Some users who upgraded from to previous versions of Windows to Windows 10 are having issues in setting up the WiFi hotspot. After setting up the network via command prompt as described in the hosted network issues article, the following errors are thrown: The hosted network couldn’t be started. The group or resource is not in the correct state to perform the requested operation. This error suggests Microsoft Hosted Network Virtual Adapter isn’t enabled, but it’s actually missing from windows device manager....

The time limit for logging on was reached in Outlook error occurs because of Outlook running in compatibility mode, connection issues in cached mode, corrupted/conflicting temp folder contents, wrongly configured proxy settings, conflicting ISPs’ restrictions, wrongly configured network settings, conflict with 2-factor verification, and other internal Outlook related problems. Time Limit for Logging on Was Reached Outlook This is a very frequent issue which users face in both cases; when they are logged in Outlook and when they trying to login using their credentials....

Twitch Black Screen Since its release, Twitch has been subject to a major error where the entire streaming window stays black. You can chat properly, see all the user profiles but cannot see the streaming video inside the window. This error has been here for quite some time and there are several workarounds available to fix it. What causes a Black Screen in Twitch? Twitch streams live video which means it works closely with your computer’s network and its video architecture....

When the “Uplay Failed to Synchronize Achievements” error happens, you might see a message, and achievements may not update or sync to Ubisoft servers. This can occur when closing the game or waking from sleep mode, indicating that Uplay didn’t connect to the servers to sync achievements. Uplay Failed to Synchronize Achievements The error is often due to server issues or temporary outages but can also be caused by poor network conditions, firewall restrictions, or corrupted game files....

The error ‘ VPN connection failed due to unsuccessful domain name resolution ‘ occurs when using the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client to connect remotely to a different machine. VPN Connection failed due to an unsuccessful domain name resolution A DNS issue is a potential cause of this issue, an issue with the anyconnect.xml file, or some system file corruption. Here’s a list of troubleshooting steps that you can try to fix the issue....

WaaSMedic Agent.exe, also called the Windows Update Medic Service, is an essential Windows tool that runs in the background to help install important updates. When updates are available, WaaSMedic starts working under the wusvcs category in Task Manager, ensuring updates are applied smoothly. While it keeps systems safe by installing updates on time, it can sometimes use a lot of CPU and memory, slowing down performance. WaasMedic.exe High CPU Usage Issue on Windows Fix...

Even though Windows 7 is quite an old OS, plenty of people still choose to keep on their PCs and they avoid installing new operating systems because of the way Windows 7 was designed. However, as years go by, updates for Windows 7 are harder to acquire and Microsoft is simply not paying enough attention to the OS as they should. Windows 7 If Windows 7 updates are not downloading properly, you will need to follow the methods located in the article below to fix it....

Some Windows users have been looking for ways to disable Windows Hello after seeing a warning message inside the Event Viewer saying that “ Windows Hello for Business provisioning will not be launched “. Affected users are reporting that they see constant errors of this kind (regardless if Windows Hello is being used or not). The issue is not specific to a particular Windows version as it’s reported to occur on Windows 7, Windows 8....

Some Windows 10 users have had Windows Media Player and Windows Media Center crashing every time it’s opened. 3rd party apps such as Plex, HDHomeRun, Subtitle Edit and VisualSubSync have also been affected. Some users who also tried opening folder containing media files had Windows Explorer crashing or Windows restarting. Obviously, CompPkgSup.DLL is faulting module. This error is caused by a bug in Windows Update KB4013429 which caused Windows DVD Player and a lot of other media applications that use Microsoft MPEG-2 handling libraries to crash....

The update error 0x80248007 means that there are either missing files in the Windows Update or Windows Update can’t locate the Microsoft Software License Terms. The error usually happens when you’re trying to update Windows or any Windows drivers using Windows Update. The updates won’t be downloaded and installed, and it may happen that you get this error no matter how many times you try. Microsoft has acknowledged this error, and it should be fixed in an update for Windows, but until that happens, there are a few things that you can try to help fix it and update Windows and the drivers....

