Note: If you want to delete your purchase history, you can close the old account and create a new one. This way, you can start with a clean slate and build a new purchase history. If you’d like to learn how to delete accounts on other platforms, check out our guides on how to delete Gmail, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, and Snapchat accounts.

Even if you don’t intend to sell the device, there are times when your Echo might stop working or freeze. A factory reset will resolve most issues. The thing to remember is that different devices require different methods to perform a hard reset, but it isn’t difficult to pull off. A Note On Resetting First-Get Devices Every device on this list has been second-generation and later because those are the devices most commonly in use....

If there’s a problem with this memory, your PC will display a “CMOS Checksum Bad” error before it boots Windows. In this guide, we’ll show you what causes the error and how to get it fixed. What Causes CMOS Checksum Error in Windows? “Checksum” describes a value (number or letter) used to monitor or verify the integrity of files in a storage device. You’ll get the “CMOS Checksum Bad” error on your PC if values in the CMOS memory are corrupt....

There are many reasons your mouse’s scroll wheel can stop working. You may have a problem in your mouse settings, a bad connection to your PC, or even a broken scroll wheel. We’ll look at all the possible ways to fix the mouse scroll not working issue on your Microsoft Windows PC. Disconnect and Reconnect the Mouse to Your PC The first thing you should do when scrolling stops working is to make sure your mouse is correctly plugged into your PC....

These biometric markers allow you to sign into online devices, apps or networks, plus you can pair a Bluetooth device like your smartphone to your computer and use the Dynamic Lock feature in Windows Hello to lock your computer automatically. As great as this service sounds, you may sometimes find that the Windows Hello fingerprint is not working because of hardware issues, system corruption, software conflicts, incorrect settings, or faulty, obsolete and incompatible drivers....

In this post, we’ll show you how to make GIFs you can share with friends. Find a Video Making GIFs starts with a great video. Your final output will be compressed so you’d want to have a high-resolution video to start with. Most GIFs are moments captured on film. Think of a show or movie moment that sums up your emotion. If you’re lucky, you’d be able to find a copy of that on YouTube or Vimeo....

For starters, not only does the text on the News and Interests widget look blurry on most displays, but the various “cards” inside it load slowly and react sluggishly. It also opens everything in Microsoft Edge, even if you’ve set up a different browser as the default on your PC. If you like keeping things minimalistic and hate the fuzzy text or the in-your-face news feed, you can remove the News and Interests widget entirely from the taskbar in Windows 10....

Rather than leave your colleagues without a response, you can change your status to cover periods when you’re away from your desk. For instance, you might want to do this if you pop out for an hour for lunch. You can set Microsoft Teams to automatically reset your status after a certain time. To set your status timeout in Microsoft Teams, follow the steps below. Why Set a Status Duration in Microsoft Teams?...

You might be surprised to learn that Linux has several hidden files that are not visible by default. These files usually start with a dot (such as .config) and are often used to store configuration settings, user preferences, or system information. If you want to know how to show hidden files in Linux, follow the steps below. How to Show Hidden Files Using the ls Command The easiest way to show hidden files in Linux is to use the ls command with the -a option via the Linux terminal....

There are a few ways you can use DLNA to stream content from your PC to other devices. For instance, you could use Windows’ own built-in DLNA service or you could use a third-party tool like Plex to stream your content instead. If you want to create a DLNA media server using Windows 10, here’s what you’ll need to do. What Is a DLNA Media Server? DLNA stands for Digital Living Network Alliance, and refers to the group of manufacturers and developers behind the technological standard of the same name....

For example, you might use the CONCATENATE function if the spreadsheet has one column for a first name and another for a last name, but you want them joined together to form a single cell with both names. You could this manually by typing each name, or you can use CONCATENATE to automate it. Many other examples of the CONCATENATE function could be given, so we’ll look at a few below....

.NET Framework errors can also prevent your computer from installing Windows updates and from getting newer .NET Framework versions. Microsoft has a dedicated troubleshooting tool that diagnoses and repairs the .NET Framework installation. We’ll show you how to use this tool on your computer. Install the Microsoft .NET Framework Repair Tool Wait while the Microsoft .NET Framework Repair Tool scans your computer for installation issues. Keep the dialog box open and rerun the affected application or system process....

In a similar fashion, I’m not paying for the same app on multiple instances of Windows 10. With the Windows Store and app purchases, you can purchase an app and install it on up to 10 Windows 10 PCs. I’m not a big fan of the 10 PC limit, but it’s better than nothing I guess. And I doubt most people will own more than 10 copies of Windows 10....

The built-in Administrator account will not receive the UAC prompts. In this article, I’ll walk you through the steps to enable the administrator account so you can log into it in Windows 10. Method 1 – Local Users and Groups The first way to enable the built-in administrator account is to open Local Users and Groups. You can do this by right-clicking on Computer or This PC and choosing Manage....

Instead of getting the album artwork while clicking on a music file, I kept getting the default music icon for an MP3 in Windows: In Windows Media Player, the same issue was occurring where the album art was not being recognized properly and it was display a default image: I had embedded the album art using a tag editor program called MP3Tag. Adding album art is really easy, you just drag and drop an image file into the album art slot....

If you think about it, having a small camera constantly pointed at you might not be the safest set-up. But when you factor in that there are many people out there who have the ability to access your webcam and see what’s being displayed through it, the whole prospect can feel even more shady. Breach of Privacy You may see people, friends or family members, who cover their webcam, and for good reason....

We also made a short video on our YouTube channel where we give some simple tips if you’re working from home, so be sure to check it out: The Best Work from Home Chairs Despite not strictly being a “gadget”, your office chair is one of the most important components of your work from home setup. It’s got a direct effect on your stamina, comfort and health. There’s a staggering number of choices out there, but these are the three we’d recommend at every major budget tier....

Repair MS Office To repair Office, you first have to open the Control Panel and then click on Programs and Features. Click on the Office version you have installed and then click on the Change button. Next, click on the Repair radio button and click Next. This will start the repair process. In Office 2016, the first screen that appears when you click Change is the repair Office dialog. Here you have the option to try a quick repair or an online repair....

In this article, we’ll explain what conime.exe is and what to do if you’ve been infected with a sneaky trojan. What is conime.exe in Windows? The conime.exe file is a legitimate Windows system file that adds language input support for the Command Prompt application. The executable system file is initiated whenever Command Prompt is opened, allowing users to type Asian languages into the command field. It can be found in all Microsoft Windows operating systems, including Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 10, and 11....

LinkedIn allows you to see who’s looking for you online and to look people up yourself. Although some people prefer transparency when it comes to browsing through their potential employers or employees, LinkedIn also gives you an opportunity to do it anonymously. If you’re feeling a bit shy, you can hide in the shadows using LinkedIn Private mode. Here’s how to enable and use Private mode on LinkedIn to leave absolutely no trail behind....