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The “Unknown USB Device (Device Descriptor Request Failed)” error occurs when the operating system has trouble determining the identity of a USB device. That could be due to a fault at the hardware level with the device in question or the USB interface on your computer. However, before arriving at that conclusion, go through the following suggestions and solutions to fix the “USB device descriptor request failed” error code in Windows 10 and 11....

There are two types of people: those who are good with tools and want to make money with the skills and those who need help with odd jobs. Whichever group you belong to, the best handyman apps provide you with everything to achieve your goal. When it comes to handyman apps, you’ll have an extensive range of applications to choose from. These mobile apps are loaded with a wide variety of features that are useful for both handymen and customers....

IT automation tools have become a staple in today’s world and Terraform happens to be one of the most popular brands out there. However, you should take a look at other Terraform alternatives since they offer more than you can imagine. The presence of IT automation tools is crucial to keep your business running smoothly. Other than speeding up the process and cutting those unnecessary mistakes, technology helps all business owners save up to 50 percent of their time....

Dog training is a fun experience, but every dog owner agrees it is not always easy. Sometimes you have to struggle to get the dog to behave. Although it could be a long process, getting the best dog training apps for your smartphone give a huge help to achieve the goals. Whether you’re struggling to get the dog to sit or stop running, these useful training apps transform your Android or iPhone into a handy training tool....

1. Double Quotes for Exact Text Matches When you type a phrase into Google, the search engine will look for many permutations of those words, trying to give you the most relevant results. However, if you know the exact text you’re looking for, such as a book title, you can force Google only to show results that match a text string perfectly. To do this, put your search term within double quotation marks....

From uninstalling the problematic update to manually installing the printer using a local port, we will review every method to get your network printer working again. Here are all the ways to fix the 0x0000011B error in Windows. Fix 1: Update Windows While it was a Windows Update that initially caused the issue, another update will likely fix it. Windows Updates are notorious for creating weird bugs and conflicts, but Microsoft is also quick to roll out a hotfix for any such problems....

The latest core web vital update from Google urges the websites to deliver an optimal browsing experience for the users. Site speed and web vitals are now official ranking factors in Google. There’s no doubt, that by improving your website speed and performance you will be able to increase the visitor’s count as well as the overall browsing experience on your site. Studies have always indicated that a fast page loading speed will result in a better conversion rate....

Microsoft Teams is a great way to have online meetings with team members, clients, or anyone else you need to talk to. But what if you’re not sure how to join a meeting? Don’t worry, we’ll show you how. Read on for tips on how to join a Microsoft Teams meeting. 1. Join with an Email Link You can join a Teams meeting through a link that was sent to you by email....

When Does the “Driver Is Unavailable” Error Happen? The “Driver is unavailable” error shows up for an HP printer in instances where Windows has trouble loading the relevant printer driver. Various reasons—such as outdated driver software or an incomplete printer setup—often cause that. Work through the fixes below to resolve the HP printer issue in Windows 10 and 11. 1. Run the Printer Troubleshooter Windows has a built-in Printer troubleshooter that can fix most printer driver issues and other common printer problems....

Most design fixes are simple but do require attention if you want visitors to stay on your site while browsing on a mobile device. This article will highlight seven mobile friendly website issues and fixes for them. Changes Made Are Not Showing on MobileUnfriendly NavigationResponsive Layout Stops Working SuddenlyImages Are Taking Too Long to LoadMost Important Content Isn’t ObviousToo Much InformationData for Small Screens Mobile Friendly Website Updates Not Showing Up You have just spent a lot of time making updates to your website....

In 2020, there were more than 302 million laptops and PCs sold in the world. This number increased around 13% compared to 2019. From that amount of quantity, most laptops and PCs have developed in becoming thin without any DVD drives. With this new demand, flash drives play an important role to replace CD and DVD’s function. However, to make flash drives work like CDs then software like Rufus is needed on Windows....

Microsoft Teams is the venerable Seattle software company’s entry into the video conference wars, and it comes with a wealth of features. In this article, we’ll focus on Microsoft Teams video conferencing, including how to join meetings and access all the features Teams meetings have to offer. How to Join a Microsoft Teams Video Conference When someone invites you to a Microsoft Teams Video Conference, they’ll send you a link to join the meeting....

To avoid any confusion (and incorrect purchases), let’s take the time to learn the critical differences when it comes to an access point vs. a router. What Is an Access Point? Part of the confusion is that “access point” is short for “wireless access point.” An access point adds Wi-Fi access to a wired network and helps extend its range. So, an access point has at least some Wi-Fi hardware and an Ethernet connection....

Each method only takes a few seconds to set up and is perfect for those who do not want to open the Google Chrome settings menu each time they want to view their bookmarks. Keyboard Shortcuts The easiest method uses two keyboard shortcuts. If you do not see a bookmarks bar under your address bar, press Ctrl + Shift + B to view your bookmarks bar. Some of your bookmarks, those added directly to the bookmarks bar, will be displayed along the bar itself....

Some people are fine with using a default or blank wallpaper on their desktop. Be it for minimalist or performance reasons, it’s a personal choice. However, for people with style, that’s not an option. For many of us, our desktop is the centerpiece of an office. Who wants it to be impersonal and boring? In this article, let’s go over seven of the most aesthetic wallpaper websites to help make your desktop more visually appealing....

While it’s easy to fill up your hard drive with photos, it is much harder to make sense of that massive collection. Descriptive names certainly help, but after a certain volume, repetition rears its ugly head. And if you leave your pics with their default numbered names, it is even more challenging. This is why good photo organizing software is a must for any Windows computer. Here is a compilation of the best....

When it comes to choosing a password manager, chances are that you will end up with a headache. With the many choices available out there, it is rather hard to take a good pick without regret. LastPass is one of the most popular password managers, so is Bitwarden. If you cannot decide which password manager suits you best, it’s time to take a closer look to Bitwarden vs LastPass comparison....

The chown command is the most helpful tool for this. Not to be mistaken with chmod, chown can modify user ownership of files and assign them to different groups. It is an essential command to master for any serious Linux user. Here is a guide to get you started. How Do You Check the Ownership of A File? Before you start shifting files around different owners and groups, you should first learn how to check a file’s current owner....

The days of big, clunky taskbars with large buttons are gone. However, most people who use Chrome enable two main toolbars. One is the bookmarks toolbar which provides quick links to your favorite bookmark links. The other is the extensions and menu toolbar. In this article, you’ll learn what to do when any of these Chrome toolbars are missing. Fix Missing Extensions on the Toolbar Do you remember adding a bunch of new extensions to Chrome and suddenly the icons no longer appear in the Chrome toolbar?...

The problem with Aero (and other compositing window managers), is that it is fairly resource heavy. This means that computer users with lower powered graphics cards, or those wanting to squeeze every frame of performance out of their system (important when playing games, for example), may want to turn off Aero, temporarily if not permanently. Fortunately, getting rid of many of the resource hogging features isn’t too hard. Below you’ll find two ways to get rid of Aero, one that turns it off entirely, and one that disables it on a per-application basis....