Previously I wrote about a way to fix Internet Explorer has encountered a problem and needs to close error.In this article, I will go through several ways you can try to fix this same error for Microsoft Outlook! It may look something like this:Unfortunately, fixing this error is not very easy because there are multiple underlying issues that can generate the same error message! Therefore, you may see this error in Outlook only when you close the program or you may see it every time you try to check for new mail....

These apps aren’t some kind of magic bullet that will resolve all of your performance issues, but they can certainly help to free up space used by files and apps you weren’t aware of, and give you an overview of how your phone is performing and why.There are dozens of good apps for this, so it can be hard to navigate the app store to find the best. We’ve made that easier for you by listing the 10 Android phone cleaner apps that actually help you have a clean Android phone....

In this article, we’ll cover how to do this by using either actual smart bulb solutions, or by using other smart home devices to control your existing light bulbs. Options to Automate Lights in Your Home You can control lights throughout your home with your smartphone in different ways. If you don’t want to replace every light bulb, you can just replace strategically located switches and plugs. Or, if you want more advanced features like colors or dimming, look into smart bulb options....

If you want to automatically delete files, there are two ways you can go about it in Windows. The first method involves downloading a freeware app called AutoDelete that lets you configure a schedule for deleting files in a particular folder. I’ve already written two detailed guides on using the program (here and here), so check those out if you prefer a freeware program to get the job done.The second method for deleting files is to create a batch file and then schedule that batch file to run....

If you don’t have an existing network, you could create an ad-hoc wireless network, use Bluetooth to make the connection, or use a portable WiFi router or a smartphone to create a temporary network for you. If you want to know how to connect two computers wirelessly, here’s what you’ll need to do. Joining an Existing Wireless Network If you want to network two computers wirelessly, the easiest method is to use an existing wireless network to make the connection....

Many people are aware of the basic functions that smart home hubs have to offer, but oftentimes their knowledge doesn’t extend far beyond simple commands.Smart devices are certainly useful on their own, but for a truly intelligent home, you really need the technology to work together. Create a Routine in Alexa There are a few steps to follow to get a Routine up and running, but it’s not as complicated as you’d think....

There are multiple ways to make a bootable Windows 10 installation drive. You can use Microsoft’s own tool or use a free and open-source third-party app to create your bootable drive. Create a Bootable Windows 10 USB Drive With the Media Creation Tool If you haven’t already downloaded Windows 10’s ISO file, use Microsoft’s media creation tool to make a Windows 10 bootable USB drive. The tool automatically downloads the ISO and helps you install it on your USB drive....

In this tutorial, we’ll describe how to make an infinite lava source in Minecraft. What Is Infinite Lava and Why Is It Important? In Minecraft, lava is usually a finite resource. Like water, lava can be collected in buckets. However, every time you collect a source block of lava, it disappears. This means that if you use all the lava in a given area, you’ll have to search for more....

Fortunately, I quickly discovered the advantages of playlists, a list of all music tracks and/or videos that you have decided to put under a single name. So when you click on a list and open it, you will instantly have all of your favorite items right in front of your eyes. You don’t have to look or search for your content anywhere else.Here’s how you can create a playlist on various video and music platforms....

While it may sound a little crazy, you can actually download ALL of Wikipedia for offline use and we’re going to show you how it’s done. Why Would You Download Wikipedia? Why would anyone want to download Wikipedia? After all, the site is only a few clicks away and one of the best things about Wikipedia is that it’s updated quickly. An offline copy would become out of date pretty quickly....

And in case you’re thinking, “I have nothing to hide,” you’re wrong. Every piece of data that you unleash in the web and fail to secure can be used against you. In the wrong hands, those data points can be gathered and correlated to create a digital profile, which can then be used to commit fraud, forgery and phishing attacks against you.Your digital profile can also be used to invade your privacy in annoying and creepy ways such as showing you ads that are personalized based on your most intimate preferences and information....

Sometimes the Gboard keyboard app might suddenly crash, not load entirely, and so on. If you’re facing any kind of issues with it, there are a few things you can do to fix the issue and get Gboard to work properly. Fix Gboard Not Working On Android If Gboard is not working on your Android device, you have several methods to try to fix the issue. Restart Your Android Device A number of apps and processes run in the background on your Android device at any given time....

For the most part, a printer will appear “Offline” if your computer is unable to establish communication with the device. This could be due to factors like loose cable connections, outdated printer drivers, problems with important system services, etc. Follow the recommended fixes below to get your printer online. Check the Printer’s Cable or Network Connection Before you jump to tweaking your PC’s settings, make sure the printer is correctly plugged into the power outlet and powered on....

You can try to perform a migration yourself and there are tons of tutorials on the Net, but if you’re not familiar with the technical details or don’t have the time, it might be better to use a third-party solution. So if you need to transfer your account info, emails, tasks, calendar items, address book and contacts, etc to a new email provider, there’s a paid service that can do it for you....

The track changes feature is now considered standard in any word processing app. We’ll show you how to track changes in Microsoft Word’s online, mobile, and desktop apps. You can also track changes in other apps like Google Docs or Microsoft Excel.When you track changes in a Word document, you make it easy for someone else (or future you!) to spot suggested changes and decide—change by change—whether to accept a change and make it permanent or reject it....

In the past, ray tracing was limited to massive computer graphics projects, such as Hollywood CG films. Now it’s found in PC gaming and soon, next generation gaming consoles.To understand why this has so many people excited, we need to compare ray-traced graphics to the mainstream graphics rendering method that’s been used until now: rasterization. Rasterization vs Ray Tracing Modern real-time computer graphics look amazing! It’s hard to imagine that it has anything to do with the basic 3D graphics from twenty or thirty years ago....

Today things couldn’t be more different. Thanks to major advances in machine learning and cloud computing power, digital voice recognition systems can understand you nearly as well as another human being. Which is why it’s possible to ship every smartphone, laptop and tablet with a built-in Digital Assistant. The three main players are Siri from Apple, Cortana from Microsoft and Google Assistant, from, well, Google. In case it isn’t apparent from the name....

Both Snapchat friend emojis and Snapchat Trophies used to be part of that system. However, it now seems that the trophies have been replaced by something called Snapchat Charms. Let’s look into what each Snapchat Charm means, how to get them, as well as what happened to Snapchat Trophies. What Happened To Snapchat Trophies? Snapchat used to have a popular feature called Trophies. It was essentially a hidden reward system that allowed you to unlock certain badges once you achieved something within the app....

Typically, your ISP provides a dynamic IP address for your connection. However, there are times that a static IP address works better than the usual dynamic IP address. How do you determine which IP address to use, and what makes one better than the other? Let’s have a closer look at the difference between static vs. dynamic IP, as well as the strong points for each one. 1. Static IP Is Permanent....

1. Reboot Your Computer It’s easy to keep a Windows session going for days, weeks or even months. Windows is just that stable these days. That’s great, but the downside is that apps can slowly start clogging things up by not playing nice with memory and CPU resources. If your Windows computer is sluggish, first try turning the computer off and on again to see if it helps. 2. Use an SSD While it’s going to cost you a little money, one of the biggest speed boosts you can give to Windows is installing it on a Solid State Drive (SSD)....