Windows 10 ships with version 5 of PowerShell – a command-line tool and scripting language that is based on the Microsoft .NET Framework and is designed to be used for system administration by IT professionals, developers and the average Joe alike. PowerShell can be used to do some pretty amazing stuff – from listing all of the partitions on your Hard Disk Drive to creating System Images and even updating your Windows Defender definitions!...

Any person who has used Windows Phone 8.1 and tinkered around with it even a little bit would know that the operating system had a nifty feature to offer: QR code and barcode scanning . By simply launching the camera, navigating to available lenses, and selecting Bing Vision , a smartphone running Windows Phone 8.1 could be turned into a QR code and barcode scanner. Unfortunately, despite its advanced technology, Windows Phone 10 does not come with the QR code and barcode scanning feature....

Startup Repair is a utility created by Microsoft itself that is designed to fix any problems with Windows startup. Startup Repair is meant to be used when your computer is having trouble starting up. Basically, if there is an issue on the software side of your computer that is preventing it from starting up as it should – such as missing startup files or damaged files that are critical to the Windows startup process) – Startup Repair should be able to fix it....

Uninstalling apps and programs on Windows 10 is supposed to be an easy process and there are even two features you can use to uninstall apps: Control Panel and Settings. However, people are often not aware of the fact that certain apps may cause issues during the uninstalling process and they may malfunction. Kodi If that is the case, you may run into issues the next time you want to install the same app as certain files will remain and cause instability....

Today, I will be taking a spin on iDsonix IDD-U3201 which is effectively a two-bay external dock using USB 3.0 UASP protocol for the connectivity. It supports 2.5” and 3.5” SATA HDD/SSD at a time. Besides, a simple and convenient way of connecting the regular SATA based drives to be connected externally to the PC, this dock has a secondary function as well, which is the ability to clone the drive without using the PC....

It’s very annoying when Google Chrome doesn’t allow you to download Images from the web. Recently, a huge number of users are reporting this issue. So, we decided to write an article on this issue. Images Not Getting Downloaded from Google Chrome Browser Therefore, we have investigated the problem thoroughly and realized several different culprits are causing the problem on Windows 10 and 11. Below find out the shortlist of the scenarios....

A cargo manifest reveals that Intel’s Arrow Lake is already in its pre-qualification stage. The manifest lists a few CPUs, one from the Arrow Lake-H lineup for laptops, with 14 cores (6P+8E) built using Intel’s next-generation architectures and GT2 graphics. Intel Arrow Lake in Transit to Global Centers The processor description mentions an Arrow Lake-H chip with 6 performance and 8 efficient cores. The CPUs in question are actually reserved for R&D , so it is very probable that we will see actual QS chips soon....

iPhone not charging is one of the most troubling experiences that you will encounter. There are a number of reasons why your phone may stop charging all of a sudden. As it turns out, the good thing here is that you can usually fix the problem in question by performing a number of different workarounds. This is because the cause of the issue, more often than not, tends to be not related to the internal components of the phone at all....

The Mark Partition as Active option is greyed out when the partition that you are trying to mark as active is not a primary partition. In addition, if you are using UEFI mode on your computer, you will find the mentioned option greyed out since it is no longer needed. Mark Partition as Active Greyed Out in Disk Management A partition needs to be marked active when you are trying to indicate to the computer firmware to boot from it....

In the latest version of Minecraft 1.14 that just dropped many new interesting features have been added such as new blocks which include the blast furnace, the smoker and many more. Pillager However, the most intriguing of them all is the introduction of the new mobs. Mobs are NPC’s which can either be neutral or can be an enemy. Some new mobs such as cats and foxes are friendly mobs but, in the new update, the illagers are the most interesting ones as they are the opposite of villagers and they raid villages....

Some Windows 10 users are reporting that they are unable to install any plugins on their Notepad++ installation. There are several different error messages associated with this issue, but the most common one is “Installation Error: Installation of Compare failed.” Notepad++ Plugins Failing to Install After investigating this particular issue thoroughly, it turns out that there are several different underlying causes that might end up triggering this type of error with Notepad++ ....

One of your AirPods does not work due to known issues such as audio playing through only one AirPod, either left or right (This issue is caused by debris on the speakers’ grills) or it can also occur due to different firmware versions of the AirPods. There is also a case where one AirPod works because the other AirPod (most probably) is battery-dead. One AirPod Not Working Before you try any solutions Take both the AirPods out of your ears and wait for 30 seconds, and then, at the same time, place the pair back into your ears to check if the problem is solved....

The error code Ox800VDS is a scam designed by cybercriminals to scare users into believing their computer is infected with malware or locked due to suspicious activity. This fake alert mimics legitimate Microsoft or Windows Defender notifications, creating a sense of urgency to trick users into contacting a fraudulent “support” number. However, this error is not a genuine Microsoft or Windows message. Instead, it’s a phishing scheme aimed at stealing personal information, financial details, or even gaining remote control of your device....

PhoneExperienceHost.exe is an essential file and process associated with the Phone Link app on Windows 11 and 10. This app enables users to synchronize their smartphones with their PCs, allowing them to make and receive calls via the Your Phone app, as well as access apps, media files, messages, and other notifications. In this article, we will dive deeper into what PhoneExperienceHost.exe is, its safety, and how to resolve high CPU usage issues....

Razer is an extremely famous gaming product manufacturing brand. Razer was one of the first companies to make it into the professional eSports scene as well. PRODUCT INFO DeathAdder V2 Manufacture Razer Available at View at Amazon Razer makes all sorts of computer-related hardware and products such as keyboards, mice, etc. and has collaborated with a bunch of well-known games such as Gears of War, etc. Over the years, Razer has made some of the most loved products in the gaming world....

Error code 505 on Android appears when a user attempts to install an app and the installation fails. The failure is due to an application having issues with the permissions system. Whilst this error code can’t be fixed directly, newer versions of Android released after the error started to appear in November 2014 are able to resolve the issue. Follow the steps below to update your device and remove the 505 error code....

Networking errors are usually quite difficult to solve as the cause for the problem is often hard to point out. This error message appears after running the networking troubleshooter and it’s not so self-explanatory. People often spent days and days trying to find the answer. There might be a Problem with the Driver for the Wi-Fi Adapter We went online and decided to look for the best solutions confirmed by other users....

There are many different applications on the Android operating system that use Adobe AIR as a runtime. This can mean that when an error occurs, such as the crash that prompts you with the ‘unfortunately Adobe AIR has stopped’ message, it’s usually to do with an error with Adobe AIR itself and not the application you are using. According to Adobe themselves, the best way to resolve issues with Adobe AIR is to install the latest version of Adobe AIR....

Touchpad issues can come from the hardware or drivers that are powering it in windows, several users reported that their Synaptics touchpad stopped working. Synaptics touchpad stopped working To diagnose this we will do some easy steps, before we get into it, we recommend you to restart your laptop because it may fix your Synaptics touchpad stopped working issue. There are multiple causes for this issue to occur, we have listed some common causes below:-...

Once an unheard-of concept, cryptocurrency has exploded into an industry worth upwards of $4.67 billion over the past couple decades. The number of types of cryptocurrencies have grown rapidly since the launch of the first digital currency Bitcoin in 2009, with interest in the field rising every year. So what exactly is cryptocurrency and what makes it so popular? How many types of cryptocurrencies are there? Read on to find out more about some of the top types of cryptocurrencies dominating the market today....