Tag: Windows

OneNote users may sometimes receive an error message informing them the app could not open a specific file or folder location. The error message usually reads as follows: “We couldn’t open that location. It might not exist or you might not have permission to open it. Please contact the owner of “xxx” for more information.”…
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Slack is a reliable collaboration platform that allows you to communicate with your colleagues and work on common tasks and projects. Unfortunately, the service is sometimes affected by various issues, and users cannot connect to Slack’s servers. More specifically, connection and login issues are some of the most common glitches affecting Slack. In this guide,…
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Posted on March 29, 2021 by Mel Hawthorne 2 Comments There are multiple ways to select more than one file for printing files in Windows 10 – they require different key presses. Below is a collection of these keyboard combinations or hotkeys and instructions on how to use them! Select “Start” > “Settings“. Select “Printers…
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Want to know if it is recently installed application/update that is causing issues in your computer? Then perform a Clean Boot. Here is how to do it.

Not being able to hear or see your colleagues is one of the worst things that can happen when joining a video conference. As a matter of fact, this is one of the most common issues affecting online meeting participants, and GoToMeeting is no exception. Oftentimes, this problem is caused by incorrect audio settings. How…
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While not as popular as Zoom or Microsoft Teams, GoToMeeting is one of the first online meeting and video conferencing tools launched on the market. LogMeIn first introduced GoToMeeting in 2004 as a remote desktop sharing tool. The platform now supports mobile conferencing, meeting recording and transcription, personal meeting rooms, and more. You can also…
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Saving your Office 365 files should be a simple process. All you need to do is click on the File menu, select Save as, name your file, and hit the Save button. Alternatively, you can also press the CTRL + S keys to get the job done. Well, Windows 10 may sometimes throw a mysterious…
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The are multiple ways to unlock your Windows 10 computer. I personally prefer the fingerprint option because it’s faster and more convenient. But if your laptop doesn’t come equipped with a built-in fingerprint sensor, you can set up a PIN code instead. Your computer will then create a special folder to store your login information.…
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Windows 10 is full of useful features. For example, thanks to the Action Center, you only have to one place to see quick actions and notifications. The Action Center is that icon that looks like a speech bubble. It might look different from time to time. For example, it could be empty, and other times…
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The Dropbox Badge is a very useful tool that indicates who else is working on a shared Microsoft Office document. You can use the badge to check who’s viewing or editing that file, share it with other colleagues, check the file version history, undo recent actions, add comments and notes, and so on. As you…
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Strong passwords help you to keep hackers at bay. Using complex passwords is a must in today’s world, where hackers can’t wait to get their hands on your credentials. But the average Internet user has tens of passwords they need to manage daily, which can become quite difficult. Instead of hitting the “I forgot my…
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NordPass is one of the most popular password managers in the world. If you want to make your online life easier, let NordPass manage your passwords and enjoy peace of mind. But what do you do when you can’t log in to NordPass? Well, you can try to troubleshoot the problem with the help of…
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If Skype fails to deliver consistent notifications about the messages you received, update the app. Running outdated Skype versions may trigger all sorts of glitches. Then log out of your account, restart the app and log back in. If the problem persists, pursue the troubleshooting solutions listed below. Why Won’t Skype Notifications Work on Windows…
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Skype may sometimes fail to share system sounds when you’re sharing your screen on Windows 10. This means your contacts cannot hear the sounds played on your device. For example, if you’re playing an audio recording, your contacts won’t hear anything. Let’s see how you can quickly troubleshoot this issue and go on with your…
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OneNote may sometimes throw an error that says the content you’re trying to access is not available yet. This error message usually occurs after the app stopped working and you restarted it. This is because OneNote failed to properly sync your notes. When you get the “Content not yet available” error on your OneNote desktop…
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There are days when you can’t reach your OneNote files because the app is waiting for another device to finish uploading your notes. When that happens, you can’t do anything with those pages. Let’s see how you can unlock this situation. Onenote Is Waiting for Another Device to Upload Your Notes Use OneNote Online As…
