Troubleshoot

Why is My RAM Usage So High When Nothing is Running
Troubleshoot

Why is My Memory Usage So High When Nothing is Running?

If you have closed every application and program and still see an abnormally high memory usage through the Task Manager, this guide will show you what you can do to reduce the RAM usage in [...]

By Nyau Wai Hoe, ago
Ethernet capped at 100 Mbps
Network

Ethernet Internet Speed Capped at 100 Mbps (Fix)

The most common Ethernet internet speeds range from 100 Mbps to 1 Gbps. Despite the promise of Gigabit fiber connection by your ISP, if the requirement network equipment doesn’t support [...]

By Nyau Wai Hoe, ago
External DVD Driver Windows 11
Hardware

External CD or DVD Driver for Windows 11 (Not Detected)

Since USB 3.0 was introduced and came on the market, many users prefer the USB slim portable CD or DVD optical drive or burner/writer over the classic internal ATAPI/IDE or SATA DVD drive, due [...]

By Nyau Wai Hoe, ago
Windows 11 Security Tab Missing in Properties
File Explorer

Windows 11: Security Tab Missing in Properties

In Windows 11, when you open the Properties of a file, folder or drive, there is a tab called Security which displays the information about the permission settings of the file. The Security tab [...]

By Nyau Wai Hoe, ago
Windows 11 Folder Properties Location Tab Not Showing
File Explorer

Windows 11 Folder Properties Location Tab Not Showing (Fix)

In Windows 11, when you open the Properties window of a user folder that supports the location feature, e.g. the Documents, Pictures, Downloads, Desktop, Music and Videos folders in the This PC [...]

By Nyau Wai Hoe, ago
Windows 11 White Blank Block Square Box
Troubleshoot

Windows 11 White Square/Rectangle Box on Desktop Screen

There is a known bug in Windows 11 where you might sometimes see a white blank block (rectangle or square box) that blocks the screen partially or fully, and as a result, you can’t click [...]

By Nyau Wai Hoe, ago
Alt Tab blur Windows 11
Troubleshoot

How to Remove Alt+Tab Blur Background in Windows 11

In Windows 11, when you press Alt + Tab to switch between opened apps and programs, by default the background is blurred and dimmed to the point that nothing in the background can be seen [...]

By Nyau Wai Hoe, ago
Second Monitor Not Detected After Upgrading to Windows 11
Hardware

Second Monitor Not Detected After Upgrading to Windows 11

There is a common problem where if you have two or more monitors, Windows may fail to detect the secondary monitor or TV after upgrading to Windows 11 from Windows 10. The second monitor may [...]

By Nyau Wai Hoe, ago
Windows 11 USB Not Booting
Troubleshoot

Windows 11 USB Not Booting (How to Fix)

Windows 11 can be upgraded directly from Windows 10 or installed through an installation media such as a bootable USB flash drive. Using bootable USB installation media is a common method to [...]

By Nyau Wai Hoe, ago
Windows 11 Keyboard Shortcuts Not Working
Troubleshoot

Windows 11 Keyboard Shortcuts Not Working (Fix)

A keyboard shortcut is a combinations of keys you can press to immediately execute a specific action (e.g. opening a menu, executing copy and paste, etc.) instead of manually navigating and [...]

By Nyau Wai Hoe, ago