Occasionally, Windows OS gives an error message saying it could not reconnect all network drives. Disconnecting, then reconnecting, network drives may resolve this issue. Another recommendation is to install the latest Windows updates. If that doesn’t work, use Group Policy Editor to force Windows to wait for the network at the computer startup. Another […]
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Right to repair in New York is about to become much easier
New Yok has passed their first ever right to repair bill and it’s the first one to be passed in the United States as well. This bill will allow customers to fix their devices without having to spend a ridiculous amount of money to do so. The bill is called the Digital Fair Repair […]
How to move Windows 10 to an SSD
Moving Windows 10 to an SSD is a great way to improve the speed of the operating system. In order to do this you will need an SSD, a desktop PC or laptop and some migration software. One of the best software programs to use for this transfer is Macrium Reflect Free as it […]
How to Add an Ethernet Connection to Your Laptop
There are quite a few ways that you can add an ethernet connection to your laptop. Laptops used to come with built in ethernet ports but since USBs have blown up, most modern laptops don’t come with one anymore. One of the best adapters that you can buy is a USB-C adapter which is […]
5 clever ways to use your Echo and Alexa that you’ll wish you knew sooner
There are a number of clever uses for your Amazon Echo device. One is to use Alexa Guard to listen for sounds like glass breaking, smoke alarms, or a carbon monoxide alarm. The Sound Detection setting can send you an alert if any of these sounds are heard. Echo’s Drop In setting can be […]
How to Fix Microsoft Edge’s Battery Drain on Windows 11
There is a current issue with Microsoft Edge and Windows 11 that causes the battery to drain on laptops very quickly while using the browser. There are many different causes for this as well such as having too many tabs open on Edge, or that you have hardware acceleration enabled. One of the easiest […]
The 5 Best Apps for Managing App Permissions on Android
There are many different apps that are great for managing your app permissions on Android devices. One of the best apps out there is Bouncer as it has a bunch of different features and lets you grant temporary permissions to any app that is on your Android. This will help prevent you from abusing […]
Can You Plug a Surge Protector Into a Surge Protector?
While it might not be the safest thing possible, you technically can plug a surge protector into another surge protector. This is somewhat dangerous though because this increases the chance that you will overload the strip that is directly connected to the wall outlet. While many power strips offer surge protection, there are still […]
How to Back Up Files to External USB Storage in Windows 11
Backing up files to an eternal USB storage card in Windows 11 is actually pretty easy. The first thing that you need to do is set up a full hard drive copy of your backup. All you have to do fort his is go to back up and restore, plug in your external USB […]
Clear and delete cookies on your Android phone
Most of us know about deleting cookies from our computers. The way to remove them from our mobile devices, however, may not be as obvious. Moreover, there are differences depending on the technology used. To clear and remove cookies from an Android phone, it is necessary to use your system’s browser. Removing unwanted cookies […]
