Many users rely on a password to protect their privacy on a PC, as well as their sensitive data. If you need to log in to your Windows PC without any authentication (e.g., during system maintenance), you can remove the password. This tutorial walks through the methods to remove a password on a Windows computer. … Read more
The Action Center is an important feature in Windows, providing you with notifications and a flyout that allows you to quickly change some system settings. But sometimes, the Action Center can become unresponsive, leaving you with no way to use it, which can dampen your Windows experience. If that’s happening to you, keep on reading … Read more
It’s a common known fact: when CPU usage spikes, your computer’s performance can take a hit. Even worse, your apps can crash, unsaved work can get lost, and your entire computer can freeze. Under the hood, it may be the Shell Infrastructure Host hogging your CPU’s capacity. This guide includes effective fixes to take care … Read more
Many people nowadays have aspirations of one day making a proper YouTube or Vimeo channel, but not everyone has the money to shell out possibly thousands of dollars in the equipment and software necessary to make a professional video. Perhaps you have the equipment already, but you’re not willing to spend another few months saving … Read more
Not all Windows updates download perfectly. Sometimes an update can cause your PC to behave worse than it did before you updated it. Other times, when downloading an update, you may experience a stuck update or get an error telling you that the download cannot continue. While many things can cause these problems, one of … Read more
When you use your smartphone as a microphone on a Windows computer, it frees you from relying on a headset or computer mic. In addition, you get much better sound quality compared to the default audio on a Windows laptop, particularly any older or inexpensive models. The latest smartphones from leading brands come with stereo … Read more
Microsoft has been systematically working to improve its Edge browser by adding new features and updates on a regular basis, positioning it as a compelling alternative to Google Chrome. Yet, sometimes issues still arise due to various bugs in the Chromium code. This tutorial shares the most effective troubleshooting tips you need to follow if … Read more
Occasionally, when you insert a USB drive into a Windows device, you will run into the “USB device not recognized” error. This is an unexpected problem for a pen drive that can’t be identified on a Windows machine, making it difficult for you to access the files and contents. Unless your USB drive is corrupted, … Read more
Despite the advent of cloud storage, many users still prefer USB drives when it comes to transferring files or backing up data. While in the process of copying files from your Windows computer to your USB drive, you may get an error message that says, “The disk is write protected.” This tutorial offers several troubleshooting … Read more
You never want to see the dreaded BSoD (Blue Screen of Death) on your Windows PC, but if you do see the “Video scheduler internal” error, don’t panic. There are a variety of causes and ways to troubleshoot this error, to free you up to return to using your PC as usual. Good to know: … Read more