So the next time your mouse freezes or otherwise starts acting up in Windows 10, here are 18 things you can try to get it functioning correctly again. Before You Start If the mouse cursor completely freezes, you can use the following keys to interact with the operating system: Tab and Shift + Tab: Switch between on-screen elements. Up/Down/Left/Right Arrows: Move between on-screen elements and expand items within lists. Enter and Space: Select (left-click) on-screen elements....

In this article, we’re going to explore several methods of fixing generic PnP monitor driver issues. Take note you can apply our fixes on both Windows 10 and 11. What is Generic PnP Monitor PnP stands for Plug and Play. This is what allows your computer system to automatically adapt to many of the hardware changes you make. Whenever you connect a monitor or any other external device, Windows should configure it for you....

Microsoft Teams is a great way to have online meetings with team members, clients, or anyone else you need to talk to. But what if you’re not sure how to join a meeting? Don’t worry, we’ll show you how. Read on for tips on how to join a Microsoft Teams meeting. 1. Join with an Email Link You can join a Teams meeting through a link that was sent to you by email....

1. Re-Enable Your Device’s Wi-Fi If your phone doesn’t detect the network, or the connection keeps dropping intermittently, disabling and re-enabling Wi-Fi (on your phone) might resolve the problem. Turn off your phone’s Wi-Fi from the Notification Panel or Settings menu (Settings > Network & internet > Wi-Fi > Use Wi-Fi), wait for some seconds, and turn it back on. Return to the Wi-Fi settings menu and try rejoining the network....

Two of the biggest names in the business are Avast and Malwarebytes. This article will break down the strengths and weaknesses of each program and help you decide which one is the best choice for you. Pricing Structures Both Avast and Malwarebytes offer free versions that provide more limited protection than their premium versions, but in a pinch even the limited protection is better than none at all. Avast has three price tiers: Free, Premium, and Ultimate....

Unfortunately, this feature is marketed as a security enhancement that you can use if you are technically-savvy and willing to put in the effort. The real fact of the matter is that it really provides no extra security and can actually make your WiFi network less secure! Don’t worry, I’ll explain more about that below. However, it’s not completely useless. There are some legitimate cases where you can use MAC address filtering on your network, but it won’t add additional security....

To protect your network, you could think about installing a network-wide firewall device like the Firewalla Gold. This new, family-friendly and easy-to-use firewall has been designed with home users and small businesses in mind, but to help you decide if it’s the right option for you, we’re putting it to the test in this extensive Firewalla review. Firewalla Gold: Design and Unboxing The Firewalla Gold is small enough, fitting in the palm of your hand, but it packs quite a punch when it comes to cybersecurity....

Here is what the message looks like in Windows 10: After fiddling with a few settings, I was able to get the Store working again. In this article, I’ll show you the various solutions I tried and hopefully one of them works for you. Method 1 – Check Date & Time The first thing you need to do is make sure the date and time on your Windows 8/10 PC is set correctly....

I was kind of surprised because I figured Windows would automatically figure out that the Ethernet connection was faster for this type of transfer and therefore switch over. However, that was not the case. So then I couldn’t help but try to figure out a way to force Windows to use the wired connection over the wireless one. In this article, I’ll show you two methods that you can use to accomplish this....

Spreadsheets are the pillars for our modern day society. Spreadsheets are useful for work, record keeping, collaboration, or just personal organization. Right now, we have two top contenders in the spreadsheet world – Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel. Out of these two spreadsheet apps, we wanted to take a deeper dive between the two to find out their differences and understand which one is better. At a quick overview, it turns out both have their pros and cons, but the gap between both Excel and Google Sheets is growing smaller day by day....

Whatever your reason, you can simply block websites on Windows 10 using something called the hosts file. The text below can get a bit technical, especially if you have never gotten into the nuts and bolts of Windows system files. If you want a quick overview, be sure to check out our short and easy to follow YouTube video first. What Is The Hosts File? Have you heard the term DNS (Domain Name System)?...

How are Fn Keys Helpful? The Fn key turns the F1–F12 keys into dual-purpose keys. Essentially, it works as a default hotkey, but there’s a slight difference. The combinations differ among manufacturers and models. You’ll mostly find them on laptops (where you can usually change things like screen brightness), but you’ll also find them on some specialty keyboards (like gaming or productivity-centric boards). For instance, on a Dell XPS15z, Fn + F5 increases the brightness, while on a Lenovo G560, the same combination will display the wireless device settings....

In this tutorial, we’ll explain how to change screen resolution in Windows 11. Why Does Screen Resolution Matter? Your screen resolution determines the number of pixels on your screen. Therefore, it impacts the sharpness of your display. For example, with lower resolutions, you’ll notice things like the text size will be affected. If your screen resolution is incorrect, your display might appear blurry. Usually, this isn’t an issue because Windows automatically sets the native resolution to that of your monitor....

However, not everybody uses Publisher these days. For example, you may want to send a PUB file for review or printing, but the recipient can’t open it because they don’t have Publisher installed on their device. One of the best ways to share the file and ensure that others can open your publication is to convert the Publisher file to a PDF file. Whether you’re working on an eBook, greeting card, or other publication, we’ll show you how to convert Publisher files to PDF format and make it shareable....

What you might not know is that Spotify offers a super simple way to share music. You can create a Spotify code for a song, album, playlist, artist profile, band profile, or even a podcast. Then share that code with a pal who can enjoy that shared item, too. Here, we’ll show you the different ways you can create this barcode-like image and then scan Spotify codes if you receive them yourself....

This particular hacking method saw more relevance pre-2006, prior to Microsoft Vista requiring vendors to digitally sign all computer drivers. The Kernel Patch Protection (KPP) caused malware writers to change their attack methods and only recently as of 2018 with the Zacinlo ad fraud operation, did rootkits re-enter the spotlight. The rootkits pre-dating 2006 were all specifically operating system-based. The Zacinlo situation, a rootkit from the Detrahere malware family, gave us something even more dangerous in the form of a firmware-based rootkit....

The footer typically includes elements like links to legal disclaimers, copyright information and date, privacy policy and terms of service, contact details, and a sitemap. The footer helps improve user experience, overall design quality, boost visitors’ perception of your brand, and maximize engagement. If you don’t edit the footer text to match your brand identity, it may seem out of place or unprofessional to anyone who visits your site. This guide covers the main methods you can use to edit the footer in WordPress....

From the operating system UI to the productivity apps you use like Office, to the websites you browse. This guide will remove every inch of blank white space on your screen. Keep in mind that there may be some sacrifices you’ll need to make so that you can achieve full 100% dark mode. For example, you may need to drop your typical browser for a suitable alternative that has dark mode available....

A common reason you can’t download your files is that Chrome has experienced a minor glitch. Other causes include your computer being infected with malware, your antivirus blocking the file download, browser extensions causing various problems, and more. Quit and Reopen Chrome to Successfully Download Files When you first encounter the “Virus scan failed” error, close and reopen your Chrome browser to see if that fixes the issue. You can resolve most minor problems by simply restarting your browser....

Other issues that can cause problems when you change cell data is that it’s difficult to see labels in the top row or the left column. There are tricks you can use to manipulate large spreadsheets by fixing a row in Excel so you can modify other data without causing any problems. How To Fix a Row In Excel By Freezing Need to fix a row in place so that you can still see the header or other columns while you’re editing other areas of the column?...