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When you’re in the middle of a Skype call on Windows 10, the app may mute all other sounds. If you check the volume mixer settings, the other apps are not muted, yet you can’t hear anything while using Skype. Let’s see why that happens and what you can do about it. Fix: Skype Blocks…
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The Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 160MHz adapter is a wireless driver adapter that’s been bugging many users lately. If your device relies on this Wi-Fi adapter to go online, sometimes you won’t be able to hook up to Wi-Fi. Even if users manage to fix the problem, this annoying error often comes back a few…
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Skype may sometimes turn into a computer resource vampire. When that happens, CPU and memory usage goes through the roof. Your computer becomes sluggish and unresponsive, and it may even freeze at times. Let’s explore what’s causing this problem and how you can fix it. Troubleshooting Skype High CPU Usage on PC Keep in mind…
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Windows 10 may sometimes welcome you with a bizarre “Missing operating system” error when you boot up your computer. How come there is no operating system installed on your machine? Keep on reading this guide to learn more about this bizarre error. How Do I Fix a Missing Operating System Error? This error usually occurs…
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Zoom may sometimes cause such a high CPU and RAM usage that it crashes your Windows 10 computer. First, your machine gets really slow. It may need 10 seconds or more to process your commands. Then, it completely freezes and crashes. That’s not a pleasant thing to experience, especially if you’re presenting something during a…
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When trying to use the System Restore option under System Properties in Windows, you may get the following error: There was an unexpected error in the property page: System Restore encountered an error. Please try to run System Restore again. (0x81000203) Please close the property page and try again. The following steps usually help solve…
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Posted on February 2, 2021 by Mitch Bartlett 13 Comments You may need to switch the domain controller a client computer is connecting to if you are troubleshooting a Windows domain issue. Doing so has helped me a few times to determine if there is a problematic domain controller on the network. Here’s how to…
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Exporting your OneNote notebooks is as easy as a walk in the park. Launch OneNote for the web, right-click on your notebook and select the Export option. Exporting your notebooks is an excellent way to back up your data, especially if you jotted down important ideas. Inspiration may not hit you twice. On the other…
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At times, unexplainable things happen in the Windows 10 universe. For example, a blank file with no name may suddenly appear on your desktop. That’s quite strange, don’t you think? Want to hear something stranger? You can delete this mysterious file as many times as you want, it always comes back like some kind of…
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There are at least 5 reasons why if you delete files in your Windows 10 computer it will not appear in the Recycle Bin. In this article I explain them all, and how to fix them.

In this troubleshooting guide, we’ll show you can fix the following OneNote error: It looks like this section file is corrupted. OneNote might be able to fix it, but you should avoid working here in the meantime. (Error code: 0xE00001BB). This error usually indicates that certain Windows Registry keys associated with the Microsoft Office Suite…
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If you’re getting Onenote error 0xE401065D, 0xE000145C, or error 0xE4010640 when syncing your notes, try again later. This is because these error codes indicate that OneNote’s servers are experiencing high traffic volumes. In other words, too many users are using OneNote, and the servers can’t respond promptly. How to Fix Error 0xE401065D, 0xE000145C, 0xE4010640 Try…
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Synching your OneNote notebooks may sometimes fail. One of the most common issues is when the server is busy. But OneNote may keep showing the ‘Server is busy‘ error even if the sync process was successful. This is because this error usually pops up when notebooks are stored in SharePoint, SharePoint Online, or OneDrive for…
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Syncing your OneNote notebooks may sometimes turn into a nerve-racking experience. OneNote may sometimes require a password to sync your notebooks. And many specific error codes may tag along with this alert, such as error 0x803D0005, 0xE4010647, 0x52E, or 0xE0000024. What Causes This Error? OneNote requires a password to sync your notebooks when it fails…
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Posted on January 11, 2021 by Madalina Dinita Leave a Comment Are there any Windows 1o users out there who have never experienced system crashes? We really doubt that. The notorious Blue Screen of Death and other system errors are pretty much part of Windows 10 users’ lives. That’s why many users are wondering what…
