Many people seem to be in doubt when it comes to battery charging. There are plenty of myths and downright poor practices floating around, so we’ve decided to throw together a definitive guide to battery charging, so you can spend less time worrying about your batteries and more time enjoying your gadgets. Battery Charging Chemistry One of the most important things you need to know about batteries is that there are drastically different ways of making one....

Below, we’ll explain what Bluetooth 5 is, then cover how you can check your PC’s Bluetooth version and upgrade your adapter to the latest version. What Is Bluetooth 5? Bluetooth is a short-range wireless technology found in almost all new electronic devices. It enables you to connect devices together. For example, it’s used to connect smartphones to wireless devices including wearables (like wireless earbuds), smart home devices, peripherals (like wireless keyboards), and audio devices (like a car’s audio system)....

If disabled, Windows 10 action center won’t open or display in the taskbar notification area. You will still get notifications as usual, but you won’t be able to review them in the Action Center. Some of the reasons Windows 10 Action Center won’t open include: Action Center isn’t enabledUser profile corruptionCorrupted system filesNon-trivial system glitches These issues could cause Windows to destabilize, which is why you need to resolve the issue as soon as possible....

Why Should You Find Your Version of Ubuntu? You know you’ve got Ubuntu. Why does the version matter? Like the different versions of Windows, some things will work in some versions of Ubuntu, and some will work only in others. You need to know what version you have to install the proper drivers for your hardware and apps that will work best on your version. It also helps you identify what updates your Ubuntu operating system needs....

This is a very common problem, but unfortunately, it can be caused by a number of things. Anything from your antivirus software, Windows firewall, or the network adapter itself, may prevent the active Wi-Fi network from showing up in your list of available networks. Walk through this guide, starting from the simplest fix to the more advanced ones, and hopefully before you get to the end you’ll see the Wi-Fi network show up in the list....

However, if you need to transfer your file with added security, you might want to use something other than Dropbox or WeTransfer. Here are a few secure ways to transfer your files online with complete privacy. Why Use a Secure Channel to Transfer Your Files You can always use one of the free ways to transfer your files online, like a cloud-based file-sharing site to give other people access to your files....

So how can you create an easy-to-follow and clear demonstration to help your target market understand how to use your product, solve a problem, or make their life easier? Below are seven great tools for creating your own video tutorials. Screen Capture Software Screen capture software is a tool that will record your computer screen. Use it to create a video tutorial walk-through of how a product or process works....

Unless you know what’s causing the issue, you can apply some of the standard fixes and see if they help fix the Explorer from crashing anymore. There are actually a number of ways to try and fix it on your Windows computer. Update Your System If your computer is running an old version of the operating system, that’s perhaps why the Windows Explorer keeps crashing on your machine. An older version often has bugs and issues that have been fixed in the newer ones....

If you search for “best freeware programs” or “top freeware apps”, you’ll get lots of lists, but mostly with programs everyone has already heard of: AVG anti-virus, 7-zip, Firefox, OpenOffice, etc., etc. That’s all nice and fine, but what about all those little gems programs that work great, but don’t get all the headlines? In this article, I will try my best to mention as many small name freeware programs as I can that can help make you more productive!...

In this tutorial, we’ll explain why you’re experiencing this glitch and explain how to fix Outlook so that you can attach files to your Outlook emails once again. Why Can’t I Attach Files in Microsoft Outlook? Before you can fix the problem, you need to know what is causing it. Common causes of email attachment issues in Outlook include: How to Troubleshoot When You Can’t Attach Files in Microsoft Outlook As there are multiple causes of this problem, there are also multiple solutions....

If your computers are on a wired network, you can network two computers and then share files and folders, but it’s a lot of work! An easier way is to simply create a homegroup if you are running Windows 7 or higher. A third way is to use a crossover cable to connect two computers and transfer data. In order for this setup to work, there are a few things you need to make sure are setup or configured properly....

The problem with Aero (and other compositing window managers), is that it is fairly resource heavy. This means that computer users with lower powered graphics cards, or those wanting to squeeze every frame of performance out of their system (important when playing games, for example), may want to turn off Aero, temporarily if not permanently. Fortunately, getting rid of many of the resource hogging features isn’t too hard. Below you’ll find two ways to get rid of Aero, one that turns it off entirely, and one that disables it on a per-application basis....

This article shows you how to enable and disable features in Windows 7/8/10, Vista, and XP. Windows Vista, 7/8/10 To turn Windows features in Windows Vista to Windows 10 on or off, click Control Panel on the Start menu. You can also click on Start and then type in control panel. Click the Programs link. NOTE: If you are in Classic View, the link reads Programs and Features. Under the Programs and Features heading, click the Turn Windows features on or off link....

Unfortunately, you’ve discovered that when you attempt to upgrade to Windows 11, there’s an error that says your computer’s processor is not supported. What can you do? While the error leads many people to run to the store to buy a new computer, you can actually bypass the error and install Windows 11 anyway. Should You Install Microsoft Windows 11 with an Unsupported CPU? Every computer is different, and the reasons for incompatibility with Windows 11 may vary from one system to the next....

In this article, we’ll compare all the important features between PowerPoint and Google Slides to help you decide which tool is best for you. What Is PowerPoint? Microsoft PowerPoint is a powerful tool that will help you create professional presentations. You can create slides with custom graphics, animations, and videos to make your presentation more interactive and fun. Having such a long history also means that PowerPoint comes with a large number of templates and resources you can use to impress your audience....

This tutorial will explain what the Google Drive for Desktop app does and how you can install it. What is Google Drive for Desktop? If you store your files in the Google Drive app, accessing them on the fly is necessary. But having to drag and drop files from a web browser like Google Chrome whenever you want to access them is time-consuming. The Drive for Desktop app allows you to use Google Drive from Windows’ built-in file manager....

You might ask why is port 80 important for http? Well, for one, it is the ease of use for the users. If you are browsing to a web server listening on a port other than port 80, you will need to include the port number along with the address. Something like this: http://yourdomain.com:81/ if port 81 is your web server’s port. If you use port 80 then you won’t have to type in port 80 on the address since it is the standard port used for HTTP....

Typography and other banding elements create a good first impression, set the mood for your site’s visitors, and establish your brand’s identity. Studies have also found that fonts affect readers’ ability to learn, recall information, and memorize texts. If you just installed a WordPress theme or have some CSS and coding experience, we’ll show you several options you can use to change fonts in WordPress. How to Change Fonts in WordPress There are three main options available for you to change fonts in WordPress:...

However, switching your browser’s user agent no longer requires that you install third-party software, such as extensions. Over the past few years, mainstream browsers have all started including such functionality as a part of their developer console or within standard menus. Although uncommon, there is a chance for browser extensions to become hijacked for malicious purposes, which could be a risk to your security. They can also add unnecessary bloat to the browser and eventually cause it to slow down....

But if something changes in the meantime, your web browser may run into connectivity issues and fail to load some websites properly. In that case, you must get rid of the DNS cache to force your device to look up each web address again. On Windows and macOS, you can clear the DNS cache quickly using the Command Prompt, Windows PowerShell, and Terminal consoles. On Android and iOS, however, the procedure isn’t as straightforward and you’ll have to try a few methods one at a time....