As MSI boards don’t ship with a BIOS sticker, a lot of people get confused as to what BIOS version is installed on their new board. This can be an issue if your processor is only supported with a recent BIOS version. For this specific case, you may try the processor with the stock BIOS without checking the BIOS version. If it doesn’t work, you can flash a newer BIOS version withUSB BIOS Flashback, or use an older processor....
A port in networking world refers to a logical gateway on your computer that acts as a communication channel for remote computers for services. Your computer connects to any server/computer on the same network or the internet via a port. There are numerous ports on your computer, but not all of them are open. Those ports connected to any incoming remote IP address and capable of exchanging data packets are called open ports....
Your Windows computer keeps track of a lot of things in the background like whenever a file is modified, created, or even opened. While most of these may seem like information you barely need, Windows keeping track of what files you opened recently is a lot more handy than it looks. In fact, it allows you to easily access your recent files and jump right back into whatever work you paused, or view what files were opened by other users on your computer....
Windows 11 is currently unstable, and it comes with various errors. One of those may render your Xbox peripheral useless. But there’re solutions; you canfix Xbox controller driver in Windows 11. In most cases, the issue only occurs when using the controller with Steam. Also, it happens with wired, wireless, or Bluetooth connections. Alternatively, the controller may work on Windows 11 but intermittently or unreliable. Either way, you’d likely see the Xbox controller’s lights flashing non-stop, non-responding buttons, or the PC not recognizing the device....
The “Connection reset by peer” error occurs during a network connection when the other end or server closes the connection without reading the transferred data. The peer will return the data packet you sent while sending the RST (reset) bit and forcefully terminate the connection. This issue usually happens if you are being blocked by the Firewall on any point in the route. But it can also happen due to other reasons....
Whether you’re trying to remotely access your computer from another network or wish to host a game server on your computer, port forwarding is an excellent choice. It allows incoming traffic to pass through a specific router port to access the desired device/service from another network. The procedure to forward ports varies based on the router’s manufacturer, model, and firmware. Nonetheless, the general concept is the same. This article should help you understand the basics to port forwarding and how to set it up on different routers....
With the ever-growing number of Bluetooth-enabled devices, it has become an essential part of the wireless ecosystem. As a matter of fact, Bluetooth will come embedded in more than 7 billion devices per year till 2026. Turning on Bluetooth and connecting to devices sounds simple on a Dell laptop. And it is an easy process in most cases. But, sometimes Bluetooth options may be missing due to driver issues or disabled from the BIOS switch....
A touchpad on any laptop is one of the crucial pieces of hardware that helps users navigate the Operating System’s UI. If by any chance, it stops working, you will solely have to rely on keyboard shortcuts. One particular reason you might be facing this issue on an HP laptop is that the touchpad is disabled within the OS or in the BIOS. Besides this, system file failure and corrupted driver files are known to cause issues with hardware....
When you’re typing on your keyboard, there’s nothing more frustrating than finding the same keypresses appear twice or even more times on your screen. This phenomenon of keyboard chattering or double typing can occur for a variety of reasons—misconfigurations of the keyboard settings being the common one. Sometimes the problem with the key switches or the membranes can bring up double typing, while at other times, it also has to do with the keyboard drivers....
Microsoft Store is used to install Microsoft-certified applications on your system.However, you may encounter the Microsoft Store is blocked error message when attempting to open it in Windows 11. This problem occurs if your policies prevent you from using the Microsoft Store app. Typically, a domain administrator will implement such rules in the domain to limit user access. This could be the case if your computer is part of the domain....
While many VR players are happy to use a setup with cables, sometimes it’s rewarding to have the freedom that wireless technology provides. For many users, that’s the appeal of the Oculus Quest VR system by Meta. Many games are self-contained on the headset, leaving you unencumbered by wires. However, you must get Oculus Air Link to function correctly if you want to connect to your computer without a wire....
Sony’s consoles are robust and reliable but also come with odd errors. Perhaps the most strange is when thePlayStation turns on by itself. Often, the culprit is a software setting that causes the PlayStation to turn itself on. This problem is likely easy to fix by simply adjusting these settings. However, if you’ve beenexperiencing other errorson the console, you may need to perform a reset. In most other cases, the problem is due to a hardware issue....
Don’t dig up your receipt and run to make a return just because your Razer Kraken microphone isn’t working. you may make many adjustments to fix the problem and start using the mic. Often the problem lies in Windows settings or some issue with the Razer Synapse software. Once you track it down, a few clicks could have your headphones functioning normally. There are a few different versions of the Razer Kraken....