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General Protection Fault errors are specific to Windows computers. They usually occur when a program is trying to access and use a memory portion that’s being used by another process or program. In other words, the error indicates that a specific portion of memory is not available. GPF errors may also indicate that a program…
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Computer users often experience memory leaks. If we were to create a list of the most frequently encountered computer issues, memory leaks would make it into the Top 5. Nowadays, 8GB or 16 GB of RAM is the norm on personal computers. Theoretically, that amount of memory should be enough to meet the needs of…
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The programs from the Office Suite may sometimes open your files in Protected View. Or they might throw an error that says your files failed to open in Protected View. But what is Protected View? What’s so special about it? Keep on reading this guide to learn the answer to these questions. What Does Protected…
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Your Windows 10 computer supports different display settings. There are various display modes that you can enable depending on your needs. If you want more screen real estate, extend your desktop. Extended Desktop Definition The Extended Desktop mode means that all your monitors behave as one big screen. Each monitor displays a different section of…
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When you first get your computer, you start to install all kinds of programs. You think you need software for this and that. In time, you realize that there are some programs you can live without and need to uninstall. That way, you help improve your computer’s performance and can find programs you need faster.…
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In this guide, we’ll show you how to fix the following error message: “Windows has stopped this device because it has reported problems. Error 43.” This error usually pops up when your device driver has stopped working or crashed. It often affects graphics card drivers, Bluetooth drivers, and external drives. How to Fix Error 42:…
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If you want to customize your mouse buttons or change the sensitivity settings, you can use the Control Panel. Tweak the settings to your liking for a smoother experience. But sometimes Windows 10 won’t let you change the mouse settings. Nothing happens when you click on Mouse in the Control Panel. Or maybe the OS…
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Connecting an external device to your Windows 10 computer may sometimes prove to be a difficult task. All sorts of errors may pop up if your computer fails to recognize the device. In this guide, we’re going to focus on Error 51: This device is currently waiting on another device to start. This error code…
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When you read the words refresh rate in Windows 10, that means the number of times the image on your display updates. The higher the fresh rate is, the smoother things will look like on your display. So, the next time you’re in the market for a new computer, the higher the refresh rate, the…
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The USOCoreWorker.exe is a process that may sometimes appear on your Event Viewer’s list of events. If you want to learn more about it, keep on reading this guide. USOCoreWorker.exe is a process that Windows 10 uses to search for updates. The OS also uses this process to install the latest updates and patches on…
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There are many antivirus programs compatible with Windows 10. If Avast failed to meet your needs, you can simply uninstall it. After you removed it from your computer, you can test a new antivirus. Well, Avast can sometimes be quite stubborn. In this guide, we’ll show you how you can completely uninstall it from your…
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When OneNote users try to open a notebook, the program sometimes displays the following alert: “To sync this notebook, sign in to OneNote“. Interestingly enough, if users go to File > Account > User Information, the program says they’re indeed signed in. However, when they try to open the problematic notebook, they’re prompted to sign…
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If you use Microsoft Word to write and edit documents, the program will flag many of the specialized terms you used. This is because each domain or field comes with its own terminology. And the dictionary that Word relies on simply does not include your terms. So, what can you do about that? Well, one…
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Putting your name on things gives you a sense of power. That item is yours, and you want everyone to know it by putting your name on it. You might not put your name on your computer since it’s given that it’s yours, but if you still want to see your name or any other…
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Command Prompt is a handy Windows 10 tool you can use to run various commands or troubleshoot your computer. If CMD appears and then immediately disappears, we’ll show you how you can fix this issue. Fix Command Prompt Appears and Disappears Check If You’re Really Running the Command in CMD Oftentimes, Command Prompt suddenly disappears…
