How to turn on the backlight of the laptop keyboard If you need to turn on the backlight of the laptop keyboard, but you do not know how to do it, in the instructions below – detailed information about it, the keys and key combinations to turn on the backlight in the … Read more
Windows 10 restarts on shutdown, what do I do? Sometimes, you may find that when you press “Shut down”, your Windows 10 computer or laptop restarts instead of shutting down. That said, identifying the cause of the problem, especially for a novice user, is usually not easy. This tutorial details what to do if Windows 10 restarts... Read more
How to Download HEVC Codec for H.265 Video for Free on Windows 10 If you have an iPhone or other device that uses HEVC (High Efficiency Video Codec, H.265) video by default, such videos may not play on your computer with Windows 10 by default, due to the lack of the necessary codec in … Read more
How to fix DX11 feature level 10.0 is required to run the engine or DX11 feature level 11.0 is required Many users get the error message DX11 feature level 10.0 is required to run the engine (sometimes feature level 11.0 or to run the game) when they run certain games. Having … Read more
Scratches on the screen of your PC or laptop – Causes and what to do If you have stripes or artifacts on the screen of your computer monitor or the same happens on the screen of your laptop, horizontal or vertical, white, red, green or blue – you are not alone in your problem, it is very common. … Read more
Microsoft Edge WebView2 Runtime - What is it and can it be removed? Some users of Windows 10 and Windows 11, and sometimes older versions of the system, may have noticed the presence of “Microsoft Edge WebView2 Runtime” in the list of programs in control panel or in the list of applications in … Read more
How to open the Network and Sharing Center in Windows 10 In the first versions of Windows 10, to log in to the Network and Sharing Center, you had to follow the same steps as in previous versions of the operating system: right-click right mouse button on the icon... Read more
The Fn key on my laptop is not working, what should I do? Most laptops have a separate Fn key, which in combination with the keys on the top row of the keyboard (F1 – F12) usually performs laptop-specific actions (turn Wi-Fi on and off, change screen brightness, and more). others), … Read more
How to close a frozen program or game in Windows 11 and Windows 10 If a program or game crashes on your computer, you shouldn't fix it by turning it off, unless you're talking about a "whole computer" crash, in which the answers from the system to any user action completely disappear. … Read more
Poor HDMI image quality: why and how to fix it? When you connect your computer or laptop to your monitor or TV via HDMI, you may notice that the image quality has deteriorated in one way or another, such as washed-out colors, blurry fonts and a globally blurry image, strange jerkiness, … Read more
How to download Visual C++ Redistributable 2008-2019 Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable packages (Visual C++ Redistributable) contain the necessary components to run games and programs developed with the corresponding versions of Visual Studio and are often needed when errors such as "can't be found". can run the program” because files are missing from the computer … Read more
What is JFIF format and how to convert it to JPG? Some users come across images (photos, charts, and others) with the JFIF extension instead of the usual JPG/JPEG from time to time and wonder what this format is and how to open or convert it to JPG, either online or with software. … Read more
How to turn off the screen of a laptop without turning off the laptop itself If for certain tasks you need to turn off the screen of your laptop without turning it off, that is, for the laptop to continue working, you can do it in several different ways: either through Windows 10, 8.1 or Windows 7, such as with the help of third-party utilities. … Read more
MLC, TLC or QLC: which is better for SSDs? (as well as V-NAND, 3D NAND, and SLC) When choosing an SSD for home use, you may come across such a feature as the type of memory used and wonder which is better: MLC or TLC (you may also come across Other denominations of... Read more
How to delete a user from Windows 10 This step-by-step tutorial details how to delete a user in Windows 10 in different situations: on deleting a simple account, or one that does not appear in the list of users in settings; how to delete if you see a message that says "The user... Read more
Windows Task Manager for Beginners Windows Task Manager is one of the most important tools in the operating system. With it you can see what is causing your computer to slow down, what program is "eating" all the memory, CPU time, is it constantly writing something to... Read more
