How to Clear an SD Card The best way to clear an SD card of all data is to format it. While the primary purpose of formatting a device is to change its file storage system, formatting also effectively clears the device. Basic formatting removes the file system and replaces it with a new one. This is functionally the same as deleting all the files, and it frees up the entire SD card for new files....
How to Find the Router’s External IP Address The external facing address managed by a router is set when it connects to the internet service provider with a broadband modem. This address can be seen from web-based IP lookup services such as IP Chicken and also from the router. It’s a similar process with other manufacturers, but on Linksys routers, you can see the public IP address on the Status page in the Internet section....
Although there are a few types of memory leaks in Windows, the most common by far is the problem with standby memory. Going back as far as Windows 7, the standby memory issue is still prevalent in Windows 10. Once your standby memory completely eats up your free memory, your system may begin to lag, and might even crash. Because a memory leak is typically the result of a software bug or glitch, it’s important to keep all your drivers up to date....
While this effect can be appealing in some cases — such as with the artistic photograph shown here — there are many times that you will want to avoid it and have nice, straight lines. This is particularly true when documenting a building, and you need the lines of the architecture to be as straight as they are in real life. The great news is that barrel lens distortion can be corrected, but first, it is essential to understand why it happens....
There are a number of possible reasons that a driver might not be installed for a device, but your troubleshooting of the problem, outlined in detail below, will be the same no matter the root cause. Code 28 errors will almost always be worded exactly like this: Details on Device Manager error codes like Code 28 are available in the Device Status area in the device’s properties and will almost always look like this: The Code 28 error could apply to any hardware device in Device Manager, but most seem to affect USB devices and sound cards....
Although annoying, error 651 is a relatively minor problem and shouldn’t cause a computer to shut down, restart, or display the blue screen of death. Causes of a Connection Failed With Error 651 Error Error 651 indicates that an attempt at a connection to the internet was unsuccessful, or an existing connection has been terminated. A variety of issues can trigger the alert, from incorrect placement of an SYS file, erroneous modem setup, corrupted registry files, an IP address conflict, and driver problems to issues with your internet provider....
The d3dx9_33.dll file is one of many files contained in the DirectX software collection. Since DirectX is utilized by most Windows-based games and advanced graphics programs, d3dx9_33.dll errors usually show up only when using these programs. D3dx9_33.dll Errors D3dx9_33.dll errors may show up on your computer in any of a number of different forms, such as any of these error messages: D3DX9_33.DLL Not FoundFile d3dx9_33.dll not foundThe dynamic link library d3dx9_33....
This error code is primarily caused by network and connection problems, but similar Hulu playback failures can occur due to problems with the Hulu app or web player. If your internet connection seems fine, then refreshing your app or web player sometimes helps. How Hulu Error Code PLAUNK65 Appears When this error occurs, you will usually see a message that looks like this: Hulu Error Code: PLAUNK65 You may also see messages like these:...
Causes of Zoom Camera Not Working If Zoom is not detecting your camera, it could be due to a few reasons: Your camera is disabled in your device’s settings. The webcam is not selected in Zoom. Interference from other programs or devices. Outdated or corrupt device drivers. Problems with your camera’s hardware. Some Lenovo PCs have known compatibility issues with Zoom, which require a specific fix. Zoom also has compatibility issues with macOS 10....
This problem takes different forms: When first setting up your Chromecast, you can’t connect to the device from your mobile phone.Even after you’ve set up a Chromecast device properly, you may not see the Chromecast device show up in your Google Home app.There may be times when only some devices can’t find your Chromecast, while other devices can. If your Google Home app can’t connect to Chromecast, then your Google Home itself won’t be able to make the connection....
What Is Netflix Code TVQ ST 145? Netflix error code TVQ ST 145 is part of a group of error codes relating to network connectivity issues. Other error codes in this series include TVQ-ST-103, TVQ-ST-131, TVQ-ST-148, TVQ-RTE-1, and TVQ-ST-106. You’ll usually see these error codes present with a message such as: “Netflix has encountered an error.““Unable to connect to Netflix.” What Is Netflix code TVQ ST 148? Netflix error code TVQ ST 148 is another error similar to TVQ ST 145....
In some cases, nspr4.dll errors could indicate a registry problem, a virus or malware issue, or even a hardware failure. Nspr4.dll Errors There are several different ways that nspr4.dll errors can show up on your computer. Here are some of the more common ways that you might see nspr4.dll errors. Nspr4.dll Not FoundThis application failed to start because nspr4.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problemCannot find [PATH]\nspr4....
Reasons Why the Apple iTunes Remote App Won’t Work There are several reasons why the iTunes Remote app may fail to establish a connection, including hardware and software problems. Usually, the problem you’re experiencing will become apparent after you fix it. Troubleshooting with the following instructions should help clarify the nature of the problem. How to Fix Problems with the iPhone Remote App When you face problems with the iPhone Remote app not connecting properly, follow these steps, in order, to get it working again....
Causes of the Discord Installation has Failed Error If you’re having trouble with Discord not downloading, there are a number of reasons that might be the case—most likely it’s a piece of software, or perhaps even your browser, blocking the process. If you run into the Installation has failed error when trying to install Discord, it’s not always clear why it happens. Fortunately, a clean install starting right from scratch almost always fixes the issue....
Insufficient Wi-Fi Network Range and Power Your wireless access point is going to reach only so far. When you’re accessing the internet on the outer edges of the network range limit, you’ll notice the Wi-Fi connection start and stop, probably over and over. Of course, as you move even further away from the router or modem delivering the Wi-Fi, your connection will stop permanently. You might be suffering from weak Wi-Fi access if your router is buried in a closet, stuck in the corner of your basement, three rooms away, or is simply old or nearly broken....
How to Get and Use Armor in Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Pieces of armor are throughout Hyrule in Zelda: Breath of the Wild. You can buy some armor pieces in shops in villages and others you can discover in Shrines. Some of the best armors are rewards for completing adventures within the main story quest or finishing side quests. It pays to be curious: Open chests when you find them, go into stores, do side quests, and you’ll find great armor sets....
How to Hide a Slide in PowerPoint You can hide a slide as you’re building or reviewing your presentation. The process is the same for PowerPoint on Windows and Mac. Go to the View tab and click either Normal or Slide Sorter in the ribbon. Right-click the slide and choose Hide Slide, which marks the option. You can also select more than one slide at a time and hide them all at once....
How to Highlight Text in PDF Using Adobe Acrobat Reader Although there isn’t much you can do to edit a PDF file in Adobe Acrobat reader, you can highlight text for later reference. How to Change Highlight Color in Adobe Acrobat Reader By default, the highlighter in Adobe Acrobat Reader is set to a light yellow color, but you can change it to a different color if you want to, say, color-code your highlighting....
Download Microsoft Teams for Macs The Microsoft Teams app combines text, voice, and video chat with other collaboration features. You can sign up for it standalone, or use it as part of the larger Office 365 suite of applications. Here’s how to download, install and set up Microsoft Teams for Mac. Microsoft provides an installer for Teams in the .PKG format, which walks you through the install via a wizard....
How to Install Homebrew Homebrew relies on some support from Apple’s Xcode. Therefore, you need to install that, too. Follow the steps below to get started: What Is Homebrew? Homebrew is the most popular Mac package manager. Packages are bundles of source code created by developers. Some of the files may be programs, support code, and other bits and pieces needed for the software to run. Homebrew installs open-source, command-line tools, and applications like Google Chrome and VLC effortlessly with a single command....
