A file copy might be necessary during a troubleshooting process if, for example, you suspect a corrupt or missing system file. On the other hand, sometimes you’ll copy a file to provide a backup while you make changes to an important file that might have a negative impact on your system. No matter the reason, the file copy process is a standard function of any operating system, including all versions of Windows....

Error Message: Card Error or Card Locked The Card Error or Card Locked error message on a Samsung camera refers to a problem with the memory card, most likely an SD memory card, rather than with the camera itself. First, check the write-protect switch along the side of the SD card. Slide the switch upward to unlock the card. If you continue to receive the error message, the card may be defective or broken....

How to Check Your Data Usage Through Your Carrier Most carriers include a tool—either a mobile app or your online account portal—to show your usage in the current billing period. Also, several carriers offer a device-specific code that displays your data usage to date, through your device’s Phone app or the dialer: AT&T: Call #DATA# to receive a text message with your current usage.Sprint: Call *4 and follow the menus.Straight Talk: Text usage to 611611 to receive a reply with your current use....

The Photos app on every iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch can be used to crop photos, apply filters, adjust color balance, and more. While the editing tools built into Photos are good, they’re not a substitute for something like Photoshop. If you want to transform your images, have more serious issues that need fixing, or want professional-quality results, a desktop photo-editing program is still your best bet. How to Enter Editing Mode in the Photos App Follow these steps to make adjustments to photos in the app:...

Here’s a look at what’s involved when you perform a factory reset on your Mac. What’s Involved in a Factory Reset Whether you’re preparing your Mac for a new owner or simply starting fresh with your system after troubleshooting has failed, you need to follow several steps to perform a factory reset: back up your computer, disable certain features and services, erase the hard drive, and then reinstall a fresh version of macOS....

How to Fix iPhone X Touchscreen Issues The edge-to-edge OLED screen on the iPhone X is one of its major new features, but the touchscreen can sometimes stop working correctly. The two most common situations are a non-responsive screen and a screen that freezes in cold weather. Non-Responsive Screen and Ghost Touches Some users report that the screen on their iPhone X sometimes stops working. In those instances, the screen doesn’t respond to touches or taps....

How Error Code 0x80070057 Appears The 0x80070057 error code may appear on a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD), or in a white pop-out window, depending on how catastrophic it is. Typically it’s not as impactful as some of the other errors that Windows is prone to experience, but it does still stop you in your tracks. Since error code 0x80070057 is typically related to storage problems, it usually appears when you’re attempting to install a new application or run a Windows update....

How to Forget a Network on Windows 10 When you make a Windows 10 device forget a network, it essentially removes any previous history you had with that connection and makes your device treat it as a completely new network that it’s never used before. Forgetting an internet connection will delete any basic login information associated with it such as a Wi-Fi username and password. Alternate Ways to Open Network & Internet Settings on Windows 10 While the final steps involved in removing a network from a Windows 10 device are the same no matter which method you use, there are alternative ways to get to the Network & Internet and Wi-Fi settings steps mentioned above....

Who Is Eligible For the Lenovo Student Discount? Lenovo has requirements that you must meet to take advantage of their student discount. To qualify for this discount, you must be: At least 18 years old.Currently enrolled at a college, university, community college, or technical college. What Does the Lenovo Student Discount Get You? The Lenovo student discount provides a 5 to 20 percent discount on big name brands like Thinkpad and Ideapad....

How to Hide or Show the Dock on a Mac Here’s how to control your Mac Dock’s visibility and performance. When Automatically Hide and Show the Dock is selected, the Dock disappears when it’s not in use. You make it reappear as needed by moving the mouse cursor to the bottom of the screen where the Dock typically resides. If you moved the Dock to the left or right edge of the screen, move the mouse to that side of the screen....

