You’ll usually see this error when Windows 10 tries to boot and can’t, forcing itself through an endless cycle of automatically trying to repair itself. If Windows can’t repair itself, it reboots and repeats the cycle. To fix a Windows 10 automatic repair loop, here’s what you’ll need to do. What Causes a Windows 10 Automatic Repair Loop? There isn’t a single cause for a Windows 10 automatic repair loop, but there are several situations that are likely to cause it....

Other reasons you get the above error are that Steam doesn’t have the required permissions to function, your game library is corrupt, Steam’s download cache is problematic, your antivirus has blocked your access to the game, and more. Run Steam With Administrator Privileges on Windows 10/11 One way to fix Steam’s “Missing File Privileges” error is by running the app as an admin. When you do this, Steam gets all the privileges it needs to function fully on your Windows PC....

Some ways to fix your DNS problems include removing your DNS cache, turning off your antivirus and firewall, disabling IPv6, using alternate DNS servers, and more. Use a Different Web Browser You get a DNS server error on your system because your current web browser has an issue. This prevents the browser from connecting to your specified servers. In this case, you can switch to an alternate web browser and see if your issue gets resolved....

Other reasons you can’t launch your file may include faulty File Explorer, corrupt temporary files, a virus infection on the PC, and other installed apps interfering with your file. Disable Your Antivirus Protection When you encounter the “Operation did not complete” error, turn off your antivirus protection and see if your file opens. This should resolve the issue if your antivirus has recognized your file as a suspicious item. You can disable the real-time protection in most antivirus tools by launching the tool and selecting the option to turn off protection....

One thing that forms and checklists have in common is the checkbox. If you plan to create one of these items, we’ll show you how to insert a checkbox in Word on Windows, Mac, and the web. Insert a Checkbox in Word on Windows In Word on Windows, you can insert a checkbox and adjust its properties. This allows you to mark the checkbox digitally or print the document to mark one physically....

What is an ISO file? What does it do, and why should you care about it? What Is An ISO File? As CD & DVD players on hard-drives are gradually phased out in favour of cloud-based downloadable files, ISO files will only become more useful and practical in the future with all those old installation disks you will have lying around in the office. Plus, disks fail all the time, so ISO is a great backup solution....

To help you keep your data organized, you can merge data in Excel. You can merge worksheets from separate files, merge separate Excel files into one, or use the consolidate feature to combine your data instead. Here’s how to merge Excel files and data together using these methods. How To Move Or Copy Single Worksheets In Excel A typical Microsoft Excel file is broken up into different sheets (or worksheets) which are listed as tabs at the bottom of the Excel window....

That’s not a problem by itself, but it’s possible to give your GPU, CPU and RAM a speed boost. Letting other components in the system reach their true potential. While GPU and CPU overclocking are (relatively) straightforward, RAM can be a bit more intimidating. Luckily, on modern computers at least, RAM overclocking is much easier and safer than before. The benefits of overclocking your RAM can also be substantial. Especially if you’re also overclocking other components in the system, making it harder for your RAM to keep up....

There are a variety of DNS error messages that you may see on your computer. These errors range from messages like DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN and DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NO_INTERNET to DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_BAD_CONFIG. Luckily, it’s easy to fix most DNS-related issues on Windows, as this mostly only involves tweaking a few settings here and there on your machine. Restart Your Router When DNS issues occur, the simplest solution you can use is to reboot your router. Doing so refreshes your router’s connection, giving the device a chance to fix minor glitches....

When you’re using Microsoft Teams, it’s important to send the right message to the right user. If you’re unsure, you can use the organization chart in Microsoft Teams. This feature shows you the hierarchy of your company, based on the information used in Azure Active Directory for your company’s organisation. You can also search for other people and see where they fit in the chart. To set up and use the organizational chart in Microsoft Teams, follow the steps below....

The issues arise once you go looking for the right VPN. Which is the most efficient? The most secure? Do I go for a free setup or subscription plan? Figuring this sort of thing out can take up valuable time you simply don’t have. So why not create and connect to your own VPN? Windows comes with the built-in ability to function as a VPN server, free of charge. It does this by using the point-to-point tunneling protocol (PPTP) and can be confusing to set up if you’re not too tech-savvy....

Who Should Use OpenPGP Throughout the history of PGP, and encryption in general, there have been countless critics promoting the theory that only those with something nefarious to hide have any reason to use such strong encryption. In fact, shortly after its initial development, Zimmermann found himself the target of an investigation by the US Government when PGP found its way outside the US, violating laws forbidding the export of such powerful encryption....

Maybe you want to play iTunes on your TV, send some home videos to the living room big screen, or stream something live through VLC and forward it to your HDTV. No matter the reason, VLC makes connecting your computer to your Chromecast very easy. Cast VLC Media Files to Chromecast Step 1: Download and install VLC. If you have it already, make sure it’s version 3 or newer because that’s when Chromecast functionality was added....

The bullets above were inserted by holding down the Alt key and typing 0183. You can also insert bullets, or other symbols graphically. You can also insert larger bullets, if desired, as pictured below. Insert Bullet Symbol in Word To insert a bullet graphically in Word, put the insertion point where you want to insert the bullet and click the Insert tab on the ribbon. Click the Symbol button in the Symbols group....

By the end of the guide, you’ll be set up and ready to start your very first live stream. Make sure to read everything carefully though to ensure you don’t make any mistakes. We will cover the following steps: Choosing your streaming softwareOptimizing your settingsChoosing your streaming platformSetting up your stream keyGoing live Step 1: Choosing Your Streaming Software There are a number of different streaming apps available now, but we’d recommend one of the following....

In fact, inserting the date and time into Excel is so common, Microsoft built in a few shortcuts and functions to help you add these types of data into your worksheet. Learn how to add both fixed and dynamic date and time stamps quickly into Excel. Fixed Dates and Time Many people often use Excel to keep track of inventory, invoices, income/expenses, and a variety of other uses that require statically recording the date and time....

If the Roku remote is not working correctly, there are steps you can take to correct it. Some of these are simple, while others are more in-depth. None of these steps are difficult, though — which means you can easily go back to watching your favorite content. 1. Check the Batteries The first thing you should do if your Roku remote isn’t working is check the batteries. Make sure they still have a charge....

I thought it was isolated to the browser, but quickly realized I was having the same tab issue in Word, Outlook and Quickbooks. What a royal pain! I didn’t realize how much I used the tab key until it stopped working! Anyway, after doing some research and messing around with stuff, I figured out what the problem was. In this article, I’ll try to write out the different possible solutions and hopefully your tab key will start functioning properly again....

Tablets are no longer just smartphones with bigger screens. They come with powerful CPUs, plenty of RAM, and SSDs, just like your Windows laptop. Gain extra mobility and flexibility by using one of the best Windows tablets from our list below. 1. Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Price: $699 – $1300 Although it launched in 2019, Microsoft Surface Pro 7 is a still solid Windows tablet. It is a 2-in-1 detachable, which means the keyboard is sold separately, and it can be attached to the screen so you can use the tablet as a laptop....

First start the Snipping Tool application; it’s in your accessories folder. You can also just click on Start and type in snipping. For a more in-depth look at the Snipping Tool and other screen capture methods, check out our post – Ultimate Guide to Taking Screenshots Using the Snipping Tool When the Snipping Tool application starts and you click New, your screen will become cloudy and the Snipping Tool popup application screen shown below will appear....