We’ll show you how to connect AirPods to Windows 11 devices. Before you proceed, it’s worth noting that low battery power can interrupt the connection process. So, ensure your AirPods (and charging case) have enough charge. Charge your AirPods’ battery level to at least 20%. Put AirPods in Pairing Mode Your AirPods must be in pairing mode to connect to Windows or other devices. Pairing mode disconnects the AirPods from other devices and makes them available for connection to a new device....

Microsoft has not been blind to this and did give us some options for cutting, copying and pasting in Word 2007 with the Paste button on the main ribbon. Recognizing that what they’d done so far wasn’t enough, Microsoft went a step further in newer versions of Word by giving users a much better preview of what they’ll get when choosing a particular option. Word’s Paste feature can be accessed two different ways; the first is by clicking the right mouse button in the spot where you want to paste something....

As part of its efforts to help troubleshoot the Windows 10 user experience, Microsoft logs data about the apps and features you use, your system information, your system settings, and more. If you’re worried about this data being shared, you can disable Windows 10 telemetry by following these steps. What Is Windows 10 Telemetry? Windows 10 isn’t the first Windows release to collect and share system data with itself, but Microsoft has certainly increased the amount of data it collects and shares in this release....

If your Xbox One or Xbox Series X refuses to launch a game, has trouble loading files, or just experiences issues that standard troubleshooting won’t solve, try a factory reset. You should also use a factory reset to fully erase the system before you sell it to another person to ensure the safety of your personal information. How to Factory Reset an Xbox One or Xbox Series X Factory resetting an Xbox One or Xbox Series X follows the same steps regardless of what console you have....

One unfortunate error in Chrome that could stop pages loading, however, is the “dns_probe_finished_bad_config” error. This has a number of causes, but it usually points to a problem with a domain name server configuration. If you want to know how to fix a dns_probe_finished_bad_config error, here’s what you’ll need to do. What Is a dns_probe_finished_bad_config Error in Google Chrome? A dns_probe_finished_bad_config error message usually appears in Google Chrome when your device’s DNS server can’t resolve a website address you’ve attempted to visit....

If you are getting this error in Windows, here are a few things you can try to fix it! Method 1 – Make sure the Windows Installer service is started Sometimes, if the Installer service is disabled, you will get this error. You can turn it on by going to Start, then Run and typing in Services.msc. In newer versions of Windows, just click on Start and start typing services....

In any case, if you want to bring your voice channels back into action, you’ll have to tweak a few options on your system. You’ll learn how to do just that in this guide. Reboot Your Router/Modem to Resolve the No Route Error The easiest and quickest way to fix Discord’s “No Route” error is by rebooting your router. If your router has a dynamic IP problem (most likely due to your internet service provider), a normal reboot should get you a new IP address, fixing the problem....

Other reasons your presentation doesn’t save include a corrupt presentation file, the PowerPoint app experiencing a problem, your Microsoft Office login session having an issue, and more. Close Your Presentation if It’s Open in Another App One reason you can’t save your presentation in PowerPoint is that your presentation is open in another app. That other app may be preventing further changes from being made to your file, causing PowerPoint to display an error message....

When everything is working correctly, you’ll hardly know anything is happening at all. When Windows update errors happen however, the result can be anything from blocked updates to a computer that no longer works! Check if You Have an Update Error If you suspect there’s some sort of Windows Update error on your computer, you can confirm it by checking your update status: If not, you’ll see a green check mark and a message that you are up to date....

The most common reason for the above error is outdated driver software. Other reasons include faulty drivers, corrupt Windows system files, and more. We’ll show several options to fix these problems so your printer starts working again. Update Printer Drivers The first solution to try when your PC displays a “Driver is unavailable” error is to update your printer drivers. Doing so updates the files that help your printer communicate with your computer....

Windows gives you a few basic ways to hide files and folders.They may not sandbag the knowledgeable snoop but the methods can thwart them for a while. Hide Windows 10 Folders with File Explorer This is a simple method to hide files and folders on Windows 10. It will only work if people around you aren’t tech savvy enough to know how to display file properties. By default, Windows hides many files to prevent any unintentional deletions....

Rather than switch from one tool to another, the new Windows Terminal brings these tools together. You can run Windows bash scripts, connect to Azure virtual machines, and open a Windows Subsystem for Linux terminal—all within a single window. Installing The New Windows Terminal The new Windows Terminal app is still in active development. Rather than test it internally, Microsoft has made a “preview” release available as a download in the Microsoft Store....

While there are different ways to speed up your browser, there’s a simple solution to this problem. Instead of overloading your browser, save your tabs in Chrome. Then you can close them and come back to view them later. Before You Close Those Tabs Before you learn how to save your tabs in Chrome for later reading or viewing, there’s one simple trick that will ensure you don’t lose any of those open tabs....

While this seems like a very easy task, in reality, the process of transferring your account to another user could be complicated and even impossible for some channel owners. Let’s dive in and figure out how to transfer the ownership of your YouTube account to someone else. Personal vs Brand YouTube Account The process of transferring your YouTube account to another entity differs depending on your account type. You can have personal or brand accounts on YouTube....

Unfortunately, the Chromium browser has found itself being used for malicious reasons. Unless you download it from the Chromium project website, you may find it bundled with malware and other dangerous content, leaving it unable to be removed. If you want to uninstall it, here’s how to uninstall Chromium. How To Uninstall Chromium Using Windows Settings If you installed Chromium yourself (using a software installer), you shouldn’t have much trouble removing it using the Windows Settings menu....

It’s even worse on a laptop since the keyboard isn’t just a cheap wired peripheral you can replace easily. Still, there is no need to panic. A locked keyboard can result from a variety of factors other than a hardware fault, and most of these are quite easy to fix. Here are all the methods for getting a locked keyboard working again in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Why Does a Keyboard Get Locked?...

This article will discuss everything you need to know about Linux file permissions. It’s important to know this to understand the chmod command and the numbers that correspond to certain access levels. Whether you use Ubuntu, Fedora, or a more exotic Linux distro you should understand when it’s okay to set permissions to 777 using the CHMOD command and when you should use a different setting. How Linux File Permissions Work In Linux, the operating system determines who can access a certain file based on file permission, ownership, and attributes....

Read on to learn what you can do to fix Netflix download issues on iPhones and iPads. Look for an Error Code Suppose Netflix throws out a Download Failed message, select Cancel, and tap the Alert icon to reveal an error code. Then, visit the Netflix Help Center and type in the code to figure out what it means and what you can do to resolve the issue. For example, if you see error code 10013, you likely have an active VPN (virtual private network)....

If you own a first-generation device like the original HTC Vive or Oculus Rift, you still have an incredible device on your hands that provides fantastic VR experiences. However, if you’re in the market for a new headset today, you have many interesting choices, which brings us to the Oculus Quest. The Quest is a standalone VR headset. This means that you don’t need to connect it to a computer or attach a smartphone to it....

Why Prevent Users from Changing the Screen Saver? Years ago when everyone was using large TV-type CRT monitors, screen burn-in was a real problem that cost companies billions in replacement and repair fees. Today’s LCD and LED monitors are less affected by screen burn-in. Even so, many companies require that users of their PCs maintain a screen saver to save money and prevent replacement costs. Unfortunately, it is difficult to police all users when it comes to PC settings like screen savers....