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Everything was going well right up until it wasn’t — maybe your computer suddenly started getting blue screens of death (BSODs), Windows is unstable or won’t boot correctly, or Windows has become inexplicably bogged down. The Advanced Startup menu might have the tools you need to fix your Windows 11 PC. Here’s what you need to know. Accessing The Advanced Startup Options Menu The first thing you need to do is boot into the Advanced Startup Options menu....

Install Amarok In case you don’t have Amarok, you can install it by dropping down to terminal. To open a terminal window click ALT+F2 and type “gnome-terminal” (without quotes). Or from the menu Applications \ Terminal. In the terminal window, type the following command and wait a couple of moments while Amarok is installed. In order to enable support for mp3 format, type the following commands on your terminal window one by one....

The keyboard and mouse might be a good fit for many native computer games, but it feels downright weird to play emulated games that way. Whether you want to play Super Mario with a proper gamepad or try out a new PC title like Diablo III in comfort, we’ve got you covered. Today we’re taking a look at how you can take a Microsoft Xbox 360 controller and configure it to work with everything from your favorite emulators to old and new PC games....

Bluetooth headphones will not work with wired headphones. There are a few ways to do this. One way is to use a Bluetooth adapter. Another way is to use an audio cable. There are a few ways to enable dual audio on Android. The easiest way is to go to your device’s settings and find “audio settings.” Here, you’ll find a toggle that allows you to switch between the two audio streams....

What Is Canva? Canva is a popular online graphic design application that makes it easy to create high-quality images and materials. Millions of people use Canva to create social media images, posters, digital invitations, presentations, and physical materials like brochures and business cards. Unlike high-powered tools, such as Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator, Canva has a low barrier to entry because of its simple intuitive interface. It’s available on the web or as a mobile app for Android and iOS....

There are a few ways to travel with a French bulldog. One is to crate them when you’re not travelling, and then have them in their crate when you’re travelling. You can also put them in a carry-on bag and check them if they have a carrier that fits under the seat. Another option is to buy an airline-approved pet carrier, which will fit under the seat in front of you....

In this tutorial we look at Bash case based conditional statements. We review practical examples, and discuss when a Bash case .. esac statement is best employed over a more traditional if .. then .. fi statement. Bash case .. esac Statements in Bash Natively available from within the Bash shell, case conditional statements, formulated using the case and esac idioms (an idiom is a word or a group of words, or a keyword, with established usage patterns; a form of expressing a computer language), one can construct a complex conditional case-by-case (hence the term case) lookup and execution-per-case statement....

There is some evidence that using cat litter for traction may work in some cases, but it is not recommended as a long-term solution. The litter can create a slippery surface that makes it difficult for the person to walk or stand. Additionally, the litter may contain dust and other allergens that could make the person sick. There are a few ways to use cat litter for traction. You can put it on the floor next to the tire and step on it, or you can put it in a sock and step on it....

Photoshop 2020 has a new clone tool that is much more powerful than the previous clone tool. The new clone tool can be used to create clones of objects or layers, which can then be used to create copies of those objects or layers. To clone a layer, use the Clone Layer command. To use the clone stamp tool in Photoshop 2021, you will need to first create a new document and name it “Clone Stamp”....

Switching tracks suddenly in your audio/video projects can be really jarring for the audience. Crossfades can help make natural-sounding transitions between audio tracks, and you can really take advantage of them if you know a little about how sound works. What is a Crossfade? Odds are you know what a fade is, though maybe not by name. When an audio track starts with silence and the volume rises up out of nowhere, that’s called a “fade-in....

Yes, ExpressVPN works on PS4. Yes, you can use a VPN on your PS4. However, there are some limitations. First, the VPN must be compatible with the PS4’s network settings. Second, the VPN must be connected to the PS4 when you want to use it. Third, the VPN must be installed and activated on your PS4. Fourth, the VPN must be connected to the internet. Finally, you must configure your PS4 to use the VPN....

Apple opened up FaceTime in iOS 15, iPadOS 15, and macOS 12 to be able to video call people on other platforms, including Android. That means you can finally use FaceTime on Windows—kinda. We’ll show you how it works. Unfortunately, Apple didn’t release a FaceTime app for Windows. Instead, anyone with an iPhone, iPad, or Mac can create invite links that work with Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge on Windows....

No, Google Family Link is not just for kids under 13. It is a platform that allows parents to create accounts for their children and then manages their child’s online experience. This includes setting screen time limits, viewing their browsing history, and even locking their device when it’s bedtime. There are a few ways to create an email for your child under 13. One way is to create a Gmail account for your child....

Yes, you can use GB WhatsApp and normal WhatsApp with the same number. However, you will need to have two different devices in order to use them both at the same time. To use WhatsApp GB, you first need to install it on your device. You can download it from the Google Play Store or from the WhatsApp website. Once you have installed it, open it and enter your phone number....

How To Use Google As Proxy Server To Access Blocked Content. As stated above, there are two ways to use Google as a proxy server. While your ISP or public network host will think you are using a Google service, your screen will actually show the original content of the blocked website. Let us begin with the Guide to using Google as a Proxy Server to access Blocked Content. Method 1: – Google Weblight....

As more of our devices connect to each other, it’s always nice to know that different products from different companies work together. A Chromecast isn’t expensive, but being able to use your TV directly with Google Assistant is better. Roku has long supported Google services like YouTube and Play Movies, but a recent update took it one step further: you can now use your Roku with Google Assistant voice commands....

To use Google Now Launcher, first, open the app drawer and long-press on an empty spot to open the options menu. From here, you can select Google Now Launcher and set it as your default launcher. Yes, Google Now can still be used. However, it may not have all the features that it once did. There is no one-size-fits-all answer to this question, as the process of restoring Google Now may vary depending on the device and OS version you are using....

To get your headphones to work on your iPhone 7, you need to use the 3.5mm headphone jack adapter that came with your phone. There are a few ways to connect headphones to an iPhone. One way is to use the headphone jack on the bottom of the phone. Another way is to use the Lightning port on the bottom of the phone. You can also use Bluetooth to connect headphones to the phone....

There is no official way to use a JoyCon controller on Android, but there are a few unofficial methods. One option is to use an app like Bluetooth Controller for Android, which allows you to control games and apps with the JoyCon controllers. Another option is to use a gamepad adapter, which allows you to use an Xbox or PlayStation controller on your Android device. There are a few ways to use JoyCons without root on Android....

Web browsers store your personal data – bookmarks, history, settings, extensions, and more – in a profile. You can create separate profiles to split things up – for example, you could have one profile for work and one for play. Each user account normally has a single profile for each browser, but most web browsers allow you to create separate profiles. You can even use multiple profiles at the same time, being logged into different accounts in each of them....