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Virtual ports outnumber physical ports so we’ll start with the physical ones. Both classes can be found on almost any electronic device. Phones, tablets, PCs, even electronic parts in cars and other machines can have both classes. For our purposes, we’ll say a computer in this article. Just know it could be almost any device. What Is A Port? So, what is a port? We may refer to these ports as jacks or outlets, but the proper term is port....

This service is available to organizations of any size in any industry for the use of, but not limited to, websites, mobile apps, archiving, data backups and restorations, IoT devices, and enterprise apps. AWS limits the creation of buckets to 100 for each of your AWS cloud accounts. This number can be increased to a maximum of 1000 upon submission of a service limit increase request. When a bucket is created, you’ll choose the AWS region for where you’ll want it stored....

These were Computer, User, Control, Recycle Bin, and maybe Network icons. These icons are very useful for managing and locating system settings. If you previously used these icons in other versions of Windows and you’d want them back, then the steps below will show you how to do that. In Windows 11, the computer has been renamed to “This PC”. When you click on the icon, it takes you directly into the File Explorer system drive(s)....

If your device’s touchpad sensitivity is not very responsive, you may have to adjust it in Windows to suit your needs. For example, if you must tap harder to open files, folders, and apps or actions to be performed, then changing the touchpad’s sensitivity might help. If the pointer is also moving erratically on the screen when using the touchpad, you may have to adjust its sensitivity as well. Other settings one can perform on a device’s touchpad are; turning on or off the on-screen touchpad, using touchpad gestures, turning off touchpad clicks or disabling your device touchpad altogether, and more....

When you log in to Windows and you’re experiencing issues, you can’t understand or how to resolve, booting into safe mode might help you troubleshoot the problem. Windows safe mode is a feature that starts Windows with a substantially reduced set of drivers and services. If the problem you’re having doesn’t happen in safe mode, then it means Windows default settings, the operating systems, and basic drivers aren’t causing the issues....

Using Windows playback settings for apps that use Window’s built-in video platform, you can control how these apps playback videos to automatically enhance the videos being played. Apps such as Universal Windows Platform (UWP), which include Microsoft Edge, Photos, and Movies & TV, as well as many third-party video apps you get from Microsoft Store (for example, Hulu, Netflix, and Vudu) can use Windows playback settings. When you set up Windows to play video at lower resolutions, you can have your PC process video to enhance it (depending on your PC’s hardware)....

Just like radio, Wi-Fi broadcasts use channels. Imagine two local radio stations, being on the same channel. How would that work? It doesn’t and that’s a good reason to check, and possibly change your Wi-Fi channel. It’s not just other Wi-Fi routers to consider. Anything that emits a radio frequency can cause interference. Microwave ovens, cordless phones, even Bluetooth devices could be using the same channel. Changing your Wi-Fi channel can mean better download speeds, less lag when gaming, and greater range....

There are also Pro controllers, which are shaped more like traditional controllers. These can allow for smoother gameplay. All of these controllers, though, have different methods for you to charge them. If you want to have long gaming sessions but are unsure about the best way to charge your chosen Nintendo Switch controller, below are the steps for each different type of controller available and how to keep them charged....

Usually, your devices will switch between whichever band works best at the time, but if you have a reason to lock a device to one band or the other, here are the various ways to do it. Set a Band Preference in Windows In Windows, you can set which band a Wi-Fi adapter should use. Do note that the language seems a little different depending on the version of Windows you’re using as well as the specific network card....

Despite having many similarities and practical usage, ISO is widely accepted as the standard/format for disc images. ISO files are compatible with almost all operating systems (OS) as well as disk burning software. Many devices and OS have built-in tools that can extract and read disc files in ISO formats. IMG files, on the other hand, are commonly compressed and therefore unreadable by some devices and disk imaging software. Due to this disparity in acceptance and compatibility, many users prefer to have disk images/files in ISO format....

System Restore in Windows 11 creates restore points so that your computer can be restored to its previous working state. It’s like going back in time when you need it most. Windows system restore can be a lifesaver for many and can come in handy when needed by most. For example, you can create a system restore point before upgrading or installing a new app. And if the process fails and makes your system unstable, simply restore Windows to its previous working state....

The point is that if you want a process, script, or program to run as long as the computer is on, you’ll need to create a Windows Service. What Do I Need to Create a Windows Service? To create a Windows service in Windows 10, there are a few prerequisites: Administrator access on the computerSomething to run as a service (PowerShell Script, program, etc.)Non-Sucking Service Manager (NSSM) installed What Is the Non-Sucking Service Manager?...

The great thing about creating macros in Word is that you don’t need to know how to program. If you can press record and stop, you can do this. Aren’t Macros Dangerous? Have you heard about macros being bad because they can contain viruses? Although you do have to be careful about opening Office documents from unknown people because they might have malicious macros, that’s not an issue here. You make your own macro, so you know it’s not a virus....

This can reduce data-entry errors because it avoids users from having to type answers directly. Excel even lets you pull the items for those drop-down lists from a range of cells. However, it doesn’t stop there. Using some creative ways to configure data validation for drop-down cells, you can even create multiple, linked drop-down lists, where the items that are available in a second list depend on the section the user made in the first list....

There are certain times when you may need to access the ISO file on your computer, but with Microsoft restricting its download on Windows machines, it’s difficult to obtain it. However, there are certain methods that you can use to download the file to your computer. Use a Mac Or Linux Computer To Download The Windows 10 ISO If you have more than one computer using different operating systems, then you have a really easy way to download the Windows 10 ISO file....

If you are running a WordPress website, using FastCGI caching to improve performance should be considered. When you combine Nginx and FastCGI modules, you will greatly improve your PHP-based applications. FastCGI module caches dynamic PHP content that is served through the Nginx backend. When dynamic PHP content is cached, repeated requests for the same content are quickly returned from the cache store, instead of compiling all the dynamic data that make up the page each time a request is made....

It is a recommended practice to always lock your computer screen when you are away to prevent other people from using your desktop and accessing your files. This is true in Windows, Linux, or macOS. Because we are humans, we do tend to forget sometimes. If you sometimes forget to lock your screen, you may wish to have your computer’s screen lock automatically after a set period. This is where automatic screen lock comes into play....

When you have sensitive information to share, you might want to use a secure thumb drive. Securing a USB thumb drive in Windows 11 is easy and pretty straightforward with BitLocker To Go, the steps below will show you how to do it. Windows uses BitLocker drive encryption to encrypt hard disk drives to protect data on them in case it is lost or stolen. BitLocker helps protect data on your device so only authorized users have access to it....

If your PC keeps displaying a “There was a problem resetting your PC” error whenever you try to reinstall Windows, the solutions listed below should resolve the issue. Besides system file corruption, a sudden power outage could also interrupt the PC reset process. That’s because Windows cannot reset your PC on battery power. So Windows can display this error if you accidentally unplug your laptop’s charger while performing a reset....

Are you wondering what you should do about it? Despite the vague nature of the warning, the solutions are pretty simple and don’t require outside help. It’s something you’re perfectly capable of handling on your own. In this post, we’ll show you how all the steps you can take to remedy the issue. Probable Cause A lot of things can trigger the error message. Have you deleted important programs or files?...