Ken Colburn
Consumer Electronics Expert
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Co-authored Articles (27)
How to Take a Screenshot on a Windows PC: 8 Simple Tricks
The complete guide to capturing screenshots on Windows Need to take a screenshot on your Windows PC? Whether you want to capture the full screen or just one window or area, there are several quick and easy ways to take s...
How to
Bring an Off Screen Window Back on Windows
Is one of your programs or windows off-screen? This is usually a common problem for computers that have external monitors attached, but you can have the wrong setting on that causes some windows to open out-of-sight. Thi...
2 Ways to Take a Screenshot on a Dell
Capture the screen on any Dell desktop or laptop computer Most Dell computers have a Print Screen key on the keyboard that allows you to capture whatever is on your screen and save it to your clipboard. However, capturin...
How to
Screenshot in Windows 10
Want to take a screenshot of your desktop in Windows 10? We'll show you how to capture your entire desktop or a single window using quick shortcuts like '''Windows key''' + '''Print Screen''' and with the Xbox Game Bar. ...
How to
Open Terminal in Windows
This wikiHow teaches you how to open the Command Prompt or PowerShell terminal window, using a Windows PC. You can open the Command Prompt or PowerShell from your Start menu or from any folder in the File Explorer. You c...
How to Open the Command Prompt As an Admin on Windows: 4 Easy Steps
Quick guide to open the Command Prompt as an adminThis wikiHow will show you how to open the Windows Command Prompt (also called the terminal window) as an administrator. This can be done easily if you’re logged in to ...
How to
Record Your Computer Screen
Need to record yourself playing a game or using an app on your computer? If you have Windows, you can use the Xbox Game Bar to capture a single window, or download a free screen recorder like OBS Studio to record your en...
2 Quick Ways to Change Audio and Sound Output on Windows
Select different audio output devices in Windows with this easy guide If you have no sound coming out of your speakers or headphones, or if you have multiple devices connected, you may want to switch your audio output. Y...
16 Easy Ways to Boost Your PC's Speed & Performance
Speed up your computer and make Windows run like new with these simple tricksIs your PC feeling sluggish? If so, you're not alone. A slow computer is frustrating and can feel like a waste of time, money, and effort. But ...
How to
Click Faster when Playing Games
Ever wanted to click that cookie faster or shoot that gun faster? Many people find the problem of not being able to click fast enough! Read below to improve your clicking!
How Long Does It Take for Roblox Support to Respond?
If you’ve contacted Roblox, you may be wondering what’s taking so long. The good news is that Roblox tends to be pretty responsive, although you may need to wait a day or two for a reply. In this article, we’ll bre...
How to Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) on Fortnite
A user-friendly guide to allow 2FA on Epic Games Fortnite for all platforms Do you want to keep your Fortnite account secure? By enabling two-factor authentication (2FA), you can increase your account security by requiri...
How to Improve Your FPS and Optimize Your PC for Gaming
Speed up your gaming PC for freeWith PC gaming constantly improving, you may find your gameplay becoming slower, less fluid, or even glitchy as time goes on. However, there are a few simple and effective ways to boost yo...
5 Easy Ways to Fix Your Acer Screen If It's Flickering
Solve the blinking issue on Acer with Windows 10 or 11 Is your laptop screen suddenly flickering? If your monitor blinks or goes black, this may indicate a problem with your drivers or hardware. Luckily, there are a few ...
How to
Play Counter Strike
Counter-Strike is one of the most widely played video games of all time. A large portion of its success comes from its pick up and play control scheme where you use a few mouse and keyboard buttons to run and shoot. The ...
How to
Charge a Laptop Battery for the First Time
Properly charging your laptop out of the box When you're charging a laptop battery for the first time, the recommended time that you charge it varies between manufacturers (like Dell or HP), so you should refer to your u...
How to
Do Digital Art on Your Phone
If you are an artist on the go, digital art apps let you create your next masterpiece anytime, anywhere. There are a number of digital art apps for both iPhone and Android that allow you to sketch, draw, or paint. Check ...
10 Ways to Upgrade & Optimize Your Laptop for Gaming
When you are trying to play a game, nothing is more frustrating than lag and poor performance. Luckily, there is hardware you can upgrade, software you can update, and settings you can change for better gaming on your la...
How to Play Papa's Games Without Flash
Missing the Papa’s series of online Flash games, but frustrated that they won’t run on your browser anymore? Don’t worry: you can still get your hit of nostalgia from some of these surprisingly addicting cooking ga...
How to
Clean Your Computer System
This wikiHow is like a full-service carwash for your computer—you'll learn how to clean up unnecessary clutter on your hard drive, get your operating system up to date, and get rid of viruses and malware. You'll also l...