Windows 11 and Windows 10 Screen Magnifier: How to turn on and off Windows Screen Magnifier is a tool rarely used by most, but useful for some users, which allows you to enlarge part of the screen for people with vision problems. In this easy tutorial for novice users on how to… Read more
Failed to configure or complete Windows 10 updates One of the common problems for Windows 10 users is the message “We failed to configure Windows updates. The changes are being rolled back" or "We were unable to complete the updates. Undo the changes. Do not turn off the computer” after reboot… Read more
The white line (cursor) blinks when the computer or laptop starts up – causes and what to do a black screen on which a line flashes... Read more
How to create a REG file for Windows Files with a .reg extension in Windows 10, 8.1 and Windows 7 are used to add or change certain registry settings. Often, rather than manually editing the registry, it is more convenient to quickly create such a file (especially if you have code ready... Read more
What is the unsecapp.exe process in Windows 10 and Windows 11 Users accustomed to looking askance at the list of processes in Task Manager will most likely come across unsecapp.exe, or similarly, Sink to receive asynchronous callbacks for WMI client application, often present in multiple instances... Read more
How to find out the CPU temperature In this tutorial, some easy ways to find out the processor temperature in Windows 10, 8 and Windows 7 (as well as an OS-independent way) both with the help of free programs and without it. At the end of the article, there will also be general information about which one you should… Read more
How to turn off PIN and prompt to create a PIN when signing in to Windows 10 If your computer uses a Microsoft account, Windows 10 will constantly ask you to create a PIN when you sign in and also in the “Protect accounts” item in the Security Center . If you have already created a PIN, you can also… Read more
What is MsMpEng.exe process and why does it load processor or memory You may notice MsMpEng.exe or Antimalware Service Executable among other processes in Task Manager of Windows 10 (as well as in 8), and sometimes it can use very actively hardware resources of your computer, thus interfering with the … Read more
Windows 10 activation Questions about Windows 10 activation are among the most frequently asked by users: how to activate the system, where to get the activation key for a clean installation of Windows 10 on the computer, why different users have the same keys and other comments from this... Read more
What is Runtime Broker and what to do if runtimebroker.exe is using the processor In Windows 10, you may see the Runtime Broker (RuntimeBroker.exe) process in Task Manager, which first appeared in version 8 of the system. It's a system process (usually not a virus), but sometimes it can... Read more
Control panel items to run from Win+R and the command line in Windows 10 and Windows 11 Autorun devicecontrol /name Microsoft.AutoPlayStandalone Filescontrol /name Microsoft.OfflineFilesODBC Data Source Managercontrol odbccp32.cplAdministrationcontrol adminttolsWindows Defender Firewallfirewall. cplRestorecontrol /name Microsoft.RecoveryDateTimetimedate.cplDiskSpacescontrol /name Microsoft.StorageSpacesDeviceManagerhdwwiz.cplCredentialManagercontrol /name Microsoft.CredentialManagerScreensaverdesktop control.cpl,,@screensaverDevices … Read more
How to shut down or put your computer to sleep with a keyboard shortcut If for some reason you need to be able to shut down your computer or laptop with a hotkey, or put it to sleep, it's relatively easy to do: no additional programs are needed . In this tutorial on various ways to turn off… Read more
I can't find gpedit.msc on Windows 10, 8 and Windows 7 – how do I fix it? Many Windows configuration and troubleshooting instructions include running the local group policy editor – gpedit.msc as one of the items, but sometimes after Win + R and entering the command, … Read more
How to know the hash (checksum) of a file in Windows PowerShell The hash or checksum of a file is a short and unique value calculated from the content of a file and is often used to check the integrity and consistency (match) of the files when downloading them, especially when it comes to… Read more
How to change the default graphics card for games and programs in Windows 10 Many laptops, all-in-ones and PCs are equipped with two video adapters: a lower-performance integrated graphics card, such as Intel HD Graphics, and a discrete GPU: NVIDIA GeForce or AMD Radeon. In this case, on laptops, … Read more
What is dllhost.exe COM Surrogate process, why does it hog CPU or cause errors In Windows 10, 8 or Windows 7 Task Manager you can find dllhost.exe process, in some cases it can cause high CPU load or errors like: COM Surrogate has stopped working, the name of the … Read more
