Windows 10

To comfortably work, one of the things that need to be just right is the resolution. You might have difficulty getting things done if you can't see things correctly. You wouldn't want to do something like send an email to the wrong person with the information they shouldn't be looking at. … [Read more...] about How to Change Display Resolution on Windows 10 and 11

Your Wi-Fi adapter may sometimes vanish from your list of devices. If you open the Device Manager, your Wi-Fi adapter is unavailable under Network Adapters. This issue affects both Windows 10 and Windows 11 devices. Your machine simply says that you need to plug in a network cable to get back online. Let's explore how you can troubleshoot this annoying Wi-Fi issue. … [Read more...] about Windows 11: How to Recover Missing Wi-Fi Adapter

Your computer may sometimes give you a strange "Windows didn’t load correctly" prompt when you restart it. The same error may pop up when your system crashes unexpectedly and restarts on its own. Unfortunately, there are no additional details available as to what caused this issue. Follow the troubleshooting steps below to fix the problem. … [Read more...] about Fix: Windows Did Not Load Correctly

When you try to install the latest Windows Security updates on your machine, you may sometimes get an error message that reads: "Protection definition update failed." All sorts of error codes may accompany this message, such as 2145107924, 2145123272, 2147012721, 2147024638, 2145124330, 2147012867, 2145103860, and so on. If restarting your computer fails to solve the problem, … [Read more...] about Fix: Protection Definition Update Failed

Microsoft Family is a handy tool that lets users set screen time limits across devices. For example, parents can decide how long kids can use their connected PCs or Xbox consoles. In this manner, they can control how much time kids spend online. Unfortunately, screen time limits may sometimes stop working. The limit is set correctly, but somehow Windows ignores it. … [Read more...] about Microsoft Family Safety: Screen Time Limits Not Working

Your Windows computer may sometimes lock itself randomly. Your machine simply goes to the lock screen and requires you to enter your passcode. This issue is even more annoying if it occurs when you're watching a movie or working on a substantial project. Now, let's see how you can prevent your computer from locking itself. … [Read more...] about What to Do If Your Computer Keeps Locking Itself

The Explorer.exe process may sometimes crash unexpectedly on your Windows 10 or Windows 11 computer, especially when using Edge. When this issue occurs, error code 0xc0000409 often pops up on the screen. Restarting your machine can temporarily solve the problem. … [Read more...] about How to Fix File Explorer Error 0xc0000409

Your computer may sometimes fail to preview PDF files in network folders. Instead of showing the file preview, your machine displays an index file directory. Let's explore what could be causing this annoying issue and how you can fix it. File Explorer PDF Preview Is Showing "Index Of" Instead of Preview Update Adobe Acrobat Install the latest updates for Adobe Acrobat, and … [Read more...] about File Explorer: PDF Preview Shows Index File Directory

When you try to launch Windows Security, you may sometimes get a strange alert that says you need a new app to open the Windows Defender link. This issue can affect both Windows 10 and Windows 11 users. Try restarting your computer and check if that changes anything. If the alert persists, follow the troubleshooting steps below. … [Read more...] about Fix: You Need a New App to Open Windows Defender Link

Windows Search not searching or indexing PDF files can be a significant issue. You cannot search for a specific PDF file or look for a word inside a PDF document. Make sure to install the latest Windows updates and restart your machine. If the issue persists, follow the troubleshooting steps below. … [Read more...] about Fix: Windows Search Not Searching or Indexing PDF Files