The Write Protection on the SD Card restricts users from writing or modifying any existing content in it. While attempting to copy files to the SD card, users can receive a prompt with the message “The disk is write-protected”. If you try toformat the SD card, a similar message may appear, preventing you from erasing the files. Sd cards generally come with a slider that lets you lock or write-protect the files in it....
Sticky Notes is a handy app that comes pre-installed on Windows. you may use it to jot down ideas in your mind for future reference. Likewise, you could also use it for creating a task list. However, you may sometimes experience issues with the app like not loading or failing to open. If it’s just a glitch, a simple restart might work for you. Otherwise, you may need advanced troubleshooting like re-registering the app....
Sometimes, despite having a stable internet connection, you might get the error message “Local area connection doesn’t have a valid IP configuration.” This can usually happen when trying to run the troubleshooter through Windows. The error means that the IP (Internet Protocol) address provided to the network adapter is wrong or invalid. Some networking apps can alter the adapter’s default parameters, such as web browsers and VPN clients. What Causes “Local area connection doesn’t have a valid IP configuration”?...
After you finish using your computer, it’s a common practice to shut it down instead of letting it sit idle. However, there may be certain situations where you won’t be able to shut down the system, or it automatically starts again. In most scenarios, you should be able to restart your system. However, in rare cases, even restarting may not be possible. This issue mostly happens because of a broken update when the processes involved in shut-down and wake-up procedures conflict with the new system....
The Trim function in Excel only works when you pass arguments as texts. For example, the function will not work if you pass a cell location as an argument. Similarly, the Trim function only removes leading and trailing spaces. So if you’re trying to remove spaces between words, the function will seem not to work. With that said, the Trim formula might not work even if you intend to use it correctly....
The error message, “You must be an administrator running a console session to use sfc utility” indicates thatyou’re trying to perform tasks that require a user’s administrative access token. It’s a common error you see when using the Command Prompt. Here, the command prompt opens to youruser profile folderby default, which means it doesn’t have administrator privileges. To fix this, you mustopen the Command Prompt as administratorso that the SFC utility has the elevated permissions to perform its tasks....
Gigabyte provides multiple Fan Control utilities from the BIOS-basedSmart Fan 5to programs that you may run from Windows likeGigabyte SIVandGCC. If you want a quick and easy setup process, you may use theAutomatic Fan Profilesin these utilities. These let you set the fans to different speed ranges at the click of a button.Or if you prefer customization over convenience, you can always useManualmode to fine-tune the speeds. I’ll cover the steps to use these different methods, and what you should and shouldn’t do during manual configuration in this article....
Logitech G Hub is a customization tool that allows its users to customize their Logitech peripherals and gameplay settings to best fit their needs. However, at times, the G hub fails to load and you’re left with only the animated logo frozen on the loading screen. Logitech G hub getting stuck on infinite loading is not a rare issue. Like the majority of other high demanding applications, the G hub requires a significant amount of processing power to function at its best....
The “your pc device needs to be repaired” error occurs when your system files are corrupt. It will not let you boot into the system even if you force-restart your computer. The BSOD suggests you to completely reset your computer or use a recovery drive. This might seem like you have no other choice but to reset. But, we’ve got your back. There are a lot of other ways to fix this issue, even without booting into Windows....
Playing games without a controller is equivalent to fighting a war without a gun for many gamers. On PC games though, using a controller is not a hassle if you have Microsoft’s Xbox controller. But controllers from other manufacturers are not detected by Windows, so native functionality of controllers is inaccessible. To tackle such an issue,keyboard to controller mappingsoftware is distributed by many large manufacturers. Some games provide their own in-game control mapping settings....
Are you achieving the speed specified on your RAM stick? If you check it once, your answer would probably be a “No!”. Well, your RAM won’t reach its actual potential if your motherboard and CPU don’t support the component’s maximum speed. But what if we tell you a big secret hidden within the BIOS can make the RAM work as per its specifications or even better? This feature is called XMP Profile, and when enabled, helps increase RAM frequency and improve system performance....
If you plan to run resource-intensive programs on your laptop or it’s already experiencingoverheating issues, this certainly isn’t a good sign for your battery. In such a scenario, you may use your device without connecting the battery. But before doing so, ensure there’s no frequent power interruption in your area and that you’ve connected the laptop using its original power adapter. Apart from that, you might be looking to replace your old/dead battery....
Do you have a monitor that supports 144 Hz, but you’re still not getting the smoothness you expect? This is probably because of some settings or wire faults. But you don’t need to worry, as certain tweaks can easily help you set your monitor to 144 Hz. In this article, you will learn the step-by-step process of how to do it on Windows 11. Windows 11 has dedicated display settings that can help set up the right refresh rate for your PC....
