaying the above error on your screen. This error is usually the result of a corrupted Outlook profile. There are multiple ways to fix this issue and get Outlook to recognize the data files. Create & Use a New Outlook Profile The easiest way to fix the “Outlook data file cannot be found” error is to create a new profile and use it as the primary profile in Outlook....

If you use Word for desktop or mobile, Word Online, or manage DOCX files in OneDrive, you’ve got several ways to duplicate existing documents. This tutorial will walk you through each method in detail. 1. Duplicate Word Documents With File Explorer or Finder If you have a Microsoft Word document on the local storage of your PC or Mac, you can use the operating system’s file management system to duplicate it like any other file....

IE PassView works with Internet Explorer versions 4.0 and above, through Internet Explorer 11 on Windows 10. Download IE PassView from http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/internet_explorer_password.html. There are two versions of IE PassView you can download. The .exe file is a full installer with an uninstaller. The .zip file is a portable version of IE PassView. We chose to unzip the .zip file and use the portable version. To use this version, simply double-click on the iepv....

Try these simple solutions to fix this error message. How to Fix 503 Service Unavailable Error Code When you see a status code like 503 Service Unavailable, your first instinct may be to question what you did wrong – but remember that this message only appears in response to a server-side error. While your options are usually limited, you can still do a few things. Refresh the Page The error 503 Service Unavailable message typically indicates a temporary problem....

Today this process happens so quickly it’s easy to take it for granted. However, a complex set of processes is happening behind the scenes to help you browse fine websites such as this one! Some Internet Basics The internet is essentially many computers tied together with network cables, radio signals, and various other methods of carrying a digital signal. What unifies all these devices and network technologies together is Internet Protocol (IP)....

In this explainer, we’ll walk you through the intricacies behind “USB selective suspend,” what it does on your Windows computer, and how to disable the feature if it ever poses a problem. What is USB Selective Suspend? Many external devices, accessories, and peripherals draw power from your PC when you plug them into a USB port. If your computer runs on battery power, these external devices will deplete your battery faster than usual....

In this article, we will discuss the following ways to fix sync problems: Problem With Your Account Or At Microsoft? The first thing you will want to know is if there is an issue with your system or the OneDrive service. Right-click on the OneDrive icon and click on View online to open your files in the browser. If your files don’t load, it could be a problem with Microsoft and not your system....

As good as the Windows 10 operating system is, Windows computers still have the problem of running much more slowly over time. In this article, you’ll learn seven of the most effective ways to clear out old memory and boost available RAM in a Windows machine that’s suffering from performance issues. Also, if you want a quick run-down, check out our YouTube video from our sister site, Online Tech Tips....

If your computer doesn’t recognize your phone when you try plugging in a USB cable from it to your Android or iPhone, try one of the eight tips listed below to fix it. 1. Restart Your Computer & Phone No matter which devices you’re using, whether it’s an Android or iPhone, Mac or Windows, start with the obvious. Try restarting your devices. This simple step solves many problems and can help with your connectivity issues....

What is Microsoft Office 2019? Microsoft Office 2019 is the latest standalone version of Microsoft’s Office software. Like previous versions, Microsoft Office 2019 includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access 2019, Publisher 2019, and Visio 2019. Whilst Microsoft has shifted its efforts to its subscription based cloud service, Office 365, Office 2019 allows users to pay a one-time fee to get access to Microsoft services forever. Office 2019 is also useful for those that prefer to save and access their files offline without cloud backups....

Chrome updates itself to the latest version within a few days after release to ensure you don’t miss anything. But you can also initiate an update manually to get up to speed faster. However, if the Windows version of Chrome fails to update on its own, hangs during a manual update, or throws out an error code, here are several likely reasons: Network-related problemsCompatibility issuesIncorrectly configured Google Update ServiceMalicious extensions and browser hijackersCorrupt or missing files...

Preparation First, you must download the most recent Open Database Connectivity (ODBC) driver for MySQL. The current ODBC driver for MySQL can be located at https://dev.mysql.com/downloads/connector/odbc/ Make sure after you download the file that you check the file’s md5 hash against that listed on the download page. Next, you will need to install the driver you just downloaded. Double click the file to start the install process. Once the install process is complete you will need to create a Database Source Name (DSN) to use with Excel....

Not being able to stream your favorite TV shows sucks, but the fixes below can remedy HBO Max issues. Note that you may need to try multiple solutions to fix the problem on your device. 1. Verify that HBO Max Is Available in Your Country HBO Max is available in select countries in the United States, Latin America, Europe, and the Caribbean. Check out the full list of countries where HBO Max is available to stream....

The Global Positioning System (GPS) system was actually launched by the U.S. Department of Defense in 1973 (known as NAVSTAR). By 1993, there were 24 GPS satellites orbiting the Earth and broadcasting orbital and positional data that the military could use for navigational and other military purposes. Today, as of this writing, there are 28. In the 1980s, data transmitted from GPS satellites were opened up to the public, which opened up an entire market for the wide assortment of GPS navigation devices we have today....

The average person doesn’t need to air gap a computer. This is mostly the domain of corporations and governments. For a government, it could be a sensitive database, project, or maybe controlling a weapons system. For a corporation, it could house trade secrets, financial information, or running an industrial process. Activist groups might also do this to prevent having their work shut down. You’re probably not worried about those things if you’re only running a home computer....

Educators use various apps and add-ons to make sure their student’s work is plagiarism-free. But that doesn’t mean you can’t use someone else’s words to express an idea or a thought. You just need to know how to use citations properly. You can even paraphrase and rewrite the text, as long as you cite your sources. That being said, here are the best ways to check a Google Doc for plagiarized content....

In the end, the ribbon won the war and seems to be here to stay. Luckily, even if you’re not a fan, you can actually customize the Microsoft Office ribbon to better fit your workflow and needs. Which Versions We’re Using We’re using Office 365 as part of Microsoft 365. This means that the version these instructions are based on are for the latest version of Office at the time of writing....

Maybe you want to download a video you found on a news site, or save a YouTube video to your computer? If you’re watching a free movie online and you want to save it to watch later on an airplane, you’ll want to download the video. Regardless of your reason in doing so, downloading videos from the internet is usually possible, just not always easy. There are video downloaders you can try (these are your best bet) but also browser tricks to reveal hidden download links....

If not, try accessing the page on another browser such as Edge, Safari, or Firefox. If it shows up without running into any problems, you’re likely dealing with a Chrome-related issue that you must fix on your end. Below, you’ll find a list of troubleshooting tips and methods that you can work your way through to resolve persistent “Page Unresponsive” errors in Chrome. Update Google Chrome Google releases constant updates that introduce bug fixes and performance enhancements in Chrome....