All articles from Computing

    April 2022

    27 April
    • Improve your PC performance: for gaming, without formatting

      If your computer has been around for a while, it may have started to slow down and crash a lot more often. This happens because, with use, the computer accumulates external dirt, excess programs, incompatibilities between software, or viruses that, although not serious, end up hindering its operation. If you want to improve the performance of your PC without formatting, read on.

    • Everything about Wi-Fi 6: speed, devices

      The new generation of Wi-Fi is called Wi-Fi 6. It is a wireless networking standard established by the Wi-Fi Alliance who campaigned for a unifying Wi-Fi classification standard - from Wi-Fi 1 (first generation) to Wi-Fi 6 (sixth generation), to make understanding Wi-Fi simpler. In 2019 the first Wi-Fi 6 devices began to emerge on the market. This article will explain this new technology and how it differs from previous generations of Wi-Fi.

    25 April
    21 April
    • How to turn off Taskbar Tidbits in Windows 10

      Once in a while, Cortana will display small snippets of information, suggestions, thoughts, or greetings (commonly referred to as "Taskbar tidbits") in the Search box of Windows 10. Taskbar tidbits are meant to improve user experience with the intelligent personal assistant, but if you find these messages distracting, you can turn them off in Cortana's settings.

    20 April
    19 April
    18 April
    • What is dual channel RAM

      Using dual-channel can allow you to get the most out of your hardware and highly increase the data rate between your components and your RAM. Here we reveal to you some useful information and tips about dual-channel RAM memory.

    14 April
    • Windows XP System32 config system corrupt

      Are you getting the following message in Windows XP: C:\Windows\System32\Config\System is missing or corrupt? This indicates that the system registry hive is corrupted. In this article, we'll show you how to get it back up and running. Simply follow the procedure outlined below.

    13 April
    12 April
    • Change the mouse properties on Windows

      Not everyone knows that you can easily personalize your computer's mouse settings, make the scroll speed faster, swap functions of your mouse, or even make the pointer more visible. Read on to discover how to alter your mouse properties.

    • How to open the Windows 10 registry via cmd

      The registry is the path that stores options for a Windows operating system. It helps you to trace and access files. The computer registry is a place where all the information is stored about how a system runs. It is not advisable to open or edit it unless it is absolutely necessary. Editing errors can lead to a system break-down. This article explains how to open the registry in Windows 10.

    • How to create a desktop shortcut for Cortana: WIndows 10

      Windows 10 is shipped with an intelligent personal assistant known as Cortana. You can interact with Cortana through voice commands with the [Windows] + [C] key combo or by clicking in the Search field. This article will guide you through the different steps involved in the creation of a desktop shortcut for Cortana.

    • 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.

    11 April
    • 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.

    8 April
    • How to choose a graphics card for your PC

      A good graphics card is needed if you love playing video games on your computer or work with large video files and graphics. In this article, we will explain to you how to choose a graphics card for your pc and which parameters should be taken into account when doing so.

    7 April
    6 April
    • Best apps to update your Windows drivers

      To keep your computer system clean and fresh, sometimes you need to update some of the hardware drivers. The most convenient way to do it is to use one of the driver updater software. In this article, we will walk you through the best apps to keep your Windows drivers updated.

    • Kernel Stack Inpage Error on Windows: how to fix?

      Windows OS sometimes displays a blue screen with an error message saying: kernel stack inpage error. The user can correct these memory management issues by modifying the required settings by accessing the registry. We will take you through these problems and possible solutions in this article.

    • How to expand screen over multiple monitors?

      Windows users may expand their workspace to multiple computer screens by setting up dual monitors. Expanding your desktop is a great way to maximize productivity and makes cross-program navigation simpler, all without the need to purchase an oversized computer monitor. Continue reading to discover how to do this for your computer.

    • Disable the performance counter feature: Windows 7

      Operating systems like Windows come with many utilities that get installed in the systems based on this platform. One such utility is the Performance Counter that is there by default in computers loaded with Windows . This utility enhances the disk drive's transfer rate and thereby makes the system slow. One can disable this Performance Counter easily. This can be done simply by keying in specific commands in the command prompt. The user also has the flexibility to activate this utility again, a

    • Restoring Linux: from backup, using Tar

      The principle is to make a single archive containing all files on the hard disk to make a backup. Under Linux, it is possible to access all the files and modify them even if they are in use. It is theoretically not necessary, therefore, to run on a Live-CD for backup or restore. In this article we will show you how to create and restore your archive, using tar.

    5 April
    • How to connect phone to laptop?

      This article will show you how to connect a phone with a computer via Bluetooth. Once paired, the devices can share information — such as photos, videos, or files — between one another with no need for a network connection.

    • VB6 RGB color: chart, codes

      A VB6 or (Visual Basic 6) program can be used to find RGB values of a color. Some knowledge of programming concepts and languages such as Visual Basic is required to write a program code in VB6. Basic concepts and knowledge of bit operations, functions, subroutines, etc, are necessary to write programs. A program to find the RGB values of a color in VB6 can be written by using basic bit operations. With binary operations and Visual Basic, finding the RGB values of a color can be accomplished in

    • Disable task manager: gpo, group policy

      The Task Manager provides valuable information about applications and processes currently running on your system, and gives the statistics about memory and CPU usages. The Task Manager can also all be used to kill processes required by certain security softwares (e.g parental monitoring softwares) installed on the PC, making them inefficient. Through the simple procedure below, you will learn how to disable access to the Task Manager on your PC.

    4 April
    • How to calculate square root in C programming

      One of various computer programming languages, C is the most basic and widely used language, likely because it gives maximum efficiency and control to programmers. The C language can be used for mathematical operations, ranging from additions and subtractions to square roots and cube roots, along with other polynomial powers that can be created through C programming. To find the square root of a number, you can customize the C script to code the logic by using the sqrt function.

    • How to install MTS dongle to PC

      Installing an Internet dongle can be a bit of a headache. In this article, in a few steps, we will make this task seem simple!

    1 April
    • How to delete the MSOCache?

      On Windows, MSOCache is a file used to install MS Office. It also allows the installation of additional options without the Microsoft Office installation CD-ROM. It is possible to remove this file using the default Disk Cleanup tool provided with Windows. If this is what you are searching for, then keep reading.