One study shows that 60% of IT professionals landed a new job after getting certified. We also find that Microsoft-certified technologists earn 15% more than those that aren’t. If you’re committed to learning new computer skills to boost your career, take a look at the following accredited online courses. Microsoft Office 2010 Most careers today require knowledge of standard computer software, such as Microsoft Office. This is ideal to learn if you plan to work in accounting, HR, or even as an office clerk....

There are Chromebook drawing apps designed for specific tasks or for professional illustrators, hobbyists or anyone who likes drawing. If you need one for your child’s Chromebook, there are a few that can keep them occupied without the mess of real painting. Best Drawing Apps for Chromebook Here are the best drawing apps for Chromebooks to help you create visually stunning artwork. 1. Sketchbook Sketchbook by Autodesk is the best drawing app for creative industry professionals....

Not only will you not have to to worry about getting to the gym, but you can also save a lot of money on gym membership. So where should you start your at-home fitness journey? If you want to keep things entirely free, YouTube is a goldmine of fitness videos. You can find tons of workouts and tips to help you get and stay on track. Here are some recommended YouTube fitness channels to check out to get yourself started....

For example, you might keep your TV’s volume set around 15 — but this volume level is too quiet to make out anything when casting, so you have to turn it up to 30. The moment you stop casting, you nearly blow out your speakers with the volume. This article will cover how to troubleshoot these Chromecast audio issues and more. 9 Ways to Fix Chromecast Audio Issues There are a lot of potential Chromecast audio issues, from too-quiet volume to no volume at all....

Traditionally, sending text messages or SMS was reserved for devices like a mobile phone that had a SIM card. However, there are different options you can use to send and receive text messages from your computer.For iPhone users, it’s easy to receive text messages on your Mac so that you never miss an important text message no matter what you’re doing. With Android devices though, the Android Messages desktop app makes it easy to send and receive messages from your PC....

Once you store all your reward cards, coupons, credit and debit cards in the app, making purchases is a simple tap and pay process, so you don’t have to dig for your wallet every time.Two of the most well-known apps are Apple Wallet and Google Pay (formerly Android Pay), both of which work with newer smartphones. They serve virtually the same function, though they differ slightly in their strengths and weaknesses....

It can be tough to decide between each one. Here’s a point-by-point breakdown to help you come to a decision. SmartThings vs. Wink There are a few differences between the two, but at first glance, both smart home hubs have many of the same features:One major thing to note: the prices aren’t 100% accurate. While the Samsung SmartThings system is sometimes purchased on its own, the Wink Home Hub usually comes as part of a $200 starter kit that includes motion sensors, sirens and chimes, and door and window sensors....

Sometimes Windows detects a private network as a public one and vice versa. You can manually make some changes to ensure that you are not accidentally sharing either too much on a public network or blocking all sharing on a private network.In this article, I walk you through the steps for Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8 and Windows 7. Windows 10 In Windows 10, go ahead and click on the Ethernet or wireless icon in the system tray of your taskbar....

So then I decided to go to Control Panel, Printers and Faxes and was even more surprised to see that it was completely empty!I clicked Add a Printer for the heck of it and I got a message saying:After about an hour and a half, I finally was able to print again. In this article, I’m going to go through the steps I followed in order to get my printer working again....

Most of these fixes are simple enough that even the most non-tech-savvy person can pull them off without a problem. For example, buffering and playback problems are common issues with easy solutions. Check DownDetector The first step is to verify whether your problems with HBO Max not working on Roku lie in your app or a server outage. You can do this by going to DownDetector.com and looking for reports from other users about the service....

There are a few ways you can add a Discord server widget to your site. The easiest way is to use Discord’s own widget system, but this is quite basic. If you need something more advanced, you may need to look at a third-party alternative like WidgetBot. Here’s what you’ll need to know to add a Discord widget to your website. What Is a Discord Widget and How Can It Be Used?...

There are several things to consider when designing the ultimate smart game room, and this guide will help with a few game room ideas to keep in mind. The Game Room’s Purpose For some, the ultimate smart game room will be a shrine to their favorite hobby. It will be the space they display their collection of games collected over the years, as well as their prized copy of Earthbound....

Luckily, there are plenty of options to choose from, and you can even add your own sounds and customize each app individually. This article will explain how you can change the default notification sound and add your own sounds on your Android device. How to Change the Default Notification Sound on Android The method for changing the default sound depends on your phone model and which version of Android you’re using....

Most people think AutoRun and AutoPlay are just two terms for the same thing, but that is not accurate. AutoRun is a feature that first came out in Windows 95! What was the point of it exactly? To make installing apps for non-techies easier. If a CD contained a file called autorun.inf in the root directory, Windows would detect it automatically and follow the instructions in that file.This file is normally very simple and basically just points to a file on the disc, usually the setup file or install file....

There are various ways to download TikTok videos on multiple devices. Download TikTok Videos On Android If you use an Android device, you have two ways to download TikTok videos onto your phone or tablet. Using The TikTok App Itself One way to download TikTok videos on Android is to use the official TikTok app. This method works for all the videos where the creator has enabled downloading. Using WhatsApp Some videos on TikTok don’t offer the download feature....

But before you can do that, you must configure Twitch to save your videos after you’ve finished broadcasting them. So in this tutorial, you’ll figure out what you must do to activate Video on Demand for your creator account and then download broadcasts to your desktop or mobile device. Activate Video On Demand in Twitch You can activate Video On Demand (VOD) in Twitch via your Twitch streamer dashboard, but that’s only possible if you use a web browser....

A factory reset is a last resort when your computer is acting up, running slow, or displaying worrying error messages that software can’t resolve.Windows 10 ships with built-in recovery options that you can use to reset your PC with or without deleting all your files.In this guide, we’ll walk you through the steps you need to factory reset Windows 10 How to Factory Reset Windows 10 We’ll look at four different ways to reset Windows 10 to factory settings:...

Most college students have some level of tutoring experience already, whether from their time in high school or beyond. Offering tutoring services is an excellent way to make some money on the side, as it lets you choose your own schedule. You can work full-time or part-time based on your coursework. The key is knowing how to find online tutoring jobs for college students. We’ve put together a list of the best online tutoring jobs that offer great work-from-home opportunities for busy students that need flexible schedules....

I’ve already written about a few, such as the “there no active mixer devices available” error message and the “Internet Explorer has encountered a problem and needs to close” message.Sadly, most of these error messages give you no insight into what the problem actually is. When getting the Host process error, you might also notice that your Internet connection in Windows slows down considerably and you have to constantly restart the computer to fix it....

Of course with Windows, it seems you never really run out of strange issues to deal with! There’s always some crazy and cryptic error popping up that makes you scratch your head.One such issue is with Windows and it relates to the following errors:or This is quite an unusual problem, but if it happens to you, it’s very annoying! Anytime you try to open, move, or copy something, you will get this error....