However, besides toxic communities that you may stumble upon everywhere (and are best to ignore), there are a few technical issues that may get in the way of your awesome gaming sessions, such as high ping. Does playing in other regions increase ping? High ping, also known as the destroyer of fun or doom-bringer of joy, is a very popular issue that gamers all around the world have to face on a daily basis....

Try it for free! At times, Windows users may face some kind of hardware limitation or system update and they need a way to store their files so they don’t get accidentally deleted or lost. Plus, it makes cataloging photos and showing them off much easier than having to manually show people by scrolling through them one by one. Slideshows are also a great way to pool together photos from different sources (camera, phone, USB drive) into one easy-to-enjoy format....

The software’s publisher boasts on its website that the emulator is the fastest mobile gaming platform on Earth. BlueStacks 4 is eight times faster than the previous version and runs games six times faster than a Samsung Galaxy S9. Yet, some users have still stated on forums that BlueStacks is laggy and runs slow on their desktops or laptops. One user stated: This is how users can speed up the BlueStacks emulator in Windows 10....

It’s designed to be a simple, easy-to-use email client that works with Microsoft’s Outlook.com, Office 365 email services, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, and other popular services. The good news is that you don’t have to use it. You can change the default email program to Outlook, and we show you how below. What is the default email program for Windows 11? The default email program on Windows is the Mail app from Microsoft....

Hence, we’ll take you through ways to password-protect Word documents on your PC. Also, we have a detailed guide about Word documents being blank when opened and some steps for fixing the issue. Why do I need to password-protect a Word document? Password Protect is a feature in Microsoft Word that allows users to create a document and set a unique password to protect it. The sole purpose of the security system is to prevent unauthorized users who happen to have the document from editing or making adjustments....

The problem is that the Windows Refresh tool is no longer available for users to download. But you can still perform the same operation without it with the same level of ease. So, let’s find out! What does the Refresh Windows tool do? A refresh means reinstalling Windows, but the files and the installed apps, both from the Microsoft Store and the ones that came along with the OS, are kept....

However, what if users don’t really need the most visited websites included at the bottom of Chrome’s New Tab page? There are a few ways users can remove those thumbnail shortcuts from the New Tab page, but Chrome doesn’t include an option to turn them off within its Settings tab. Keep in mind that our previously mentioned tips and solutions may be easily applied by all those looking for ways to:...

Many casual users turn to VPNs to hide their IP address, spoof their location, or unblock streaming services. But there are also businesses that use corporate VPNs like Cisco AnyConnect or SonicWall Global VPN Client to secure their networks. However, in some cases, certain bits of traffic might escape the private tunnel and expose you. We call these incidents leaks. In this article, we’re going to show you how to prevent these leaks from ever occurring on your PC....

Overclocking your CPU helps you achieve those extra and consistent FPS when playing games or editing. However, when you overclock the CPU, it always tends to increase the temperature of the CPU, causing it to overheat. Also, overclocking would fasten your CPU’s process of wear and tear. With these things in mind, let us check out the different ways to overclock the CPU without BIOS safely. What does overclocking the CPU actually do?...

Try ADManager Plus now! Also, you can read our article about An account with the same name that exists in Active Directory and how to fix it. What are permissions in Active Directory? Access to use and make changes in the Active Directory is limited to a specific set of people with privileges that allow them access to them. These access privileges are permissions in the Active Directory granted to users or groups that permit them to interact with objects....

It is possible that a VPN affects routers in a positive manner and has many benefits in terms of online security. There are two ways to set up your VPN on your router: either buy a new router setup for the specific job or install it into your existing router – make sure to check for compatibility in both cases. As a quick heads-up, other users have mentioned wireless router won’t work through TL-R600VPN, Windows VPN does not work through the router with OpenWRT....

However, like other browsers, it is not free from occasional errors. As reported by users, one of the most problematic issues is the SafarI randomly closes tabs problem. This issue can be frustrating, as you need to open a tab multiple times to get the info you need from it. Thankfully, we have provided surefire fixes to the problem in this guide to help you get your browser working normally again....

We will discuss some easy ways to turn off the keyboard sound so you can enjoy a quieter typing experience on your Windows. Let’s start! What can I do to turn off the keyboard sound? 1. Use the Settings app 2. Use the Control Panel 3. Use the Registry Editor 4. Use the PowerShell 5. Disable the Touch keyboard and handwriting panel 6. Use the Device Manager So, these are the easiest ways to turn off the keyboard sound on Windows....

In that case, not everything is lost, because Windows 10 actually offers the option to roll back to the previous build, and you have every right to use it. Before you decide to remove the Anniversary Update from your computer, we advise you to stick around a little bit longer, because the update is still young, and it offers many great features, so you might actually get to like it eventually....

New firmware versions often bring new features and security fixes, so keeping your firmware up to date is essential. We already explained how to update BIOS in one of our older articles, and today we’ll show you how to update the router firmware. How do I know if my router needs a firmware update? Several signs may indicate that your router needs a firmware update: Security vulnerabilities – The manufacturer may release firmware updates to address vulnerabilities discovered in the router’s software....

Now that Windows 7 is no longer officially supported, you’ll probably need to learn how to upgrade to Windows 10. Of course, those of you that have purchased the Windows 7 Extended Support can postpone this for another 2 years. However, the vast majority of you will probably choose to upgrade to windows 10. Thus, we’ve created this guide on how you can upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 10 in Bootcamp on a Mac....

However, the ErrorAction parameter on PowerShell allows you to specify how to handle terminating errors if a command fails. The options available to handle a command’s execution are Continue, Ignore, Stop, Inquire, SilentlyContinue, and Suspend(works for PowerShell workflow only). In this guide, we will discuss how to use PowerShell ErrorAction with its variables using examples. Let’s start! How can I use PowerShell ErrorAction? 1. Continue It is the ErrorAction parameter’s default preference....

Download now When a certain on-premise Outlook user opens the Scheduling Assistant to set up a meeting, Free/Busy shows as greyed out. This is one of the many Free/Busy information retrieval issues and the weirdest part is that accessing the shared Calendar seems to work fine. Only booking a meeting by using the Scheduling Assistant leads to the same annoying hash marks you’re also seeing. We are here to share with you a couple of procedures that will surely solve this problem, provided that you’re eager to take matters into your own hands....

However, issues with the HTC Vive virtual reality headset not connecting or working correctly affect your gameplay. So, this article will discuss the various causes and potential solutions to help fix the problem without hassles. Why are the HTC Vive drivers not installing? Although many factors, especially on new devices, can cause driver issues. However, the frequent causes culminated from various forums online point to these major ones: Outdated graphics drivers: Once the graphics drivers are outdated, it can lead to many issues with the gadgets’ performance....

When this issue occurs, you’ll likely get a Windows couldn’t complete the requested changes message on your screen. Users have reported encountering this error on both Windows 10 and Windows 11. Let’s quickly see why the install error – 0x80070002 occurs and how to fix it now! What does the error code 0x80070002 mean? The 0x80070002 Windows Update error is usually caused either by: Corrupt apps Issues with Windows updates – some files are missing despite the update having been downloaded and extracted properly....