We recommend that you go to Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options > Change Plan settings > Change advanced power settings > locate Sleep. Under Sleep after and Hibernate after, set it to “0” and under Allow hybrid sleep, set it to “Off”. Why does Windows 7 keep going to sleep? Solution […]

To sum up, use “whether” when you have two discrete choices or mean “regardless of whether,” and use “if” for conditional sentences. How do you use whether in a sentence? Whether sentence example Whether we want to admit it or not, we all wish everyone would like us. He needs you right now, whether he […]

Can you use Dafont on Cricut design space? If you follow the steps I have outlined, you will be a pro at uploading FREE fonts to Cricut.I always go to DaFont.com for my free fonts, but other sites offer the same; FontSpace.com and FontSquirrel.com are two that come to mind. I am perfectly happy with […]

On a Windows 7 system, right-click on the desktop area and choose Screen Resolution. Click the Advanced Settings link and click the Adapter tab to see the type of graphics card is installed. How do I tell what video card I have built in? How can I find out which graphics card I have in […]

How to create simple color gradients in MS Paint. Step 1: Open Paint. Open paint. Step 2: Draw the Line. Your screen should now look like it does in picture 1. Step 3: Fill & Shrink. Step 4: Stretch It Out Again. Step 5: Wavy Gradients. Is there a blend tool in MS Paint? Paint […]

Although mouse pads may not be the most obvious accessory to your PC rig, they’re definitely worth a buy.Some offer wireless charging for wireless gaming mice. Most importantly gaming mouse pads provide gamers with smooth gliding that will only improve accuracy. Does a good mousepad make a difference? Regular mouse pads are great for regular […]

Select Start Task Manager. Under the Performance tab, select Resource Monitor. Under Processes with Disk Activity, you can view which processes are accessing the hard drive for reading and writing. How do I check my 100% Disk usage? 8) Check your computer’s disk usage: Type “task manager” in the Windows search bar and select Task […]

10 Tips for Plotting Your Novel: Step-by-Step Guide Generate ideas. Start with a simple, compelling premise. Have a clear central conflict. Choose your structure. Trace out general story arcs. Build subplots. Think about cause and effect. Write a detailed outline. How do you write a plot? 9 Ways to Raise the Stakes in Your Plot […]

Microsoft Windows XP Startup Sound The startup chime (and other system sounds within XP) are based on live orchestral recordings. Composer Bill Brown worked with Emmy-award winning sound designer Tom Ozanich to create the audio. Who made the Windows startup sound? Windows 95 Startup SoundTwenty years ago this week, Microsoft introduced its Windows 95 operating […]

X64 means 64-bit, x86 means 32-bit. If you have a 64-bit computer you want to install 64-bit software but you will have a choice. If you have an x86 computer you won’t be able to run 64-bit software on it. 32-bit software will generally run on a modern computer but if you have a choice […]