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Fast Logon Optimization is a policy that speeds up the login process on Windows computers. In other words, when users boot up their computers, this policy activates asynchronously reducing the time it takes for the login box to appear. This means that the logon box appears before the network has finished initializing. Admins can edit…
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If you need a break from your computer, you can always enable Sleep Mode. But there are certain actions that can wake your computer up. For example, pressing any key on the keyboard, or any mouse button can disable Sleep Mode. Speaking of which, if you want to prevent your mouse from waking up your…
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Aren’t you just tired of that annoying alert that says Windows 10 is missing important updates? Or maybe important security and quality fixes? Naturally, when users notice the alert, they quickly hit the Update button. Oftentimes, the pending updates fail to install. And a different Windows 10 update error pops on the screen. Fix Windows…
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When you’re changing your media volume, Windows 10 may display a volume overlay icon (volume slider) in the corner of your screen. But many users don’t really like this feature. They’d very much prefer to disable the slider and keep the normal volume bar. If you’re not really a fan of the volume overlay feature,…
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Windows 10 users rarely use Quick Searches. As a matter of fact, many users would gladly disable this annoying feature. Unfortunately, finding a straightforward method to do that is not easy. That’s why we created this guide. We’ll show you what steps you need to follow in order to disable Quick Searches on your computer.…
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‘Another Program is Currently Using this File‘ is an error message that occurs when you’re trying to install, launch, or close a program on Windows 10. Basically, the OS is preventing you from installing, opening, or closing that program. The quickest solution would be to close the mysterious program that’s using the file. But pinpointing…
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IT admins use Remote Server Administration Tools (or RSAT) to manage Windows Server roles and features. Examples of tools included in the RSAT package: Server Manager, DNS Server Tools, Windows PowerShell cmdlets and providers, File Transfer Tools, various command-line tools, and more. The RSAT package is compatible only with Windows 10 Pro and Enterprise. You…
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When Windows 10 freezes or crashes, you may sometimes find a debug.txt file on your desktop. You can open the file using a simple text editor. The debug file usually contains information about the errors that you encountered. Sometimes, you may also find details about the pieces of hardware affected or the software that triggered…
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Creating a strong password and replacing it with a new one regularly is crucial to keeping your user account safe. If you use a weak password, Windows 10 will automatically alert you. The OS will remind you that your password does not meet the complexity requirements. As a result, you’ll be prompted to create a…
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An ICC profile is a set of data that your Windows 10 computer relies on to match your display color values to your external devices. In other words, it calibrates the color accuracy of your devices. Your PC activates the ICC profile every time you connect a camera or a printer. Using the correct ICC…
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If you want to stop the Photos App from opening when you connect your iPhone to your Windows 10 computer, this guide is for you. But first, let’s see why the Photos App automatically launches when you connect your iPhone to your PC. It’s the AutoPlay Feature AutoPlay is a very useful Windows 10 feature…
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Blue Screen of Death errors are really annoying. Everybody hates them. If your computer just crashed with the Registry Filter Driver Exception BSOD error, here’s what troubleshooting steps you need to pursue in order to fix the problem. Fixing Registry Filter Driver Exception Errors on PC If you already unplugged external peripherals and restarted your…
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Office 365 is not working the way it should be, so you look for some tutorials to help fix your problem for the version you have. But, if you don’t know what version of Office 365 you’re using, the problem won’t be going away any time soon. By not knowing what version you have, you…
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Don’t you just hate it when a program that’s running in the background suddenly pops up in front of an active program? If you want to avoid similar situations and prevent programs from stealing the focus on Windows 10, follow the steps we listed in this guide. How to Stop Programs From Stealing Focus on…
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This guide is for all the Windows 10 Home users who are considering switching to Windows 10 Pro. Or maybe you’re a Windows 10 Pro user and you want to give the Home version a try. On the other hand, if you’re still running Windows 7 and you’re not sure which Windows 10 version to…
