The Microsoft Compatibility Telemetry is a process that collects information about how the device and its associate programs work. If you’ve noticed Microsoft Compatibility Telemetry high CPU usage in Task Manager, this article will help you troubleshoot the issue. One of the reasons this can happen is the “CompatTelRunner.exe” file that runs the telemetry process. … Read more
Every now and then, you will see an Internet-recommended fix asking you to change the location and/or size of the pagefile or the pagefile.sys file on your Windows PC. The pagefile is part of your system’s virtual memory, used by Windows to extend the available memory for day-to-day tasks. If you know why you’re being … Read more
There are many reasons to reset your PC, such as it not working properly. Resetting it should automatically install the most recent Windows version. But if you see the “There was a problem resetting your PC. No changes were made,” “Can’t reset your PC” or “There was a problem refreshing your PC” errors, you won’t … Read more
The copy-and-paste feature is one of the most often used on any computing platform. As convenient as it is, no one wants to deal with copy and paste not working in Windows. Usually, simple keyboard shortcuts or the right-click menu is all you need. But when those functions don’t work, it’s time to troubleshoot. Content … Read more
Sometimes tables and sheets are only available as PDFs, but you can convert a PDF to a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet to edit it. While the conversion process has come a long way over the years, it’s still not completely perfect. However, it’s free to convert your PDF to Excel and maintain most of the original … Read more
The Xbox app itself is kind of amazing with its huge selection of games, but it’s also kind of a mess, sometimes not running games, sometimes not running itself, and sometimes you need to double-sign into it. There are many ways in which the Xbox Game Pass for PC, now called PC Game Pass, can … Read more
“Your response to the CAPTCHA appears to be invalid” is a common error on Steam in Windows. It appears when your input into the CAPTCHA challenge is deemed incorrect or suspicious. Several factors can cause this issue, like corrupted cache, poor Internet connection, and browser issues. This guide covers various solutions to help you resolve … Read more
Do you save backups of your hard drive onto an external hard drive? Hopefully, you do. It’s a smart way to keep your data safe. But what happens if that drive becomes corrupted, and you have to reformat it to make it accessible again? Can you reformat it without losing all of your data? The … Read more
Ping is the time it takes for data to travel between your computer and an Internet server. Therefore, a lower ping reduces the time it takes for data to travel, creating a more responsive Internet connection. Let’s learn more about what causes a high ping speed and practical solutions for how to lower ping and … Read more
The easiest way to check the GPU usage in Windows is through the Task Manager. It will show you how apps and games consume your GPU’s resources. Additionally, you can check things like real-time power consumption and fan speed of your GPU using a lightweight tool called HWiNFO. We show you how to use both. … Read more