Either way, there are a couple of different ways to check and make sure that your Windows 7 copy is genuine. Method 1 – Activate Windows Dialog The first way to validate that Windows 7 is genuine is to click on Start, then type in activate windows in the search box. If your copy of Windows 7 is activated and genuine, you will get a message that says “Activation was successful” and you will see the Microsoft Genuine software logo on the right hand side....

There are some steps you’ll need to take before you’re ready to connect to a Windows PC remotely. You’ll need to configure Remote Desktop through your router, ensuring that the necessary ports are open and that port forwarding is active. To do this and use Remote Desktop remotely, you’ll need to follow these steps. Configuring Windows Firewall to Allow Remote Desktop Access Before you can configure Remote Desktop connections through your router, you’ll need to make sure that Windows will allow ingoing and outgoing connections to your PC....

If you’ve got a notion to combine your Switch with your PC somehow, we’ll walk you through the different options and possibilities that are out there. Connect Your Switch to a Monitor If all you want is to play your Nintendo Switch games on your computer’s monitor, you don’t need to connect it to your PC. Most modern monitors have HDMI connectors and are likely to have more than one....

This high demand for videos has resulted in many companies offering programs to make creating videos easier. VideoMakerFX, a template-based video builder for Windows and Mac, is an example of one such software program. It is easy-to-use and helps marketers and business owners create animated videos to promote their message in an engaging and visually appealing way. With VideoMakerFX, you can create animated videos such as: AnimationWhiteboardKinetic textLogo openersCorporate presentationsPhoto showcasesLower thirds, and more...

There are a couple ways you can delete an account, depending on what you want to do. You can remove an account from the PS4 console, however the account itself will still be listed on the Playstation Network. If you want to close down an account entirely, there’s a way you can do this as well. How to Delete a PS4 User Account From Your Console After turning on your PS4 and you’re at the user selection screen, you can choose any account....

With Certbot, one can create, renew, revoke and delete Let’s Encrypt SSL certificates easily using the command line. By default, Let’s Encrypt will store all the client certificates in the following folders: /etc/letsencrypt/live /etc/letsencrypt/renewal /etc/letsencrypt/archive When a new certificate is issued, it is stored in the /etc/letsencrypt/live directory. The archive folder stores copies of the live certificates. If you no longer need a certificate or if the certificate has been compromised, you revoke and issue a new request....

There are default application icons that come pinned to the taskbar when you install Windows. Users can also add additional app icons to the taskbar by pinning them there. If you have app icons that you don’t want on the taskbar, simply right-click the icon and select unpin from the taskbar. In some cases, you may want to lock the taskbar so that users can not pin or unpin items to or from the taskbar....

When you turn on Sandbox in Windows 11, you enable a lightweight, isolated desktop environment to safely run applications. The sandbox environment is completely isolated and remains “sandboxed” and runs separately from the host machine. By default, clipboard sharing or copying and pasting between the host and Windows Sandbox are not permitted. If you need to copy and paste from the host to the sandboxed environment you will need to allow clipboard sharing....

If you need to export your password stored in Microsoft Edge to migrate to other password managers, the steps below will show you how to do that. When you export passwords from Edge, it is stored in. CSV file format which can easily be imported to other password managers. You can then use this file to take account of all your passwords or import them into a secure password manager....

There are a few ways you can go about finding the IP address of your WiFi printer on your computer. If the printer has a display, you can usually get the IP address by printing a configuration page via the printer’s control panel. If your printer doesn’t have a display, you’ll need to connect it to your Windows PC or Mac to find the IP address. Below are the steps you’ll need to take to find your printer’s IP address on Windows and macOS....

Unfortunately, a large number of users have reported receiving an error message preventing a successful Windows update. It is a scary and frustrating position to be in, but it’s quite easy to fix. Here are six ways to fix the “Windows could not configure one or more system components” error. What is The “Windows Could Not Configure One Or More System Components” Error? As far as error messages go, “Windows could not configure one or more system components....

Thankfully, there are a few ways you can quickly repair Windows to restore DirectX functionality and fix a “d3dx9_43.dll is missing” error by following the steps below. Check Your DirectX Version A “d3dx9_43.dll is missing” error could be a sign that you don’t have the version of DirectX installed on your PC that your game requires to work. While installing your game directly or by using a game delivery service like Steam should result in any necessary packages being installed, this isn’t the case for DirectX on Windows 10....

However, if your Discord update has failed for some reason, you’ll miss out on these new features and fixes. You may also find yourself stuck in a Discord update failed loop, where Discord simply can’t update and won’t allow you to use the client until it’s fixed. This tutorial covers troubleshooting solutions to Discord update issues in Windows 10/11 and macOS. Check Discord Service Status A Discord update failed loop isn’t necessarily caused by an issue on your PC or Mac....

But rarely, you may have to work your way through several advanced fixes to sort things out. Before you start, however, you must identify the problematic device driver behind the “System Thread Exception Not Handled” BSOD. Identify Problematic Driver Whenever you run into a “System Thread Exception Not Handled” BSOD error, you’ll see the failed system (.sys) driver file listed right next to it. Several drivers that trigger the error include:...

It is probably the fastest way for building apps on every kind of Android device. and this brief tutorial shows students and new users how to install it on Ubuntu 16.04 | 18.04 and 18.10 systems. If you’re going to be developing Android apps for Android devices, then you may probably want to do it using Android Studio IDE. It works across multiple platforms including, Windows, Mac OS, and Linux....

When you install Ubuntu Desktop there are some useful applications you may want to install right away. Dropbox is one such tool that most people will want to install. Dropbox provides online storage to back up or store your data automatically. Using Dropbox to back up your content provides some security and peace of mind. In the event your PC crashes, your data will be saved and ready to be restored to another computer....

i-doit is a free, open-source knowledge base and documentation software built with PHP. With i-doit, companies can and individuals can provide a solution that can be tailored to their individual documentation needs. It can also serve as a wiki, knowledge base, and other functions. Whether you’re creating a personal or company documentation or knowledge base platform, i-doit can help you build a robust platform that works across every device with its intuitive and powerful user and admin dashboard....

For one it doesn’t require a database and you don’t have to worry about comments management and frequent updates. All you do is write your content and it’s instantly published. Other features like permalinks, categories, pages, posts, and custom layouts are all top content and SEO friendly. This brief tutorial is going to show students and new users how to install Jekyll CMS on Ubuntu 16.04 | 18.04 and 18....

KeeWeb is a free, cross-platform password manager that is compatible with KeePass. It helps you store your password online as well as offline securely. With KeeWeb, you can sync your password automatically with popular cloud services, including OneDrive, Google Drive, Dropbox, and many others. It supports multiple features, including a user-friendly desktop interface, multiple themes, multiple file supports, drag n’ drop, a password generator, and more. To get started with installing KeeWeb, follow the steps below:...

Mastodon is free and open-source CMS software that let you create your social networking website. It is written in Ruby and JavaScript with support on multiple platforms. Similar to Twitter and Facebook, Mastodon offers microblogging features that allow users to post messages, including images, follow others and create other content. You can self-host Mastodon on your server in your environment. Your users can interact with your server via mobile devices, including Android, macOS and others....