This article covers different fixes that may help get your Chromebook keyboard working correctly again. Some troubleshooting solutions in this tutorial require an external keyboard. So, connect an external keyboard to your Chromebook if you have one. That’ll help you run troubleshooting fixes that may require keyboard shortcuts or keypresses. You could also activate and use your Chromebook’s on-screen keyboard while you try to fix problems with the physical keyboard....

If Ubuntu hangs, the first thing to try is to reboot your system. Sometimes you might have to do a cold boot. Power your computer off and then bring it back up. Restarting your computer resolves many problems such as low memory, application crashes, and the browser hangs. Make note of what you did just before the computer crashed. If it always happens while using a specific application, research to find out if there are any updates or known issues....

One thing, however, that’s been personally disappointing with eBooks is how many of them don’t come with cover art. If you go into a bookstore and purchase Orson Scott Card’s Enchantment, you’ll see this cover. If, on the other hand, you purchase the eBook of Enchantment, you’ll get this instead. Not much comparison. And for those of us who are used to browsing by cover art, a bit of a disappointment....

We’ll show you the available fixes to resolve the problem so you can start synchronizing your files. Check Your Internet Connection Google Drive doesn’t sync your files if your internet connection isn’t working. An inactive connection doesn’t let the app connect to the internet, preventing the app from uploading and downloading new files from the cloud storage. In this case, open your phone’s web browser and launch a site. If you have issues loading the site, your connection is faulty....

Work your way through the fixes that follow to fix “File system error (-2147219196)” in Windows 10 and start using Photos as usual again. Run the Windows Store Apps Troubleshooter Windows 10 includes a built-in troubleshooter that automatically deals with errors related to apps belonging to the Microsoft Store (such as Photos). We strongly recommend running it before diving into the rest of the fixes. Open the Start menu and select Settings....

The only sorry solution it gives you is to try the upgrade again, which doesn’t work. Clicking on the Go online to resolve this issue link doesn’t seem to take you anywhere helpful either. After doing some research, I figured out what the problem was and was finally able to get the client’s PC upgraded. Basically, it stemmed from the fact that Windows Update had downloaded Service Pack 1 onto the computer, but it was not installed by the client....

The entire process is very easy and won’t take more than 10 minutes of your time. You’ll be able to play hundreds, if not thousands of games from your desktop once you’ve followed this guide. Why is Flash Going in 2020? It’s been a long time coming, but Flash will finally be discontinued in 2020 and most browsers that support it now will drop support alongside Adobe’s agreement to drop it....

You’ll get this error if the drive you’re trying to access is defective, infected with a virus, or contains corrupt data. You may also be unable to open a drive if there’s a problem with your PC’s USB port—perhaps due to outdated USB drivers or physical damage. [01-fix-the-parameter-incorrect-windows-10.png] Before you try the troubleshooting steps below, switch the drive to another port on your computer and check if you can access the drive....

So, what is AR and how does augmented reality work? We’ll answer both of these questions for you right now. AR, VR and MR Compared Augmented reality is one technology in a family of technologies. It’s joined by virtual reality and mixed reality as what’s now known as “XR” or extended reality. Extended reality refers to the entire spectrum of reality-altering technologies, from fully-virtual worlds, to full integration between the real and the virtual....

Cloud computing is the use of remote servers on the internet to store, manage and process data rather than a local server or personal computer. Cloud computing comes in three basic categories beginning with Software as a Service (SaaS) which reduces company expenditure by providing a cloud server with software already included. Platform as a Service (PaaS) lets developers build apps and collaborate on various projects without the need to purchase or maintain infrastructure....

For many already on the web, HTML was the first and most elementary coding language they learned. However, Markdown is even simpler. In fact, it’s so simple that courses for it don’t exactly exist. You can learn it in a matter of just minutes. In this article, let’s go over the basics of what Markdown is and everything you should know about one of the web’s most popular and lightweight markup languages....

Change the Background for Individual Slides If you want to change the background for a single slide or give each slide its own look, you can pick from colors, gradients, patterns, and more. You’ll see the change apply to the slide immediately, so if you change your mind, you can revert it. To return the background to its original appearance, select Reset Background at the bottom of the Format Background pane....

However, with more users opting to purchase custom PCs that are relatively cheap, it’s now possible for pretty much a novice to overclock a CPU just by picking a different setting in the BIOS. I’ve previously written about the tools you can use to overclock your RAM, CPU, and GPU and a couple of tools you can use to benchmark your PC. When overclocking, you want to keep a close eye on the temperature of your CPU....

NTFS has been the default file system for Windows users since the Windows XP days, so if you’re still holding on to drives that use FAT32, you’re missing out on the speed and technical advances that the currently-maintained NTFS offers. If you want to convert a Window drive from FAT32 to NTFS, here’s what you’ll need to do. Using Windows PowerShell To Convert FAT32 To NTFS There isn’t a graphical option to convert FAT32 drives to NTFS on Windows....

Windows 11 does not provide as many customization options for the Start menu compared to older Windows operating systems. Nevertheless, they should be enough to give it your own twist. Or, you can cut to the chase and rely on a third-party app to change how the Start menu works. Change the Start Menu Alignment Doing away with tradition, the Start menu in Windows 11 opens from the center of the taskbar....

You don’t have to change anything during your editing process. It all has to do with how you export your video. Certain formats are better suited to social media, such as Instagram or Facebook, than they might be for viewing your project on a widescreen. Each social platform has different specifications you’ll want to keep in mind for exporting. So if you know you want to export a video to a social media platform, follow the steps below to achieve a high quality video you can post without worry....

In this tutorial, we’ll explain how to find your Wi-Fi password on Windows 11. Note: If you’ve lost your Wi-Fi password and use an Apple or Android device (like an iPad, iPhone, or Samsung phone), don’t worry. Check out the following guides to see how you can find your password on Android, Mac OS, iOS, and Windows 10. Check (and Change) Your Router’s Default Password If you haven’t ever changed your Wi-Fi password, it’ll likely be the default password that comes with your Wi-Fi router....

It’s common knowledge that water and electronics do not mix well. In many cases, water can completely fry electronic equipment and stop it from working entirely. Thankfully, for keyboards, it’s very possible to fix them by removing the moisture. It’s also possible, although more difficult, to repair a laptop keyboard after it has been water damaged. How to Fix a Water Damaged Keyboard for Desktop PCs Fixing a water damaged keyboard is usually quite easy so long as you take the necessary steps and you are cautious during the repair....

There are various reasons for this error but it generally occurs when there’s an issue with corruption of system files on the PC. 1. Restart Your PC When you first encounter the “Bootmgr is missing” error and the operating system hasn’t launched (you can’t get to the desktop), restart your PC. Use the Power button on your PC to turn it off (you may need to hold it down for up to 30 seconds), and then press the same button to turn the PC back on....

The disruption might put you in panic mode, but don’t worry; we will help you fix mic echo issues in the next few minutes. Before troubleshooting the echo problem, let’s talk about some common issues that can cause a mic echo effect. Why Does Your Microphone Echo? An echo is caused when the voice comes out from the speakers and is fed back as input through the mic, causing an echo....