Even stubborn malware infections can be removed using these tools, but you may need to run a boot-level scan using portable software on a USB drive, especially if Windows isn’t safe to run with malware. To run an offline virus scan using Microsoft Defender or a third-party antivirus solution, you’ll need to follow these steps. Running an Offline Virus Scan Using Microsoft Defender on Windows 10 If Windows is still running and the malware infection isn’t as serious, you may be able to use Microsoft Defender to run a bootable antivirus scan without using the portable (and older) Windows Defender Offline tool....

Discord created a fun product for a group of people that are early adopters of technology and it seeped into their everyday lives. Because Discord is now a preferred way of socializing, learning, and doing business, people want to know how to record Discord audio. Apps to Record Discord Audio We’re fans of apps that are easy to learn and use for a bunch of things. There are two apps that will work great to record audio on Discord that can also be used for anything from live streaming to studio-quality music production....

On Steam, you have the ability to submit a refund request if you feel like you don’t want to keep a game you bought. There are some things you need to know, however, if you want a refund through Steam. If you don’t know how to get a refund on Steam, here’s everything you need to know. When You Can Request a Refund on Steam There are some qualifications you need to meet before you can expect a refund from Steam....

Unfortunately, all of the benefits of digital video storage are lost when a file becomes corrupted and won’t open. There are ways to repair and play damaged or corrupt video files, however, and this article should help you recover your data. One of the odd quirks of fixing corrupted video is that not all techniques to repair a video file work all of the time. Don’t be disheartened if one of the methods in this article doesn’t work the first time!...

Excel offers built-in features to separate first, middle and last names. Keep reading this article to separate names in Excel depending on the separator you’ve used to separate the words. How to Separate Names in Excel? If you wish to separate names into separate columns, you can use the Text to Column tool to separate each text. You can also use formulas using functions like LEFT/RIGHT, LEN, SEARCH, and SUBSTITUTE to separate first middle and last names....

While one way to make money is through premium subscribers, another way is through donations. There are multiple ways to set up donations on the Twitch platform, both directly through Twitch and through third-party platforms. If you’re good at video games and entertaining on camera, you might be able to make a bit of spending money by giving someone something to watch. How to Accept Bits on Twitch Bits are the primary medium for viewers to donate to Twitch streamers they like and enjoy....

This will probably not change anytime soon, but with cool new tech built into our phones, you can definitely make yourself stand out by making this process much simpler. A friend recently told me about a free website that lets you create your own QR codes for a whole bunch of different uses. If you’re not sure what a QR code is, check out the Wiki entry. So, how is generating your own QR code actually useful?...

So, this article focuses on how you can stop your Mac from sleeping. Also, if and when you want to put your system back to sleep, all you have to do is revert the processes discussed below. How to Stop Mac From Sleeping? The sleep feature was designed with the aim of saving power and the overall battery life. It revolves around the idea of storing your system’s current state in the memory (RAM) while shutting down other processes, including the processor and the disk drives....

Through TV’s remote, you can take a screenshot of the screen within a minute. Likely, you can also use the in-built screenshot feature to capture the screen’s image. So, without further ado, let’s look at the several methods to take screenshots on the Android TV. How to Take Screenshots on Android TV To take a screenshot on Android TV, you can use the TV remote by trying the combination of Power and Volume down buttons....

One time or another, we all have sensed that our computer has breached our privacy. A similar curiosity has led me to do some online research. I have compiled my findings as approaches to identify if my computer is being monitored. If you follow along and have found nothing suspicious, rest assured you will be sleeping well at night. How Can An Attacker Gain Access To Your System? When it comes to monitoring, a computer program is always the one to do it....

However, if you want faster transfer rates, you should keep a close eye on setting up file transfer preferences and system optimization for increased efficiency. So, configuring both hardware and software in Windows devices will significantly improve the transfer rates. We will discuss how to do it throughout this article. How to Transfer Files Faster? If you want to transfer the files to external storage devices like USBs, start by checking the USB ports or cables....

One solution is to buy more storage space. As a for-profit business, Google obviously prefers that you get your wallet out. But another solution is simply to open another Google account (or use an already existing one) and transfer as many of your old files over to that Google Drive space. Then delete them from your main Drive account. Google doesn’t offer a seamless experience for doing this as they obviously want you to pay to bump up your storage....

You can update the graphics driver in two ways, automatically or manually. The automatic driver update is pretty simple and does not require much effort. Some hardware might only work if the OS has a specific driver. If that’s the case, you might want to consider updating the driver manually. Nevertheless, we have explained the steps for both automatic and manual driver updates. Automatic Graphics Driver Update You can easily update your graphics driver using Device Manager or Windows update....

On Windows, you can perform Wi-Fi driver updates through the device manager. Or, you can manually update it by downloading updates from the manufacturer’s website. However, on the Mac and Linux based devices, the update process is taken care of by the regular system updates. In this article, we will discuss in detail how to update the Wi-Fi drivers across different OS platforms. Using Device Manager Windows device manager is an important platform to check all the drivers installed on your device....

The method of opening a private browser depends on the device and the web browser you use. Luckily, we have compiled easy-to-follow instructions on how to use a private browser in this article. How to Use a Private Browser? By using shortcuts, you can enter private mode on your browser in a matter of seconds. However, this feature is not available on iOS or Android devices. But manual methods of accessing private browser mode are available for both mobile phones and computers....

Do you need to relay information that can’t be shared over the phone? Just hop on Facebook Messenger to pinpoint their location so you can make the trip in person. So long as you and the “target” both use Facebook Messenger, location tracking is possible. This means that any parent who thinks their child may be sneaking off to a party instead of a study group, can use Facebook Messenger to “check in” and determine their whereabouts....

If you’re one of them, you might have come across “We’re having trouble loading this right now” or “Sorry, Unable to Start” pop-ups. Well, this can happen when the server is down. Or when you haven’t cleared corrupt cache data of Hulu on your device. So, in this article, we will guide you with several fixes on how to solve the error on mobile, streaming devices, and gaming consoles. Why is Hulu Not Working?...

After using a pair of Sennheiser wired headphones for many years, I thought that nothing could tear me away from them. However, after trying iClever’s Bluetooth BTH03 headphones, I may have to change my mind. They may be a small set of headphones at a small price, but they pack a big punch in the sound department. Not Just For Kids! I should clear something up before I continue. These headphones are marketed as “kids headphones” but they can easily be used by an adult (provided your head is not totally enormous!...

We can tell you right off the bat that curved monitors actually have quite a few substantial benefits, but they come at a few notable costs as well. Let’s look at why some people make a fuss about curved monitors and why they command the prices they do. Didn’t We Just Get Flat Screens? A traditional LCD or OLED panel is flat. In fact, as you might recall, flat screen displays were a holy grail for many years....

Most of the time, disconnecting and reconnecting the keyboard should fix an issue when the keyboard randomly stops working. However, if it does not, we have prepared this article along with some most viable solutions to fix a keyboard that stops working. Why Does My Keyboard Randomly Stop Working? How to Fix a Keyboard That Stops Working Randomly Before we jump into the solutions, make sure that the wires are not broken....