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How to Migrate from Windows 7 to Windows 10 using Data Migration Software
This year, Microsoft has officially discontinued all support for Windows 7. Now this favorite OS is as obsolete as Windows XP, which means that you should move on to Windows 10 as soon as possible for a number of reasons. Why You Should Move to Windows 10 Microsoft’s End of...
Runtime Error 339: The Complete Repair Tutorial
If you’re an active computer user and you have a lot of programs and games installed on your Windows machine, chances are that you’ve experienced at least one or two runtime errors. Some of them appear out of the blue and disappear when you reboot your PC, but some are...
Runtime Error 217 on Windows 10: a Complete Repair Instruction
Runtime errors are very common in all versions of Windows including Windows 10. These errors cause freeze ups, crashes, and other computer problems. Like with most Windows errors, runtime errors come with a code that is supposed to help users the cause of the problem and find the right repair...
Windows 10 Meet Now: What It Is and How to Remove It
If you’ve been quick to update your copy of Windows 10 whenever a new update came out, then you’ve probably noticed a new tool that was added to the operating system. The tool is called Meet Now and it was added to Windows 10 in October 2020. In this post,...
Windows 10 Stuck on Welcome Screen: An Easy Fix
In early 2021, a lot of users reported that their Windows 10 was stuck on the Welcome screen after login, meaning that they couldn’t use their computer. In this post, we’re going to help you fix the Windows 10 stuck on Welcome screen error quickly and easily. Why Does Windows...
How to Fix the “chkdsk” Bug in Windows 10 and Prevent It from Breaking Your PC
Recently, Windows 10 really messed up people’s computers – not because of malware but because of a bug with our much-loved Chkdsk tool. Unsuspecting users ran Chkdsk to repair hard drive errors and ended up with a broken PC. Nobody expected that – after all, the Chkdsk tool has always...
Top 5 Free and Paid VPNs for Windows 10
Are you looking for the best VPN for your Windows 10 computer? We’ve checked and tested numerous free and paid VPN providers and short-listed these five. What Is a VPN? VPN stands for Virtual Private Network and is a special software program that lets you connect to the Internet through...
Windows Update Not Working: How to Fix Windows Update Problems
Windows Update is a great feature that makes sure you automatically get the latest patches, fixes and features for your computer. It works in the background, downloads the updates without interrupting your work, and then installs them when you’re ready to switch off or reboot your PC. Without Windows Update,...
How to Keep Your Windows 10 Safe and Secure
Windows 10 does a pretty good job keeping your computer secure. Microsoft worked hard to improve its security features and added lots of built-in tools to protect you from viruses, phishing attacks, and other types of malware. Moreover, Microsoft pushes regular security updates to protect your computer from zero-day threats....
Bluetooth Missing? Here’s How to Get It Back!
Have you just discovered that you can’t turn on Bluetooth on your Windows 10 computer? Worse still, you can’t find the option anywhere because Bluetooth seems to be missing? Let us help you enable Bluetooth again quickly and easily. Why Is Bluetooth Missing from My Windows 10 Laptop? The main...
External Drive Not Showing Up on Windows? Here’s the Fix!
Have you just connected an external hard drive to your Windows 10 laptop only to see… nothing? For some reason, the hard drive isn’t showing up and your Windows isn’t recognizing it. This is a fairly common problem. Luckily, it’s quite easy to fix. Why Doesn’t Windows Recognize the External...
DNS_probe_finished_no_internet Working Fix for Windows 10
Have you recently experienced problems with Internet connection on Windows 10? Typically, you’ll get this Internet error: DNS_probe_finished_no_internet In this post, we’re going to show you how to easily fix this error – we have 3 effective solutions. Why Am I Getting the DNS_probe_finished_no_internet Error? This error appears because of...
How to Fix a Disappearing Mouse Pointer on Windows 10
Has your mouse pointer disappeared into thin air after you’ve downloaded the Windows 10 build 2004 update? This is an extremely annoying and pretty common issue that affected thousands of users worldwide. In this post, we’ll help you to fix it and get your cursor back. What’s Causing My Mouse...