How to Check Computer Specs on Windows 10
With the advancement of technology and newer computers rolling out every day, one should know his computer specifications in detail. Most of the time, you have no idea what’s inside your computer; you...
View ArticleFix: Java(TM) Platform SE binary has stopped working
Some users have been reporting receiving the “Java(TM) Platform SE binary has stopped working” error when running various Java-based applications. Typically, this error message is accompanied by...
View ArticleFix: Critical Chrome Update Scam
Malware creators seem to never run out of ideas. Google Chrome update scams have been around for a while, but now there’s a new and updated scam involving Chrome that is commonly referred to as the...
View ArticleFix: Personalized Settings not Responding
Task Manager is a part of the Windows that comes pre-installed with all versions of Windows. It was previously known as the Windows Task Manager. Task Manager, as its name implies, is a tool that...
View ArticleFix: Computer Turns ON by Itself
Windows Task Scheduler is a built-in Windows component that allows the users and Windows to schedule tasks or program to run at a specific time. Task Scheduler can schedule simple turn off tasks to...
View ArticleFix: Media State ‘Media Disconnected Error’
The problematic error message is viewable after running a command in Command Prompt called “ipconfig /all” which will display the devices and settings related to your Internet connection. This error...
View ArticleFix: Verifying DMI Pool Data Error
Being stuck with Verifying DMI Pool Data Error message at the bottom of the booting screen, waiting for it to disappear is an awful experience and this message can get stuck anywhere from several...
View ArticleHow to Determine the True Bitrate of any Audio File
We recently covered why ripping 320kbps MP3 from Youtube is a bad idea, but today we’re going to talk about how you can check the true bitrate of any audio file you download – legally, we hope. This is...
View ArticleHow to Delete Windows 10 Update Files
There are numerous cases where Windows Update induces problems in itself and fails to update the components which it downloaded. You might see the ‘pending changes’ notification on your update module...
View ArticleFix: The specified module could not be found
The error “The specified module could not be found” comes up when a program can’t find a specific module which is needed for its operation. This error is very generic and occurs in a lot of scenarios...
View ArticleFix: Safe Search Won’t Turn Off in Microsoft Edge and IE
Safe Search is a built-in security feature that filets out inappropriate web content. Although it used to be quite easy to disable or enable Safe search for Internet Explorer, the default behavior has...
View ArticleFix: Keyboard typing wrong letters on Windows 10
Some Windows 10 users have reported a weird problem where their keyboard is typing the wrong characters. The issue is certainly peculiar since a lot of users report it on brand new computers and...
View ArticleHow to Increase Maximum Volume on Mediatek-Based Android Devices through...
Android devices often have varying levels of “maximum” volume output – even if you’re using the same exact headset between devices. This may not always be due to the device’s internal DAC or audio...
View ArticleHow to Use VST Plug-Ins in Foobar
In the world of audio and music, some of the best post-processing effects are actually created specifically for studio engineers and mixers, and are known as DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) plug-ins....
View ArticleHow to Solve ‘An application is requesting access to a protected item’
An application is requesting access to a protected item, simply means that an item it is trying to access doesn’t have permissions for that specific user or system account. This error prompt usually...
View ArticleHow to Factory Reset HP Laptop to Its Default State
Factory reset is considered to be a good fix when you are experiencing stubborn problems, when you are giving away your computer, or when you are selling it. The list goes on and here in this article,...
View ArticleFix: The driver being installed is not validated for this computer
The driver being installed is not validated for this computer is triggered when the driver is not compatible with your GPU or if the vendor has released an update. Intel HD/UHD graphics drivers refuse...
View ArticleFix: A referral was returned from the server error on Windows 7, 8 and 10
This is one of the most interesting errors as it can occur when you run almost anything. Users have reported seeing it after why download a new program and try to run it, when they try to update...
View ArticleWhat is: A Bricked Phone?
When someone makes a device unusable, they refer to it as a ‘bricked’. Just like bricks are nothing except hard objects used for construction, the phone also becomes as useless a brick. There is a lot...
View ArticleFix: You have to invoke this utility running in elevated mode
This error is well-known among Command Prompt users who have once tried to run a command from Command Prompt but they simply failed to do so as this problematic error message has occurred immediately....
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