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If you can’t use the Fire TV app, the troubleshooting advice in this tutorial should fix the issue. 1. Check Your Internet Connection Status The Fire TV app works only when your Fire TV streaming device and smartphone are on the same Wi-Fi network. Open your Fire TV Settings menu, select Network, and verify that you’re connected to the same network as your phone. Press the Play/Pause button on the Wi-Fi network to check its connection status....

Not all motherboards are created equal, however. Before you rush to purchase a new motherboard, you’ll need to consider the layout most appropriate for the computer you’re building. This typically comes down to three options: ATX, Micro ATX and Mini-ITX, but which is best? This guide should help you decide. Size and Design The three major motherboard standards (ATX, Micro ATX, and Mini-ITX) are all quite similar in how they operate....

In this article, we have listed some of the best programs that add new functionality to your everyday usage on Windows 10. Most of this software is either completely free, or free with additional features added in the pro version. TidyTabs – Adds Chrome-like tabs to All Apps If your typical work day involves multiple windows in Word, Excel, Notepad, and various other programs, you’ll immediately feel relief the moment you download TidyTabs....

Let’s take a look at what higher frequency RAM actually does for your system and whether it’s worth buying or not. Once you have finished reading, you will understand what faster RAM does, and whether it makes sense to purchase it or not. An Introduction To RAM & RAM Speeds Before we talk about RAM speeds, let’s look at what the RAM is used for. RAM takes data from the hard drive, including data for programs and games, and it holds the data whilst you use those programs or games....

Filestream New Homepage Review Filestream got new outlook recently. It’s user interface is improved so much that now any non-techie user can also use the site without much hassle. New Responsive and modern design of the FileStream made it distinguishable from the crowds of torrent downloader sites. The new outlook is now named as “Jako” and the previous web site design is named “Chiko”. You want to access Filestream with mobile,iPhone, iPad , Android etc when you are just returning from a long tiring day at your workspace, school, university and would like to have some entertainment in your house when you return?...

Users of a Linux operating system would be already familiar with the incredible utility of the Grep command, and findstr fulfills a similar role in Microsoft Windows. You can combine it with other commands using pipes or just run it directly to parse through multiple text files. Let’s look at how findstr works with a few examples. Using the Findstr Command The basic syntax is simple – findstr , where is the pattern to search for, and is the address of the file to search in....

However, the Internet was working fine and yet the tiles were not. After playing around with a lot of stuff and asking quite a few questions, we were able to figure out what was causing the issue. In this article, I’ll walk you through all the different methods you can try to get your live tiles working again in Windows 8 or Windows 10. Method 1 – Reinstall Store Apps The first thing you can try is to uninstall and reinstall the apps that are not updating....

For Google Chrome users, there’s one easy, time-saving shortcut you can use to save time online—Google Chrome autofill. You can use it to fill out passwords and other form data you’ve securely saved, such as addresses or credit card details. If you’re new to Chrome, here’s everything you need to know about Google Chrome autofill. What Is Google Chrome Autofill? Google Chrome autofill is designed as a time-saving measure. It has one purpose: to fill out details you commonly use on websites....

Sounds pretty good right? The problem is that, in practice, Miracast is in competition with lots of other seemingly similar standards. This means that plenty of users are unsure of whether they can use Miracast or if it’s even the right wireless display technology to use. What Is Miracast? Miracast is a standard defined by the WiFi Alliance, which means that at its core, it uses WiFi technology. Specifically, it uses WiFi Direct, which creates a WiFi connection between two devices without the need for a router or other access point to play the part of middleman....

The menu bar and status bar prevent you from running at the maximum resolution (unless you use seamless mode). If you are using a computer with a small screen, such as a laptop, your screen real estate is very limited and you need to claim every inch of space you can. There is a hack that allows you to switch off the menu bar and status bar and get your virtual machine to run in the maximum resolution....

If you are among Steam game enthusiasts, you might have ever taken a series of screenshots while playing games. Many Steam users do the same, but it is not uncommon that they cannot find the screenshots. Where are the screenshots saved? How can you access and change steam screenshot folder location? If you have the same problem, you have come to the right place. Rather than spending much time to search for the screenshot files on your computer, browsing on the internet is a wise decision....

There are multiple ways Windows determines how and why to lock a PC. Some are based on user interactions, like pressing the WINDOWS key + L to lock the computer or clicking on Start and selecting Lock. Others are time-based that will automatically lock a PC when it’s idled and no user interactions for some time. One way to also lock a Windows 11 PC is to connect your Bluetooth-enabled device and set up Dynamic lock....

Similar to a magnifying glass, the Magnifier app in Windows is used to produce a magnified image of an object on one’s screen so one can see and read better. This is useful for people with poor vision or has difficulties seeing objects on their computer screen. If you know a computer will often be used by people with low vision, it may be helpful to have the Magnifier turn on automatically....

WinRE is similar to Windows PE (WinPE). You can think of WinPE as the base OS and WinRE as the user interfaces with some recovery tools added. With WinRE, one can perform the following Advanced startup actions: Start Repair (WinRE), troubleshooting, and diagnostic tools. Boot from a disk (USB or DVD) or device (UEFI only) Access the PC’s UEFI firmware Command Prompt can be used for advanced troubleshooting System Restore helps restore Windows from the image Startup Settings help choose the default operating systems when multiple are installed....

There are several steps to buying a domain name, but once it’s yours, you can keep it as long as you want (though there might be yearly renewal fees.) If you score a particularly valuable domain name, you can flip it down the line to someone willing to pay hundreds or even thousands of dollars. What Is a Domain Name? The internet is a collection of different domain names. All of your favorite sites – Reddit....

Once in a while, you may encounter errors with printing in Windows. This is usually the case when there’s a job in the print queue that failed to print and holds up other jobs. To start printing again, you may have to cancel the bad job for other jobs to go through. Windows allows users to view and cancel print jobs after starting by accessing the print queue via the notification area or through the Windows Settings app....

Select Account. Under the Subscription Renewal section, select Cancel Subscription. Select Continue to Cancel and then confirm the cancelation. Try Other Music Streaming Options There are other music streaming services or podcast apps that can keep you going. Plus, you can listen to free music online without downloading. Leave a comment and let us know if this guide was helpful.

By default, Dock (or apps launcher) in Ubuntu Linux has application icons that are left-aligned or docked on the left of the screen. Most modern operating systems will have it at the bottom of the screen. For users who are used to having the app launcher at the bottom of their screen, the steps below will you show you how to change that. Ubuntu Linux has a setting to change the default configuration that lets users decide whether the Dock should align to the left, right, or bottom....

The OneDrive app lets you sync files and folders on your computer with Microsoft cloud, allowing you to access them anywhere on your mobile devices and other computers using the service. By default, your important folders (your Desktop, Documents, and Pictures folders) on your device will be backed up automatically to Microsoft cloud online. With the OneDrive app, you can choose how much of your network bandwidth you use. You can limit the upload and download throughput to a fixed rate so that you can use the network for other things....

By design, all Windows content is created and saved on the Local Disk C: (This PC) drive. This has been the default location since from the beginning of the modern Windows OS. Now you can choose where to install or save new content created in Windows 11. This is useful especially if the Local Disk C: (This PC) is running low on storage space. You can also choose where new applications get installed....