However, Microsoft has been known to release updated versions, and installing the latest updates might be the fix to a DirectX problem you’re having—such as dsetup.dll errors—or may give performance increases in your games and graphics programs. Follow the steps below to update DirectX in any version of Windows. Installing DirectX will take less than 15 minutes. How to Download and Install DirectX DirectX Windows Versions All versions of Windows don’t support all versions of DirectX....

The iPhone White Screen of Death rarely lives up to its name. The steps explained in this article can often fix it (and can fix an iPad or iPod touch, too. Check out the end of the article for more info). The Causes of the iPhone White Screen An iPhone White Screen can be caused by a number of things, but the two most common culprits are: Failed software update or jailbreak — When you try to update the iPhone’s operating system and the update fails, sometimes you’ll see the white screen....

This guide will teach you how to what you need to know about horses in the acclaimed Nintendo Switch game, including where to find some of Hyrule’s best steeds, how to care for them, and what to do if you accidentally get one killed (hey, it happens to the best of us). Where to Find Horses Wild horses are throughout Hyrule, but there are some areas where you are more likely to find them....

How to Find Your iPad’s Model Number The model number is located on the back of the iPad, below the Apple logo toward the bottom of the case. There are two small lines of text, and depending on which iPad you have, the model number is on the first or second line. For the latest models, it is located just before the serial number. All model numbers begin with the letter A....

How to Find a Zip Code Online You can use several websites and search engines to find a Zip code. Find Zip Codes at USPS.com If you have an address or partial address, you can find the zip code through USPS Zip Code Lookup, a tool on the U.S. postal service’s website. You can also search by city or state, or find all cities that are part of a particular zip code....

There are two main parts to amending the screen resolution. The first is to change the VirtualBox settings for your Android installation, and the second is to tweak the boot menu option within GRUB to reset the screen resolution. We show you how. How to Fix the Virtualbox Screen Resolution for Android Follow these steps to add a custom screen resolution in Virtualbox for Android: When you start Android the next time, it automatically resizes to the new resolution as soon as you choose the menu option within GRUB....

If the remote turn-on wire doesn’t have power, your amp won’t turn on. The remote wire acts like your finger flicking a switch, where your finger is battery power, and the switch is a mechanism inside the amplifier. The remote turn-on wire usually comes from the radio, in which case the amplifier won’t turn on if the radio isn’t on. So if there is no power at the remote terminal on the amplifier, the next step is to check for power at the corresponding wire where it connects to the radio....

Stripes Appear on My Photos If you shoot a photo where the subject features a prominent checkered pattern, the image sensor can mistakenly record a Moire (striped) pattern over the top of the subject pattern. Increase your distance from the subject to minimize this problem. The Camera Does Not Focus Well on Close-up Shots Make sure you’re using Macro mode with your Fujifilm camera. You may have to experiment a little bit to see just how close you can be to the subject, even in Macro mode....

That process can be finicky at times, so here’s how to fix it if Android File Transfer for Mac is not working correctly. Common Causes of Android File Transfer Problems Often when you’re having trouble with Android File Transfer, the phone is not in the proper mode to transfer files. Other causes include bad cables or USB ports. Sometimes, third-party software can interfere with the proper operation of the Android File Transfer app....

Here’s how to get everything reconnected if Apple CarPlay isn’t working. Causes for Apple CarPlay Not Working There are various reasons that Apple CarPlay may not work or may stop working, even if it has worked in the past. These include: Problems with an iOS update.Integration issues between apps.Incompatibility issues.iPhone not detected. How to Fix Apple CarPlay Issues Regardless of the issue, no connection, no sound, apps not working, there are a series of steps you can work through to correct the problem....

The Causes of Delayed or Missing Texts on Android Text messaging has three components: the devices, the app, and the network. These components have multiple points of failure. The device may not be working correctly, the network may not be sending or receiving messages, or the app may have a bug or other malfunction. In some cases, these causes aren’t easy to diagnose. For example, text messages may be delayed because the cellular network is overwhelmed with traffic, sending messages in the order received....

Msvcrt.dll Errors There are several ways msvcrt.dll errors can show up on your computer. Here are some of the more common messages: Msvcrt.dll Not FoundThis application failed to start because msvcrt.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem.Cannot find [PATH]\msvcrt.dllThe procedure entry point could not be located in the dynamic link library msvcrt.dll.The file msvcrt.dll is missing.Cannot start [APPLICATION]. A required component is missing: msvcrt.dll. Please install [APPLICATION] again....

The nvcpl.dll file is used as a Control Panel applet for NVIDIA software. Opening this applet in Control Panel lets you manage your NVIDIA hardware settings. In some cases, nvcpl.dll errors could indicate a registry problem, a virus or malware issue, or even a hardware failure. Nvcpl.dll Errors There are several ways nvcpl.dll errors can show up on your computer. Here are some of the more common messages you might see:...

How to Fix Spacing Between Words in Word Using different fonts or font sizes in your document can lead to inconsistent spacing between words. Follow these steps to adjust the spacing between words without affecting the space between letters: The spacing between words should now be consistent. You can now close the Find and Replace window. How Do I Fix Spacing Between Characters? To adjust the spacing between characters (letters, numbers, symbols, etc....

Why Is macOS Monterey Not Working? Any number of issues can cause Monterey not to perform correctly. In some cases, it’s a glitch or corruption in the software, but in other cases, it might be an outdated driver or incompatibility issue with your software. Some of the most common reasons macOS Monterey is not working can include: Incompatibility issues: If your Mac isn’t compatible with macOS Monterey, you could encounter problems when installing Monterey....

There are common scenarios where this mouse behavior becomes noticeable: Playing games and game elements stop responding smoothly to your mouse movements.Scrolling down a Word document and the scroll bar pauses even when you’re still scrolling.While giving a PowerPoint presentation, your mouse pointer freezes even while you’re moving the mouse.You have to click two or three times on an application button or a web page link because the computer isn’t responding to your clicks....

The Basics of Formatting You can format most SD cards to FAT32, but the process is a little more complicated in Windows than in macOS. The issue is the built-in Windows formatting tool won’t let you format any device using FAT32 if it’s larger than 32GB. You can format larger SD cards on Windows, but only with a third-party tool. The built-in formatting tool on Mac will let you format large SD cards without any third-party apps....

Holiday Sales Can Help…a Tad Apple usually will discount the iPod touch around the holiday season, but you’ll be very lucky to save 15%. A 10%-off sale is more likely, at most. Sure, saving 10% is nice, but if that only adds up to $20 or so, is it worth it to months to get such small savings? Buy the Previous Generation to Save Money You can always save a few dollars (and sometimes a lot more) by buying an older model....

How to Change a Page Name or Username If you are a Page admin and want to change the username that appears in the URL or the page name that appears on the Page, you can do the following: If the name you request is in use on Facebook, you’ll have to choose another name. If you don’t see the option to change the name of your Page, you may not have administrative privileges that allow it....

How the T-Mobile Military Discount Works T-Mobile offers two different flat-fee discount plans for qualifying military members. The Magenta Military plan is $25/line; the Magenta MAX Military plan is $35/line. Those discounted rates are substantially lower than the standard Magenta and Magenta MAX plans from T-Mobile, which are $47 and $57 per line, respectively. Those prices make T-Mobile worth checking out. Both are unlimited plans and include up to four lines plus 5G access for compatible devices; an additional two lines (for a total of six) can receive a 50 percent discount....