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Derek Wirch is a seasoned IT professional with an impressive career dating back to 1986. He brings a wealth of knowledge and hands-on experience that is invaluable to those embarking on their journey in the tech industry.

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How to Remove Notes from PowerPoint Slides

PowerPoint is a great tool for creating engaging presentations, but if you’ve ever shared your slides and forgotten to remove the notes, it can be a little embarrassing! Fortunately, removing notes from PowerPoint is simple and can be done in just a few clicks. In this post, we’ll walk you through how to delete notes from your PowerPoint… Read More »

9 Ways to Fix the “No Connection” Error in Steam

Steam is one of the most popular platforms for gamers, offering thousands of games and a massive community. But what happens when Steam won’t connect and you get the frustrating “No Connection” error? Don’t worry! In this guide, we’ll walk through common fixes to resolve the “No Connection” error in Steam, so you can get back to gaming.… Read More »

How To Password Protect a PDF

Whether you’re sharing sensitive information, business documents, or personal files, securing your PDFs with a password is a smart move. Password-protecting a PDF ensures that only authorized individuals can view or modify its contents. In this blog post, we’ll walk through several methods to password-protect your PDF, using popular tools like Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Word, and free online… Read More »

How to Pair Bluetooth Headphones and Earphones

Bluetooth headphones and earphones offer the freedom of wireless listening, whether you’re using them with your phone, laptop, or even a gaming console. If you’ve just bought a pair and aren’t sure how to pair them, don’t worry—it’s a simple process. In this guide, I’ll show you how to connect your Bluetooth headphones or earphones to various devices,… Read More »

How to Make Windows 11 Look Like Windows 10

Windows 11 brought a sleek new design with rounded corners and a centered Start Menu, but some users prefer the familiar look of Windows 10. If you’re one of them, don’t worry—there are ways to tweak Windows 11 to get that Windows 10 vibe back. This guide will show you how to make Windows 11 look more like… Read More »

How to Fix Steam’s “Missing File Privileges” Error on Windows

If you’re a gamer using Steam, you’ve probably experienced some kind of error at one point or another. One common issue is the dreaded “Missing File Privileges” error, which usually occurs when you’re trying to install or update a game. Thankfully, this error is relatively simple to fix, and with a few troubleshooting steps, you’ll be back to… Read More »

How to Increase Dedicated VRAM in Windows 11

If you’ve ever run into performance issues while gaming or using graphics-intensive applications on Windows 11, you may have come across the term VRAM (Video RAM). VRAM is a special type of memory dedicated to handling your system’s graphical tasks, and having more of it can lead to better performance in gaming, 3D rendering, and video editing. Many… Read More »

How to Fix the ERR_CONNECTION_TIMED_OUT Error in Chrome on Windows

Nothing is more frustrating than trying to access a website and being met with a Chrome error page that reads ERR_CONNECTION_TIMED_OUT. This error indicates that Chrome couldn’t establish a connection with the website you’re trying to visit, usually because the request took too long. While this problem can seem intimidating, it’s typically a network or browser-related issue that… Read More »