The good news is that BSOD errors are usually easy to figure out. The kernel data inpage error suggests there’s a problem with the computer’s memory or hard drive. Perhaps the hard disk has some bad sectors, or there’s something wrong with the physical connections. The RAM modules might not be correctly installed. Either way, the error is most often hardware-related, so here are a few possible fixes that can solve your problem....

Before getting started, locate the original documentation for the microphone or at least find the microphone model and brand name so that you can research potential fixes if necessary. Hopefully, by the time you’ve finished our guide, your microphone will work. Also, be sure to read out article on how to enable a microphone in Windows. Check Physical Connections The first step is to check whether your microphone has a faulty hardware connection....

Work your way through the following list of troubleshooting methods and you should be able to fix problems with AirDrop not working from iPhone to Mac. Check for Mac Compatibility An iPhone can only AirDrop to a Mac introduced in 2012 or later (the 2012 Mac Pro is an exception). Additionally, your Mac should run at least OS X 10.10 Yosemite. Open the Apple menu and select About This Mac to check your Mac’s model and operating system version....

Just like with other SSL connection errors in Chrome, ERR_SSL_PROTOCOL_ERROR doesn’t necessarily mean that the error originates from the server-side (although that’s a possibility). Work through the troubleshooting tips below and see if you can fix the error yourself. Adjust the System Date & Time Having the date and time set up inaccurately on your computer is a common reason for the ERR_SSL_PROTOCOL_ERROR in Chrome. Therefore, it’s always a good idea to kick things off by syncing the Date & Time settings on your PC or Mac with the Microsoft or Apple servers....

When that happens, you can’t visit your favorite sites, make online purchases, fill out online forms, and more. The issue prevents you from using the browser to access the internet. Luckily, there are a few ways to get around Chrome not responding on Android, and we’ll show you how. Force Close and Reopen Chrome When Chrome stops responding on your phone, the first thing you should do is close and reopen the browser....

Experiencing mic sensitivity in Windows 10 is not an uncommon occurrence. Typically, the default settings that the Windows 10 operating system provides are not yet optimized for background noise reduction. Definitely not something you want plaguing your recently uploaded YouTube video or podcast session. This problem will require that you understand how and why adjusting your microphone sensitivity settings is the only good solution for crystal clear audio. You could opt for a noise-canceling microphone, and you should, but knowing the steps to take for changing mic sensitivity is still essential for the best possible audio setup....

When Error Code -105 gets in the way of your online shopping or gaming time, here are some things you can try to resolve the problem. What Is Steam Error Code -105? The message accompanying Error Code -105 is “Unable to connect to server,” which tells you the Steam client software is trying to request information from the server, and there aren’t any answers coming back. We’re going to assume that you’re getting this error in Steam alone....

Pick a Brochure Template You can choose from many brochure designs that range from services to education to business. If you don’t want a themed template, you can also pick a basic brochure. Either way, you can customize the template you choose from top to bottom. Note: Most templates use a tri-fold brochure layout. If you prefer a bi-fold brochure, look at the Word booklet templates instead. On Windows On Mac You can also visit the Microsoft Office Template site to see the options on the web as well....

One such customization is the transparent taskbar. In fact, you can choose between solid, translucent, or completely transparent. The choice will influence the start menu too. This article will show you how to make your taskbar more appealing, using both native Microsoft Windows methods and some non-native ones. Make Taskbar Transparent from the Windows Settings Changing the transparency of your taskbar from the Settings app is as easy as toggling it on or off....

Modern computers—those manufactured in the last several years—are powered by 64-bit processors and operating systems and are only natively capable of running 64-bit applications. This is why software shipped these days is almost exclusively 64-bit. You will still run into some 32-bit apps (especially if you’re running older apps), and running them on a 64-bit version of Windows is usually pretty seamless. So, how does it all work? Let’s find out....