How to Stream the Summer Olympics From NBC The Summer Olympic Games are broadcast over the air by your local NBC station, so you can tune in for free if you have a television, an antenna, and a nearby NBC affiliate. If you haven’t cut the cord, have a valid cable subscription, or borrow one, you can also stream the entire event through the NBC Sports website. Dates: August 28, 2024, to September 8, 2024 Stream: NBC, NBC Sports, Olympics Channel The full schedule will be available on paralympic....

How to Use Google Pay in Stores Google payments are allowed anywhere you see the Google Pay or wireless symbol. Some of the places you can use it include Whole Foods, Walgreens, Best Buy, McDonald’s, Macy’s, Petco, Wish, Subway, Airbnb, Fandango, Postmates, DoorDash, and many others. Here’s how to use Google Pay in stores: How to Use Google Pay for P2P Payments Sending and receiving money through Google Pay is convenient and super easy....

Use an Existing Administrator Account to Reset Another Administrator Account Resetting an administrator account isn’t difficult, as long as you have a second administrator account to use. It’s a good idea to have a second administrator account set up for troubleshooting various issues, including forgetting a password. Of course, that only works if you haven’t also forgotten the password for the other administrator account. If you don’t remember that password either, try one of the other methods outlined below....

Mobile Hotspot Security Concerns Whenever you connect to the internet in public, you have some risks — no matter whether you’re using a laptop, phone, or tablet. When you use a mobile hotspot in public, you may encounter travelers you don’t know or hackers who use your mobile internet access without your permission. If you and everyone who shares access to the internet using your mobile hotspot (including strangers) exceed the data limit in your plan, you’re the one who gets the bill for the excess data usage....

It All Starts With the Screen Before you buy a video projector, decide whether you want to cast it onto a screen or a wall. If projecting on a screen, you should purchase your screen when you get the projector. Most units can cast from the front or rear and a table-type platform or the ceiling. For placement behind the screen, you need a rear-compatible screen. Projector Placement To cast from the ceiling, place the projector upside down and attach it to a ceiling mount....

How do I set up my Samsung Galaxy Watch 4? To set up your Galaxy Watch 4, you need to install the Galaxy Wearable app on your phone. Here’s how to set up a Galaxy Watch 4: How to Pair a Galaxy Watch 4 With a Smartphone The only way to pair a Galaxy Watch 4 with a smartphone is by using the Galaxy Wearable app from Samsung. You use it to set up and control all Samsung wearables like the Galaxy Watch series and Galaxy Buds....

Restart the iPhone If Safari is crashing regularly, your first step should be to restart the iPhone. Just like a computer, the iPhone needs to be restarted every now and then to reset memory, clear temporary files, and generally restore things to a cleaner state. To restart the iPhone: After the iPhone restarts, visit the website that crashed Safari. Chances are, things will be better. Update to the Latest Version of iOS If a restart doesn’t fix the problem, verify that you’re running the latest version of iOS, the iPhone’s operating system....

How to Edit Videos Using iMovie for iPad Using iMovie is a great way to splice together videos, trim or edit clips, and add text labels to videos. You can also take one long clip, trim out specific scenes, and splice those together. Once you have the videos you want to cut together, iMovie provides several options for projects you can create. How to Insert Special Features in iMovie Playing videos in a row with cool effects between them is just the start of what you can do with iMovie....

Pick a few vloggers and spend at least a week or two studying their vlogging style. You certainly don’t want to completely copy them, but getting a look at what makes them seem interesting can give you some good ideas for your own vlogs. As you spend time watching, ask yourself some questions like: What topic are they vlogging about?What makes their vlogs interesting?How long are their videos?What trends can you pick out in every video?...

How to Watch Halloween Movies in Order When it comes to the Halloween horror movie franchise, there’s not a single order to watch all of the movies. That’s because, despite having the same name in the title, Halloween has seen several reboots, retcons, and remakes throughout its decades-long history. This constant revision means that technically, there are four “Halloween” series, along with one unrelated, stand-alone installment. The “main” series diverges three times, and the only thing each branch has in common is John Carpenter’s 1978 original....