Sayak Boral, Author at Make Tech Easier

What Is Zigbee and How Can It Make Your Home Smarter?

Zigbee is an open-communication standard that provides a low-cost, low-power alternative to smart-home devices rather than Wi-Fi and other protocols.

8 Sites to Check Your Monitor’s Refresh Rate

Buying a high refresh rate monitor? First check your current monitor’s refresh rate with these sites to make an informed purchase.

How to Bypass Paywalls of Leading News Websites

If you want to bypass the paywall on a news website to read the occasional story or to check if you should subscribe, here’s how to do that.

6 Budget-Friendly Multistreaming Platforms to Try

Are you a video content creator? Reach as many audiences as possible by broadcasting to YouTube, Twitch, etc. with multistreaming platforms.

How to Set Up and Manage Bluetooth Devices in Windows

Manage your Bluetooth device collection by learning how to use Bluetooth devices in Windows easily and efficiently.

How to Run a Java Program from the Command Prompt

If you have a Java application and are wondering how you can run it, here’s how to compile and run Java from the command prompt in Windows.

How to Stop Background Apps and Processes From Running in Windows

Has your PC slowed down? Learn how to stop background apps and processes from running in Windows to improve your PC’s performance.

10 of the Best Windows App Docks

Use Windows but love the Mac dock? Get the best of both worlds by trying one of these Windows app docks to organize your shortcuts.

How to Create a USB Image to Back Up Your Data

Learn how to clone the contents of a flash drive to a USB image to back up your data safely and restore it if the drive is lost or corrupted.

Why Does My TV Say No Signal? A Quick Troubleshooting Guide

Your TV can encounter a “No signal” issue sometimes. Follow these tips to deal with the TV no-signal issue without incurring too much cost.

How to Fix “There’s a Problem With Your Office License” in Windows

Are you seeing a “there’s a problem with your Office license” message in Windows? Learn how to fix this error.

How to Fix “This Setting Is Managed by Your Administrator” in Windows

If you are seeing the “This setting is managed by your Administrator” message in Windows, here are some methods you can use to fix it.

4 Ways to Cut, Copy and Paste Text in PDF Files

To edit PDF files, you need to use a few tweaks to cut, copy and paste text in PDF as if it were a rich document editor.

How to Fix the “Someone Else Is Still Using This PC” Error in Windows

Is your PC showing a “someone else is still using this PC” message? Don’t be alarmed – use these fixes to resolve the error.

Find and Open Files Using Command Prompt in Windows

Do you drive yourself crazy looking for the files you need for a project? Rest easier and find files using the Command Prompt in Windows.

Windows Home vs. Pro: Which Edition Is Right for You?

Should you upgrade from Home to Pro on Windows? Our Windows Home vs. Pro comparison can help you choose the right edition.

How to Format Your USB Drives in Windows

If you have a faulty USB drive, formatting it may be the best way to get it working again. Here’s how to format a USB drive in Windows.

TV Not Connecting to Wi-Fi? Here’s How to Fix the Problem

Is your smart TV not connecting to Wi-Fi? Try these troubleshooting tips to restore Internet access to your television.

9 of the Best Dynamic DNS Providers You Can Use for Free

You need to use a dynamic DNS service to connect to a PC with a changing IP address. Here are some of the best free Dynamic DNS providers.

How to Use Your Own Headphones for In-Flight Entertainment

Love in-flight movies but hate using headphones that aren’t yours? Learn how to use your own headphones for in-flight entertainment.

How to Check Whether a USB Drive Is Bootable in Windows

If you have created a bootable drive, you can find out whether the USB drive is bootable in Windows without having to restart the computer.

7 Plex Alternatives to Combine All Streaming Services

Plex can be great, but it’s not for everyone. If you’re ready to move on from the service, here are your best alternatives.

How to Check the Weather on Your Windows Desktop

If you use Windows, try these applications to check the weather on your desktop, as they provide more information than Google.

NAKIVO Backup & Replication Review

Small business owners will find NAKIVO Backup & Replication useful for their organizations. Find out more in this revview.

Windows Environment Variables: A Complete List

Environmental variables are dynamic variables that store data to help create different environments for different programs.

