Ping spikes that go far above the average or come frequently can have a negative impact on your computing. How Does Ping Work? Ping is short for Packet Inter-Network Grouper, a signal sent from one device to another to test the connection. Ideally, you want to have a low ping because then you have a fast and smooth connection between the device sending the ping and the one receiving and returning it....

Compared with desktops, they are more subjected to dust, lints, heat, and drops. Not to mention delicate modular components all crammed into a tiny space with little airflow. It’s almost as if the laptop isn’t made to be a durable machine. It makes little sense to buy new laptops every couple of years. Instead, you can follow some of the below approaches to increase the life span of your current laptop....

There’s the End User Licensing Agreement (EULA) and then there are the app permissions. Some of those app permissions can allow an app, and the company that made it, to go too far and violate your privacy. You need to know what app permissions to avoid agreeing to on your Android. What permissions should you avoid? It depends, and we’ll go into that further. You’ll want to be wary of permissions related to accessing:...

Whether you are building cities, skyscrapers, floating bases, ships, or a castle, the possibilities are endless. And that is exactly what we will look at in this article. Here we have created 32 lists of things you can build in your survival world when you are bored or just want to get a little creative. Things You Can Build In Minecraft Whether it is a car or a giant statue, you can probably find a way to make it if you imagine it....

A good way to have both things taken care of at once is to create an image of your hard drive. By creating an image, your entire system state, including the OS and data files, is captured like a snapshot and can be reloaded at any time. It’s the best way to protect your data and is the fastest solution also. However, it’s not necessarily the easiest solution since most imaging programs require a bit of trial and error when performing a restore....

In the end, there is also no real guarantee that you’ll be able to crack the password. There are already so many articles written on how to recover or reset a password that I’m not going to reinvent the wheel, but instead will guide you to the best online resources that I have used to crack my Windows password. Ophcrack Live CD – My favorite ways to blank out or crack a Windows password is to use a Linux Live CD....

While there’s no 100% guarantee you’ll ever figure it out, there are a few things you can try to suss out the origins of your mystery snap. Also, be sure to check out our YouTube channel where we posted a short video that goes through some of the stuff we talk about in this article. EXIF Data Is Always The First Stop EXIF data is a form of metadata that can be found in some JPEG and TIFF images....

On your Acer monitor, Removing and reconnecting all the monitor cables should fix the no signal issue. However, if the problem is due to a corrupted driver or system files, you may also need to perform some OS fixes. Below, we have explained a few of the common and probable reasons you are getting no signal on your monitor, along with a detailed guide on fixing those complications. Why is My Acer Monitor Displaying No Signal?...

The error occurs when there is any logical error on the drive or due to restrictions set by the administrator of the system. Another cause for this error to appear is due to corrupt files and folders stored in the drive or in the case of a newly purchased storage device, an uninitialized disk. Causes for Drive is Not Accessible “Access Denied” Error Methods to Fix Drive is Not Accessible “Access Denied” To fix this error, the most effective method would be to perform a disk scan for logical errors and change the disk properties for changing permission settings....

Your WiFi may not reach every nook and corner of your house. Even if it does, the connection may not be strong enough. However, you do not have to settle for the router’s default range. With the right equipment and certain tweaks, you can extend a Wi-Fi range. And, we’ve gathered almost all the methods you can try to help you with the process. How to Extend Wi-Fi Range? Repositioning the router can always be a valuable option....

They have reported problems loading the mail content and were notified with a message “Unable to load content privately.” Generally, these issues occur if you have recently updated your device. Or, the bugs within the device and apps can also lead to this issue. Luckily, you can get rid of the issues by simply toggling off the security feature. How to Fix Your Network Settings Prevent Content From Loading Privately?...

A password manager can help you come up with strong secure passwords, store your login information, manage your accounts online, and keep your personal data safe. All you need is to come up with a strong master password, and the software will do the rest for you. Here’s our list of the best password managers for today, so you can choose the one that suits your budget and needs the most....

Usually, this message always comes with a specific error code on the screen. These codes denote the closest cause and suggested fixes to resolve it. However, most of the errors that fall under this generic one are due to issues with the domain name system (DNS) server. When you want to access any website, the DNS server translates the site domain name to your IP address. So, if there is a misconfiguration or the DNS Client is acting abnormal, this error can frequently pop up....

Besides, if you encounter this error on your YouTube premium account, it could be due to unavailable membership in your region. However, you can fix the issue with minor tweaks on YouTube settings. In this article, you can learn how to fix YouTube playback error issues on your device. What Causes Youtube Playback Errors? How to Fix the Youtube Playback Error You can first try restarting your YouTube app on your device....

Video games haven’t escaped this trend either. It seems like every major company involved with the industry is now offering some form of game subscription service. Are game subscription services worth it? Let’s look at the nuts and bolts of this new way to play. The “Netflix Of Games”? When we refer to game subscription services, we’re talking about a very specific model. These services charge you a fee and then give you access to a library of titles that you can play....

RTS offers a blend of mechanical and tactical challenges as a subgenre of strategy games. Winning against your opponents feels like solving a long-term puzzle. Each move you make can snowball you towards victory or defeat. Finding the ideal title requires us to browse old and new games alike. Regardless of age, you should be able to find, buy, and play it easily. Selecting Real-Time Strategy Games Real-time strategy games are easy to recognize, as they look and behave the same way....

You’ll always want to make sure you have the equipment you need for these types of photos as well. As far as lenses go, an 85mm will be your best bet in keeping more focus on the subject rather than the background. Also be sure you always have a tripod so that you don’t get blurry, messy images. A camera that shoots in manual mode to allow you to change the settings is necessary, and you can follow this guide for the best settings to apply to your camera for portrait photos....

There are several ways you can get locked out of your smartphone. Perhaps you’ve discovered an old handset among some clutter and upon trying to log in, realize you’ve forgotten the passcode. Perhaps you’re used to using the fingerprint scanner or facial recognition on your smartphone and you don’t quite remember the backup passcode. Keep in mind that if you restart your device, you will need to input a manual passcode before you can continue using your biometrics options....

You would think it would be super easy to change the clock in Windows to military time, but it’s not! The procedure is also different depending on which version of Windows you are using. In this article, I’ll walk you through the steps to change your Windows XP, 7, 8, or 10 PC time to military format. Windows XP Time Format First open the Control Panel and then open Regional and Language Options....

TrueCrypt has now been replaced by VeraCrypt which, from the outside, looks more or less identical. But unless your enemy is a government or an evil emperor on a fully operational Death Star, VeraCrypt is more than sufficient to keep nosy parents, spouses, and roommates from reading your private business (porn). In this first part of a three-part article, I will be showing you how to set up an encrypted volume with VeraCrypt....