Master Boot Record (MBR) is the data stored on the first sector of the storage drive that locates and loads Windows. If you’re getting different errors like ‘Operating System Not Found’, ‘Missing Operating System’, ‘Invalid Partition Table’, ‘Bootmgr is missing’, etc., these all could mean that the MBR is probably corrupted. When this happens, you’re likely going to face boot problems. There’s no fixed reason why the MBR could get corrupted....

you may map a network drive in Windows 11 using the Map Network Drive wizard or via the command line. As usual, the GUI method will be easier to follow for most users, but the command line method is more efficient if you know the necessary steps. Using Map Network Drive Utility The Map Network Drive utility in the file explorer has barely changed since Windows 7, and the way to use it remains mostly the same....

For some reason, your keyboard or keypad may not function well. In such a case, you may utilize the in-built feature of Windows OS, the On-Screen Keyboard. Yourtyping speed might declinewhen you utilize the virtual keyboard. Nonetheless, this is a beneficial tool for all thephysically-challenged individuals. Well, there are plenty of ways to show the keyboard on the screen for different operating systems. However, this section will focus on the ten techniques to launch the On-Screen Keyboard on Windows 11....

By default, most smartphones have a camera on the lock screen for you to conveniently take a quick snapshot without unlocking the phone. It’s helpful at times when you are in a hurry and don’t have time to open and launch the camera app. However, it can become a privacy issue as anyone can take photos on your phone without knowing your device’s passcode. While you cannot keep your phone with you at all times to prevent someone from taking pictures, we walk you through different settings to help you disable/remove the camera from your lock screen....

The folder size tells you how much space it occupies over the storage device. This information is particularly important to manage the spaces in case yourun low on storage. Also, it’s a basic feature of every GUI-based OS to show the folder sizes to the users. However, if you have very little idea on how to show the folder sizes, we have you covered. In this article, we will go through several ways to get it done over Windows, Macs, and Linux Devices....

Some previously installed drivers may be overridden when you upgrade your Windows. This is exactly the case for graphics drivers after you upgrade to Windows 11. Since Windows 11 is still in its early days, not everything about it is stable yet, including the drivers. Especially graphics. you may update the graphics driver in two ways, automatically or manually. The automatic driver update is pretty simple and does not require much effort....

When talking about computer monitors, most might think it’s only used to display a PC’s content. But that’s not true—this output device can be connected to any gadget that provides video output signals. These days, you may even come across smart monitors that run on specific software and can be controlled using a remote. It even offers wired and wireless connections, making tasks much easier. But when it comes to regular monitors, they lack most of the features and without a PC, you may feel as if they are worthless....

Attachments have become an integral part while sending emails.You may have attached a link to your email to redirect the recipient to another page many times on Outlook. Recently, many users have reported that these links did not work while attaching them to their emails on Outlook. Certain factors concerning your browser or system may cause Outlook hyperlinks not to work. If you’ve found yourself in a similar situation, allow this article to help you out of this issue....

The Smart View is a useful feature that lets you mirror your smartphone device to a Smart TV. It allows you to control and lets you enjoy various multimedia content such as images, videos, games, and more on a much larger screen. However, sometimes, there might be problems with your Smart View where it does not connect or mirror the contents of your smartphone. Usually, this error props up when your devices areconnected to different Wi-Ficonnections, have an outdated operating system, VPN services, etc....

Have you ever wondered what makes the USB ports on your PC function? If you’re using the USB ports on the front panel of your PC, know that they all need to be connected to the motherboard, and the exact port you’re looking for is the USB header. Basically, they are a set of pins responsible forsending signals to USB ports. However, the back panel USB ports and the extension cards do not have any relation to the USB headers, as they have a direct connection to the motherboard....

If you are using a fast SSD, butyour system is slow, improper connections, firmware/driver issues, or high system resource usage are usually the culprits. So, if you want to speed up your slow SSD, firstcheck its type to understand the usual speedit should provide. If it doesn’t show the necessary speed,check connectionsandupdate firmware and drivers. you may alsolower system resource usage,scan for malware,andchange power settingsto boost system performance. First, Check the SSD Type (and Health) Different types of SSD (M....

You may see flickers or distorting lines on your Surface display due to some hardware or software issues. Sometimes these are major flickers that hide all the contents of the screen or they may be minor ones that only distort certain areas of the display. These issues may surface due to a damaged display or loose display cable. Another possible reason includes a corrupt display driver or other operating system components....

The Windows apps like Photos, Calculator, etc., are some of the most used tools for their respective functionalities. However, some bugs with these apps may prevent you from opening the application altogether. One such case is with the File system error (-2147219196). you may use alternative apps to perform your tasks. But this error is actually not that difficult to solve. In most cases, re-registering all your store apps should be enough to resolve the issue....