Losing your password and/or email for Snapchat can be extremely frustrating, as you may have many important contacts, pictures or videos in your account. Thankfully, there are a few different ways you can get back into your account no matter how much information you have. How to Reset Password on Snapchat When you log into Snapchat, but don’t have your password, there is a way you can easily reset it and get back into your account....
This can be caused by several different things such as a damaged or dead USB flash drive, outdated software and drivers, partition issues, wrong file system, and device conflicts. Other causes like faulty hardware, a dead system controller, or USB ports require professional assistance from your device manufacturer or a certified computer technician. While it’s not easy to pinpoint the exact reason why your computer won’t recognize the USB stick, you can work through various possible solutions until it works again....
Here are some of the most popular uses for an extra PC that may just be collecting dust, and also a few nontraditional uses you may have not considered. 1. Extra PC If you only have one primary computer in your home (or a few), and find yourself on the PC a lot, you may simply want to consider adding an extra PC to your home. Particularly for people who have families or own homes with several rooms and significant square footage....
Drag and drop plays a pivotal role when moving around items on a PC. However, it also has a reputation for malfunctioning, and there are many reasons behind the problem. If you can’t use the gesture as you usually do in Windows 11 or 10, the following solutions should help you. 1. Reset the Drag and Drop Gesture If you can’t drag and drop files or folders on the desktop area or in File Explorer, a quick way to fix drag and drop is to reset the gesture....
Windows provides you with multiple ways to find all the large files that are stored in your drives. Either you can use the built-in tools on your machine to look for these files or you can grab a third-party app that will do the task for you. Either way, you’ll find the files that occupy a significant portion of your memory space. Once such files are found, it’s then up to you what you want to do with them....
If you’re currently dealing with this glitch, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we’ll discuss what causes this error and 5 ways to fix it. What Causes the “Failed to Download File” Error The “Failed to download file” error message sometimes appears when you open the Minecraft Launcher on a Windows PC. As the launcher tries to update Minecraft, a message pops up preventing you from playing the game....
Even if you are a Windows user, you’ve probably had to open a command prompt window at some point in your life to perform a task. With the latest version of Windows, Windows 10, you can even install the Ubuntu Bash shell in Windows and run Linux commands directly from Windows! In this article, I’m going to go over some really basic Linux commands that are common across pretty much all distributions of Linux....
Whether it’s simple ascending/descending sorts, sorting on more than one variable to display data in groups or to maintain row integrity, or simple alphanumeric sorts to keep your tabular data orderly, sorting data in Excel is an essential skill. Few programs are better suited for sorting tabular data than Excel, and your sorts can run from the simple and relatively uncomplicated to the highly sophisticated. While Excel’s sorting prowess—what you can do with the right data set and a little knowledge of the inner workings of the program—is indeed robust and in-depth, today’s tech tip focuses on two basic types of sorts, as follows:...
The problem is, the longer the document, the harder it is to do a final check of each hyperlink before submitting a document to the powers-that-be. A dead link can be a major embarrassment! Also, if you have received a document from someone and need to review all the links, it can be a time-consuming task. Check Links in Word Document Luckily, there is a Word add-in that can pull all of the hyperlinks out of Word document and check them all at once, no matter how many links there are or how long the document is....
To protect your network, you could think about installing a network-wide firewall device like the Firewalla Gold. This new, family-friendly and easy-to-use firewall has been designed with home users and small businesses in mind, but to help you decide if it’s the right option for you, we’re putting it to the test in this extensive Firewalla review. Firewalla Gold: Design and Unboxing The Firewalla Gold is small enough, fitting in the palm of your hand, but it packs quite a punch when it comes to cybersecurity....
First, we have to say this thing is wild. It’s a Frankenstein mishmash of different components, but somehow they all work together. The CrowPi2 laptop is intended to be a STEM learning platform for the kids in your life. The laptop runs Linux, and the system can be used to learn Python, Scratch, AI, and Minecraft by following the step-by-step instructions that come in the kit. Moreover, beneath the keyboard is an all-in-one board with a bunch of sensors to help kids (or, let’s admit it, adults) learn hardware electronics while programming....
Windows also gives you a cool option while burning CDs and DVDs called Live File System, which basically makes your CD or DVD act like a USB flash drive, meaning you can edit, add and delete files on the disc just like you do on a flash drive. In this article, I’ll show you how to burn a data disc easily using just Windows. Read my other post if you want to learn how to burn audio CDs or playable DVDs....
By default, texts sit on a white background in Google Docs. However, you can customize the color if you have access to edit the document. In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to change the background color of Google Docs documents. Change Google Docs Background Color On a Web Browser You can change the background color of a Google document in all web browsers compatible with Google Docs. Google recommends the latest version of Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, and Safari....
Either way, there are a couple of different ways to check and make sure that your Windows 7 copy is genuine. Method 1 – Activate Windows Dialog The first way to validate that Windows 7 is genuine is to click on Start, then type in activate windows in the search box. If your copy of Windows 7 is activated and genuine, you will get a message that says “Activation was successful” and you will see the Microsoft Genuine software logo on the right hand side....
There are some steps you’ll need to take before you’re ready to connect to a Windows PC remotely. You’ll need to configure Remote Desktop through your router, ensuring that the necessary ports are open and that port forwarding is active. To do this and use Remote Desktop remotely, you’ll need to follow these steps. Configuring Windows Firewall to Allow Remote Desktop Access Before you can configure Remote Desktop connections through your router, you’ll need to make sure that Windows will allow ingoing and outgoing connections to your PC....
If you’ve got a notion to combine your Switch with your PC somehow, we’ll walk you through the different options and possibilities that are out there. Connect Your Switch to a Monitor If all you want is to play your Nintendo Switch games on your computer’s monitor, you don’t need to connect it to your PC. Most modern monitors have HDMI connectors and are likely to have more than one....
This high demand for videos has resulted in many companies offering programs to make creating videos easier. VideoMakerFX, a template-based video builder for Windows and Mac, is an example of one such software program. It is easy-to-use and helps marketers and business owners create animated videos to promote their message in an engaging and visually appealing way. With VideoMakerFX, you can create animated videos such as: AnimationWhiteboardKinetic textLogo openersCorporate presentationsPhoto showcasesLower thirds, and more...
There are a couple ways you can delete an account, depending on what you want to do. You can remove an account from the PS4 console, however the account itself will still be listed on the Playstation Network. If you want to close down an account entirely, there’s a way you can do this as well. How to Delete a PS4 User Account From Your Console After turning on your PS4 and you’re at the user selection screen, you can choose any account....
There are a few ways you can go about finding the IP address of your WiFi printer on your computer. If the printer has a display, you can usually get the IP address by printing a configuration page via the printer’s control panel. If your printer doesn’t have a display, you’ll need to connect it to your Windows PC or Mac to find the IP address. Below are the steps you’ll need to take to find your printer’s IP address on Windows and macOS....
Unfortunately, a large number of users have reported receiving an error message preventing a successful Windows update. It is a scary and frustrating position to be in, but it’s quite easy to fix. Here are six ways to fix the “Windows could not configure one or more system components” error. What is The “Windows Could Not Configure One Or More System Components” Error? As far as error messages go, “Windows could not configure one or more system components....
