If Windows 11 is not working after an update, you can give these fixes a try. 1. Restart Your PC After grabbing an update, your PC will typically restart either automatically or at a time of your choosing using Active Hours. Occasionally, an update isn’t fully installed—even after restarting the first time. You may need to restart Windows 11 manually to resolve the issue. To restart, right-click the Start button and click Shut down or sign out > Restart....

There are a few ways you can use this tool—as well as open it. If you want to speed up your workflow, here are six different ways you can open Disk Management in Windows 11. 1. Search for Disk Management To avoid clicking through menus, you can search for Disk Management and open it directly. To open Disk Management using the search bar in the Start menu, use the following steps:...

By converting your Android device into a mobile hotspot, you can create a temporary network to link your computers or other gadgets together (and to the internet). As a result, when you’re in a bind, your smartphone or tablet, equipped with a data connection, can serve as the primary hub for internet access. However, you may face a situation where the Android hotspot repeatedly switches off when you’re trying to use it....

What Is It? Flowing is a little bit of white noise, meditation, and a little bit of relaxation app. The white noise has settings for meditation music, raindrops, birds, and running water. The app gives you three music choices and lets you control the amount and mix of other noises. Most white noise apps I’ve used, even free ones, give you more control than Flowing. I found you can only control the intensity of the sound elements, not the variety....

Whatever the case, Google Slides now allows you to add audio to your presentation. Here’s how to add audio to Google Slides. Add Audio to Google Slides It’s important to note that you can’t upload audio files directly from your computer. Google Slides also can’t record audio like PowerPoint. To get audio in Slides, you’ll need to record it separately (or have an MP3 file) and upload it to Google Drive....

Changing the search engine in Safari, Google Chrome, or other browsers on iPhone or iPad is straightforward. This guide will show you how to do it on four different web browsers available on iPhone and iPad. How to Change the Safari Search Engine on iPhone or iPad Safari is the default web browser on iOS and iPadOS, but you might not like the search engine. Luckily, you can change it using the following steps:...

Just like when I showed you how to check if memory is going bad, this time, we’ll take a look at how it is being used. The tools we’ll look at are called the Resource Monitor and the Performance Monitor. Check Computer Memory Usage Easily To open up Resource Monitor, press Windows Key + R and type resmon into the search box. Resource Monitor will tell you exactly how much RAM is being used, what is using it, and allow you to sort the list of apps using it by several different categories....

Converting Google Docs to HTML can help you preserve the formatting and layout of your document. It can also make it easier for you to edit and customize your document for the web using HTML code. You can also use HTML tags to add features not available in Google Docs, such as CSS formatting. In this article, we’ll show you how to convert Google Docs to HTML using different methods....

It’s essential to enable and create restore points from time to time if something goes awry with your system. Another necessary action is creating restore points before making any significant changes to your system. However, it’s not enabled by default, so we’ll explain how to enable and create a restore point on Windows 11. How to Create a System Restore Point on Windows 11 To get started, hit the Windows key or click the Start button, type: restore point, and hit Enter, or click the top result from the search list....

You may decide that you’d rather not let a major corporation have unfettered access to your contact list. The good news is that it is possible to stop your contacts from passing to Instagram and delete any contacts that have already synced. Here’s how to disconnect contacts from Instagram. What Does Connecting Contacts to Instagram Do? When you first sign up for Instagram, you’ll be asked if you want to connect your Instagram account to your device’s contact list....

While this might seem like a quicker way to delete your files, it isn’t perfect. You may end up moving something to the Recycle Bin inadvertently. Luckily, Windows 11 includes a feature that you can set which will make a delete confirmation dialog appear. Enabling it will add another step to the deletion process, helping you to avoid accidental deletions of files. Here’s how to make Windows 11 display a confirmation message when you delete a file or folder....

You can use several Microsoft Teams built-in backgrounds, but if you want to do something different from everyone else, we’ll show you how. You can use one that’s sporty, nostalgic, or perfect for the current holiday. Explore and Download Backgrounds for Teams Visit the Microsoft Teams backgrounds page and browse through the options. There are currently several categories of images for all tastes and styles. FOX Broadcasting Company: Use a background from your favorite FOX show like The Masked Singer, LEGO Masters, The Simpsons, Family Guy, and more....

There are different reasons why your Windows 11 monitor might start flickering. These include problems with an incompatible or corrupt app or a display driver issue. To narrow down the problem, you can use Task Manager. If you have problems with a flickering display on your Windows 11 PC, this guide will show you how to fix it. Determine the Cause of a Flickering Display on Windows 11 Since there are a couple of reasons for a flickering display, you can open up Task Manager to help narrow down the cause....

Formatting an SD card wipes the slate clean by removing any trace of older files. It also allows you to change the file system on an SD card (new or old), allowing other devices the ability to read and write to them—including Macs. There are risks involved, however, and you could lose your data or corrupt your SD card without taking precautions. If you’re unsure how to format an SD card on Mac and you want to do it safely, follow these steps....

Like making other apps launch during startup, you can do the same for Sticky Notes using different built-in methods. The good thing is you won’t need to install any third-party software or use a complicated utility to do so. If you want Windows 11 to open Sticky Notes on startup, this guide will show you how to do it. Keep Sticky Note Open During Shutdown Sticky Notes has been part of Windows for several versions and has improved and is built into Windows 11....

Some third-party utilities like Revo Uninstaller and CCleaner will automatically back up the Registry before executing actions however when making changes manually using Regedit, you will need to back things up manually. Manually Backup the Windows Registry To get started hit the Windows key and type: regedit and press Enter or choose the Registry Editor option from the top of the Start menu. When the Registry Editor opens, click File > Export....

Pinning a comment lets you pick the one you like the most, placing it at the top of the list. The idea of pinning quality comments to the top helps avoids negativity and trolls. If you want to manage your social media content a little more closely, here’s how to pin a comment on Instagram. How to Pin a Comment on Instagram on iPhone The ability to pin a comment from the Instagram mobile app is semi-hidden, but we’ll show you where to look and what to do on iPhone and Android....

The internet can be a dangerous place to just “surf around on.” This is especially true when you start clicking on URLs that have been shortened using services like is.gd or any URL shortener for that matter. For those of you using Internet Explorer 8, a simple solution exists which allows you to preview a Shortened URL before clicking on it. The Add-on or Extension, as Microsoft calls their IE8 Add-ons, is called Preview and Launch URL....

It’s free, it’s easy to use, and it’s packed with features. You don’t need to pay for a quality email service—Gmail offers one for free, and it allows you to send and reply to emails from anyone. By default, however, you can only reply to the sender when you receive a message meant for more than one recipient. You can change this pretty quickly, however. If you want to know how to reply all in Gmail, follow the steps below....

The recommendation engine can find recently released or classic shows you forgot about. Netflix recommendations can help discover content tailored to specific viewing history, ratings, and preferences. If you’ve been watching a specific type of show for a while, you might want to get new recommendations because existing ones become stale. You might want to reset Netflix recommendations on an unused account. This guide explains how. How to Reset Netflix Recommendations To reset your recommendations, you need to do it from your browser, as the mobile app doesn’t include the ability to reset recommendations....