Following the launch of Nvidia’s Turing family of GPU’s in 2018, the world of gaming saw an exponential increase in the discussion about a feature known as “Ray Tracing”. Nvidia’s then-brand-new “RTX” series of graphics cards brought support for something called “Real-Time Ray Tracing” in games. Most people were unsure as to what this new feature was and why was it being pushed so heavily by Nvidia but were simultaneously excited and interested in the technology....

Every computer running on Windows 10 (and all other versions of the OS) has a built-in Administrator account. This is the account users find when they boot their computer up for the very first time. The built-in Administrator account can be personalized and then used like any other user account, and it can also be deleted and replaced with a local user account or Microsoft account. The good thing about a built-in Administrator account is that it is not subject to the same laws and restrictions as Standard accounts and normal Administrator accounts in Windows 10....

When encountering the error message “If playback doesn’t begin shortly, try restarting your device,” it often manifests as videos failing to start, leaving you stuck with a loading circle. This error typically means that your device or browser is having trouble initializing video playback, which can be caused by several underlying issues. The most common cause is outdated or misconfigured browser settings, particularly hardware acceleration or autoplay settings. Other potential causes include outdated drivers for audio or video, issues with the device’s cache, or even problems with the website’s video player itself....

Windows Live Mail, a free e-mail clients which comes packed as part of Windows Essentials is a famous fit for many users. However, after upgrading to Windows 10 many users reported that it stucks at the splash screen or won’t load at all. The task manager, also shows no load from wlmail.exe on the CPU Resource. This issue may occur due to one of or all of the following reasons:...

Initially, Switch Pro was not designed with PC gamers in mind, but that does not stop us from using it. These controllers are known for their amazing battery lives and gigantic buttons that make the gaming experience even more enjoyable, but despite all the pros, it is not uncommon for users to encounter issues while using their Switch Pro controllers every now and then. Recently, several users reported that their PCs are unable to detect their Switch Pro controllers, resulting in a lot of frustration....

Embarking on the journey of 3D printing is both exciting and, at times, a bit daunting. Thankfully, this innovative technology has become considerably accessible, allowing users to convert digital designs into real-world objects. For 2024, a wide selection of 3D printers is designed specifically for beginners. This guide offers genuine recommendations whether you are an educator, an entrepreneur working on prototypes, or a hobbyist pushing creative boundaries, to help establish a solid base for your 3D printing endeavors....

Kernel32 Dynamic Link Library occurs when you attempt to install certain drivers on their computer. This problem is mostly reported on Windows 7, but it’s also spotted on Windows 10 during the installation of certain legacy drivers. If this file becomes corrupted or is entirely missing from your computer, you can expect an error related to it to occur whenever you engage in a process that involves calling the Kernel32.dll file into action....

The “Wii Unable To Read Disc” error is shown whenever the console is facing problems while reading a disc and it occurs mostly due to the disc being dirty, damaged or stained. It can also be caused due to an issue with the Laser Lens which is responsible for reading the data on discs. Wii Unable To Read Disc Error What Causes the “Wii Unable to Read Discs” Error on Nintendo Wii and How to Troubleshoot It?...

There have been many reports by users who have been noticing the Modern Setup host in the Task Manager and inquiring about its purpose and necessity. In this article, we will the functionality of the application and also inform you about some of the issues related to it as well as their solutions. Modern Setup Host in Task Manager What is Modern Setup Host? Windows is one of the most popular operating systems that was developed and distributed by Microsoft....

The Digital TV Tuner Device Registration application has a history of being picked up by several 3rd party Antivirus suites for being a program that slows the system down. Avast, McAfee, and Node32 are all security suites that are confirmed to signal that the Digital TV Tuner Device is slowing down the computer. This issue is not exclusive to a certain Windows version, as it’s reported to occur on Windows 7, Windows 8....

eMMC storage can be found as the internal storage for some devices and users wonder what kind of storage it is. We all are familiar with SSD and HDD storage devices, but we have less knowledge about eMMC storage. eMMC can found in PCs, phones, and tablets. In this article, we will discuss eMMC storage and how it is different from other devices. What is eMMC? What is eMMC Storage? eMMC stands for Embedded MultiMediaCard and It is an advanced managed NAND flash storage that is soldered directly to the motherboard or the device....

GatherNetworkInfo.vbs is a VBS (Visual Basic Script) file found in all versions of the Windows Operating System starting with Windows 7. GatherNetworkInfo.vbs is found in the root folder (this is wherever the Windows folder is on your computer) and is a file that comes pre-installed on all versions of the Windows Operating System to have been developed and released since the days of Windows 7. For some reason, however, the GatherNetworkInfo....

The $Windows.~BT Folder can often be seen inside the root directory for Windows’ installation and lately many users have been inquiring about the purpose of its existence. In this article, we will discuss the functionality of the folder and also inform you if it is safe to delete it. What is the $Windows.~BT Folder? The “$WIndows.~BT” Folder can often be seen inside the directory where Windows is installed and its size can vary depending on the situation....

When the Elara App prevents Windows from shutting down, users typically see a message indicating that the app is blocking the system from shutting down or restarting. This error means the Elara App, linked to touchpad drivers on many laptops, is running and obstructing the shutdown process. The main cause of this issue is the ApntEx.exe process from the Alps Pointing-device Driver, which may hang or fail to close properly. Additional causes can include software conflicts or corrupt driver files....

The Xen Virtual Disk Driver (XVDD) is a virtual disk driver emulated for your Windows system. The Small Computer System Interface (SCSI) represents a set of standards and protocols that devices use to connect to a Windows machine, while Miniport serves as the display output for these devices. XVDD SCSI Miniport When installing an Xbox Game Pass game on a PC, a prompt may appear requesting the installation of the Miniport virtual device....

The Optical Drives were first invented in 1960 and they brought about a huge revolution in the world of computing. Before the invention of the optical drives, floppy disks were commonly used but those low spaced disks went obsolete when the optical drives i.e. CDs, DVDs, and Blub-ray Discs offered a large amount of storage capacity and that too with greater reliability. The optical drives became so popular in those days because they served the following purposes:...

If your Xbox is unable to detect or connect to a Wi-Fi network, you won’t be able to play any online games through Xbox Live. Additionally, the installation of new games will be interrupted, and streaming videos will not be possible. This issue primarily occurs when the router is located too far away from the console or when there are interfering devices affecting the connection. Therefore, users should ensure that the router and Xbox are in close proximity and that there are no interfering appliances between them....

Some Windows users are encountering the 1603 error when trying to install the desktop version of Google Earth on their computer. In most cases, this error code is accompanied by the message “ Fatal error during installation – Consult Windows Installer Help (Msi.chm) or MSDN for more information “. This issue is commonly reported to occur on Windows 10. Google Earth Installation Error 1603 After investigating this particular issue thoroughly, it turns out that there are several different causes that might prompt the apparition of this error code during the installation of Google Earth....

There have been multiple reports of users not being able to open up Battlefield 5 on their systems. Despite several attempts and clicking the play button, Battlefield 5 won’t launch. As it turns out, the problem in question can sometimes be caused by OneDrive on your system along with many other factors such as the game not being able to access certain files due to the Windows Defender application or the saved game data stored in the My Documents folder....

Installing custom ROMs has always been a favourite pastime of the Android community, and Samsung’s Galaxy Note 9 has some great ones to choose from. There is one caveat, however. The Galaxy Note 9 was released in Exynos and Snapdragon chipset variants – the Snapdragon variant being released in the U.S., and the Exynos being the international version. Only the Exynos version has custom ROMs, because the Snapdragon version does not have an unlocked bootloader – this was mandated by U....