Laptop
Can’t Remove School or Work Email from Windows 11 or 10
When you’re setting up a new PC, it’s easy to just type in the first email address that pops into your head. For a lot of us, that’s our school or work email. This might seem [...]
Windows 11
Gaming
“DirectX 12 Support Not Detected” Starting a Game
If you’ve recently installed a new game (Steam or non-Steam) and are trying to open it only to be stopped by an error that says “DirectX 12 support not detected” or [...]
File Explorer
Explorer.exe Error on Shutdown or Restart in Windows 11
If you’re seeing an error that says “explorer.exe – Application Error. The instruction at 0x00007FFF13E03ACA referenced memory at 0x0000000000000024. The memory could not be [...]
Troubleshoot
Taskbar Covering Half the Screen on Windows?
If you notice that your taskbar is suddenly covering nearly half or more of your screen on the desktop in Windows 10 or 11 (the Windows 11 taskbar is not normally resizable though), it’s [...]
Android
How to Disable or Hide YouTube Shorts?
YouTube Shorts has been introduced on the YouTube platform following the trend of short videos on platforms like TikTok and Instagram. While it’s been a great addition for many, some [...]
App
What is 7zr (7zr.exe) in Windows Task Manager?
If you notice a process called 7zr (or 7zr.exe when viewed in the “Details” tab) in Task Manager on Windows 11 or 10, it’s likely just a part of the 7-Zip archiver software [...]
Troubleshoot
Why is the Windows Update Settings Page Blank?
In Windows 11 or 10, there is a weird phenomenon where, when you open the Windows Update section in the Settings, the settings page will show nothing except the “Windows Update” [...]
Troubleshoot
Desktop Background Turns Black When Highlighting
There is a common issue in Windows 11 and 10 where, when you highlight anything on the desktop, such as desktop icons or even empty space, the background of the highlighted area turns black. The [...]
Troubleshoot
No Shutdown or Restart Option in Windows 11?
If you’re seeing a weird message that says “There are currently no power options available” when you click on the Power button in the Start menu where you usually would when [...]
Gaming
PS5 or PS4 Controller Keeps Disconnecting from PC
If you’re using a DualSense (PS5) or a DualShock4 (PS4) controller with your Windows 11 or 10 PC via Bluetooth, there is quite a common issue where, when you turn on the controller, it [...]
