The latest articles by David Webb

  • USB not recognized: Windows 10 fix

    If you're having trouble with your USB or MP3 flash drive, there are a few things that you can try out to find and fix the problem. Make sure that your PC is equipped with USB 2.0 ports (High Speed USB), otherwise, the device will work but at a lower speed including for file transfers. Follow the tips below for more help.

  • Compare two Excel sheets: and combine data

    Comparing two Excel sheets and combining the unique data can be done with the help of macros. There are several macros available for free that can be downloaded from the internet and tweaked according to the requirements.

  • How to verify Windows license

    Piracy is a big issue in the software industry. The people who suffer are the legal users and the manufacturers. Bonafide clients of Windows may get error messages while receiving updates or when connecting to Microsoft's website. A person may be a genuine customer with a software license and unique key, but some unauthenticated person may also be using the same key. If this is the case, there is no short route to tackle the problem.

  • Improve video calls: quality, lighting

    In these times of social distancing, video calls have become our window to the outside world. Whether for work or for leisure, most of us are using them regularly, if not daily, to communicate with our friends, family, colleagues or our partners. Despite this regularity, many of us are still making simple mistakes that can spoil the quality of our calls. Therefore, in this article we have collated a series of easy, and free (or almost) tips to improve your video calls!

  • Obtain an IP address on the PS3

    It is not uncommon for gaming enthusiasts to complain that their PlayStation device has repeatedly failed to secure the IP address. This is usually due to a timeout of the information exchange between the router and the game console. Here's a simple way to ensure that your PS3 device obtains an IP address without having to do any serious reformatting.

  • Customize updates and background downloads for Steam games

    Steam is a digital distribution platform that makes thousands of video games available to you on your computer. The program offers the option to conduct automatic downloads in the background of your games. If you would like to disable this feature, this tutorial will walk you through the steps.