Windows 11 Search Bar Not Working? Here’s 9 Ways to Fix It

If you upgraded from Windows 10 to 11, chances are that your search bar might not be functional. Here’s how to fix this problem.

10 Ways to Fix “The Person Who Bought This Needs to Sign in” Xbox Error

“The person who bought this needs to sign in” error will prevent you to having access to your library of Xbox game. Fix it now!

How to Fix “Something Went Wrong Try Again” Issue in Google Play

If you’re getting the “Something went wrong. Try again” elusive error in the Google Play Store, here are some fixes you could try.

How to Fix a Windows Infinite Reboot Loop Problem

If you’re affected by the Windows infinite reboot loop issue, these fixes might be just what you need to get rid of it for good.

How to Connect a Laptop Screen as External Monitor in Windows

Windows allows you to connect a laptop screen as an external monitor. This is helpful when you don’t have an extra monitor around.

How to Use vDos to Run Old DOS Programs on Windows

If you’re feeling nostalgic for 8-bit games or need to run some old DOS program on Windows, you can use vDos. Here’s how to use it.

How to Set up and Use a RAM Drive in Windows

A RAM drive is a hard drive made up of your computer’s RAM. Here we will show you how to set up and use a RAM drive on Windows 10 and 11.

How to Fix “WDF_Violation” Error in Windows

The WDF_Violation error might prevent you from accessing and using your Windows 10 or 11 operating system. Learn how to get rid of the issue.

How to Automatically Forward Text Messages to Email or Cloud on Android

Can’t use your phone at work? Don’t worry you can still view your texts on another device. Learn how to do that here.

SSD vs. SSHD: Are Hybrid Drives Worth It in 2022?

Are hybrid drives worth it in 2022? Let’s examine solid state disks (SSD) vs. solid state hybrid drives (SSHD) to get the answer.

Help! I Am Locked Out of My Google Account

Locked out of your Google account because of, say, a forgotten password or a lost phone? Here’s how to regain access to your account.

How to Add Screenshots and Animation to GitHub Pull Requests

GitHub programmers often add screenshots or animated GIFs to their repository pull requests. We show you how to do it too.

7 Easiest Ways to Access Blocked Websites

If you’re having trouble accessing a website, it might have been blocked by your ISP or georestricted. Learn how to go around that.

How to Convert Legacy BIOS to UEFI in Windows

Microsoft introduced an MBR2GPT tool that lets you convert from Legacy BIOS to UEFI with just two commands. Here is how you can do so.

15 Safe Websites for Downloading Windows Software

Want to download Windows software without viruses and added crapware? Here are the safest websites for you to download Windows software.

How to Unlock Android Phone’s Safe Folder

Some Android phones have a Safe folder in the “Files by Google” app. Follow the methods here to unlock your Android Safe folder.

How to Fix the Network Cable Unplugged Error in Windows

Getting the “Network cable unplugged error”? It could be either a software or hardware issue, but either way it’s fixable.

The 12 Best UC Browser Alternatives for Android

As there are numerous privacy concerns with the UC browser app, check out this list of alternatives if you’re looking to make a change.

How to Disable Computer Notifications on Windows

System alerts and app notifications can be annoying. Learn how to disable notifications on your PC or hide them to stop their intrusion.

How to Fix the Critical Process Died Error in Windows

Is your PC displaying a CRITICAL_PROCESS_DIED error code? Learn what this fatal system error means and how to fix it.

How to Install Google Play Store on Windows 11

For the first time, you can install Android apps on Windows. Follow these instructions to install Google Play Store on your Windows 11 device.

How to Use SetupDiag to Fix Windows Update Problems

SetupDiag is a free Microsoft utility for diagnosing any Windows problem. Learn how to use this tool to fix Windows update problems.

How to Hide Calls and Texts from Specific Contacts on Android

Do you want to keep calls and messages from specific contacts private? Learn how to hide calls and texts from specific contacts on Android.

How to Enable Copy-Paste in the Windows Command Prompt

If you’re having trouble copy-pasting content in the command prompt, we show you how to fix the problem.

How to Turn Dark Mode On And Off for Windows

Dark mode is an integral part of Windows 11 and users can turn it on with ease. They can select one of the four methods at their disposal.