Unfortunately, not every application and system service is reliable. Bugs, security holes, and high CPU usage are common, relying on regular Windows updates to fix. Ironically enough, Windows Update itself can cause high CPU and RAM usage through related services like waasmedic. Here’s what you need to know. What Is the Waasmedic Service on Windows? The wassmedic service (also known as the Windows Update Medic Service and Wassmedicagent.exe) is a background system service that handles part of the Windows Update process....

Some ways to find your Windows version include using Run, Settings, System Information, and a command from Command Prompt. Regardless of the method you use, you’ll see the same version of your Windows operating system. Why Should You Find Your Version of Windows? There are many reasons you may want to find the version of Windows you’re running. The most common reason is that you want to check if a specific app will work on your PC....

A named range is just a range (either a single cell, or a range of cells) to which you assign a name. You can then use that name in place of normal cell references in formulas, in macros, and for defining the source for graphs or data validation. Using a range name, like TaxRate, in place of a standard cell reference, like Sheet2!$C$11, can make a spreadsheet easier to understand and debug/audit....

Since so many different things have to happen before you see your favorite YouTube content, the culprit behind your YouTube video buffering could be any number of items. If you’re only seeing that little spinning circle, try one of these tips to fix YouTube slow down. Run An Internet Speed Test Is the problem with YouTube specifically, or is your entire connection slow? Run an internet speed test to see if you’re getting a fast enough connection to the YouTube servers....

In this article, you will learn about the differences between windowed, fullscreen, and borderless modes. So let’s see what they are and when you should use them. What’s Windowed Mode? Windowed mode is exactly what it sounds like. The app or game is running inside a window that doesn’t cover your whole screen. You can clearly see a well-defined border that separates the window from the rest of the environment....

Also, depending on where you live or where you travel to, the current DNS provider may not be the fastest. For example, if you’re in New York and you’re using OpenDNS and then you travel down to Los Angeles, you might learn that Google Public DNS is actually faster. You can easily find the fastest DNS server in your area by using a program called NameBench. However, who wants to keep changing DNS settings manually?...

In this guide, we’ll take a look at some of the Windows 10 sleep settings that you can tweak on your PC. Choose the Idle Duration After Which Your PC Sleeps When you configure sleep settings for your PC, the first option to define is how long your PC should be in idle mode to enter sleep mode. You can choose different options for both when your machine is plugged into a power source and when your machine is running on battery....

Dust, dirt, and other contaminants in the air can have an impact on your fan’s performance, but there are other problems that can crop up, which is why regular maintenance is essential. If your computer fans are getting loud, here are six troubleshooting tips you can try to fix the problem. Give Your PC Fans A Clean As your fans draw in air, they bring other contaminants into your PC or laptop case....

In this article, we’ll reveal some of our top picks for quiet keyboards that offer great performance but don’t make nearly as much sound as traditional mechanical keyboards. So whether you’re planning on doing overtime work at home or aiming for championship levels in competitive esports titles, here are the best quiet keyboards you can get. Features to Look For When Buying Quiet Keyboards If you want to find the perfect keyboard for gaming or typing, you’ll need to know exactly what features to look for....

Anyone who has a subscription to Office 365, whether it’s a personal subscription or an enterprise subscription via your employer, has access to the Microsoft Planner. Microsoft Planner Tutorial Microsoft Planner has multiple front doors. Begin by signing into your Office 365 account. You can do that at any of Office 365’s many points of entry including: office.comadmin.microsoft.comoutlook.com If you’re already signed into another area of Microsoft Office, you can find the link to the Microsoft Planner app by selecting the app launcher icon in the upper-left corner and choosing Planner....

What is Microsoft Office 2019? Microsoft Office 2019 is the latest standalone version of Microsoft’s Office software. Like previous versions, Microsoft Office 2019 includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access 2019, Publisher 2019, and Visio 2019. Whilst Microsoft has shifted its efforts to its subscription based cloud service, Office 365, Office 2019 allows users to pay a one-time fee to get access to Microsoft services forever. Office 2019 is also useful for those that prefer to save and access their files offline without cloud backups....

Does that mean you can’t upgrade a laptop at all? No! However, upgrading an old laptop may not be worth the cost and effort, depending on what you need it to do. What You Can Usually Upgrade in a Laptop In general there are two components that can be upgraded or replaced in the typical laptop. The first is RAM or Random Access Memory. This is the fast memory that the computer uses to store information from currently running software....

CMR (conventional magnetic recording) and SMR drives (shingled magnetic recording) represent two different ways of packing those microscopic bits of data into an HDD enclosure. If you understand how each approach works, you can choose the type of drive that best matches your needs. The Basics of Mechanical Hard Drives Mechanical hard disk drives are storage devices that use spinning disks (platters) coated with a magnetic material to store data....

If you want a MacBook Pro but can’t afford one, we’ll put you on to some Windows laptops that perform just as well and retail cheaper. 1. Asus Vivobook Pro 16X OLED Key Features: 4K OLED display AMD Ryzen 9 processor 32 GB of RAM 60 Hz screen refresh rate Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 Ti GPU The Asus Vivobook Pro 16X OLED is a good option if you want a MacBook Pro alternative with an excellent display....

However, right now Ubuntu and Fedora Linux are two of the most popular options for desktop operating systems based on the Linux kernel. The question is which one is best for you? Fedora Vs. Ubuntu: Different Branches on the Family Tree The biggest fundamental difference between Fedora and Ubuntu are the branches of the Unix tree they descend from. Fedora comes from Red Hat Linux. Hence the hat-related name. Ubuntu comes from Debian, an extremely popular branch of Linux that’s been released in various desktop-focused distributions....

A few of the most common reasons for this include: Your Chromecast is not connected to the same WiFi network as the device you’re casting from.The power cable on your Chromecast isn’t working.The Chromecast isn’t plugged into the TV HDMI port properly.Firmware on your Chromecast is out of date.Your home Wi-Fi or internet connection isn’t working. Any of these issues will interfere with your ability to cast to your Chromecast....

If you’re facing this error and need some assistance, this article will guide you through some quick fixes that can resolve the issue. Try these fixes in the order they’re listed — we’ve listed the easiest ones first. Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter The built-in Update troubleshooter should be your first choice when you encounter the “your device is missing important security and quality fixes” error. If Windows identifies the problem and fixes it for you, you don’t need to jump through hoops trying to rule out potential issues....

Then there are sites that create cookies to store and track your personal information. Of course, you can disable cookies entirely, but that makes it difficult to use web services like email or e-commerce. Wouldn’t it be great if you could customize these options site-by-site? Turns out, in Google Chrome, you can. Here’s how. What Is Content Settings and Why Is It Important? Content settings – or site settings as it is now called – allow users to modify site permissions for several activities....

Maybe the subtitles are out of sync, or they aren’t appearing. Whatever the cause, you can take steps to get them back on screen (and appear like they’re supposed to). 1. Check HBO’s Server Status If the HBO Max servers are down, the streaming service might not behave as expected. The first step you should take is to check Downdetector. It will show you whether HBO Max is having a problem in a localized area or if the service as a whole isn’t operational....

From iterating over arrays to carrying out a function a predetermined number of times, there are many things you can achieve with this tool. Here is a tutorial on how to use For loops in PowerShell. What Is the Use of For Loops in PowerShell? Unlike Command Prompt, PowerShell is a complete scripting environment. This means you can write reusable PowerShell scripts to automatically carry out tasks rather than entering commands manually....