Category: Windows
How to Update Windows 7
How to Update Windows 7 What would you do if your entire digital life—work files, email accounts, social media accounts, and even your purchased music and your family photos—was held for ransom? You have 24 hours to pay $5,000 or lose it all. It can happen if you don’t keep Windows updated. Why? Because your […]
How to Update Windows 10
Microsoft has a “set it and forget it” approach with Windows 10, favoring automatic updates over user control. This has its pros and cons, but thankfully it’s just as reliable as the old system with a little tinkering. However, Windows 10 is a little more work than that. Here’s how to stay in control of those “timely” […]
Blue Screen of Death
The dreaded Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) can occur due to both software and hardware problems, but usually, it’s a hardware problem. Whatever the cause, BSOD requires immediate attention, as it’s a sign of a big problem. Below are some common reasons for BSOD and their solutions. Corrupted drivers A corrupt driver may be the cause […]
Dysfunctional USB Port
Dysfunctional USB Port If your USB port stops working, it’s not necessary that it’s broken. Below are some solutions that can fix this issue: Method 1: Restart the PC Restarting the PC is the answer to many problems, and it is a common solution to USB port problem as well. Method 2: Uninstall USB port driver Uninstalling the driver of […]
Keyboard issues
If your keyboard is making noise and won’t type repeated words properly, then there is no problem with the keyboard. You must have enabled toggle keys and filter keys in Windows settings that cause such a problem. To disable them: Open the Control Panel and click on Ease of Access. Here click on Change how your keyboard works button. Now uncheck […]
PC not using a portion of RAM
Sometimes your PC may not use a portion of RAM. For example, You may have 4GB of RAM, but your PC only uses 2GB when you check it from the Task Manager. This is usually a Windows setting issue. Note: If only a few MBs (200-400MB) of RAM isn’t being utilized, then it’s probably being used by […]
Alt+Tab Between Virtual Desktops on Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10 provides multi desktop function or also known as virtual desktops. What this can is provide you with is more room for open windows. Now toggling between them is the key and if you’re like me, I like to use the keyboard shortcut command Alt+Tab to switch between screens instead of using my […]