If you can’t find your BitLocker Drive Encryption recovery key, we’ll show you where to look. Check Your Microsoft Account Did you choose the “Save to your Microsoft account” option when encrypting your drive in BitLocker? Visit https://account.microsoft.com/devices/recoverykey in a web browser and sign in to your Microsoft account. You can use any web browser on any device—Windows, Mac, iOS, or Android. If you have multiple Microsoft accounts, sign in to the account linked to the computer you want to unlock....

Other reasons your local files don’t show up in Spotify include your files aren’t in a supported file format, Spotify’s cache has been corrupted, your firewall is blocking the app’s access to your files, and more. Enable the Spotify Local Files Option The most common reason Spotify doesn’t display your local music files is that you’ve turned off the option that helps the app recognize your files. Once you enable the option, Spotify will locate and list all your files on the app interface....

Sometimes it’s a bit tricky to find out exactly what’s causing the Windows shut down issue on your computer. It may be an app, a system issue, or something else. Regardless, there are multiple methods you can try and apply and one of these should likely fix the issue for you. Force Shut Down The Computer If the normal Start Menu shut down option doesn’t work for you and Windows’s won’t shut down, you may need to use the force shutdown method....

If you want to stream your media from Kodi to Roku, there are several easy ways to do so. Remember that Kodi is a media server and organizational device, so you won’t find movies or videos on Kodi. You will need to provide your content. How to Enable Screen Mirroring on Roku The first thing you need to do is ensure Roku allows screen mirroring from other devices. This step is necessary to play Kodi on your Roku device regardless of the method that you use....

In this Excel tutorial, we’ll explain why you’re seeing dotted lines and how to get rid of them. Why Do Dotted Lines Appear in Microsoft Excel? The three most common causes for dotted lines to appear in Microsoft Excel are: Below, we’ll explain how to get rid of these dotted lines. 1. How to Remove Page Break Dotted Lines Excel page breaks are important because they tell Excel where pages start and end....

In this step-by-step tutorial, we’ll explain how to recover a deleted folder in Outlook. How to Recover a Deleted Item or Folder in Outlook Here are a few ways to recover deleted items and folders in Microsoft Outlook. The Deleted Items Folder The first place to look for your Outlook item is the deleted Items folder. If your Outlook account doesn’t have a deleted items folder, you will need to look in the Trash folder instead....

That broad range of functionalities come with vulnerabilities as well. Hackers are often able to access the code and infect WordPress sites with malware just as they might plant malware on a router. Malware can infect and destroy your site, so it’s important to act quickly to remove malware from your WordPress site. Contact Your Web Host First Before attempting any of the suggestions below, contact your hosting company first....

If these are the cases, you may have a malware-infected PC on your hands. There are ways you can check. This article will teach you how to scan your PC for malware in Windows 10. Windows Defender The first logical place to start would be Windows Defender. Not only is it free, but it also comes with every Windows 10 purchase. It’s also simple to use — making it the ideal solution for your average users who won’t go beyond mainstream sites....

Task Scheduler lets you trigger your batch file to run at a specific time or when a specified event occurs. You also get loads of configurable options to define how the file runs. We assume you already have the batch file created, so in this article, we’ll show you how to schedule that batch file to run. Why Schedule Batch Files on Your Windows PC There are countless reasons to schedule a batch file on your PC....

Setting up a new website in Google Analytics isn’t quite as straightforward as it should be. However, following the steps below, you should be able to have your website enabled with Google Analytics tracking in under 30 minutes. Set Up Your Google Analytics Property To set up your website on Google Analytics, you need to add the website in Google Analytics Administration. First, log into Google Marketing Platform with your Google Account....

Microsoft Excel is one is just one of the many programs used by companies worldwide. As such, the need for shared workbooks is crucial. In this post, you’ll learn how you and your team can collaborate using Excel 2016 and other versions of Excel online. Share Excel Files Offline If you have a local area connection, all users in the network can have access to any file. Not only that, any changes made to the file can be tracked....

Many Instagram users seem to run into situations where their filters don’t work correctly. Unless you’re all about that #nofilter life, you’ll want to try one of these tips to fix Instagram filters that aren’t working when you create an Instagram Story or Instagram post. 1. Check Your Internet Connection If your Instagram filters are not working, it might be because the Instagram application can’t communicate with its servers. First, try switching to a different connection....

By adjusting a few settings, cleaning your mouse, or running repair programs, you can stop your mouse from double clicking accidentally. Adjust Double-Click Speed If your mouse’s double-click speed is set too low, your system might interpret two separate clicks as one double-click. Here’s how to set the speed higher. After you’ve changed the slider, try double-clicking and test whether the new speed works better for you. Disable Enhanced Pointer Precision Some users report that a too-sensitive mouse can cause double-click errors....

Back then, these features were high-tech wizardry. You may have used TweakUI to help you customize the Windows XP interface or FlexiCD to let you play a music CD from the taskbar. Now, the traditional PowerToys from the 90s are pretty much all baked into Windows or easily added through different apps. Yet, Microsoft has resurrected PowerToys for Windows 10. They’ve also embraced their new open-source stance and getting the most out of their acquisition of GitHub....

It’s frustrating when a program refuses to open when clicked, but the good news is that there are multiple fixes. You don’t have to be tech-savvy to straighten out the problem–just try a few of these steps to get Windows 10 performing the way it should. How to Fix When Windows 10 Programs Won’t Open If you cannot open programs in Windows 10, try one of these solutions. We’re assuming you have already checked your computer for malware and viruses as this can definitely cause strange issues like this....

To use this procedure to recover your network security key, you must have a computer already connected to your Wi-Fi network. Windows 7, unlike previous versions of Windows, allows a fairly easy way to view your network security key on the screen in plain text. NOTE: Because the network security key will be displayed in plain text, be very careful when and where you use this procedure. Make sure no one is around peering over your shoulder or glancing at your screen....

This article will outline the features and benefits of using Squarespace vs WordPress . The WordPress we will be discussing is the self-hosted platform WordPress.org. An Overview of Squarespace Vs WP WordPress is an open-source content management system (CMS). This means anyone can use or modify the software at no cost. It is a tool that enables users to manage website elements such as the content, and build a website without having to be a programmer....

To help you break through all the false advertising, overexaggerated capabilities, and fake reviews, we took a closer look at two of the best selling VPN services right now. We compared Surfshark VPN and CyberGhost VPN to see what makes them stand out and to determine which one of them is better. Find out which VPN service you should get if you’re after the cheapest price, the best value, or if you aren’t ready to compromise....

Linux is also popular as a portable operating system, bootable from a USB drive to turn any computer you encounter into your own temporary Linux workstation. However, some distros are better suited to the portable life than others. So we’ve rounded up a list of the best portable Linux distributions as of this year. Why Have Portable Linux on a USB Stick? If this is the first time you’ve encountered the idea of running Linux off a USB drive rather than installing it on an internal hard drive, you may wonder why anyone would want to do it in the first place....

To fully appreciate how powerful these commands are, we’ve compiled a list of the most helpful DOS commands. Granted, some of them are not totally useful on an average day. But when you do need them, DOS commands are there to save the day. How To Use DOS Commands First things first. How do you use DOS commands? You must open either the Command Prompt or PowerShell. Both programs come with Windows and can be accessed through Windows Search....