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Windows Spotlight is a Windows 10 feature that displays various images on your screen after locking your computer. The images are automatically downloaded from Bing. You can mark whether you like a particular image or not. Depending on your preferences, Windows Spotlight will show you more or fewer images of that kind. Sometimes, the Windows…
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Pairing external Bluetooth devices with your Windows 10 computer may sometimes prove to be a hard nut to crack. For example, the ‘Check the PIN and Try Connecting Again‘ error is one of the most frequently encountered Bluetooth errors on PC. The good news is that the solutions listed in this troubleshooting guide will iron…
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Security questions are beneficial when it comes to resetting the password of your Windows 10 account. But if you already memorized your username and password, and/or you wrote your login details on a piece of paper, you may be tempted to disable the security questions. If you really want to do that, we’ll guide you…
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Did you recently get activation error 0xC004F213 suggesting that Windows 10 could not find any matching license? In this guide, we’ll explain why this error code occurs and how you can fix it. What Is Windows 10 Activation Error 0xC004F213? Error code 0xc004f213 indicates that no product key was found on your computer. As Microsoft…
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Millions of users rely on Microsoft Teams to collaborate with team members, join video conferences, and more. That’s why sign in error caa2000b is a really dreaded error code. It indicates Microsoft Teams could not sign you in. How to Fix Microsoft Teams Error Code caa2000b Restart Microsoft Teams If this is only a random…
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If your computer screen starts flickering when you’re moving the mouse cursor, this issue can be really distracting. If you already restarted your computer but the problem persists, we’ve got a series of troubleshooting solutions that can help you to fix this issue for good. What causes screen flickering? Screen flickering is usually caused by…
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Not being able to access network shares can be really annoying. For example, if other computers can detect the shared folders and yours cannot, you need to fix this issue. In this guide, we’ll show you how you can solve this problem. My Computer Doesn’t Detect Network Shares Use the same sharing protocol First of…
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The number of people working from home has increased exponentially in recent months. Office meetings moved to online and millions use tools such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Skype for business or work-related video conferences. Obviously, in order to join video conferences, you need a webcam. You can either use your computer’s built-in camera or…
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Microsoft releases two major OS updates every year. These updates bring new features to the table, as well as many other improvements — that’s why they’re called feature updates. The Redmond giant usually rolls out the first major update in April or May, while the second one lands in October or November. Many users prefer…
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Why you may want to send someone back to the Zoom waiting room can vary. Maybe someone is not playing nicely and needed some time to themselves, or that person couldn’t hear what was going to be said in the meeting. Regardless of why you may put them there, knowing how to put someone in…
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There is a long list of errors that may occur when you’re trying to install the latest Windows 10 updates on your computer. One of them is error code 800f0922 which usually shows up when your computer fails to connect to Microsoft’s update servers. If restarting your computer and power cycling your modem did not…
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It happens automatically. After installing an app on your computer, your Windows 10 computer will always display it at the top of the Start Menu. On the positive note, by displaying the apps that have been recently added, you’re aware of any apps anyone you’re sharing your computer with added. But, if you don’t share…
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Android Emulators for Windows PC are very helpful when you want to test run or debug an application meant for the Android OS on your computer. So if you’ve been looking for the best Android Emulators for Windows 10/8/7 PC which supports low-end computers, then there are 6 we’ve confirmed to be the best you…
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XPS files are documents written in the XPS page description language that have a specific layout. The XPS file format is actually Microsoft’s alternative to PDF. Much to Microsoft’s disappointment, the XPS format is far from being as popular as the PDF format. But this did not prevent Microsoft from including excellent XPS support in…
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In this guide, we’ll explore why .xps files won’t open on your Microsoft Windows 10 computer and what troubleshooting methods you can use to fix the problem. Fix Windows 10 Won’t Open XPS Files 1. Make sure XPS Viewer is active In order to open .xps files, you need to make sure the XPS Viewer…
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