More people are spending more time analyzing others’ lives through images. Those who are hyper alert of this new reality understand it’s not enough to take a picture and post it, unconcerned with the noticeable slant or the obviously low resolution. As smartphone cameras have evolved, so have a multitude of photo editing apps, further shifting standards for what qualifies an image as “good.” To the critical eye of today’s Instagram devotee, aesthetic enhancers like tone, fade and filters–fabricators of quality as they may be–matter just as much as the content of the image and its resolution....

Sometimes Windows encounters an error that prevents it from creating these spaces, and then it won’t continue to install the operating system until the error is resolved. What Is a Partition? Simply put, a partition is part of a disk’s storage space that is separated from the rest. It acts as if it is its own disk drive instead of one large drive. Why Are Partitions Important? Partitions matter because they can help secure your data, make it easier to back things up, and create a more straightforward way to restore your data....

This feature stuck around in Windows 7 also and it can be activated by using the Windows Key + TAB combo as opposed to the standard ALT + TAB combo. If you liked this feature a lot, it got removed in Windows 8 and Windows 10. The key combo still works, but it does something different in Windows 8 and something else in Windows 10! Yes, thanks Microsoft for changing features in every version of Windows!...

Well, your computer will not explode or be useless. But the problem can lead to concerning scenarios. So, let’s discuss. What Happens if You Turn Off Windows During Update? Before we learn what happens if you turn off computer during update, we must be familiar with its stages. The first is the Download stage and the next is the Installation stage. What Happens if You Turn Off Mac During Update?...

The use of Automatic Gain Control allows you to customize how you carry out audio communication. This feature has its merits along with some drawbacks. Thankfully, we have an easy-to-understand explanation of it and if you should use it. What is Automatic Gain Control? Automatic Gain Control is a closed loop audio processing circuit that helps maintain the proper signal level at the output despite the fluctuations in the input signal....

The last thing you want is for thousands of viewers to see a private message sent to a friend, or for the public to see the invite code that lets them join your private Discord channel. Discord Streamer Mode can protect you by blocking personal information from view. What Is Discord Streamer Mode? Discord Streamer Mode is an optional setting within Discord that gives you granular options for protecting your personal information....

But how exactly do these adapters work, and why are they important for your device? We will discuss just that and a lot more in today’s article. We will also suggest some basic configurations for the Network Adapters that you can use on Windows devices. What is Network Adapter? Network Adapters or Network Interface Controllers(NIC) are the components of a computer that exchange data over a network (LAN or Internet)....

Google Chrome automatically installs both minor and major updates in the background on all devices. However, there are instances when Google Chrome malfunctions and the browser fails to auto-update. If you have reasons to believe the browser isn’t up-to-date, we’ll show you how to check what Chrome version you have. Use the “chrome://version” Shortcut Open Google Chrome on your Windows, macOS, or Linux computer and enter chrome://version in the address bar....

Most of the time the download slows down due to a poor internet connection. Likewise, the problem can occur due to damaged cache files. So, without any delay, let’s check out the causes and explore the methods to solve the Microsoft store slow download issue. Why is Microsoft Store Downloading so Slow? How to Fix Microsoft Store Downloading so slow? You may try restarting your computer when you come across a slow download speed on the Microsoft Store....

The higher the RPMs of the fans, the more noise they will make. Excessive noise, though, could indicate a problem that could even damage your graphics card if it isn’t addressed. Why GPU Fans Are Important The GPU in your computer generates some of the highest heat in the entire case. The GPU fans help push that heat away from the chip in the graphics card so that it can keep doing high levels of processing....

Ideally, your phone should not be over 50-degree celsius. Your phone might even give you a temperature warning or a similar overheating alert. A phone overheating scenario can also differ depending on the phone’s battery health, history, surrounding, and much more. So, without further ado, let’s dig into in-depth detail on why your phone is so hot and how to cool it down. Why is My Phone So Hot? Your phone can randomly start heating due to some of the following reasons: Prolonged Sun Exposure It’s a norm that direct and prolonged sun exposure or hot weather can quickly raise the temperature of your phone....

If your wireless signal is faster than your ethernet, it may be a glitch, or a few different things may be happening to cause it. Which is Faster: Wi-Fi or Ethernet? The fastest connection is a connection that has a higher speed cap. For example, I get around 500 Mbps download speed on a wireless network while my best friend gets less than 100 Mbps on ethernet – but we live in two places with two internet plans that have differing speed caps....

A computer refusing to shut down once is just a minor issue, but you want to find and eliminate the problem if it does it regularly. Why Won’t My Computer Shut Down Sometimes a computer stops the shutdown process because a program is still open and active. Since turning off your computer while a program is working can lead to lost data, Windows takes that step to protect the integrity of your work....

This is a fairly common issue that almost all of us have faced. Older monitors and screens are usually not detected by the latest Windows built probably because of outdated drivers and incorrect settings configuration. So, if you’re a user who has been facing this problem a lot, we have listed all the possible methods to fix this recurring issue. So, let’s get right to it. Why Is Windows Failing to Detect My Second Screen?...

One of the most useful features of YNAB is the built-in Emergency Fund feature. It lets you plan a goal for your emergency savings and set a target year when you want to achieve it. Then, YNAB automatically calculates exactly how much you need to save every month to get there. What Is an Emergency Fund? Everyone should have an emergency fund set aside as a cushion for when life takes an unexpected turn for the worse....

SD cards come in three sizes: standard, mini, and micro. Each requires a different adapter type unless you have a hybrid SD reader designed to work with multiple kinds. But, as long as the computer doesn’t recognize the SD card, you have no way to interface with it. How to View an SD Card on My Computer? First, you need to check and ensure the computer isn’t detecting the card....

We’re here to assist you if you’ve met with a similar message! Keep reading this article to know what causes this problem and how you can solve it. Could Not Find The Recovery Environment How to Fix “Could Not Find The Recovery Environment” A few solutions can resolve this problem. You can try solutions like enabling your Windows Recovery Environment, fixing the missing or corrupted WinRE.wim tool, running a system file scan, and creating a new recovery drive....

Normally this issue arises when the connection between Microsoft Store’s server and your device gets interrupted. The error may also occur in the device due to incorrect date and time, corrupt files or recent changes in settings. The most common method to fix this issue is to close Microsoft Store, wait for a while and re-open it. If the issue continues for a longer time, ending the task from the Task Manager or restarting your device may also fix the problem....

If you’re in the older group, why not take your kids, nieces or nephews down memory lane with you by introducing them to the following list of the best DOS games. One way or another, they’ll be amazed, Oregon Trail Oregon Trail was one of the best DOS games to happen to classrooms since recess. Believe it or not, it was first created in 1971 in Minnesota. It hit wider distribution through Minnesota in 1974 and then eventually across the world....

Skyrim, for example, feels like an entirely new title now that we can take it on the go. Yet it’s not just these (relatively) modern games that have found an unlikely home on the Nintendo Switch. If you know where to look, you’ll also find some amazing retro titles from the 8- 16- and 32- bit console generations. There are even a few retro PC ports thrown in as well!...