But this type of storage stick can be problematic at times when it stops working on your TV. We’ve taken the time to dig through some of the possible solutions to this problem. Why is my TV not Reading my USB? The quickest way is to check your TV’s ports and make sure they are fine. In most cases, a dusty or faulty USB port is the cause of the issue....

However, despite Microsoft’s best efforts, Insiders have encountered a series of bugs that Dona Sarkar’s team didn’t detect prior to launching this build. In this article, we’re going to list the most frequent Windows 10 build 15042 issues reported by Insiders. Windows 10 build 15042 bugs Download stops at 99% Insiders report that the download process gets stuck at 99% for several hours. Patience is required as the build download and install process will eventually complete....

Back in 2013, Microsoft announced that Windows Embedded 8 was available as well as the release dates for other Windows Embedded operating systems. For those of you who don’t know what Windows Embedded is, think of all the industrial robots that put together cars, or retail point-and-service devices – many of these work on Windows Embedded, which in essence is a tailor-made version of Windows OS, designed especially for these devices....

Windows 11 has many new features and changes that might be difficult for some users. The cursor, for one, has several hidden features, and you can make it work for you. This guide will show you how to change the Windows cursor and customize it. What is the best cursor for Windows 11? The cursor is a very important part of the user interface. It is one of the two major elements that make up the visual design of a computer program....

To learn more about it, be sure to check our Windows 11 vs Windows 10 guide and see everything that it has to offer. Speaking of changes, Microsoft has altered how you assign the default applications in this version. The process is similar to the one from the older editions, with one minor drawback. In today’s guide, we’ll show you how to set up default apps in Windows 11 using several different methods, so let’s get started....

Today, we are going to show you one that has most likely evaded your watchful eye, one that your offspring will surely appreciate. Furthermore, there are quite a few hidden additions and unannounced for regular customers changes, such as the education themes in Windows 11 22H2. Windows 11 has some hidden education themes embedded In case you didn’t already know, Microsoft recently published a support article detailing education themes in Windows 11 22H2....

Some users cannot type anything into the search box, while the search button does not respond for some. Irrespective of the severity of the issue, this guide will walk you through the steps to fix it. Why is the search not working in File Explorer? Different factors can cause the Windows File Explorer search not working issue. Below are the well-known ones: Broken search index: A broken or disabled search index can cause the search feature on your PC not to work....

But there are several users, who have reported that for them, the date and time on their Windows 11 PCs aren’t updating automatically. And they haven’t set the settings to manual either. Windows 11 users have reported that even after keeping the time and date change on automatic, the operating system is not updating the time. Well, if you are one of those users, then you will face several issues with the software installed on your Windows 11 PC....

Black screen issues in Windows 11 are common, but when it happens only after waking up the PC, you should be able to fix things with the right approach. Let’s find out how. Why does my computer not turn back on after sleep mode? There are a host of reasons why the laptop won’t turn on after sleep in Windows 11, as reported by users. Below are some of the common ones:...

VideoLAN, the developer of VLC, is getting closer and closer to finally releasing an official VLC app for Windows 8 users. Almost a year ago, VideoLAN started a KickStarter project and managed to raise more than $75,000 for the development of an official Windows Store VLC app. The long wait is mainly due to “forbidden calls” in the program. But now it seems that the VideoLAN developers have overcome and the final moment is nearing....

It can be frustrating since the activation troubleshooter is a handy tool to fix Windows activation errors and continue the process. Why is the Windows activation troubleshooter not working? If the Windows activation troubleshooter fails to work when trying to activate your Windows OS, it could be due to any of the following reasons: An issue with the Windows Firewall – Sometimes, if the Windows Defender Firewall is disabled, it may affect the functioning of the activation troubleshooter....

If you bump into this error message, it’s nothing to worry about. This article will provide you with the necessary steps to resolve the error. Why does updater.exe crash? There are a lot of reasons causing updater.exe to crash. Usually, a updater.exe error is commonly associated with corrupted Windows files. However, here are some other reasons triggering this error: Missing executable: If the updater.exe file isn’t available in the specified file path, Windows cannot locate the executable....

AV-Comparatives recently published their February 2018 Real-World Protection Test results revealing that Windows Defender blocked absolutely all the threats used in the tests. Windows Defender did great at URL malware detection The tests evaluated the behavior of 18 antivirus software when accessing thousands of malicious URLs, malware hosted on servers and IP addresses, and more. Interestingly enough, Windows Defender was able to block every single threat that researchers threw at it....

What causes this certificate error message? In most cases, the problems with the certificate verification occur due to lack of proper certificates installed on your system. Consequently, the same goes for Windows doesn’t have enough information to verify this certificate error. Basically, this problem occurs when either intermediate or root certificates are not installed as intended. How can I fix Windows doesn’t have enough information to verify this certificate? An obvious solution is to reinstall the certificates....

The errors they got displayed the following messages: Some updates didn’t finish downloading. We’ll keep trying. Error code: (0x80246007) 0x80246007 Windows Store – Sometimes this error can appear while trying to download apps from Windows Store. 0x80246007 Windows 7 – So the error can affect older versions of the OS as well. Windows 10 update error 80246007 – This error usually appears when trying to install updates on Windows 10....

If you also face this issue, this guide will show you quick and effective ways to fix it, just like we did with the WoW not using GPU issue. What does WoW 51900 error 319 mean? The WoW 51900 error 319 denotes that you have been disconnected from the War of Witchcraft server for some reason. Below are some of the causes of this issue: Wrong in-game setting: One of the major causes of this issue is the Optimize Network Speed feature on your game....

Unfortunately, the tool malfunctions at times. Users have previously complained that the Xbox app is stuck at the preparing screen, while others say it is not detecting gaming services. Let’s get to the bottom of this problem, shall we? Why won’t my Xbox connect to my Xbox app? If you are having trouble connecting your Xbox to your Xbox app, several factors could be causing this issue. Here are the main reasons:...

If your SSD started out with blazing speeds, but now it simply just drags along, there are tools you can use to whip it back into shape, by optimizing it. You just need to find genuine tools and steer clear of snake-oil types that can damage your SSD. Do you need software for SSD? While it is not compulsory to install SSD management software to get the best out of it, some tools can help you optimize it in the long run....

The most reliable methods to resolve flickering errors would be to clean boot your PC and check potential harmful drivers or apps on your device. Fortunately, we are here to solve your problem, just follow some of these further instructions and your monitor won’t flash ever again. What is a flashing screen in Windows 10? The flashing screen or blinking issues are display errors generated by various factors such as outdated drivers or system malfunctions....

It’s questionable whether this app store will reach its full potential, and a lot of its success depends on addressing the errors like 0x80072f8f. This error commonly occurs when users try to acquire a new app or update the available ones. We enlisted the most common solutions for this and similar Microsoft Store errors. If you’re affected by the 0x80072f8f Microsoft Store error, make sure to check the steps below....