However, fixing an Inaccessible Boot Device error isn’t all that difficult once you know what caused it. It’s typically, though not always, the result of changing something in your system. But what exactly does Windows mean when it says the boot device isn’t accessible? What Does the Inaccessible Boot Device Error (Code 0x0000007b) Mean? The Inaccessible Boot Device error means that Windows failed to access the system partition (i.e., your hard disk) while starting the system....

You could get a Windows 10 activation error if your copy of Windows is counterfeit, installed on multiple PCs, or if you’re using a pre-owned computer and don’t have your product key. Why Am I Getting a Windows 10 Activation Error? Review this section to identify why you’re getting an activation error in Windows 10. Your Copy of Windows Is Installed on Multiple Computers If you’re using a pre-owned computer, it’s possible that the seller used the product key on more computers than Microsoft allows....

You might find these by searching GitHub or the web, but you can also use PIP, the package manager for Python, to do this instead. PIP allows you to search for and install Python PIP packages from the Python Package Index, with thousands of packages available. What Is PIP? PIP, or Package Installer for Python, allows you to install packages from the central repository of Python packages available at the Python Package Index....

Why Install Windows Subsystem for Linux? It seems contradictory to install one operating system (OS) inside another. What’s the point? And why Linux? We can think of six reasons to use Linux in Windows off the top of our heads. 1. Windows Subsystem for Linux is Free and Easy The most obvious answer is that Linux is free. But what good is something free if it’s hard to use? The good news is that Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) is easy, simple, and fast to install or uninstall, so it’s worth trying if you’re just curious about Linux....

If you want to focus on your work and avoid unnecessary interruptions, you need to learn how to manage or turn off your Microsoft Teams notifications. There are a few ways you can do this, depending on whether you’re using Teams on the web, or whether you’re using the Mac or Windows client. How to Manage Notifications in Microsoft Teams Online If you use Microsoft Teams in your browser, you can access the notification settings by clicking on your profile picture in the top-right corner and selecting Manage....

If you want to learn how to message someone on YouTube, you’ll need to consider your options. Some YouTubers provide contact details on their channel profile, but others may not, and you’ll need to look at whether it’s suitable to initiate contact or not. If you want to send a message on YouTube, however, here’s what you’ll need to do. Can You Message Someone on YouTube? Unfortunately, the YouTube of today isn’t the YouTube of 2005 when the site first launched....

A DDS file is a raster image that’s saved in the DirectDraw Surface (DDS) container format. A raster (or bitmap) image is the typical graphics viewable on a computer display. DDS files are used for storing digital images, most often models for 3D video games. In this article, we’ll cover several programs that you can use to open, edit, or convert DDS files. How to Open DDS Files in Windows 10 Several free image editors can open and view DDS files in Windows 10....

Although Windows updates and upgrades come with new features, improved performance, and better security, they can also worsen the user experience. For example, Windows 11 is radically different from Windows 10, so you might not be ready for an upgrade yet. If you’re using Windows 11, you may also want to block further updates if you worry they could impede your workflow. Regardless of the reason, here’s what you must do to pause or stop operating system updates and upgrades on a Windows PC....

If you have access to Stream, then you can easily create screen recordings. We’ll walk you through all the steps for creating, managing, and sharing a screen recording with Stream. How to Record Your Screen with Microsoft Stream While there are many options when it comes to screen recording software, if you have Microsoft Stream, you don’t need to download any extra programs. Just follow these steps. If you select the More icon, you’ll see more options including links to Update video details, Trim video, Replace video, Delete, and Download video....

In most cases, simply running a damaged PST file through the Inbox Repair tool should be enough to patch it up. But sometimes, you must take extra action to recover lost items. How Outlook PST File Repair Works Outlook’s Inbox Repair tool is buried deep within the Microsoft Office installation folder on your computer, so you need to do a bit of digging to get to it. Once you’ve located and launched Inbox Repair, all you need to do is select the damaged PST file to repair it....

What Happens When You Factory Reset Your Fire TV Restoring your Fire TV to factory default wipes all data and settings on the streaming device. The factory reset operation uninstalls all third-party applications and deletes their data—including in-app purchases. Downloaded files or content in the device’s internal storage are also deleted permanently. The reset operation also erases Wi-Fi networks, display and audio settings, accessibility customizations, and all paired remotes. Interestingly, resetting your Fire TV doesn’t downgrade or change the fireOS version running on the device....

Converting an old Word document to a newer version only takes a few clicks as long as the Word software is installed on your computer. When the file is converted, you’ll see it has a new extension that only newer Word files use. Upgrade Word Documents Using The Word Software If you have the Microsoft Office suite installed on your computer, you likely have Word installed as well. You can use this software without requiring any add-ons to upgrade your Word documents....

Unfortunately, every router brand and sometimes even individual models are different. Which makes it impossible to give universal step-by-step instructions that will work with each router out there. Also, there’s a fair chance that your older router might not have the right capabilities or won’t offer enough performance here to justify the cost saving. If it turns out your old router isn’t up to the task of acting as a WiFi extender, you’ll find some alternative solutions at the end of this article....

There is a feature Photoshop has called Replace Color. It’s a quick way to switch colors out if you feel like something needs to be changed. It also should only take a minute or so for you to do once you get the hang of using it. Here’s how to use Photoshop’s Replace Color feature. How To Use Replace Color First, you’ll want to have the image open with the color you’d like to replace....

Why is owning a smartphone camera both good and bad? Because anyone can now press the shutter button without having to think about camera film and developing costs, which leads to you going crazy and making ten copies of the same pose or the same scene, then transferring the whole mess to your computer or cloud storage. I’m the worst offender. During the 6 years we’ve owned our dog, we’ve made (conservatively) about 10,000 photos of him....

Being able to write a simple IF statement in Excel is essential, especially if you deal with a lot of numbers all the time. It’s one of those things that’s not too complicated like macros, but not necessarily intuitive like summing up a column of numbers. IF Statements in Excel In this article, I’ll walk you through a short primer on writing a IF statement in an Excel worksheet. To get started, you should understand the basis of all IF statements: That’s pretty much it....

Additionally, your Surface won’t charge if there’s a problem with the power connector or wall outlet. This article highlights seven practical troubleshooting recommendations for charging issues on Microsoft Surface Pro, Surface Go, and other Surface models. 1. Use a Compatible Charger Microsoft recommends charging your Surface using the power supply shipped with the device. You can also use a USB Type-C Power Delivery (PD) charger if your Surface supports USB-C charging....

What you can do is install an older version of Safari on Windows 10 or 11, although we highly advise against that due to compatibility and security-related issues. The best and safest option is to sync your browsing data from Safari to Chrome or Edge on your PC via iCloud for Windows. Setting up macOS on your PC and using Safari that way is another feasible option. Download and Install Safari on Your Windows PC Apple halted the development of Safari for Windows in 2012....

But the benefits don’t just stop there. Through the use of a VPN, you can: Bypass region-specific restrictions on web content (the dreaded This video is not available in your country message on YouTube, for example.) Watch country-specific programming on Hulu and Netflix. Hide your true location. Protect personal information when using sketchy public WiFi. Torrent in privacy. There are plenty of uses for a VPN that extend beyond security practices, but that’s where they excel....

Several items can break your file thumbnails. An option in Settings, a faulty thumbnails cache, and corrupt system files are some of the reasons your thumbnails aren’t showing up in Windows 10. Luckily, there are a few ways to get around this issue. Use the Supported View Type File Explorer offers multiple view types so you can view your files in your preferred style. But, some of these view options don’t offer thumbnails....