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In any case, if you want to bring your voice channels back into action, you’ll have to tweak a few options on your system. You’ll learn how to do just that in this guide. Reboot Your Router/Modem to Resolve the No Route Error The easiest and quickest way to fix Discord’s “No Route” error is by rebooting your router. If your router has a dynamic IP problem (most likely due to your internet service provider), a normal reboot should get you a new IP address, fixing the problem....

Various network issues can cause Chrome to display the above error. Once you fix those underlying problems, Chrome will start working as it should and let you access your websites. Before you start following the methods below, make sure that your error message appears for all sites and not just a particular site. If the issue only occurs for a specific site, that site might be experiencing problems. If that’s not the case, follow the methods below....

In 2019, Google added multiple new features to Gmail, and this was one of them. So now no Gmail Chrome extension is required. In this article you’ll learn several ways you can forward multiple emails in Gmail. The option you choose depends how you’d like your recipients to receive those emails. Forward Emails Individually as Attachments The fastest way to forward an email as an attachment in Gmail is from your inbox....

There are some basic components that the browser requires before the extension can be fully operational. We’ll go over all of this below, including how to get your custom extension to work in Chrome without the need to upload it or share it with anyone else. Building a complex Chrome extension is a process much more detailed than what you’ll see below, but the general process is the same. Keep reading to learn how to make a Chrome extension that you can start using today....

It seems like more reports crop up each day about new ways of breaking into once-secure networks, like this one from the New York Times about using a laser to hack a voice assistant. Hackers are creative, and they only become more so with time, but you don’t need to rid your home of smart devices. There are steps you can take to protect your smart home from hackers....

To begin with, we will take a look at the software and hardware you will need to get this all to work. If you already have a PS4, the investment is very small, and the software will be completely free. Once we have explained what is needed, we’ll take you through each process step by step. What You Need to Start You will need the following things to complete this guide:...

There are a variety of DNS error messages that you may see on your computer. These errors range from messages like DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN and DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NO_INTERNET to DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_BAD_CONFIG. Luckily, it’s easy to fix most DNS-related issues on Windows, as this mostly only involves tweaking a few settings here and there on your machine. Restart Your Router When DNS issues occur, the simplest solution you can use is to reboot your router. Doing so refreshes your router’s connection, giving the device a chance to fix minor glitches....

While most software programs have no problem picking the right GPU for the job, sometimes they get it wrong. This is why it’s a good idea to learn how to switch between your dedicated GPU and integrated graphics. Dedicated vs. Integrated GPUs Explained A quick note about what these two terms mean. A dedicated GPU has its own separate processor package, RAM, cooling and circuit board. An integrated GPU sits inside the same microchip package as your CPU and also shares the same pool of RAM....

Because of this, finding the right file or folder in Linux when you need it becomes a challenge. In this article, you’ll learn how to use the Linux FIND command, and we’re going to give you all the examples we can. Linux FIND Command Syntax Syntax refers to how words, or commands, are put together. Just as a normal sentence can become nonsense by just shuffling the words, commands can fail if they’re not used in the proper syntax....

There are a number of different areas we will cover, so make sure to read through each section carefully. Once you’ve finished reading, you’ll know how to make sure your microphone quality is as good as possible. Start with Hardware If you truly care about achieving better sound quality, you’ll really need to invest a little into a better microphone and some equipment. Thankfully, it really is only a little....

Microsoft is shifting to something called Fluent Design Principles. This is a set of four principles that Microsoft believes will “…navigate the nexus of timeless needs and current realities.” as Head of Microsoft Office Design, Jon Friedman writes. The four principles are design for focus, amplification, connection, and protection or peace of mind. These may sound like airy marketing terms, but they do translate into practical features. If you’re not a part of the Microsoft Insiders program, Office isn’t going to change for a while....

Licenses are expensive, and the average person cannot afford to pay for a license for different music for each video, and most videos won’t generate enough money to pay royalties. Thankfully, there’s an alternative – websites for free ambient music. Free Music Archive The Free Music Archive is one of the foremost providers of royalty-free music on the web. The company works with Creative Commons and a number of other sources to obtain free music, resulting in a massive library that creators can use in their own work....

Our research shows the following are the best adblockers for Firefox and Chrome, in alphabetical order: AdBlock Adblock PlusAdBlocker UltimateAdGuardGhosteryuBlock Origin All adblockers tested are also free to use. If you want to see how they stack up against each other, and which one we think is the best, keep reading. Use Adblockers Fairly Please think about us, people just like you, trying to pay our bills before you use an adblocker on sites like ours....

The built-in firewall in Windows 10 is effective, and Microsoft recommends that you leave it on, whether or not you’re using other firewall software. However, there are third-party firewalls that match, and even surpass Windows Defender’s capabilities. Your WiFi router and security suite also adds more layers of protection from intrusion beyond the Windows 10 firewall, but these may not be enough. If you want to make sure you have the best firewall for Windows 10 that is not Windows Defender, here’s our list of the best options for you to consider....

When it comes to ensuring that our personal information and online activity remains private, VPNs and Tor are the most powerful tools you can use. Both share striking similarities, but it’s their differences that make them useful in niche situations. Whether getting around a geoblock or navigating through the dark web, you’ll need to understand which choice is right for which situation. What Is Tor & How Does It Work?...

In case you didn’t know, BitTorrent is a file sharing protocol that stores files on the computers of users. When someone wants to download the file, they’ll receive bits and pieces from it via a peer-to-peer network. As your computer starts to build up a copy of the files it also passes them along to other computers. So you are also contributing data to everyone else. When your computer has a complete copy of the file, it stops downloading it and starts serving it to everyone else....

Overlays are like adding effects without having to do more work when you’re taking the photo. You can load the effects into your editing project and manipulate them as you wish until you’re happy with the result. This is a time saving perk of editing photos in Photoshop. There are lots of overlays available online, so here’s a guide to using them and creating a stunning photo. Where to Find Overlays for Photoshop If you search for Photoshop overlays online, you’ll be bombarded with lots of overlay packs and designs....

Since PCIe is becoming fundamental in computers of all shapes and sizes, it’s worth talking about what PCIe is, what it’s used for, and what the new PCIe 6.0 will offer in the future. The Basics of PCIe PCIe is short for Peripheral Component Interconnect Express. Some of our readers who’ve been around computers for a while might remember the old PCI standard, but PCIe is to the original PCI standard as a fighter jet is to a paper airplane....

That’s really cool, but when I first installed Windows 7 onto my computer, my thumbnails previews were not working. All I was getting were the text descriptions! That wasn’t going to work! No thumbnail previews on the Windows 7 taskbar! After tinkering around for awhile and trying a bunch of different things, I finally got the thumbnails to show up on my system! In this article, I’m going to walk you through the different methods to fix this problem in Windows 7....

Monitor calibration can significantly improve the quality you get from the display, so in this article, we will explore the best tools you can use. To calibrate your monitor, you’ll need calibration software, special calibration gadgets, or a combination of both. Let’s review software and hardware to find the ideal calibration tool for your monitor. Monitor calibration software is helpful for anyone who spends hours working or gaming in front of a computer screen....