Virtual Desktop features have been a mainstay of macOS and Linux for many years. Before Windows 10, you had to use third-party apps to get the same functionality. In Windows 10, Virtual Desktops became a new built-in feature, and with Windows 11, it’s been polished to a new level of shine. Virtual Desktops in a Nutshell Virtual desktops are like having access to multiple virtual monitors on one screen. Each virtual desktop has its own windows and configuration, and you can switch between them with a keyboard or mouse shortcut....

Excel’s What-If Analysis Tool Suppose you own a small business selling widgets and you have determined that you will make a $10 profit for each widget you sell. To figure your profit from selling these widgets, you create a worksheet in Excel that looks like this: Notice that the figure in cell A3 represents the number of widgets sold and the figure in B3 represents the profit per widget sold. The figure in C3 was calculated with the following formula: and represents the profit from selling 1 widget at a $10 profit....

The “Reset Windows Update Tool” is one example. In this tutorial, we’ll review the tool, focusing on its capabilities, installation procedure, features, and use cases. What Does the Reset Windows Update Tool Do? The Reset Windows Update Tool (RWUT) is a multifaceted utility that not only resolves potential issues affecting Windows updates, but also helps to repair corrupt system files, replace missing registry keys, force Group Policy update, resolve problems with the Microsoft Store, and much more....

There are several reasons why Outlook might hide your attachments from view. Don’t let missing attachments ruin your email experience—we’ll explore a few methods you can try to resolve the problem below. 1. Confirm the Attachment Exists and Check With the Sender The first thing you should do if you don’t see an attachment in an email is to actually see if the attachment exists. You can usually spot this in your inbox by looking for a paperclip icon next to the email subject....

However, you need to by licenses from Microsoft to do this. If you only need one person to access a computer remotely at a time, Windows allows you to do this without Terminal Services, in Windows XP as well as in Windows Server 2003. Right-click on My Computer on the Start menu and select the Properties option from the pop-up menu. The System Properties dialog box displays. Click the Remote tab....

This VBA guide for beginners will show you how to add the Developer menu to your Office application, how to enter the VBA editor window, and how basic VBA statements and loops work so that you can get started using VBA in Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Outlook, and OneNote. This VBA guide uses the latest version of Microsoft Office products. If you have an earlier version you may see some slight differences from the screenshots....

What Is COM Surrogate (dllhost.exe)? COM is short for Component Object Model. This is something Microsoft introduced in the early 90s to make it easy for programmers to extend the functionality of existing software. In other words, it’s somewhat like a plugin system that lets you add new functions to existing programs such as Windows Explorer. This is great for dynamically improving what a program can do, but there’s a downside....

In this article, we’ll cover what DirectStorage is, how it works, and how you can use it on Windows 11. What Is Microsoft’s DirectStorage? DirectStorage is a feature included in the latest DirectX 12 iterations designed to make the gaming experience better by accessing the full capabilities of newer generation SSDs. DirectStorage was initially developed for the Xbox Series consoles but is now available on Windows 11 and 10. How Does DirectStorage Work?...

System processes like dwm.exe are common and integral parts of the Windows operating system. Dwm.exe, in particular, helps to create a graphical user interface for Windows, but it can sometimes cause high CPU usage. If that’s the case, here’s what you’ll need to do to fix the problem. What Is Dwm.exe? The dwm.exe (Desktop Window Manager) process is an important system process with responsibility for your graphical user interface. In particular, it helps to generate visual effects, such as transparent windows and taskbar thumbnails, that you’ll see when you’re using Windows....

In this tutorial, you’ll learn about various methods that you can use to prevent Microsoft’s popular cloud-storage service from syncing files and folders on PC. They apply to both the Windows 11 and Windows 10 versions of OneDrive. 1. Pause All OneDrive Activity You can pause OneDrive temporarily—even if it’s actively syncing stuff—whenever you want in Windows 11 and Windows 10. That’s quite useful if you want to free up bandwidth on a slower internet connection....