A lock screen helps to prevent other people from unauthorized access when you are away from your computer after a certain time. However, it can be inconvenient when the system locks too fast or too frequently. As a result, you need to enter the password multiple times. From changing settings in the settings app/control panel to tweaking the registry editor, here are several ways to stop the computer from locking when idle or inactive....
To turn off a desktop’s screen, all you have to do is press its power button. But did you know you may also switch off a laptop’s monitor? Basically, you need to tweak a few settings on Windows to keep the system running despite having the laptop’s screen turned off. This way, yourlaptop battery is savedto some extent, and your system keeps operating at the back. Moreover, this option helps keep privacy....
Microsoft continuously rolls out new firmware updates on Surface devices to improve their performance. Unlike desktops and laptops, firmware updates on Surface laptops come as a part of Windows Update. Since the updates are rolled out in stages, you may wait for the update or manually download and install it. Any Interruption during an update can corrupt Windows components that are in the middle of an update. This could stop the entire OS from booting and put you in a startup repair loop....
Sometimes, when you are trying to video call a friend or stream on a platform from your Lenovo device, you may find your camera is not working. This issue usually occurs due to device errors or improper settings on your PC. Lenovo computers also provide a dedicated switch to disable the camera for additional security, which you may have accidentally toggled off. In addition to these, there may also be other potential causes for the error....
There are several possible causes for Netflix sound not working. One possibility is that the streaming content itself has audio problems. Another potential cause is that the volume is set to lower levels, or that an unsupported language has been selected. Using 5.1 Surround sound on unsupported devices can also cause audio issues. Additionally, corrupted cache data or an outdated Netflix app may be causing the problem. Bluetooth interference or Netflix servers being down for maintenance are also possible reasons for audio issues....
All devices including computers contain a unique identification number that helps the manufacturer track the ownership and warranty information of the device. While most technology companies utilize the term, Serial Number, to refer to this identification, companies like Dell, HP, and so on call it a Service Tag. Mac computers show the serial number directly on the Mac information window,About this Mac. But devices that utilize the term, service tag, targetWindowsand Linux as the main operating systems....
On your mouse, there are different polling rates. Based on that, the movement of your mouse will have some delay. A mouse with a lower polling rate will have highly inaccurate mouse cursor movement as its data record latency is high. To avoid this, the computer predicts the next mouse movement according to your previous mouse position. This creates an illusion of smooth mouse movements, which we call mouse smoothing....
Let’s say your internet connection is okay, and all your devices are using your Wi-Fi just fine. However, your Microsoft console has a specific issue: what to do whenXbox won’t let you sign in? Xbox Live log-in issues are as common as they are frustrating. Commonly, you’re dealing with faulty Microsoft servers. Other times, you’re dealing with the wrong configurations on your device. In particular, you may be seeing error codes whenever you attempt to log in....
Manually increasing your RAM’s clock speed to go beyond theJEDEC specificationscan be challenging, especially for novices. If you own an Intel ASUS motherboard, enabling XMP (eXtreme Memory Profile) introduces a factory-validated configuration that will offerstable and reliable overclocking. While this feature allows you to increase yourDDR4/DDR5frequency simply by clicking a mouse button, it’s essential that youcheck the compatibilityfirst. Once that’s confirmed, you may select a profile from theX.M.P. section(in ASUSEZ mode) or theAi Overclock Tuneroption (inAdvanced mode)....
Whether you are installing a new driver, applying registry settings, or even installing Windows Update, you will run into several situations where the system forces you to reboot the computer. One of the easiest methods to reboot is from the power icon in the Start menu. The same steps goes for Dell laptops as well. But if you cannot access the start menu, you cannot access any shutdown options. And you will need to rely on other methods to reboot your Dell laptop....
The Compatibility Support Module (CSM) is a mode within the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) that offerslegacy BIOS compatibility. This is the ultimate solution when you’re trying to boot your OS from an MBR-partitioned drive that requires legacy BIOS features. When enabled, it provides BIOS functions that are omitted in the UEFI mode. While most modern systems are pre-built with UEFI, you require legacy BIOS if you wish to install an older OS or reduce its bitness (for example, 64-bit to 32-bit)....
Navigating the Operating System on laptop heavily depends on the touchpad. Even the BIOS supports navigation through the touchpad. So, it becomes more than a mere inconvenience when your touchpad does not work, unless you connect an external mouse to the PC. Touchpads on laptops doesn’t malfunction very often. But, physical damages like broken wire may stop the touchpad from functioning, wrong system touchpad settings and driver issues most likely cause issues with the touchpad....
If your Google Drive desktop application isn’t working, it’s often due to a synchronization problem. Other factors contributing to this issue include: First, try restarting the Drive for Desktop app. If that doesn’t resolve the issue, let’s explore other solutions. Restart Drive for Desktop Drive for Desktop may not be working due to an error in its code. you may restart it in this case. To do this, Reinstall Drive for Desktop You might have to reinstall Drive for Desktop to resume the backup process on your device....
