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How to Add a “Check for Updates” Option Windows 10/11 Context Menu – Guide Windows updates are an essential part of keeping your PC running smoothly. Streamed as a service, Windows 11 and 10 users can expect to receive regular updates, including Windows Defender every two days and cumulative updates every Tuesday. For tech-savvy users, these updates provide the latest features and security patches to keep their systems up-to-date. After making the necessary changes, a “Check for updates” option will appear in the desktop context menu....

How to Cre­ate a Portable Offline Installer for Mac – Guide Apple’s Yosemite OS update has changed the way Mac users access their operating system, no longer allowing them to purchase a copy of the installer. This poses an issue for those with limited or metered broadband connections, who must now create a portable offline installer in order to install the OS. Download or buy the Mac operating system To install El Capitan on your Mac, go to the App Store and search for the operating system....

How to Edit Video on MacBook with the Help of Quicktime – Guide Mac users intimidated by sophisticated video editing tools can easily cut movies with QuickTime Player, a pre-installed program on their computers. QuickTime Player allows users to play, record, edit and share movies and photos. Cutting a movie is simple and lets you change the length of any video from start to finish. Here’s how to use it....

How to resolve the issue of Start and Taskbar are unresponsive – Guide Windows 10 users may experience a common issue: the taskbar stops responding or even freezes. Fortunately, there are several ways to fix this problem and get the taskbar working again. Restart Windows Explorer to fix Windows 10 taskbar problem Restarting Windows Explorer can help solve taskbar issues. Here are two methods to do so: one through the Task Manager and another through the Command Prompt....

How To Fix ‘The Hosted Network Couldn’t Be Started Error’ Issue in Windows 10 PC – Guide Windows 10 PCs can be transformed into a hotspot, allowing users to share their internet connection with other computers and mobile devices. Microsoft’s “hosted network” feature, first introduced in Windows 7, enables this capability, turning the PC into an Internet sharing hub for multiple devices. Despite its usefulness, the Windows hosted network feature is not immune to bugs and errors....

How to Fix ‘Telegram Crashing’ Issue on Windows 10 and Windows 11 PC – Guide Windows 10 is the most widely used desktop operating system, offering users more features and greater software availability than other systems. However, while Microsoft software and the Windows Store have a user-friendly interface, there are some glitches and errors that can occur. Here we provide tips to help you troubleshoot crash issues. Run in compatibility mode Users of Beta or Insider versions of Windows 11/10 may experience an error when attempting to open the Telegram application....

How to fix “Windows Error 651” issue – Guide If you encounter error 651 on your computer, don’t worry. This is a common Windows issue that can be easily resolved. Error 651 is an error message indicating that the modem or other connected device has reported a failure. Connection failure with error 651 is the most common title for this message. Windows users may experience Error 651 when attempting to connect to the Internet via PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet)....

How to Fix ‘You need permission to perform this action’ Issue – Guide Microsoft provides various safeguards to protect your files and data from being deleted, renamed or modified in Windows. However, these protections can sometimes lead to errors such as “You need permission to perform this action” when trying to open a file, delete a folder or run an application. In some cases, Windows may even block certain tasks or actions regardless of the user’s administrator status....

Guide: How to Use HTML 5 Tags This series is dedicated to helping you become a better designer or developer. Check out our HTML5/CSS3 Tutorials for more tips and tricks. HTML5 offers a range of new tags, including figure, figcaption and aside. Of these, detail and summary tags are particularly useful for hiding lengthy content and displaying only the summary. Many websites now feature interactive elements built on JavaScript or jQuery, which can be difficult to understand....

How to share WIFI from Mac to iPhone – Guide Apple’s iOS 11 platform includes a new feature, Share Your WiFi, which enables users to easily share their WiFi network password with another user. Compatible devices include iPhones running iOS 11 or later and Macs running macOS High Sierra or later. Here’s how to send a WiFi password from your Mac to your iPhone, or vice versa. The O Share Your WiFi feature on iOS requires certain conditions to be met in order for it to work....

