You’re required to save or print out the BitLocker recovery key when setting up your machine the first time. That’s how important it is to have a recovery key. If you can not find or locate the backup key while you still have access to your computer, use the steps below to create a new backup copy of the key. BitLocker helps protect your data on your computer so only authorized users have access to it....
In this article, we’ll show you how to change your Windows 11/10 gamma settings and improve your monitor’s color output. What Is Gamma? Your monitor’s gamma levels describe the luminance of each pixel at each level of brightness. The lower the gamma the brighter the shadows and vice versa. Lower gamma makes your screen look “flatter” and more washed out, while higher gamma results in higher contrast. The ideal gamma settings will be slightly different for every monitor, and some monitors have extra gamma modes which let you tweak your display further....
With the Phone Link app, you can instantly access the Android apps installed on your mobile device right on your PC. Using a Wi-Fi connection, Apps allow you to browse, play, order, chat, and more — all while using your PC’s larger screen and keyboard. When you use the Phone Link app in Windows 11 to connect to your Android phone, you can also copy and paste content, set up notification banners, cross-device copy, and paste, and also choose the apps on your mobile device that can display notifications in the Phone Link app....
Today most people are using Android. Since this technology shows its fast-moving development, its innovation is one of the most wanted things in the market. Using Android is so easy, it is like operating the computer. For example, is the copy-paste function. Sometimes when you are reading an article, there is a part you want to copy. But, on the other hand, you feel so crowded with that stuff. So, it is also necessary to know how to clear clipboard on Android....
Windows 11, a successor to Windows 10 which was released on October 5, 2021, is becoming the primary Windows OS. Ubuntu Linux, which is probably the best Linux OS, is also popular. If you want to run both operating systems without additional hardware cost, the steps below will show you how to do that. Installing Windows 11 or Ubuntu Linux is a pretty straightforward process. However, if you want to run both on the same machine, then a bit of preparation will be required....
Google Slides comes in handy to create presentation slides and collaborate with your team. The free, web-based presentation program is packed with tons of features, allowing you to perform various things from inserting pictures to embedding videos. How to embed a video in Google Slides? You can include both YouTube and non-YouTube videos in Google Slides presentation. Whether you want to attract the audience’s attention or provide a clear presentation, it only takes a few steps....
Ubuntu Linux is a secure operating system. It allows a user to set up a personal account and protect it with a password. Ubuntu Linux will boot up to a login screen which helps protect your PC from others. Someone will need to know your password before they are allowed to sign into your account. You can change your settings so that you are automatically logged in to your account when you start up your computer....
A metered network connection will try to control and reduce data usage on the network. If your Ubuntu Linux device detects a cellular connection, it will automatically meter data flowing through that connection. You can manually set Wi-Fi and Ethernet network connections to metered if you want to reduce the amount of data used by apps and services on those networks. However, if the meter is set on your networks, some updates and other large downloads will not be started automatically....
On Windows, you’ll notice your computer screen go blue for a moment before it crashes. The infamous “blue screen of death” (BSOD) is a surefire sign that something needs to be fixed on your computer. In some cases, though, the blue screen disappears very quickly. You won’t be able to record the error code for troubleshooting, but you can still find details about what caused the crash. That’s exactly what we discuss in this guide....
“DNS_probe_finished_no_internet” in Chrome is a cryptic error message that doesn’t relay much, but the underlying issue is typically a problem with the DNS (Domain Name System) for your internet connection. Read on to learn how to fix the issue in Windows 10 and 11. Check Your Internet Connection Before diving in, it’s best to confirm that there’s nothing wrong with your internet connection. To do that: Check if a similar error occurs in Microsoft Edge or another web browser....
This is one of the most common errors, frequently reported on many tech forums. It’s especially common when using old monitors. In this article, you’ll learn what this error means and the fixes that will resolve it quickly. What Is the “Input Signal Out of Range” Error in Windows? Many years ago, computer monitors (typically VGA) weren’t very flexible. You needed to purchase a monitor that was the correct resolution and refresh rate for your video card....
The disruption might put you in panic mode, but don’t worry; we will help you fix mic echo issues in the next few minutes. Before troubleshooting the echo problem, let’s talk about some common issues that can cause a mic echo effect. Why Does Your Microphone Echo? An echo is caused when the voice comes out from the speakers and is fed back as input through the mic, causing an echo....
It may be that the app doesn’t sync your emails, or you can’t send new emails. Regardless of the issue, fixing the underlying problems should get the app back up and running. Here’s how. Force Close and Reopen Outlook When Outlook stops working on your Android, the first thing you should do is force close and reopen the app. This makes Outlook close all its operations and start from a fresh state....
One quick way to possibly resolve the problem is to close and restart Discord. However, if you’ve got no results, try a few advanced solutions, as explained below. 1. Update Discord Like all other apps, you should keep Discord updated to have all the latest bug patches and features. Newer versions of the app should have fixed Discord’s black screen bug. Usually, Discord automatically checks for and installs updates whenever you run the app....
Regardless, your priority should be to get the WhatsApp notifications back up and running as soon as possible. That’s what this guide will help you with. Make Sure Your Internet Works to Get WhatsApp Notifications WhatsApp needs internet connectivity to receive new messages and send you notifications. If your phone’s mobile data or your Wi-Fi network isn’t working as it should, this can cause WhatsApp not to send any notifications....
GNOME classic provides a more traditional desktop experience to Linux users, including Ubuntu. It is based on GNOME 3 technologies and brings back traditional user interfaces, such as the Applications and Places menus on the top bar (gnome-panel), and a window list at the bottom of the screen. To bring back the traditional GNOME feels to Ubuntu, its only takes a simple command, and this post shows you how to do that....
Microsoft has finally released the first build of Windows 11 to members of the Windows Insider program. If your PC meets the requirements, you can join the program and get Windows 11 installed today. The first thing to remember is that Windows 11 is an early version and might not fully be tested and may contain bugs and other inconsistencies. This program is for developers or folks who want to test features before they’re fully released to the general public....
Snapchat is another loveable social media with millions of users around the world. Unlike other social media, Snapchat credits its user with scores for sending and receiving posts. This score reflects how active you are on Snapchat. On the other hand, the Snapchat score seems a little bit of a hassle to some users. So, they start to dig in on how to hide Snapchat score so that other users won’t be able to see it....
Akaunting is an open-source, self-hosted application for managing quotes, invoices, payments, and accounting. It’s based on the LAMP / LEMP stack. It is designed from the ground up for ease of use and allows you to see your financials online anytime, anywhere on your computer, tablet, or phone. When looking for an enterprise accounting platform for your business, Akaunting is a good place to start. Everything you need to manage your finances and track all of your payments, invoices, expenses, etc....
Caddy is an open-source, powerful, extensible platform written in Go that can be used to serve your sites, services, and apps. It is not a simple web server. It can be used as a reverse proxy, load balancer, gateway, ingress controller, task scheduler, and more. Caddy is lightweight and operates primarily at L4 (transport layer) and L7 (application layer) of the OSI model. Whether you’re hosting a simple website or running a production-ready web app, Caddy is a great place to start when looking for alternatives to your current configurations....
