All articles from Computing

    April 2022

    12 April
    • 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.