Some Starbound users are reportedly seeing the ‘NetworkException’ (Join Failed)’ error when attempting to connect to a multiplayer server. This issue is reported to occur on Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and Windows 10. StarBound Network Exception Error After investigating this issue thoroughly, it turns out that there are several different common scenarios that might cause the game client to behave in this way when trying to connect to an existing multiplayer server....

Samsung’s decision to stick with 8GB RAM for its base Galaxy S24 model surprised many users, especially with competitors offering higher memory options. There has been a lot backlash against Samsung for playing it safe, despite the gradual recovery of prices in the memory semiconductor industry. However, something else has now come to light—it appears that you can swap out the DRAM board on the S24 to increase the RAM from 8GB to 16GB ....

The series begins with “The Nun” (2018), set in 1952, and continues with “Annabelle: Creation” (2017), and ends with “The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It” (2021) with 6 other movies in between. The series revolves around the Warren family and their encounters with various demonic entities. Movies like “The Nun” and “Annabelle” series are spin-offs that explore the backstory of these entities. Warner Bros has announced a fourth Conjuring movie titled “The Conjuring: Last Rites” and a TV series in development....

A BSOD (Blue Screen of Death) is the name given to the blue screen that appears when a computer running on a version of the Windows Operating System crashes and shuts down abruptly. The cause of a BSOD is described by the blue screen itself, but seeing as though the blue screen is only visible for a couple of seconds before the computer either shuts down completely or reboots, analyzing the entire BSOD right then and there is impossible....

Xiaomi’s Yeelight series of smart home lighting devices are a great and affordable alternative to the more expensive Philips Hue – the bulbs are much cheaper than Philips Hue bulbs, and they don’t require a hub either, only a wifi network to connect to. The problem people face is generally when they don’t understand exactly how home-based smart devices work, and it doesn’t help that there are many tutorial videos out there for the Yeelight series that fail to properly explain things....

XAMPP is a popular open-source web server stack solution distributed by Apache Friends. It aids in integrating the MariaDB database, Apache HTTP Server, and Perl interpreters with a PHP script interpreter. This integration facilitates developers in setting up local servers to test and deploy web content. Installing this package provides access to a single control panel. However, it often neglects to create a launcher for it. You can create a ....

When you’re looking to buy a GPU on the market, there are a few things to consider. GPUs can be quite expensive, and this is precisely why many consider opting for used ones as opposed to brand new out of the box graphics cards. With used GPUs, you may get a good deal on the price, but there is a big risk involved in ending up with a GPU that was previously used for bitcoin mining....

We recently covered why ripping 320kbps MP3 from Youtube is a bad idea, but today we’re going to talk about how you can check the true bitrate of any audio file you download – legally, we hope. This is actually quite useful, as many legal music downloading sites may claim to offer CD-quality file downloads, until you actually inspect the bitrate. For this task, we can use Spek Spectrum Analyzer, which will tell you the frequency cutoff of any audio file you feed it....

The new Chromium-based Microsoft Edge runs on the same Chromium web engine as Google Chrome. It offers the best performance and compatibility for the users. Guest Mode is a feature in Microsoft Edge that allows users to browse on a device where they don’t want to sign in. In guest mode, the info about the visited website will not be collected and the automatic suggestions will be turned off. However, this feature can be disabled if the administrator does not allow private searching in the browser....

If you’ve upgraded to Windows 11 24H2 and are experiencing performance issues or simply prefer the previous version (23H2) , downgrading is possible without losing your data. The process can be straightforward if done correctly. The main reasons for downgrading often include dissatisfaction with new features, compatibility problems, or issues like slowdowns and crashes. Many users have successfully reverted to 23H2 by following specific steps to keep their files and settings intact....