How to turn off remote desktop in Windows 11 and Windows 10 Windows has a built-in remote desktop feature that can be helpful, as detailed in the Microsoft Remote Desktop (RDP) article, on the other hand – if you're not using the feature , for security reasons it may be prudent to disable it. East … Read more
How to enable the TPM on a laptop or a computer After the announcement of Windows 11, among the most frequently asked questions from users there is a new one: how to enable the TPM 2.0 on a computer and find out if this module is enabled. However, it is reported that for Russian users it will not be necessary… Read more
Checking the integrity of Windows 10 system files Checking the integrity of Windows 10 system files can be useful if you have reason to believe that the system files have been corrupted or you suspect that some program may have modified the files. operating system files. windows... Read more
Slow SSD – Causes and Solutions If you have installed an SSD and it is not delivering the advertised speeds or your SSD has become slow over time, the causes can usually be resolved and the situation resolved. This tutorial details the possible causes of slow reading speeds… Read more
How to remove the password when signing in to Windows 11 When you sign in to Windows 11, the user must enter the account password or a PIN, which the system prompts you to set during initial setup. If you wish, you can also connect without a password or PIN. This tutorial details how to disable... Read more
How to Delete System Reserved Drive in Windows 10 Many users, usually as a result of hard drive partitioning operations or after migrating Windows 10 to SSD, discover a new System Reserved Drive in Windows 10 explorer and wonder how to remove or erase it. This walkthrough… Read more
How to connect AirPods to a Windows computer or laptop Can I use AirPods with a Windows 10, 8.1, or Windows 7 computer? Yes, you can: just make sure your computer or laptop has a Bluetooth adapter and that it's working properly; once you connect the AirPods, you can use them as headphones… Read more
How to turn off SmartScreen in Windows 10 The SmartScreen filter in Windows 10, just like in 8.1, prevents suspicious programs from running on your computer, based on this filter. In some cases, these triggers can be bogus, and sometimes a program just needs to be executed despite its origin – then it is possible… Read more
Windows 10 DLNA Server This tutorial details how to create a DLNA server in Windows 10 to stream media to TV and other devices using the built-in tools or free third-party software. Also, how to use the content playback functions from your computer or laptop without having to configure it. … Read more
Brightness not working in Windows 10 This tutorial details several ways to fix the situation when the brightness adjustment in Windows 10 is not working – neither by using the button in the notification area, nor by adjusting in the display settings, nor by using the buttons. of attenuation and increase if provided … Read more
How to activate Miracast in Windows 10 Miracast is one of the technologies to wirelessly transmit image and sound to a TV or monitor, easy to use and compatible with many devices, including Windows 10 computers and laptops, if you have the suitable Wi-Fi adapter (see How to connect the TV … Read more
How to hide the recovery partition in Windows 10, 8.1 and Windows 7 Sometimes after reinstalling or upgrading Windows 10, 8 or Windows 7, you may find a new partition of about 10-30 GB (or 500 with some MB) in the File Browser. This is a recovery partition from your computer manufacturer... Read more
How to change the language switch keys in Windows 10 By default, in Windows 10, the following key combinations work to change the input language: Windows (emblem key) + Space and Alt + Shift. However, many people, myself included, prefer to use Ctrl + Shift for this. This short tutorial… Read more
Cached RAM in Windows 10: what it is and how to clear it Any Windows 10 user who opens Task Manager and looks in the “Performance” tab, in the “Memory” section, will find the “Cache” item, and the size of the cache is usually all the more significant the larger the amount of RAM... Read more
How to rename a disk, flash drive, or DVD-RW in Windows 10, 8.1, and Windows 7 If you need to rename a local hard drive, SSD, or removable drive (flash drive) in Windows 10, 8.1, or Windows 7 – You can do it in several ways: either through the interface of the … Read more
How to tell if your computer has a GPT or MBR drive The topic of GPT and MBR disk partition tables has become a hot topic following the proliferation of PCs and laptops with Windows 10 and 8 pre-installed. In this tutorial, there are two ways to find out which partition table,... Read more