Troubleshoot
How to Make ThrottleStop Start with Windows 11
If you don’t already know, ThrottleStop is a simple tool for Windows that is able to stop the throttling of your CPU that is usually done by the OS. It’s a favorite app for many [...]
Windows 10
Troubleshoot
Where is uTorrent Actually Installed and Downloaded?
If you use uTorrent, there are times when you might need to find out where it installs on your PC, where you keep the setup files, and also where it saves the files you download using it. This [...]
Ping request could not find host google.com, Why?
If you see the error message “ping request could not find host, please check the name and try again” when you try to ping a website like google.com, it just means that there’s [...]
Troubleshoot
Can I cancel “SFC /scannow” while it’s running?
When using Windows, you might sometimes need to run the “SFC /scannow” command to fix certain issues. But can you really stop this process while it’s running without causing [...]
Hardware
Rename Hardware in Device Manager on Windows 11/10
Each of your hardware parts has a name when you see them in the Device Manager. They usually have a fixed name that represents their brands and models. However, you can actually change the name [...]
Network
Windows: ssh: Could not resolve hostname: No such host is known
Secure Shell (SSH) is a tool we usually use to manage remote systems. In this guide, we’ll look into a common error message: “ssh: Could not resolve hostname [name]: No such host is [...]
Malware
What is BrYNSvc.exe Service Used For? Is it Safe?
BrYNSvc.exe is a file you’ll find on Windows computers that use Brother printers, or have previously installed one of its relevant drivers. It’s actually just part of the Brother [...]
Computing
Use Tar to Create Zip Archive Files in Windows 11
The tar command, which is very common in Unix and Linux systems for archiving and compressing files (also known as zipping), is also available in Windows 11 and Windows 10. It mainly helps you [...]
Mac
Why Isn’t Logitech Options+ Flow Working on Windows 11?
If you have multiple peripherals, like keyboards and mice, made by Logitech, you might be using one of its companion software called Logitech Options. One of its many features, called Logitech [...]
Network
Connectivity state in standby: Disconnected, NIC compliance
If you encounter sudden shutdowns or restarts unexpectedly (and repeatedly) on your PC, and find an event log with ID 172 and Task Category 203, which says “Connectivity state in standby: [...]
