Mapping a network drive has many benefits, especially if you want to transfer files using a network faster. If you can’t map a network drive, Windows 10 has a simple solution we’ll cover in this post. Creating a shortcut to another folder or drive shared on the network means you…
The MBR (Master Boot Record) is a set of information in the very first sector of your bootable system hard drive. It tells the computer where it can find the operating system (or systems) and load it in the memory. If something goes wrong with the MBR, you may not…
While looking through Task Manager for unnecessary processes, you may have noticed a task called TrustedInstaller.exe. It can often show high CPU usage, slowing down your computer at times. You may have also encountered an error message when trying to delete some system files, attributing the ownership of those files…
A Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) error is a catastrophic failure of your Windows operating system that forces it to restart. A BSOD is usually the result of a software bug, hardware failure, corrupt or missing software files, or malware infection—to name but a few possible causes. BSODs can pop…
Discord is a great VoIP app to have, particularly for gamers. But like any other app, Discord often runs into problems. For example, it sometimes gets stuck on the connecting screen or refuses to launch altogether. Since some great Discord alternatives are available, you may want to uninstall Discord in…
BAD_POOL_CALLER (OxC2) is among the rarer BSOD (Blue Screen of Death) STOP codes you’ll come across on Windows 10. It tends to show up when your computer fails to access CPU resources because of a flawed system configuration. Likely reasons for the error include buggy device drivers, disk-related issues, and…
If you’re viewing this page on a Windows PC, then you’re already relying on several system processes to get you here. At the top is the Windows system kernel (ntoskrnl.exe) which allows software to interact with your PC hardware. Lower-level applications like Chrome (chrome.exe) use the kernel to display pages…
Double-clicking is one of the most-used features in Windows 10, but problems arise when your mouse double-clicks when you don’t want it to.This can occur for a number of different reasons, but the good news is that there’s an easy fix. By adjusting a few settings, cleaning your mouse, or…
While Microsoft Edge is a reliable web browser, there are instances when it crashes or refuses to open, interrupting your browsing sessions. If you rely on Edge for your web browsing sessions, you might want to look into how to repair Microsoft Edge on your Windows 10 PC to make…
The adage that “nothing is perfect” is certainly true for software development, where bugs can and will derail the user experience. Unfortunately, if your PC crashes with a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) error, a serious PC fault is occurring, and it’s usually (although not always) caused by bugs in…