VLC reigns supreme for many when talking about executing media files, so much so, that we couldn’t stop talking about some of the hidden VLC features that even the most avid VLC users don’t know. The known features include great video quality, codec independence, superb control over subtitles, and one of the best cross-functionalities with other devices as well. But, that’s not what this post’s for. We’ll keep a separate post for this....
People believe that you can’t install Windows 11 on VirtualBox. Hence, they ask, How can I install Windows 11 on Virtualbox? Virtualbox allows you to run multiple operating systems on a computer. The PC must meet the Windows 11 requirements before it can operate smoothly via Virtualbox. Giving the administrator’s right to Virtualbox may effectively install Windows 11. Transfer VMs to and from your local PC Most secure hypervisors in the industry...
Are you getting the ‘Windows cannot run disk checking on this volume because it is write protected’ error on your computer? Don’t worry, we have solutions for you to fix it, but first, let’s find out the reason behind it. It usually occurs because of the following reasons: damaged disks or drives attributed to read-only. We can find out about the bad sectors in the drive using the CHKDSK command on the command line....
Phone book issues are the most critical ones. They have the sheer ability to drive anyone crazy. Be it lost contacts, wrong merging or duplicate contacts, none can ever fail to annoy users. Oftentimes, these wrong entries confuse users with their very own contact book. While at other times, they become space-hogging elements on phone. Let’s say you have duplicate contacts, same entries twice take over twofold space in first place and secondly, they complicate the entire calling process since there are double entries....
You might have realized your system started performing slow or might have displayed a notification on your screen saying ‘low virtual memory’. What if low drive space is not the real problem and incorrect settings is responsible for this error message. Thankfully, you can boost virtual memory in windows easily by making some simple tweaks. Let us know what is virtual memory and how to increase it to enhance the speed of the computer....
It is common to find that you saved one contact more than once on your phone. Such contacts fill up the contact space that could be taken up by another contact. You will, therefore, have to delete those contacts or just merge the duplicate contacts. The method to merge duplicate contacts is very uncomplicated, and this can be done with an Android app that will let you remove out all the duplicate contacts that are of the same details....
The Windows 10 taskbar is not merely a place to see your apps. Unfortunately, most PC users use the taskbar to launch apps, open Start menu by clicking on the Start button, and to check the date and time. The taskbar is a powerful place. You can make it even better by pinning your favorite apps, moving the taskbar around the screen, pinning websites to the taskbar, pinning items to jump lists, and more....
Since Apple offers FaceTime, many Mac users think having Skype is a waste of storage space. So, if you are amongst them and looking for ways to uninstall Skype, you are in the right place. This article will discuss how to uninstall Skype and Skype Business, the edition designed for large establishments. How To Uninstall Skype On Mac? For years, Skype has been a popular messaging and calling app. Using it, you can VOIP calls to anyone across the world who is also using Skype....
USB flash drives are great backup tools used to store and transfer data. Sometimes, files on your USB drive may be corrupted or you accidentally deleted your files. Command Prompt can help you retrieve your lost files within minutes French English Romanian German Whether you deleted them accidentally or an accident happened, here’s how to recover deleted files from your USB flash drive. When the system formats or deletes data on a storage drive, it actually marks the space as free so that the data can be recovered....
If your web browser constantly opens to unwanted Gstatic pages, then there’s a high probability that it is an Adware (which is installed on your computer, without your permission). Having this adware on your PC, can modify your web browser settings or install other useless browser extensions and you might get targeted to unwanted pop-ups, ad links, and deals. Here’s a basic summary of the emerging threat on Windows PC and other devices: If you are curious to free your system from Gstatic pop-ups, just follow the instructions below: Redirected to unwanted banner ads and pop-ups....
This week Google announced that they are bringing Apple Music support to their Google Nest speakers and other Assistant-enabled smart speakers and displays. Google’s own music streaming choices are pretty messed up having closed Google Play music a few weeks back and forced everyone to Youtube Music which is only supported in just a handful of regions. With my Google Home Mini, I didn’t really have a choice for supported music streaming services....
Printing, scanning, and signing documents is not only a time-consuming process but also involves a lot of wastage of resources and is in a way anti-environment! Which is why over the years using e-signature to sign valuable docs has become a popular choice amongst professionals and organizations. Lucky for us, there are now a plethora of apps and websites are available that allow you to sign a PDF with your digital signature....
Start Mac in Recovery Mode When you start a Mac in Recovery Mode, it boots up from Recovery Partition that contains a Recovery Image, macOS installer, built-in Recovery and Diagnostic tools. Once Mac enters Recovery Mode, you will be able to Reinstall macOS, Restore Mac from Time Machine Backup, use Disk Utility and use other tools to fix problems on your device. The steps to boot Mac in Recovery Mode vary, depending on whether your Mac is powered by Intel-Processor, Apple M1 Processor and also if it is equipped with Apple T2 Chip....
Trying to watch HBO Max, HBO Go or HBO Now from abroad? You may have found some of these services offer different content or don’t work altogether. A Virtual Private Network (VPN) for HBO can help you to spoof your location and appear as if you are browsing the web from back home. HBO offers some form of programming in more than 50 countries. However, there’s a lack of consistency when it comes to its streaming services....
Manually editing Windows Registry is fairly easy if you know what you are doing. At times, while attempting to modify a registry value or key, you might get an error with “Error Editing Value – Cannot edit: Error writing the value’s new contents” message. You get the “Error Editing Value – Cannot edit: Error writing the value’s new contents” error if you don’t have the permissions to change or modify the Registry key or value which you are attempting to modify....
Windows 10 is a big operating system with hundreds of features. Like any other operating system or software, most PC users never use all the features offered in Windows 10. For instance, the built-in XPS Viewer is alien to most PC users even though it’s been around since the launch of Windows 7. Advanced PC users often like to turn off features that they are not interested in. Although Windows 10 doesn’t offer a way to turn on or off all the features, you can turn off many features under Control Panel....
Opera browser is one of the early adopters of Oculus Quest 2. The developer 49 build has integrated virtual reality by supporting a 360-degree video player. Opera improves the browsing experience on the Oculus Quest 2 Oculus Quest 2 has an inbuilt browser, Oculus Browser, for surfing the internet.Opera browser is a better alternative due to its extensive features that improve the immersive surfing experience in VR.Sideloading on the Quest 2 is considered safe with the use of Sidequest....
When To Use A VPN For Safe Online Banking Most of the time, online banking is safe. Through a browser window or a mobile application to check your account using digital banking is a secure way to manage your money. You run hazards if you don’t take the necessary precautions to secure your internet account. You must use strong passwords. One action is using a VPN. Is banking online security with a VPN?...
Some of our readers have recently reported that they can’t type in Command Prompt to automate a task or troubleshoot computer problems. Note that lack of administrative privileges may trigger this error If there is a connection issue with the keyboard’s cable, it may not function when typing in the Command Prompt. One of the fastest ways to troubleshoot any issues related to Command Prompt is to perform an SFC Scan from PowerShell....
Steps to fix corrupted Microsoft Word files Use the inbuilt Microsoft Word Repair tool Recover text from any file Open in Draft Mode Use previous versions Open with Notepad Rebuild the file header Run CHKDSK to check file system error Use third party recovery tools For most of its long history, Microsoft Word has used a proprietary format for its saved files, DOC. Starting in 2007 with the updated version of Word, the default save format was changed to DOCX....
