How to Fix Windows 10 Black Screen with Cursor

A Windows 10 issue that often looks confusing is when you see a black screen with no error message, just a cursor sitting at the center. As odd as it may appear, many users have experienced this. The error could occur due to a variety of issues, from reduced screen brightness to hardware issues. In […]

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How to Fix Blank Icons in Windows 10

Do you keep coming across blank icons in Windows 10? The issue could be limited to a handful of shortcuts on the desktop. Or, it may be widespread and affect other areas such as the Start menu and taskbar.  Considering how essential icons are in helping you distinguish between applications and file types, you must […]

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Windows 10 Computer Not Showing Up on the Network? 6 Best Fixes

Some users seem to be running into a network discovery problem after upgrading Windows 10 where one or more computers connected to the network don’t show up. Microsoft removed the HomeGroup function with Windows 10 v1803, and this could be a possible reason for the problem. The upgrades aren’t the only possible cause, though. An […]

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How To Fix a Kernel Data Inpage Error BSOD on Windows 10

While Windows 10 is remarkably stable compared to older versions, the infamous blue screen of death is still around. Windows will suddenly pop a BSOD when it encounters a critical issue, such as the kernel data inpage error, then restarts. The good news is that BSOD errors are usually easy to figure out. The kernel […]

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Getting “Your Device is Missing Important Security and Quality Fixes” on Windows 10?

One of the many good things about Microsoft is that it consistently rolls out updates to fix bugs or improve your system’s security. It’s in your best interest to install the updates as they’re rolled out. However, sometimes Windows Update seems to fail to install updates and gives an error that reads “your device is […]

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How To Reinstall DirectX on Windows 11/10

Thanks to the graphical capabilities of the DirectX API, Microsoft Windows has established itself as the best operating system for gaming. But what should you do when this crucial component is not functioning properly on your computer? DirectX had to be installed separately in earlier versions of Windows since it was often packaged along with […]

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How to Fix Explorer Class Not Registered Error in Windows 10

You tried running a program in Windows 10 and you got the explorer “Class not registered” error instead. Don’t worry. This is a fairly common error. It’s usually caused by a corrupt file that’s linked to “explorer.exe.” However, it can also be caused by a faulty hard drive, although this is less common. In this […]

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How to Encrypt Windows 10 Hard Drive with Bitlocker

When large telecoms, utilities, and even the government are getting hit with data breaches, what chance do you stand? A surprisingly good chance if you take a few key measures. One of those measures is encrypting your hard drive or SSD.  Windows 10 has a way to encrypt your built-in drive with Microsoft’s BitLocker technology. […]

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How to Fix Windows Update Service Not Running

Windows Update is the service that keeps Windows 10 and other Microsoft products up-to-date on your computer. Unfortunately, it has a history of issues, with update errors being a common occurrence. But rarely, various reasons—such as incorrectly configured or conflicting settings—can also prevent it from running on your computer altogether. If you keep receiving an […]

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How to Set Up Windows 10 to Login Automatically

It can be irritating to have to enter your login credentials—your username and password—every time you turn on your Windows 10 computer. Fortunately, there are several ways to automatically login to Windows 10, saving you precious seconds. You can do this by changing a few settings in Windows 10 or by using the registry editor. […]

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