If you encounter any system issues on Windows and browse the internet for fixes, people will suggest you use DISM, SFC, or CHKDSK tools. While all these utilities are used to repair system corruption in Windows, they target different types of corruption—SFC repairs corrupted system files, DISM repairs Windows Image, and CHKDSK fixes errors with the disk. So, you might want to know more about them to determine if they work or not....
Escape, or simply the Esc key, is quite useful when we want to quit a certain process. Often, we use it when a program stops responding, or an operation starts taking a long time to execute. But what if the Esc key stops working all of a sudden? Indeed, there can be several causes that are stopping you from using it. Well, you could be facing hardware issues, or there could be a problem within your operating system....
A popular option to cast your phone or console to a TV would be to use Google Chromecast, but not everyone wants to buy an extra appendage for the TV just to stream content. To cast your mobile to asmart TVwithout Chromecast, useScreencastorScreen Mirror. you may even do so using anappropriate data cable. For a“dumb” TV(without smart features), you will need to useChromecast alternativeslikeFirestick,Roku, and so on. However, if the device you’re trying to cast supportsDisplayPortorHDMI Alt Mode, you canuse appropriate cablesto cast to your “dumb” TV too....
A lock screen helps protect your computer from intruders while you are busy doing some other work. However, it can be inconvenient if your lock screen appears too fast or too slow. In some cases, you may set a longer timeout if you are tired of entering your password so frequently. Or you would want to lock your desktop as soon as you leave the PC. Either way, you can set the lock screen time in Windows as per your preference....
A driver is a collection of files that communicate with a computer’s operating system to instruct a piece of hardware on how to operate. These drivers need a regular update to increase the performance and compatibility of the hardware with newly released softwares. If any of your devices start to malfunction, updating its driver should be your priority. If the drivers are outdated, then the OS may not be able to communicate with the devices....
Creating multiple partitions on a USB drive can be helpful if you store a large cluster of data on it. It helps to manage the data properly and make them easily accessible anytime. But for those that don’t require a partition on their USB drive, it can be very unpleasant. People have also reported issues of inaccessible partitions, after creating a bootable drive. If you’re also facing a similar problem with your USB drive, you’ll find the solution here in this article....
TPM used to be installed as a dedicated chip on motherboards. But since TPM 2.0, it’s more commonly implemented via a board’s chipset. This means that even without a discrete TPM chip on your board, you may still enable TPM 2.0 from the BIOS. Specifically, you’ll need toenable thefTPM(AMD),PTT(Intel), andSecurity Device Supportsettings in the BIOS. But before you do this, take a minute to understand what TPM is and why you may want to enable it....
ASUS routers are known to provide way more functionalities compared to their competitors. This is especially true with the higher-end models, or if you’re using Asuswrt-Merlin. The Quick Internet Setup (QIS) utility automates the installation process for the most part and makes the initial setup very easy. But adjusting the configurations afterward can be confusing due to the sheer number of options available. As such, I’ll cover basic router setup steps through the web GUI and mobile app, as well as important further configurations....
Many users close their laptop’s lid to pause their work. By default, your Windows 11 PC goes to sleep mode after closing the lid. But you may need to keep the laptop open if you are listening to music or want to keepthe second screenon. It’s very easy to change the lid close action settings. There are many methods but they all take less than a minute to execute. you may also change the setting for plugged-in or on battery power modes separately....
Resetting your MSI laptop is the final resort if you encounter any severe system issues or if you are going to sell it or give it away. While the process to reset the laptop is easy for most devices, it depends on your recovery partition. The recovery partition contains a default Windows image, which you may use to reset your Operating System (OS) anytime. If you ever remove this recovery partition, you may need to create a recovery disk to factory reset the device....
The automatic update feature, as the name suggests, automatically downloads and installs new updates in Windows. This is quite useful as newer updates contain security patches, bug fixes, and additional features. However, they aren’t always reliable as recent updates can contain bugs and security vulnerabilities of their own. Windows updates generally come in the form of a feature and quality update. Feature updates bring massive changes to your operating system, and while they are automatically downloaded, you will need to manually install them....
The ink cartridge on your printer comes embedded with a microchip that helps communicate with the printer and transmit the print signals. However, if the cartridges are not installed correctly, the printer fails to recognize them and you may encounter error messages like “Ink Cartridge Not Recognized,” “No Cartridge Installed,” or “Ink Cartridge Failure.” Such things often happen when the microchip of the cartridge is not properly aligned with the contact chips of the printer....
Most manufacturers these days incorporate blinking patterns on monitors to determine the operating state your screen is in. So, the power indicator might flash a blue light and in this case, the screen usually turns black. A blue light blinking on a monitor generally indicates that it’s in standby mode and a tap of a button on the keyboard should wake it up. However, I presume that this is not the case for you as sometimes monitors fail to light up no matter the key you press....
