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When a Clean Install Is Recommended A clean install of Windows is the right way to go when all other software troubleshooting you’ve tried has been unsuccessful and you want to install or reinstall a clean copy of Windows back on your computer. Most of the time, you try a clean install after one of Windows’ automatic repair processes hasn’t solved your problem. A clean install returns your computer to pretty much the same state it was in the first day you turned it on....

Can I Connect My Ring Doorbell to Alexa? It’s easy to connect your Ring device(s) to Alexa so that you can interact with the smart doorbell using your voice. You will need the Alexa app for iOS or Android devices to complete the pairing process. Here’s how to get started. With this process, you can use Echo devices with your Ring Doorbell and other Ring devices (such as security cameras)....

How Do I Connect My Magic Keyboard? If you have a Magic Keyboard with Touch ID, setting it up to work with your Mac or MacBook doesn’t take long and is quite straightforward. Here’s how to connect your Magic Keyboard. How Do I Turn on the Magic Keyboard from My MacBook Pro? Once you have paired your Magic Keyboard with your Mac including MacBook Pro, using it is simple. Here’s how to turn it on before you use it....

How to Create Instagram Reels Follow these instructions using the Instagram app for Android or iOS to create your own reel video. The steps are exactly the same for both mobile platforms. How to Share Instagram Reels You can easily share reels with others on Instagram or on the web. Here’s how to do it in the app, with a link or with a different app. To film in the app: Tap the action button to start recording and tap it again to stop recording....

How to Delete a Pinterest Board Pinterest boards are great for organizing your pins by topic or category, but once you create a board, it doesn’t have to stay on your profile forever. Keep reading to learn how to delete a Pinterest board any time you want How to Archive or Merge Pinterest Boards If you’re hesitant to delete one of your Pinterest boards forever, there are two less permanent options....

Learning how to remove stations from Pandora gives you more control over your music. How to Remove Stations From Pandora Online When you are logged in to your Pandora account on the web, you can quickly get rid of stations that no longer interest you. How to Delete Stations on Pandora on iOS or Android You can remove stations directly from the Pandora app on your mobile device. What to Do if a Station Reappears Online If you deleted a station, but it shows up when you access Pandora on the web, check the bookmark you use to access the site....

How to Permanently Delete Your Bumble Account If you found someone you’re ready to commit to, didn’t like your experience with Bumble, or have any other reason to leave the platform, you can delete your account so that all your data is permanently removed. If you delete your account and change your mind, you have to start over from scratch with new account. How to Temporarily Disable Your Bumble Account Bumble’s temporary disabling feature is called snooze mode, which essentially allows you to take your account offline without losing any of your profile information or connections....

Display Only Unread Messages in Thunderbird Follow these steps to see only unread mail in Mozilla Thunderbird: Alternate Method to Show Only Unread Messages You can also show unread messages via the following method. Other Available Options in the View Drop-Down Menu Using the View drop-down menu, you can also select Not Deleted mail and filter for mail that you have tagged Important, Work, Personal, To Do, or Later. The custom views you can select are:...

Instructions apply to Word for Microsoft 365, Word 2019, Word 2016, Word 2013, Word 2010, Excel for Microsoft 365, Excel 2019, Excel 2016, Excel 2013, and Excel 2010. How to Link Excel to Word To insert any part of an Excel worksheet in a Word document: What Happens When You Link Excel to Word Linking an Excel file to a Word document ensures that the Word document is updated every time the data in the Excel file changes....

How to Clear an SD Card The best way to clear an SD card of all data is to format it. While the primary purpose of formatting a device is to change its file storage system, formatting also effectively clears the device. Basic formatting removes the file system and replaces it with a new one. This is functionally the same as deleting all the files, and it frees up the entire SD card for new files....

How to Find the Router’s External IP Address The external facing address managed by a router is set when it connects to the internet service provider with a broadband modem. This address can be seen from web-based IP lookup services such as IP Chicken and also from the router. It’s a similar process with other manufacturers, but on Linksys routers, you can see the public IP address on the Status page in the Internet section....

Although there are a few types of memory leaks in Windows, the most common by far is the problem with standby memory. Going back as far as Windows 7, the standby memory issue is still prevalent in Windows 10. Once your standby memory completely eats up your free memory, your system may begin to lag, and might even crash. Because a memory leak is typically the result of a software bug or glitch, it’s important to keep all your drivers up to date....

There are a number of possible reasons that a driver might not be installed for a device, but your troubleshooting of the problem, outlined in detail below, will be the same no matter the root cause. Code 28 errors will almost always be worded exactly like this: Details on Device Manager error codes like Code 28 are available in the Device Status area in the device’s properties and will almost always look like this: The Code 28 error could apply to any hardware device in Device Manager, but most seem to affect USB devices and sound cards....

Although annoying, error 651 is a relatively minor problem and shouldn’t cause a computer to shut down, restart, or display the blue screen of death. Causes of a Connection Failed With Error 651 Error Error 651 indicates that an attempt at a connection to the internet was unsuccessful, or an existing connection has been terminated. A variety of issues can trigger the alert, from incorrect placement of an SYS file, erroneous modem setup, corrupted registry files, an IP address conflict, and driver problems to issues with your internet provider....

The d3dx9_33.dll file is one of many files contained in the DirectX software collection. Since DirectX is utilized by most Windows-based games and advanced graphics programs, d3dx9_33.dll errors usually show up only when using these programs. D3dx9_33.dll Errors D3dx9_33.dll errors may show up on your computer in any of a number of different forms, such as any of these error messages: D3DX9_33.DLL Not FoundFile d3dx9_33.dll not foundThe dynamic link library d3dx9_33....

This error code is primarily caused by network and connection problems, but similar Hulu playback failures can occur due to problems with the Hulu app or web player. If your internet connection seems fine, then refreshing your app or web player sometimes helps. How Hulu Error Code PLAUNK65 Appears When this error occurs, you will usually see a message that looks like this: Hulu Error Code: PLAUNK65 You may also see messages like these:...

Causes of Zoom Camera Not Working If Zoom is not detecting your camera, it could be due to a few reasons: Your camera is disabled in your device’s settings. The webcam is not selected in Zoom. Interference from other programs or devices. Outdated or corrupt device drivers. Problems with your camera’s hardware. Some Lenovo PCs have known compatibility issues with Zoom, which require a specific fix. Zoom also has compatibility issues with macOS 10....

This problem takes different forms: When first setting up your Chromecast, you can’t connect to the device from your mobile phone.Even after you’ve set up a Chromecast device properly, you may not see the Chromecast device show up in your Google Home app.There may be times when only some devices can’t find your Chromecast, while other devices can. If your Google Home app can’t connect to Chromecast, then your Google Home itself won’t be able to make the connection....

In some cases, nspr4.dll errors could indicate a registry problem, a virus or malware issue, or even a hardware failure. Nspr4.dll Errors There are several different ways that nspr4.dll errors can show up on your computer. Here are some of the more common ways that you might see nspr4.dll errors. Nspr4.dll Not FoundThis application failed to start because nspr4.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problemCannot find [PATH]\nspr4....

Reasons Why the Apple iTunes Remote App Won’t Work There are several reasons why the iTunes Remote app may fail to establish a connection, including hardware and software problems. Usually, the problem you’re experiencing will become apparent after you fix it. Troubleshooting with the following instructions should help clarify the nature of the problem. How to Fix Problems with the iPhone Remote App When you face problems with the iPhone Remote app not connecting properly, follow these steps, in order, to get it working again....