How to Verify the Specs of Mac Online – Guide Knowing what components are in your Mac can be important for a variety of reasons. Whether you’re looking to buy a new game, application or accessory and want to make sure it’s compatible with your system, or if you’re thinking of selling your Mac and need to know the processor and RAM specs, understanding what’s inside is key. To find out which Mac model you own and its year, check out How to Find out which Mac you own....

Guide: How to make Cinemagraphs Easily with Cliplets Creating your own cinemagraph is easier than you think! Take a look at this unique skateboard wheel we crafted in just five minutes! It may not be the most thrilling image, but it certainly has an eye-catching aesthetic. Creating your own cinemagraph is now easier than ever with Cliplets, a simple program that guides you through the steps. How Cliplets Work Cliplets create a looping effect by freezing the background while only playing a chosen part of the video....

How to Create Desktop Shortcuts on Windows 11 PC – Guide Windows 11 has been redesigned to make it easier to use, with a modern look that improves accessibility. Changes have been made to the user interface and some routine tasks may be different from Windows 10 or earlier versions. The “This PC” feature in Windows 11 provides quick access to folders such as desktop, documents, downloads, music, photos and videos as well as all devices and hard drives in one file explorer window....

Guide: How to use Node.js to display “Facebook Likes” Node.js can be used to create event-based programming, and this post provides a practical script to demonstrate its benefits. A script is being developed to display the number of “Facebook Likes” for a given page, with an additional feature that refreshes the count every two seconds. Get started styling your page with CSS to make the number of Likes, 2630405, stand out....

How to Enable Dark Mode in Safari on Mac – Guide Dark mode, or night mode, can help reduce eye strain and headaches caused by looking at a bright screen for extended periods of time. It can also improve concentration and sleep quality. For Apple users, dark mode is available on Safari or through an extension. Enabling it will help you avoid the negative effects of staring at a bright screen late into the night....

Guide: Fix ‘Netflix Error Code M7353’ Issue Netflix subscribers are no strangers to error codes when streaming. Having trouble watching videos? M7353 is a common error code, and the solutions can range from simple to complex. Get all the help you need here. How to Remove the M7353 trouble code Chrome and Firefox extensions can interfere with Netflix, preventing videos from playing correctly. Error code M7353-5101 is one of several variants that may appear....

Guide: How to Install Multiple IE of Different Version on Windows, Linux and Mac Despite the fact that Internet Explorer 6 and below are outdated, web designers and developers must still accommodate them. A large number of users continue to use these versions of IE, making it a challenge for designers and developers to ensure their interfaces are compatible. Testing old versions of Internet Explorer can be a time-consuming task. Here’s how to install IE3, IE4, IE5, IE5....

How to Maintain a Clean Desk­top on Mac – Guide To keep your Mac desktop clean and organized, it’s best to avoid cluttering it with files. However, if you need to store some documents for a period of time, make sure they are well-organized for easy access and a pleasing aesthetic. Here are some tips on how to do just that. Why is it important Having too many icons on your Mac’s desktop can slow it down, make it difficult to find what you need, and even lead to lost files....

How to Store Mac Down­loads in iCloud Drive Auto­mat­i­cal­ly – Guide Apple’s iCloud is a cloud storage solution that offers online storage for photos, messages, music and other data. It can also be used to back up an iPhone, making it easy to sync data when switching devices. The first 5 GB of space is free; after that, users can pay a monthly fee for 50 GB (£0.79/$0.99), 200 GB (£2....

How To Turn Images to Black and White on an iPhone – Guide The Photos app makes it easy to transform your photos into something special. With just a swipe or tap, you can use the Auto Enhance function - aka the magic wand - to adjust saturation, convert to black and white or reset to original. Transform your everyday snaps into stunning images worthy of a digital photo frame – all from your iPhone or iPad....