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Often, simply canceling the print job can fix the problem, but there are certain instances that may require you to remove the offending items from the print queue using different solutions. Whether you’re using a local or network printer, and it fails to delete one or more print jobs, we’ll show you some proven fixes that can help you delete the stuck print job and start over. Why Your Print Job Won’t Delete in Windows It’s bad enough when your printer is physically jammed up....

However, there are a few different ways you can redirect command line writes to a file. The option you choose depends on how you want to view your command output. How Windows Command Prompt Output Works When you type a command in the Windows console (command prompt), the output from that command goes to two separate streams. STDOUT: Standard Out is where any standard responses from commands go. For example the standard response for the DIR command is a list of files inside a directory....

Many users of Windows 7 prefer to install drivers manually and don’t need the operating system helping out with new devices. Luckily, there are some options you can use to prevent Windows 7 from automatically downloading and installing device drivers. This tutorial works with the Home Premium, Professional, and Ultimate editions of Windows 7. Stop Automatic Device Driver Downloads To stop Windows 7 from automatically downloading and installing device drivers, begin by clicking on Start>Control Panel>Hardware and Sound>Devices and Printers....

Most users are unaware of how much data they’re using on a per month basis. With tools like Netguard and Bitmeter II, you can easily create customized access profiles, set limits on your internet usage, and monitor daily data consumption for both active and idle programs and applications. All of these features can aid you in determining monthly cost estimates and a plan of action. Monitoring your internet data usage is not only about preventing a monthly overcharge or enacting speed limitations....

You can create a factory recovery partition, make system backups, restore backups in case your system crashes, and use it to restore your computer to its factory default or a previously backed up state. The program is extremely user friendly, and hence easy to use. The interface is simple, with no unnecessary buttons or settings. Besides pressing A key, it also supports to press F11 key during system startup to enter into recovery environment....

A part of Windows for a long time, some people still choose to use other applications to play their media. Learn how to uninstall Windows Media Player from Windows 7. Why Uninstall Windows Media Player? Although Windows Media Player is a popular choice for playing media in Windows, its features have been criticized in comparison to competitors’ media players. In particular, the player has been criticized for not working well with third party codecs....

Day by day, instant messaging evolves and transforms itself. Maybe today we are crazy about how secure Telegram is or how friendly WhatsApp is. On the other hand, other instant messaging named Viber seems to gain more followers. Recently, Viber vs WhatsApp has become a talk among users and experts. While some people are so familiar with WhatsApp some others don’t even know what Viber is. Here are some explanations and overviews related to Viber vs WhatsApp....

So, in order to login successfully, you will need to use the built-in Administrator account on Windows XP. If you are using Windows Vista, you will need to enable the administrator account there as well. This account needs to be setup with a password also. Enable Administrator Account To enable the administrator account on Windows Vista do the following: First you’ll need to open a command prompt in administrator mode by right-clicking and choosing “Run as administrator“....

However, Ethernet cable splitters have downsides, so it’s important to understand how they work and if they’re the solution for your needs. How Does an Ethernet Cable Splitter Work? An Ethernet cable splitter has two Ethernet port connectors on one side and a single Ethernet port connector on the other. It works on the premise that 10 or 100 Mbps Ethernet does not use all the wires in the typical CAT 5E cables you’ll find in homes and businesses today....

If you’ve tinkered with your Windows display settings in the past, you’ve probably come across the word resolution. Changing the resolution can help If you have an overscan issue when using your HDTV as a monitor or want to improve your display quality. But what does resolution mean? What Does Screen Resolution Mean? Resolution is a measure that describes the clarity of an image displayed by the screen. The term is used for both hardware components like screens (TVs, monitors, and mobile screens), and software components like images....

In this article, we’ll explain where this myth came from and why you should avoid changing the “Limit Reservable Bandwidth” setting. What is the QoS Packet Scheduler? In Windows, there is a feature known as the QoS Packet Scheduler. It has existed since Windows XP and is there to prioritize certain traffic over your network. QoS stands for “Quality of Service”. Essentially, the QoS Packet Scheduler ensures that high-priority actions taken by your operating system (such as Windows Update) get a larger slice of the network bandwidth pie....

Your browser will display server error responses (or HTTP status codes) with numbers ranging from 500–599. These error codes have different means and different solutions. This article will show you how to fix the “501 Not Implemented” error on several devices and operating systems. 501 Not Implemented: What Does It Mean? When you visit a website, your browser sends a request to the site’s server. If everything goes right, the website supplies the requested data....

One of the least understood processes, however, is agent.exe. With such a common name, this process appears in hundreds of different software, making it difficult to identify and troubleshoot. If you’re asking yourself, “What is agent.exe?” and you don’t know the answer, this troubleshooting guide should help. What is Agent.exe and Is It Safe? When we talk about executable files, especially system process files, it’s usually easy to explain what the process is and what it does....

BROWSER PROTECTION.EXE is known as: Trojan AVKill Download this software Install it. This software will remove the rootkit. Reboot if necessary.

Understanding the different processes in task manager can be quite a challenge. I already wrote a detailed post on svchost.exe, which is a process that hosts different Windows services. There can easily be 10 to 15 of these running on your system at any given time. In this article, I’ll give you a quick look at what COM Surrogate is in Windows 10 and whether you have to worry about it or not....

It bears a resemblance to Microsoft Word but is more related to the commercial Adobe InDesign (part of Adobe’s expensive Creative Cloud) and free Scribus software. Publisher is a desktop publishing software with features for page layout and design. What Can You Do In Microsoft Publisher You can design anything in Microsoft Publisher by combining graphics with beautiful text. Start with simple things like cards and printable labels. Graduate to bigger projects like wedding invitations, brochures, flyers, newsletters, lesson plans, and even books....

A Note on Custom Router Firmware Many of the cool things you can do with an old router depend on custom firmware. “Firmware” is the hard-wired software on the system that can only be altered by “reflashing” the memory. Every router manufacturer decides what features should be enabled in the firmware, so even if your router’s hardware is capable of something, the factory firmware may switch it off. By installing custom firmware, you can unlock all your router’s features without being forced to buy a more expensive model....

That means you’ll find embedded family controls and the ability to create individual accounts for your children. You can closely manage and monitor those accounts so that your kids are only seeing age-appropriate content, and only for the total screen time that you’ve allowed per day. To create new accounts on the device for your children, tap to open the Settings app. In this list there are a couple of menus you’ll need to become familiar with to manage your child’s use of the device....

Modern discs quite often have copy protection built in but there is one software program which is often quite good at bypassing that protection and delivers a high quality HD copy of your movie or TV show. That app is called MakeMKV. It is free for DVD discs but for Blu-Rays, you have to pay for an activation key after a 30 day trial period. Ripping Your Discs With MakeMKV MakeMKV – as the name implies – generates a MKV file of your disc....

Screen mirroring has upgraded your experience in watching photos, videos, as well as playing games. This technique enables you to mirror the smartphone’s screen on the computer and vice versa. To make it happen, you need to install a screen mirroring app prior to accessing the files and data on the smartphone. What are the best screen mirroring apps to install on iOS and Android? Choosing the best apps among dozens of options out there is a real headache....