If you’ve heeded the wisdom of cybersecurity experts, your Outlook password is probably impossible to remember because of its length and complexity, so you store it in a password manager. As secure as this approach is, it can be cumbersome to fetch those cryptic combinations when you’re on a new device or in a hurry. … Read more
When you’re installing updates in Windows, you may stumble upon the “Something didn’t go as planned” error. This usually happens if your Windows Update components have become corrupted, or your antivirus app is mistakenly blocking updates, among other things. This guide gives you a few suggestions on how to fix the error. Good to know: … Read more
The “System Error 5, Access is denied” prompt usually appears while you’re executing commands in Command Prompt or PowerShell with no admin access. It can also manifest when you’re trying to install new programs. This tutorial shows a few different ways to fix the error on your PC. Good to know: for an even smoother … Read more
The LoadLibrary failed with error 126 message is an error that typically occurs when you launch a game or OpenGL software. Causes can range from a faulty driver to having multiple graphics adapters on your PC. There are a few fixes to resolve error 126, as explained in this guide. Good to know: Steam games … Read more
In older versions of Windows, you could have easily changed the location of the taskbar by dragging it to the top or sides, as long as it wasn’t locked. However, with the release of Windows 11, moving the taskbar is no longer a simple task. To move or resize the taskbar, you will have to … Read more
Microsoft forces you to restart your Windows computer every time it performs an update. At first glance, it would seem unusual, as Linux systems don’t have any such requirements. Updates are supposed to happen in the background and not disturb your current workflow. But that’s not the case with Windows, which doesn’t have any built-in … Read more
As far as cloud storage is concerned, Dropbox is one of the first services that comes to mind. Unfortunately, it gets expensive once you have used up the free storage. Trying to run multiple Dropbox accounts on one computer usually means upgrading to the pricey business plan, but there are workarounds to do this in … Read more
The Desktop Window Manager (DWM) is a component of the Windows operating system responsible for managing the visual effects and rendering of the user interface. It doesn’t consume too many resources under normal conditions. Still, if you notice Desktop Window Manager high memory usage, apply these solutions to see if they will help. Good to … Read more
Every time you transfer a file, browse your drive, or look for something you downloaded, you have to contend with Windows Explorer, the default file manager in Windows. While it is usable most of the time, nothing is more annoying than doing a file transfer in the order of several gigabytes, only to have Windows … Read more
The taskbar is one of the most important features on your Windows computer. If the taskbar stops working, it can seriously inhibit your Windows experience and feel awfully restrictive. If your taskbar is not working, try the fixes listed here. Good to know: widgets let you customize your Windows experience. Learn all about them. Content … Read more