When you close your laptop lid it will automatically go to sleep mode. This allows its battery life to be extended since normally you won’t be using the laptop when you close it. There are however instances when you don’t want this to happen such as when the laptop is connected to an external monitor….
Have you tried connecting your headphones to your Windows 10 laptop audio port only to find out that there is no sound? This can usually happen if you recently formatted your computer, just had a software update, or a driver update. In this latest installment of our troubleshooting series we will show you how to…
The Command Prompt is an application available in Windows 10 that allows commands to be executed. These commands can be scripts, batch files, or advanced administrative functions. Most of the time you will just need to run this application normally however there are cases when you will need to open this application as an administrator….
Is your Windows 10 computer displaying the wrong time? This seemingly minor problem can cause several issues such as unable to access certain websites, unable to perform scheduled tasks, or even creating a wrong time stamp on your documents just to name a few. In this latest installment of our troubleshooting series we will show…
If you are browsing the various internet websites right now then chances are you are using Google Chrome. This is the most popular browser today due to its speed, security, and minimalist design. It has several useful features that make managing your constantly visited websites quite easy. There are however instances when you will want…
Microsoft Word is the most widely used word processor in businesses, schools, and even homes. It is quite easy to use and offers a lot of features that allows creating documents become an easy task. You might come across an issue where you will want to remove any hyperlink in your document. In this latest…
If you have a new computer then chances are it will have a Bluetooth connectivity feature. This is mostly used to wirelessly connect peripheral devices such as a keyboard, mouse, and headset just to name a few. Connecting your Windows 10 computer to a Bluetooth device is quite easy however sometimes certain issues can occur….
The Airplane Mode is a feature in Windows 10 that turns off all wireless signals going to and from your computer. The features that are disabled are Internet, Bluetooth, Cellular data, GPS, GNSS, and NFC (Near field communications). Normally, this feature has to be manually turned on or off however there are instances when it…
Google Chrome is the most popular browser being used in computers today. Its speed and security are the two main reasons why a lot of people rely on this browser. While using this browser and opening several tabs you probably have experienced accidentally closing a tab or window. Don’t worry when this happens as all…
IPv6 is the newest internet protocol that is intended to replace IPv4. This protocol provides an ID marker and location system for computers on a network then routes traffic on the internet. IPv6 resolves the issues present in IPv4, one of which is the addition of more internet addresses. If you are experiencing the IPv6…
When you can’t hear any sound coming out of your Windows 10 computer even if the volume is set to its maximum level then it’s probably because the audio service is not running. This is a common problem that is usually caused by an unresponsive sound device or even a glitch in the software. In…
The Print Screen function is the ability to capture an image of the entire screen or a portion of it. The data is stored in your computer memory which you can paste to an image editor, word processor, email editor, or other related software. Using this feature is quite easy as all you need to…
Skype is a built-in communications tool in Windows 10 that allows you to make free voice calls and send instant messages to anyone with a Skype software installed in their device. This includes computers running on Windows, Linux or MacOS as well as mobile devices running on Android or iOS. It also allows you to…
One of the main components of any Windows 10 computer is RAM ( Random Access Memory). This is basically a fast type of computer memory that is used as a temporary storage for any information that the computer will be using now or soon. The bigger the RAM the PC has then the more information…
When you turn on your Windows 10 laptop it will usually automatically connect to a saved Wi-Fi network . For example if your laptop is connected to your home wireless network and you set this to always connect to this network if it is within range then whenever you restart the computer it will connect…
If you have been constantly using your laptop for a couple of months then you may have noticed that its battery life does not last as long as it used to. This is because the Lithium Ion battery that is being used will not retain its out of the box performance when it is constantly…