Pressing the Alt key can sometimes completely block all key inputs thereafter. If you’re accidentally hitting these keys without knowing, it can cause major inconveniences and confusion. Many of the usual solutions that allow you to disable key inputs on Windows are now outdated. For example, Simple Disable Key is no longer freeware. Both SharpKeys and KeyTweak aren’t officially supported by the latest versions of Windows. So, what do you do when you’re out of options?...

The startup folder, conveniently shown on the Start Menu, made it easy to see which programs would launch when Windows booted up. However, in Windows 7, the startup folder is a hidden system folder that is not located in the same place as the startup folders in Windows XP. This article shows you an easy way to add programs to the Windows 7 startup folder for both the current user and all users of the computer....

Microsoft relies on pushy tactics that force you to use Microsoft Edge in various parts of the operating system. Additionally, broken configurations, browser hijackers, and conflicting settings can adversely impact your default program preferences. Read on to learn what you can do to stop your default browser from changing on a PC running Windows 10 or Windows 11. Double-Check Default Browser Settings It’s best to kick things off by double-checking the default browser settings on your PC....

or Whenever the user clicked the OK button, it would simply pop back up. What was really weird is that if she clicked on the red X button, the document would open just fine! Strange! The user was running Office 2013 and getting this error. After doing some research, we came across a few possible solutions. In this post, I’ll list them out here. Method 1 – Nuance Software If you have any Nuance software installed, then that is definitely the reason why you are getting this error message....

If you’re using this network to find a new job, you might run across some issues, like how to add or update your resume on LinkedIn. Although, the question you should ask yourself first is whether you should be uploading your resume on LinkedIn at all. Should You Add Your Resume To LinkedIn? At first, the answer seems obvious – of course, you should attach your resume to your LinkedIn profile....

Neither Instagram nor Facebook will let you know when someone blocks you. There are third-party apps that will promise to solve that problem for you, but that rarely works. Truth is, finding out if someone blocked you on Instagram or Facebook takes some detective work. Here’s how to tell if someone blocked you and what you can do about it. How to Check If Someone Blocked You on Instagram On Instagram, you can try a couple of different techniques to find out whether someone blocked you....

But changing an existing folder structure is trickier than it sounds. There is no folder merge button to combine multiple folders– you need to manually go into every directory, press Ctrl + A to select all files, create new folders at the destination, and copy-paste the files. Fortunately, there are many other ways to merge folders in Windows 10 (or Windows 11). From third-party apps to built-in Microsoft Windows methods, here is an overview of the best of these....

Smart App Control can only be enabled on a fresh Windows 11 installation. So even if you update your Windows installation to the latest update, you’ll still need to reinstall Windows to activate Smart App Control. What Is Smart App Control? Introduced in the 22H2 update, Smart App Control (SAC) is a relatively new feature that prevents unauthorized applications from accessing your system. This blocks things like ransomware or spyware from compromising your data....

In this article, we’ll explain how to use the System Restore function on your Windows 11 PC to undo changes or fix software-related issues. What Is System Restore? System Restore is a Microsoft Windows tool that’s designed to back up and restore your PC’s software. System Restore saves the details of your system files and registry as Restore Points so that, when needed, it can help repair Windows 11 and return a system to a working state without you having to reinstall the operating system....

Now there are two ways to manage Cisco switches: from the web-based GUI interface or from the terminal-based command line interface. I have found that the web-based GUI is not nearly as stable as the Cisco IOS available from the CLI. On several occasions, after trying to save a configuration change on the GUI, the entire switch crashed and I had to reboot it in order to access the GUI again....

There are multiple ways to open Outlook in safe mode and you can use that mode to launch your Outlook in a more controlled environment. What Is Outlook Safe Mode Outlook safe mode isn’t a standalone app, tool, or anything like that. It’s a mode that you can open Outlook in with certain restrictions as to what features you can use while it’s active. Safe mode ensures that only essential files are loaded when you open Outlook on your computer....

You may also need to provide your computer model number when seeking technical support or troubleshooting issues. We’ll show you how to find your computer model in Windows and using third-party tools. From the Settings Menu This is perhaps the easiest way to check the model of a Windows computer. In Windows 10 and 11, go to Settings > System > About and check your PC’s name for its model information....

When you pair a Bluetooth device to your PC, Microsoft Windows automatically downloads any applicable drivers to make it run correctly. However, if you do that over a metered internet connection, data usage restrictions can interfere and create “Setup incomplete because of a metered connection” errors within the Bluetooth device manager. Read on to learn what you must do to fix the Bluetooth metered connection error in Windows 11 and 10....

Speech Services by Google plays a critical role on your Android device, delivering seamless text-to-speech and speech-to-text capabilities for native and third-party apps. However, to provide the best possible experience, it needs to download the latest language updates. If Speech Services by Google gets stuck while downloading the latest language updates, it will display a “Waiting for network connection” error in the notifications drawer. When that happens, there are various fixes you can try out to resolve the issue....

Tools such as the free Zoom Cloud Meetings enable groups of people to work together in a virtual face-to-face meeting. Zoom is a cloud-based video communications solution for collaboration, live chat, audio and video conferencing, meeting recordings, and webinars across all devices. This article will show you how to create and host a Zoom cloud meeting on your desktop or smartphone. Get Started with Zoom Cloud Meetings on Your Desktop First, you need to create an account and download the app if you want to host a Zoom meeting,...

The instructions below will walk you through everything you want to know about installing Windows 11 using a bootable USB drive. How To Create a Bootable Windows 11 USB Drive It’s possible to create a bootable Windows 11 USB drive using Microsoft’s Media Creation Tool. It handles everything from formatting the USB drive with the correct format to downloading and setting up the files required to boot into the Windows 11 Setup....

There are a few ways you can password protect folders in Windows 10. If you have Windows 10 Pro, Enterprise, or Education, you could also use built-in features to encrypt files or a USB device. Alternatively, you could zip up folders with a password, or use third-party software to create encrypted folders instead. Using Built-In Folder Encryption using EFS One of the simplest methods to password protect a folder in Windows 10 is to use the built-in folder encryption system called the Encrypted File System (EFS)....

If port forwarding isn’t enabled, the traffic for these servers will get stuck at your router and it won’t ever reach the desired device on your local network. With all the port forwarding tutorials available out there, it’s easy to set it up on your router no matter what router you have got. While doing so, you’ll want to make sure that you set up port forwarding in such a way that it only allows certain IP addresses to access those ports....

There are so many things you can do with your Chromecast, but sometimes even the best device can hit an irreparable snag. You may encounter some issues or it just stops working, leaving you without any streaming content. If you just got a new wireless router, plan to sell or give your Chromecast to someone else, or the device freezes or lags, resetting it might be the way to go....

It’s really frustrating not being able to install apps from the Play Store, especially as it’s the only source of trusted app downloads for Android devices. If you too are facing the issue, there are a few methods you might want to try and see if they help resolve the issue. Cancel The Current Downloads An/Or Updates One of the possible reasons why your Play Store downloads get stuck in download pending is because you have many of them already running on your device....