The code prevents you from using hardware devices like graphics cards, internal drives, and external drives. A bad hardware device, a corrupted driver, or other software can cause the error. We’ll show you how to fix code 43 on Windows below. Confirm a Code 43 Error on Windows If you get the generic Windows has stopped this device because it reported problems, you’ll want to verify it’s a code 43....

The formatting process also helps you ensure a drive uses the correct settings for your PC to avoid any compatibility issues. Whenever you format a drive, whether it’s a solid-state drive or a classic hard drive, you’ll be able to choose a compatible file system like NTFS, FAT32, or exFAT. Here’s how to format a drive using File Explorer in Windows 11. How to Format a Drive in Windows 11 Note: Formatting a drive will scrub all of the data on it....

APA is often used in academic documents, specifically those that relate to psychology, education, and other social sciences. If you’ve never created a Word document in the APA style, you may have difficulty figuring it out, but it’s easy once you know the rules. If you want to know how to format APA style in Microsoft Word, here’s what you’ll need to do. How to Format APA Style in Microsoft Word APA is like other academic document styles—it’s all about the rules your document needs to follow....

Geotag Photos with Apps To start, you need a way to create a GPS track: a time-stamped series of GPS coordinates taken at a certain interval (usually distance or time). The most common format for tracks is GPX. Both iOS and Android GPS-equipped devices can create and export GPX tracks with downloadable apps. Trails (iOS, $2.99) and Speedview or My Tracks (Android, free) offer such capabilities. Choices abound for similar apps, so find one that appeals to you in both price and options....

The neat thing about Plex is that after setting it up, you’ll be able to stream local media over your network and have a plethora of streaming Internet media too. Here I’m setting up the latest version of Plex Media Server on my Windows 7 64-bit Ultimate system. Then I’ll show you how to get started streaming your media to mobile devices and set-top boxes to your HDTV. Install Plex Media Server on Windows PC First, download Plex Media Server for Windows....

The first thing I noticed after lucubrating through the terms and conditions was the tethering. If you’re a farmer like me and you don’t live in an area with high-speed internet access, the tethering becomes a make-it-or-break-it deal. With the new T-Mobile One, there is unlimited tethering at only 2G limacine speeds (512kbps), which stultifies any meaningful use. Getting decent speeds requires an additional $15 add-on for 4G tethering and has a data cap set at 5GB per month....

The problem with having all of your important files and folders within easy reach is that there might be files you want to hide. If that’s the case, you can configure Windows to skip certain hidden files and folders. In this guide, we’ll explain how to hide files and folders from a Windows 11 search. How to Hide Files and Folder from Search on Windows 11 The first thing we’ll look at is customizing where Windows is searching for files....

We’ll show you how to insert a custom header and footer into Microsoft Word. You can then customize it with the information your document needs. Use the Built-In Headers and Footers in Word If you want a quickly add a header or footer to a Word document, you can use one of the preset options. These let you pick a layout for your header or footer. For example, you may wish to use a header or footer with three columns, apply a style that uses color, or format it to include specific details....

This is Google’s controlled marketplace for apps, but it doesn’t mean that it’s perfect. Rogue apps often fall through the cracks, making it hard to trust the apps you’re installing. It doesn’t have every app, either, with some developers choosing to bypass the store (and Google’s control) entirely. An alternative is to install the app files (called APK files) directly. If you’re installing an app from a trusted developer that isn’t in the app store, you might want to do this....

Sometimes, however, you might not want people to see the contents of your notes. Maybe you’re making a list for a surprise party, or you’ve made a note of sensitive information such as someone’s bank details. If so, it’s possible to lock your notes. Locking your notes means that no one can open them without the correct password. For quick access, you can also set up Face ID or Touch ID to unlock your notes....

The ability to create collaborative playlists like on Spotify isn’t a feature in Apple Music. Multiple people can’t add or remove songs from the list—only the creator. However, there is an app that will help you get a similar experience. The Caset: Next-Gen Mixtapes app for iOS lets you create collaborative mixtapes to share with friends or family. Not only can you invite friends to edit a mixtape, but you can see who has added a song and even choose a reaction....

Knowing how to make Google Maps 3D allows you to get stunning views of natural features or famous landmarks. Google Maps provides 3D maps of the entire planet. Manipulating a 3D map can be pretty graphics intensive, however, so the default mode is usually 2D. If you want to view your maps in 3D, here’s what you’ll need to do. How to Make Google Maps 3D on Desktop If you’re using a desktop, you should be able to view Google Maps in 3D with just a few clicks....

Manually Update Windows 8 Important Update: Windows 8.1 is reaching its end of life. According to Microsoft: Hover the mouse over the bottom right corner of the screen to bring up the Charms menu. You can also swipe from the right side of the screen to the left to open this on a touch-enabled device. In the Charms menu, open up Settings. A larger menu will appear where the Charms bar just was....

How To Use The New Windows 7 Paint Program For Image Resizing 1. Right-click the image you want to resize, then on the context menu, click Open with > Paint. Alternatively, depending on what software you have installed, you may also click Edit. 2. Once Paint loads, Click the Image button on the ribbon and then click Resize. Note: If your Paint window is large enough for the Ribbon to auto-expand, the Image button will become its ribbon menu....

If you’ve captured the perfect footage at the wrong angle, you can rotate your video afterward. Each Android camera app is different, but most will come with a gallery app with basic video editing tools—tools that include video rotation. If you want to know how to rotate a video on Android, follow the steps below. How to Rotate a Video on Android Using the Photos App You should be able to rotate a video you’ve created using the built-in gallery app on your device....

What is Drag and Drop on iPad? Using drag and drop on your mobile device, you can use a finger to move text and other items within the same app. You can also use the tool to copy items from one app to another. For example, you can move an image from the Photos app and drag it into an email. Moving Items To use drag and drop on iPad and move items:...

Screenshots are a picture record of what you’re seeing. You might need to take a screenshot of an app or error message on Windows 11. Something might be wrong with your PC, and you need to get a shot of the error to try and troubleshoot it. You might want to get a couple of shots to explain something to a friend or colleague, or to show off your gameplay prowess....

Google Chrome Dark Mode Windows 10 To get started, you will need to download and install the latest Canary version of Chrome – this trick doesn’t work with the current stable version of Chrome. After it’s installed, right-click on the desktop shortcut select Properties from the menu. Then on the Properties window, click the Shortcut tab. In the Target box type: Then click OK and close out of the Properties dialog box....

When you use branching, you direct respondents to other questions or sections based on the answer they give to a question. For instance, let’s say you have a survey about products you sell. You may direct respondents who purchased apparel to a different section than those who bought electronics. You may have seen this yourself. You might take a survey that asks if you’d be willing to answer a few more questions....

The most important is to create a PIN or password to stop any unauthorized access. You can then use a keyboard shortcut (Windows key + L) to lock the screen. If you want to try an easier solution, however, you can use Dynamic Lock to automatically lock your PC when you walk away from it. If you’ve never used it before, here’s what you’ll need to do to use Dynamic Lock on Windows 11....