Did You Know Windows 10 Has a Green Screen of Death?
Everyone’s heard about the blue screen of death (BSOD) that appears when your Windows PC crashes. But did you know Windows 10 has a green screen of death, too?
How to Reset the Printing System on Your Mac
Printers are notorious for failing frequently. A quick restart of the printer or computer usually fixes most intermittent issues, but occasionally it’s best to reset your printing settings and reinstall the printer completely…
Fix: What to Do If Spotify Keeps Pausing On You
I’m a huge fan of Spotify, but I recently encountered a really annoying—and apparently common—bug. No matter what playlist, artist, or album I was listening to (whether on my iPhone, Mac, or Sonos), Spotify would pause …
Fix: My Microphone Doesn’t Work on Windows 10
Windows 10 may not hear your microphone’s audio for several reasons. All the usual PC microphone troubleshooting steps are still important, but Windows 10 contains a new system-wide option that completely disables microphone …
Fix: My Webcam Doesn’t Work on Windows 10
Your webcam may not work on Windows 10 for several reasons. The usual troubleshooting steps apply, but Windows 10 has a new system-wide option that completely disables your webcam in all applications.
How to Perform a Clean Boot in Windows
Modern computers come loaded with hundreds of processes and services designed to make the operating system run smoothly. Sometimes when you install a program or service, they may interfere with crucial services, resulting in …
How to Put Your iPhone or iPad into DFU Mode
iPhones and iPads are pretty good at recovering automatically when they experience issues. Still, there are times when they need a helping hand. We’ve talked before about some basic troubleshooting steps for when your device …
How to Uninstall or Repair a Program in Windows 10
Sometimes apps can misbehave due to missing or corrupt files. Windows makes it easy to repair a program installation when this happens or even to uninstall the program from your system entirely if you’re no longer using it….
The Most Common Online Errors (and How to Fix Them)
If you’ve been on the Internet for a while, chances are good you’ve encountered a variety of errors. While avoiding errors altogether is not possible, it does help to understand what those errors mean and some basic steps…
How to Report a Problem or Send Feedback About Windows 10
Windows 10 lets you tell Microsoft about problems you run into while using your computer and send in any suggestions for improvement to the OS. Here’s how to do it.
Why Do My Mac’s Desktop Icons Say “Out of Space”?
If you have a new Mac, you may have noticed the words “Out of Space” under many of your Desktop icons and documents. Don’t worry, your computer’s hard drive isn’t actually out of space—your iCloud Drive is….
Use a Smart Plug to Power-Cycle Your Router Without Getting Off the Couch
Every now and then your router will hiccup and need a bit of a jolt to get it working again. We all know the feeling of having to power-cycle our routers, but with a smart plug, you can make the process a piece of cake….
How to See Power Usage in Windows 10’s Task Manager
Windows 10’s Task Manager now shows you the power usage of each process on your system. This feature is new in the October 2018 Update.
How to Give Yourself More Time to Uninstall Windows 10 Updates
By default, Windows 10 gives you ten days to roll back major upgrades like the October 2018 Update or April 2018 Update, which are released every six months. But you can extend this ten-day window and give yourself more time…
How to Generate a Wi-Fi History or WLAN Report in Windows 10
Windows 10 includes a pretty neat feature that automatically generates a detailed report of all your wireless network connection history. The report includes details about networks to which you’ve connected, session duration,…
What is a 504 Gateway Timeout Error (and How Can I Fix It)?
A 504 Gateway Timeout Error happens when a server that was attempting to load a web page did not get a response in time from another server. Almost always, the error is on the website itself, and there’s nothing you can do…
Disk Cleanup is Going Away in Windows 10 and We Miss It Already
Microsoft quietly announced that Disk Cleanup is now deprecated, news that was buried at the bottom of a blog post about Windows 10’s Storage Sense. Disk Cleanup isn’t going away immediately but is on its way out the door….
How to Reset a Touchpad to Default Settings in Windows 10
If you accidentally change a touchpad setting, if your touchpad is acting up, or if you want a fresh start without customizations, you can reset your touchpad settings to the default in Windows 10.
How to Powerwash Your Chromebook if You Get Locked Out
Like any digital device that’s protected by some sort of passcode, there’s a chance you could get locked out of your Chromebook. If this happens to you, here’s how to powerwash it without having to log in….
How to Recover Your Images from Your Lightroom Preview Files
RAW image files are huge so Adobe Lightroom saves preview JPEG files to speed things up. If worst comes to worst and you lose your originals, you might be able to recover something from the previews.
How to Fix Your Mac’s Dock When It Gets Stuck
Sometimes, your Mac’s Dock might freeze up and stop working. It might also become glitchy, with app badges never going away or apps still showing after you close them. Here’s how to fix those problems….
What is “rpcsvchost” and Why it Running on my Mac?
You find something called rpcsvchost while using Activity Monitor to see what’s running on your Mac. What is this process, and should you be worried? In a word, no: rpcsvhost is a core part of macOS.
Why You Shouldn’t Use the Driver Verifier in Windows 10
Windows includes a “Driver Verifier” tool that can stress test your device drivers. It detects bad driver behavior, but any issue found triggers an immediate blue screen of death. Most PC users should stay away….
How to Contact Gmail Support
Although you may not be able to directly contact Gmail support without subscribing to G Suite for businesses, there are a couple of ways to get the answers you’re looking for online. Let’s look at how you can get help with yo…
What is a 503 Service Unavailable Error (And How Can I Fix It)?
A 503 Service Unavailable Error happens when a web server is temporarily unable to handle a request that’s been made of it. Almost always, the error is on the website itself and there’s nothing you can do about it but try aga…
