Ethernet and Wi-Fi are two modes of connection used by a computer to connect to the Internet. According to networking experts, an Ethernet connection is considered more stable since it creates a direct link with your computer and consequently there are few chances of interruptions or congestion. Many times, however, […] Read more
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No Sound on Windows 10
When looking to fix a problem such as no sound on Windows 10, the problem is going to be either hardware or software. Hardware problems mean the speakers/ headphones or physical audio devices themselves. Software refers to pretty much anything else like the program running the sound, the operating system […] Read more
Wireless mouse not working
Troubleshooting problems with Wireless Mouse There are a number of reasons a wireless mouse can stop working. If your wireless mouse is new and you have yet to use it, then the issue is likely to be power or connection. The first two questions to ask in this case are […] Read more
Fix ‘Ethernet Doesn’t Have a Valid IP Configuration’
An IP (Internet Protocol) address is a unique address which serves to identify a device on a network such as the internet or a local network. An IP address is an identifier which allows for information to be sent across a network, if there is a problem with the IP […] Read more
No sound in Discord
Discord has become the top voice chat app used by gamers in order to communicate over voice and text. Other VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) such as Skype and TeamSpeak have also been popular with gamers. As with all applications, Discord will have its problems and common issues such as […] Read more
Wireless keyboard not working
If your wireless keyboard is not working there are 2 main reasons: Problems with the wireless keyboard Checking wireless keyboard power The first thing to check if you cannot get your wireless keyboard to work is power. Your keyboard will have batteries or some form of power source. Check that […] Read more
Keyboard not working in Windows 10 – what to do?
Sometimes Windows updates can cause knock-on problems with other programs or peripheral devices such as the keyboard. This usually, but not always, happens after users have updated Windows 10. Click here if you are having problems connecting a wireless keyboard. It’s always best to start with the simplest solution first […] Read more
Windows 7 Will Not Download Updates (5 DIY Fixes)
The Windows Update feature, while an immensely important one, can be a source of pain sometimes. Users have complained that at times Windows Update simply stalls at 0% when downloading and refuses to budge forward. Are you encountering this issue as well? The good news is that you can relax […] Read more
Unknown USB Device (Device Descriptor Request Failed) [4 DIY Solutions]
Plugged in an external USB drive only to find your computer isn’t recognizing it? And when you open the Device Manager window, you see the following error: Unknown USB Device (Device Description Request Failed). You’re not alone. This is a fairly common error. Thankfully, it is also relatively easy to […] Read more
Google Certificate Error Fixed (3 DIY Solutions)
When users try to reach Google, they sometimes get the following certificate error. According to the web browser being used, the certificate of the site can’t be trusted. For obvious reasons, this issue is annoying; you can no longer access Google due to the said error. Which begs the question: […] Read more