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External Drive Not Recognized? How to Fix It in Windows

Reading Time: 6 minutesRemovable disk drives—either USB flash drives or external hard drives—should be easy to use. But in some cases, you may connect your drive to a Windows PC or another device with a USB port and find the hard drive isn’t showing up. This problem has several possible causes: partition issues on the external drive, using the wrong file system, dead USB ports, or driver issues in Windows. In a worst-case scenario, the drive itself may Read more…

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No Internet Connection? 5 Quick Troubleshooting Tips You Can Try

Reading Time: 6 minutesThere are few things that are quite as annoying as trying to use the internet, and suddenly see that your internet connection doesn’t work. The problem is that there are so many points of failure, it’s hard to know where the connection problem is. It could be your computer. It could be the router. Or it could be a problem with your Internet Service Provider (ISP) itself. The following is a quick and simple guide Read more…

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A Beginner’s Tutorial on Writing VBA Macros in Excel (And Why You Should Learn)

Reading Time: 6 minutesExcel Macros can save you a ton of time by automating Excel processes that you use often. But macros are actually quite limited. It’s easy to make a mistake with the recording tool, and the recording process is awkward. Using VBA to create macros gives you a great deal more power. You can tell Excel exactly what to do and how to do it. You also get access to a lot more functions and capabilities. Read more…

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How to Test Your Wi-Fi Speed (And 7 Mistakes You Should Avoid)

Reading Time: 6 minutesEveryone runs into Wi-Fi problems from time to time. Maybe it starts to slow down for no obvious reason, or perhaps you get the feeling that you aren’t enjoying the speeds you’re paying for. A simple way to confirm that there’s a problem is to test your Wi-Fi speed, which is easy to do. There are lots of Wi-Fi speed test services online that run inside any web browser. They give an accurate picture of Read more…

By johny, ago
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13 Essential Gmail Terms and Features You Should Know About

Reading Time: 6 minutesWhere are the folders in Gmail? Are labels the same as folders? How are both different from categories? You might have questions like these about the web version of Gmail if you’re new to it. To help you get familiar with Gmail, we’ll give you the gist of all the essential Gmail features you should really know about. 1. Conversation View You know this as an email thread. Conversation View packs an email and all Read more…

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Why Are Some Browsers Faster Than Others?

Reading Time: 4 minutesDo you have a favorite browser? If so, what makes it so appealing? For some people, it might be the availability of plugins and extensions; others might like to use a browser that guarantees their privacy. For a lot of users, however, the most important aspect is speed. But what makes one browser faster than another? You can break it down into technical aspects and user-controlled aspects. Keep reading to find out more. The Technical Read more…

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What Is Bluetooth? 10 Common Questions, Asked and Answered

Reading Time: 5 minutesAlmost every device you can buy today supports Bluetooth, but what is Bluetooth? Simply put, Bluetooth is a way for two nearby gadgets to transmit data to each other. Let’s take a look at what Bluetooth is, trace its roots, discuss its pros and cons, and find out how it differs from other common wireless technologies like Wi-Fi or NFC. What Is Bluetooth? Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard whose purpose is to connect gadgets Read more…

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The 9 Most Important Habits for Staying Safe and Secure Online

Reading Time: 5 minutesYou’ve installed your antivirus software, and you’re ready for any security threat the internet can throw at you. Or are you? It’s easy to fall into a false sense of security when you know you’re protected by antivirus tools. Other steps should be taken to ensure your online experience is secure, private, and trouble free. 1. Update Java When Prompted Let’s be clear: if you don’t need Java, it shouldn’t be installed. But if you Read more…

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5 Reasons Why Your Phone Is Charging Slowly

Reading Time: 5 minutesYour smartphone can do a whole lot—but not if the battery’s exhausted. Unfortunately, as your phone gets older, it might take longer to charge. Let’s talk about how mobile device charging works and the different charging methods available for current-generation phones. We’ll also see why older phones might require more time to charge and what you can do about it. Understanding Rechargeable Batteries Every mobile phone has a battery. For the most part, each battery Read more…

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Will Upgrading Your Old Computer Make It Use Less Power?

Reading Time: 4 minutesMost elements in nature gradually wear down as they age. Computers are no different, what with all the different internal components working together. But our devices don’t just slow down or become more likely to break over time—sometimes they seem to use more power. Is that actually true? Why might this be the case? Here’s everything you need to know. How Much Power Does Your Computer Use? Using a computer for as long as possible Read more…

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