I’ll talk about what happens if you do change the location to an external hard drive that can occasionally become disconnected. First let me show you how to actually change the download location in Chrome. Change Downloads Folder in Google Chrome First, click on the three dots icon at the top right and click on Settings. Then scroll down to the bottom and click on Advanced. Now scroll down more until you get to the Downloads section....

That said, you can also use it to change your IP address when you want to spoof it to bypass geoblocks or online bans on sites that impose such restrictions on their content, or change your Domain Name System (DNS) servers for troubleshooting reasons or to make surfing more secure and faster. In this guide, we’re going to show you how to change your IP address and DNS servers using the Command Prompt in Windows 10....

If Discord displays a “Messages Failed to Load” error, there are a few possible reasons why this might be happening. For example, server outages, internet slowdowns, cache corruption, etc., are plausible reasons. In this troubleshooting guide, you’ll learn how to fix the Discord error on iOS, Android, Mac, and Microsoft Windows. 1. Check the Discord Server Status The Discord app or website will fail to load messages due to server issues and glitches....

Unfortunately, this feature is marketed as a security enhancement that you can use if you are technically-savvy and willing to put in the effort. The real fact of the matter is that it really provides no extra security and can actually make your WiFi network less secure! Don’t worry, I’ll explain more about that below. However, it’s not completely useless. There are some legitimate cases where you can use MAC address filtering on your network, but it won’t add additional security....

It’s also the easiest way to add port exceptions for services such as HTTP, file sharing, software applications, and more. However, it’s also good to know how to configure the Windows Firewall from the command prompt just in case you have computers and servers that are not in Active Directory. Manage Windows Firewall from Command Prompt First, to see whether the Windows Firewall is enabled on a server or computer, type this command at the command prompt: Make sure you open an administrator command prompt (click on Start, type in CMD and then right-click on Command Prompt and choose Run as Administrator)....

This error causes the Install button to disappear, rendering it impossible to download the app. In this article, you’ll find a few quick fixes for this error. Why This Error Occurs on Android The error appears when the Play Store thinks your device isn’t compatible with the app you’re trying to download. This doesn’t mean that there’s an issue with your device. The error means the app developer hasn’t chosen your device for their app (for their own reasons)....

So if you can’t disable the touchpad in Windows 10, you can try out alternative settings, registry hacks, and third-party software to deal with the issue. Tip: Your laptop may have a special key or switch that you can use to deactivate the touchpad. Try checking (and using it) before you begin. Disable Touchpad in Windows 10 via Settings App The quickest way to disable your laptop’s touchpad is to use Windows 10’s Settings app....

Which is a pity for gamers who want to use open-source operating systems such as Ubuntu Linux. There are plenty of moral, legal and technical reasons to choose this (or any other) flavor of Linux over Windows. Most major commercial Windows software tools also have open-source equivalents. However, getting your gaming fix on Linux systems has been a major chore. Which is why an OS like Ubuntu has developed a reputation as only being suitable for non-gaming uses....

In this article, we’ll compare all the important features between PowerPoint and Google Slides to help you decide which tool is best for you. What Is PowerPoint? Microsoft PowerPoint is a powerful tool that will help you create professional presentations. You can create slides with custom graphics, animations, and videos to make your presentation more interactive and fun. Having such a long history also means that PowerPoint comes with a large number of templates and resources you can use to impress your audience....

Internet success makes everything in this world easier than ever. You may also realize that we can get any information and communicate with others from far away. One of the best social media applications in this world is WhatsApp. Everyone starts using this application to talk or chat with others. But did you know about how much data does WhatsApp use? WhatsApp will give you a lot of useful functions you can use....

A lot goes into the costing process when building a PC, but you’ll be an expert at estimating the cost of building your PC by the end of this article. First Things First: Budget! Whether your budget is modest or extravagant, the first step in building a PC is to nail down your total budget. Once you know how much money you have to spend, you can decide how much you want to spend on components....

Although these themes have great features and you’d like to continue using them to run your blogs, without the search bar in the menu, the only other option is to add the search form to the sidebar via the WordPress widget. If you’re using a mobile device, and you want to search for content on the page. the search button is usually at the bottom of the screen. since that’s why most mobile sidebars are placed....

When you purchase a new PC with Windows, it will come with a Windows 11 product key embedded in the UEFI firmware chip which will be used to activate Windows 11. Microsoft allows free upgrades to Windows 11 from Windows 10. So, you can technically use your Windows 10 key to activate a clean install of Windows 11. If you purchase a PC with Windows installed but not activated, you’ll have to buy a digital product key of Windows 11 to activate your device....

Depending on the application, you can use browser extensions, developer tools, or even third-party apps to do the job. We will focus on third-party tools and browser extensions, which are the easiest to use. How to Capture a Scrolling Screenshot in Google Chrome While it’s possible to take a screenshot of an entire web page in Chrome using Developer Tools, the best method is to use a browser extension. And GoFullPage is the only consistently updated screenshot extension for Google Chrome....

By default, Ubuntu Linux will open the default program associated with a file type automatically. If there are multiple programs for a particular file type, the default program will always be selected. You can change the default application that is used to open files of a given type. This will allow you to always open your preferred application when you double-click to open a file. For example, you might want your favorite music player to open when you double-click an MP3 file....

Windows and drive manufacturers assign user-friendly names to internal and external drives or volumes. The default internal local drive (C:) will always be called Local Disk as its volume label. A USB thumb or flash drive will have a USB Drive label typically or the brand name and model of the USB drive. A volume formatted using NTFS can have a label with up to 32 characters in length, including spaces....

Windows 11 comes with a built-in search feature that lets users search and find help content, apps, files, folders, settings, and quick answers from the web like weather reports, stock prices, currency converter, and much more directly from the taskbar or Start menu. While searching across the web for answers to your questions, sometimes these searches might return results or links to results that might not be age appropriate. Windows search can also preview web content which might also include adult content especially when searching keywords that also have adult content references....

Using an unauthorized version of Windows doesn’t just mean that you haven’t paid Microsoft their dues, it can also mean your copy of Window is compromised with spyware or other malware. Do You Even Have a Key? Windows 10 can be legitimately activated in two different ways. A product key is probably the one everyone is most familiar with, but Windows can also be activated using a digital license linked to your Microsoft Account....

Windows kernel live dump allows you to gather data to troubleshoot an abnormal situation while the computer continues to operate. It captures a consistent snapshot of kernel memory and saves them to a dump file for further research. Kernel live dump reduces downtime when compared to a bug check for “non-fatal” but high-impact failures and hangs. It is also used when it is possible to recover the OS to a known good state....

Especially if you’re trying to install a Windows theme, you may want to customize your desktop icons in order to fit a certain look. There are lots of icons available on the internet you can use for free, or to purchase. Changing your Windows 10 icons is incredibly easy, and you can always change them again if you ever wish to. Here’s how to customize icons in Windows 10....