Try the troubleshooting fixes below if your keyboard arrow keys are unresponsive in Microsoft Teams. 1. Force Quit and Restart Team Some Teams users fixed the arrow keys malfunction by restarting the app. Force quit Microsoft Teams in the Task Manager, relaunch the app, and check if the arrow keys now work. Press Ctrl + Shift + Escape to open the Windows Task Manager. Select Microsoft Teams and select End task on the top menu....
In this article, we have listed some of the best programs that add new functionality to your everyday usage on Windows 10. Most of this software is either completely free, or free with additional features added in the pro version. TidyTabs – Adds Chrome-like tabs to All Apps If your typical work day involves multiple windows in Word, Excel, Notepad, and various other programs, you’ll immediately feel relief the moment you download TidyTabs....
When you create a system image, you can restore the entire OS back to the same hard drive or a new one and it will include all your installed programs, settings, etc. Even though Windows 10 is a nice improvement over Windows 7, it still uses the same image creation option from Windows 7! Windows 10 has a new feature called Reset this PC, but it’s not as versatile as a system image backup....
Well, Microsoft finally did it. Sort of. The new Windows File Recovery app isn’t like the average point-and-click app. No, it’s a Command Line Interface (CLI) utility. So you need to get comfortable working in the Command window. Where Can I Get Windows File Recovery? Windows File Recovery is available right now in the Microsoft Store app on your Windows 10 computer. You can go to download Windows File Recovery from the online Microsoft Store, too....
What if I told you that two out of three of the most popular operating systems have actually incorporated the core philosophies of something called UNIX? These philosophies being basic concepts of a time-sharing system allowing multiple users to access a single mainframe computer at the same time. Developed back in 1970 and designed to be a small, flexible system used exclusively by programmers, UNIX had quickly become a leading operating system for workstations....
If you didn’t know already, Trello is one of the most popular team collaboration platforms. Trello is considered a great tool to be used alongside apps like Microsoft Teams and Slack, as opposed to competing with them directly. So let’s take a look at how you can bring the Windows Trello desktop app into your daily life to improve your productivity. Be Productive Without Distractions One of the best benefits for using any desktop app may sound a little silly in writing, but in practice it really does work....
In this article you’ll learn how to access files on an old hard drive with your Windows 10 PC. What Type of Drive Is It? Before you do anything, you need to identify the type of hard drive to which you have access. Odds are the drive will be one of two types. Older drives might use the IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) PATA (Parallel AT Attachment) standard with a connector that looks like this: More modern drives are likely to have a SATA (Serial AT Attachment) connector like this: Depending on the type of computer you have, you may need both data and power cable converters for these drive types so that you computer can talk to them....
Unlike Windows and macOS, ChromeOS doesn’t have a dedicated application for its task manager. The tool is hidden in the Google Chrome browser, but it’s easy to access and use. This tutorial covers everything you need to know about the ChromeOS Task Manager. Open Task Manager on Chromebooks There are two ways to open the Task Manager on any Chromebook. You can access the tool through Google Chrome or a preset keyboard shortcut....
There are mainly two ways to go about doing this. One is to add a shortcut to the EXE file in the Startup folder in Windows and the other is to use Scheduled Tasks. In this article, I will explain how to use both methods. Add Programs to Startup Folder This is my preferred method because it’s just really easy. To do it, go to the following directory on your computer: User can be either All Users or a specific user....
However, one of its most significant weaknesses is that so many WordPress hackers know how to get in the front door of WP websites. By default, the main WordPress login URL is yourdomain.com/wp-admin.php. There are two other URLs you can use that will redirect to the same default login page: yourdomain.com/admin yourdomain.com/login Why not make it more difficult for potential hackers to find your login page? This article will show you how and why to change your WordPress admin login URL....
But many people don’t realize it’s possible to make Excel play a sound using Microsoft’s Visual Basic for Applications (VBA). This Excel tutorial will explain how to sound an alarm in Excel when a condition is met. How to Ring an Alarm in Excel Two steps are involved in getting Excel to play a sound based on a particular trigger. First, you must add custom code enabling Excel to play the sound....
It offers lots of creative features from selfie filters to fun stickers, Snapchat cameos, quirky lenses and even turning your face into a cartoon. All of these allow you to send fun and creative snaps quickly to your family or friends, but you can also look at specialty content to keep yourself entertained. One of its best features is the ability to send self-destructing messages, pictures and videos that disappear within seconds after posting them, which is a savior especially when you accidentally share potentially embarrassing snaps....
However, there are times when you may wish to disable Secure Boot. It’s easy to do on most computers. What Exactly Is Secure Boot on Windows 10? Secure Boot is a feature on your Windows 10 PC that prevents your computer from booting with non-trusted devices. These devices are the ones that Microsoft hasn’t yet approved and digitally signed. For example, if you create a bootable Linux drive, that drive isn’t signed by Microsoft....
This is especially true if your PC is using the newer, UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) menu as a BIOS replacement. Rather than pressing the keyboard repeatedly when your PC first starts up, you can enter BIOS directly. Here’s how to enter the BIOS in Windows 10 and older operating systems. BIOS, UEFI BIOS, Legacy + UEFI: Which BIOS Do You Have? Older PCs only had one type of low-level firmware responsible for PC start-ups—the BIOS....
What Is Bandwidth and Why Does it Matter?How Much Network Bandwidth Do You Need?Bandwidth Measuring ToolsMonitor, Measure, and Manage Data Flow and Data Volume What Is Bandwidth and Why Does it Matter? Bandwidth is the measurement of how fast data is sent over a wireless or wired connection (measured in bits per second). Low bandwidth is like a freeway at rush hour. Everything slows down. Just as adding additional lanes speeds up traffic, increasing bandwidth allows more data to flow....
If you want to be able to see what your IP address is on your Windows PC, you can find it on your desktop. In this article, we’ll show you how to find your IP address on Windows 10. How to Find Your IP Address There are several ways to find your IP address depending on how you access the internet. If you’re using a Wi-Fi connection, follow these steps:...
You can fix this issue by rebooting your computer and signing in with the correct password after 10-30 minutes. After that, reset your password, disable “Account lockout threshold,” or turn off password expiration if the error persists. Reset Your Password Using Security Questions If you set up security questions when creating your account’s password, you can sign in to Windows by answering the questions correctly. If you don’t see the “Reset password” option, enter the wrong password on the sign-in screen....
Take the Your Connection Is Not Private message. While many consider it an error, it’s actually a warning. When users are about to log into an unsecure site, Google steps in and puts the connection on hold until you’re able to sort things out. This security measure is good in most cases. But there are instances when the search engine blocks out trusted sources. Why is it doing that? How can you put an end to it?...
Among these faults is the dreaded black screen. There are several reasons why it crops up in Windows 10, which we’ll look at next, so follow along to find out how you can fix black desktop screen issues. Causes Of Black Desktop Screen Problems In Windows 10 You’ve probably heard of the black screen of death, which is common across operating systems. This usually happens when you turn on your computer and get a blank black screen back....
A “no bootable device” error can be problematic, but it can also be fixed by following some common troubleshooting steps. If you’re facing this error and you’re not sure how to fix it, the steps below should help you resolve the issue on Windows 10. Check Your Drive Boot Order In many cases, a “no bootable device” error is a sign that your PC can’t find the correct drive to boot up because the boot order, which determines which drives and devices it should load and in what order, is incorrectly configured....
