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If the Microsoft Solitaire Collection game hub fails to load or hangs at launch, or if any of the included card games—Solitaire, FreeCell, and Spider Solitaire—freezes or crashes, then there are several troubleshooting tips you can work through to resolve the issue. 1. Reset Microsoft Solitaire Collection to Default Settings The quickest way to fix launch issues and other problems with the Solitaire Collection is to revert it to its default settings....

Whether it’s your internet connection, router, VPN, or problems with the Netflix app, there’s a set of troubleshooting steps you can take. In this article, we’ll help you fix Netflix problems by guiding you through some basic solutions that will work with any device you’re using. If you’re getting an error code, don’t worry, we’ll cover that as well. 1. Is Netflix Down? The first thing you should check is whether there’s a Netflix outage....

Safeguarding these important files is a task in itself. Although Windows doesn’t protect your files by default, it does offer an option that helps protect your files from any deletion attempts. In fact, there are multiple ways both in-built as well as third-party ones that help keep your files from getting modified on your computer. Prevent Files From Being Deleted Using The Default Option The best way to prevent file renaming and deletion in Windows is to use the default option available on your system....

The reason? Microsoft Teams offers apps and add-ons that add more functionality, make teamwork a breeze, and enhance the overall user experience. Teams’ ability to integrate with other Microsoft apps like Outlook, Word, and SharePoint also makes it quite popular. In this guide, we give you a rundown of the 11 best Microsoft Teams apps and integrations to make Microsoft Teams a lot more powerful. 1. Trello Pros: Simplified task management Easy collaboration...

Download them and keep them forever. It’s a great way for gamers on a budget to get access to hours of entertainment without breaking the bank. Of course, it can be a bit tough to sort through more than 90 games, so we’ve put together a list of the best Humble Trove games that you should try out. 1. Trine Enchanted Edition Trine is a physics-based adventure/puzzle game. At only six hours, it won’t take you long to beat and is in no way difficult, but the puzzle solving is fun and well worth a bit of your time....

Although cloud storage seems to be taking over as a form of file transfer that can be accessed from any device or location, the USB flash drive is still incredibly useful so it’s not going anywhere just yet. USB flash drives come in a variety of sizes, shapes, and brands, which makes it hard to figure out which one is best for your needs. Whether you want to bring your vacation photos, HD movies, or sales spreadsheets with you wherever you go, we compare the best USB flash drives to help you find the right one....

This new default editor was a major overhaul for editing both posts and pages on your site. It transformed the large text box that website owners were accustomed to into a very different block-based editing platform. Some website owners hated it so much that they avoided upgrading to WordPress 5.0 and stayed with the classic default editor as long as possible. Other website owners embraced the change for its simplicity and ease-of-use....

Before you create the first slide, identify the goal of your presentation. What do you want your audience to learn, understand, and do at the end? Create an outline, do your research, and consider your audience. Map out the main points you want to deliver, include supporting details, and determine where visuals will have the most impact. This article will outline ten tips to design a presentation to deliver an engaging PowerPoint slideshow presentation....

Not only were the files large in size, but the format didn’t support external hyperlinks and could only be viewed with a special PDF viewer. Over time, functional improvements were included in various versions of the PDF file format that made it easier to work with. However, it’s still not as easy to make changes to or edit a PDF document like most other text documents, because they weren’t really meant to be edited....

Whether you’re working 8 hours a day from home or an office, you need to protect your health and keep your productivity levels up. Humans aren’t meant to sit all day long. Sitting incorrectly because of a bad desk can have severe repercussions on your health. The solution to a sedentary job is an ergonomic computer desk. Read on to learn which are the best computer desks designed for the electronic devices you use every day....

Whether you’re in an IT security career or pursuing one, learning the ropes in your specific field can help you become better at your job. Using Linux and its varying distros can further your understanding of the uses of ethical hacking and get ready for penetration testing. 9 Best Linux Distros For Hacking So what does Linux have to do with IT security? Some Linux distros provide various tools for assessing networking security and other similar tasks....

We will show you a method for creating a shortcut you can use to quickly access the Safely Remove Hardware dialog box in Windows 7/8/10. Create Shortcut to Safely Remove Hardware Right-click in any empty space on the desktop. Select New | Shortcut from the popup menu. The Create Shortcut dialog box displays. Copy and paste the following line into the Type the location of the item edit box. Click Next....

The good news is that there are a lot of educational apps and websites out there to make that job just a little easier. The bad news is that picking out which opportunities of e-learning for kids are actually good isn’t straightforward. To help get you started, here are apps and tools we think are the most helpful to educate your kids while they are stuck at home. Khan Academy We are big fans of Khan Academy and if you didn’t bother reading the rest of this list you’d still be armed with just about everything you need for the home education of your children....

Unfortunately, the voice typing feature might face an occasional issue. This guide will help you with a few quick fixes for the most common voice typing problems in Google Docs so you can get back to work. 1. Use a Chromium-Based Browser The most common reason you can’t use voice typing is that the feature only works on Chromium-based browsers like Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge. You need to use the web version of Google Docs via a Chromium-based browser on a desktop or laptop computer running Windows or Mac to use voice typing on Google Docs....

Used more often in commercial settings, home users are often unaware that you can group and collapse both rows and columns in an Excel worksheet to hide information until it is needed. This is especially useful when you use formulas in a spreadsheet to summarize information and you are only interested in those summaries most of the time. Grouping Rows and Columns in an Excel Worksheet Suppose you have an Excel worksheet that looks like the one pictured below....

A lot goes into the costing process when building a PC, but you’ll be an expert at estimating the cost of building your PC by the end of this article. First Things First: Budget! Whether your budget is modest or extravagant, the first step in building a PC is to nail down your total budget. Once you know how much money you have to spend, you can decide how much you want to spend on components....

We’ll show you how to archive emails in Outlook on your desktop, the web, and your mobile device. No matter where you use Outlook the most, you can make room for new messages. About Archiving Emails in Outlook For Microsoft 365, exchange accounts, and Outlook on the web, you have a default Archive folder. With exchange server accounts, retention policies may apply. For POP and IMAP accounts, you can create an Archive folder....

When you set up a computer with Windows, a homegroup is created automatically if one doesn’t already exist on your home network. I assume that you already have an existing homegroup on one of your Windows computers. If a homegroup already exists, you can join it and actually, that’ll be your only option. The only problem is if the original computer is now gone and you no longer have the password to join the homegroup....

You can use the Live Captions feature to turn the audio to text while watching your favorite shows and movies, or while listening to audiobooks or podcasts. However, this feature is not available on older versions of Windows, but don’t worry. Windows 10 accessibility features include the option to play the Closed Captions at the bottom of the video you’re watching, if the file is available. How to Enable and Disable Live Captions on Windows 11 There are two ways to enable Live Captions on your Windows 11 device....

The good news is that it can be fixed, and without too much difficulty or technical know-how required. What is a DPC Watchdog Violation? DPC is short for Deferred Procedure Call. The “Watchdog” part of the error refers to the part of the program that watches for bugs. The problem originates from a solid state drive that was incompatible with Windows. It can crop up from time to time, most often due to hardware issues....