System integrity is important in keeping your computer working fine. Windows has a built-in utility that identifies and replaces corrupt or missing system files. Of all the features supported by this utility, SFC/Scannow serves as a highly effective way of maintaining your operating system in health. The following will provide some background on using SFC/Scannow,… Read more.
In the process, there comes a time when you get this status_access_violation error message, especially with various modern web browsers such as Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge. It tends to strike unexpectedly, where an instance may crash or even freeze completely. Knowing what causes it and how it’s fixed may help you restore your browsing… Read more.
Cyber threats don’t only hide in the dark web and social networks. They are right out there on ordinary websites, too. The reality is, online dangers aren’t going away anytime in the near future. While we can’t keep hackers and cybercriminals from inventing fresh malware and ransomware by the second, what we can do is… Read more.
According to the Restarters data, overheating accounts for over 2% of all PC faults, while power and battery issues contribute to more than 11%, which, if combined, makes them the most common causes of PC problems. But what if you could address both problems with a single, easy-to-use app? Let’s explore the dangers of overheating… Read more.
The Overheating Problem This story starts with Oliver, a QA manager from Outbyte who, much like many of us, had a penchant for gaming. One day, he decided it was time to upgrade his aging laptop to a sleek, high-performance model, hoping for smoother gameplay and faster load times. However, the new laptop came with… Read more.
Updating drivers is an essential task to ensure smooth functioning of your computer system. However, it’s important to be aware that updating drivers can sometimes cause issues, leading to system crashes, error messages, or even hardware failing to work. In this article, we’ll explore the reasons why updating drivers may cause problems, and provide tips… Read more.
PCs have never been cheap to buy. Even if you build one yourself and try to use the cheapest parts, the components are quite pricey. However, if you’ve recently considered getting a new computer and took a peek at the prices, you may have been shocked to see that they have skyrocketed. This is actually… Read more.
Users of Outbyte software products have an advantage over other software brands. They can call or chat with a live tech support agent and get any PC issues resolved remotely, even if those issues are not related to the Outbyte product they are using. All this is made possible with the help of Outbyte Live… Read more.
Most of us encounter Wi-Fi connection issues once in a while. Wi-Fi speed being lower than what a user expects or wants is one of the most frequent connection-related complaints posted on online forums. How can you ensure that you always browse at the best speed you can get on a Wi-Fi network? There are… Read more.
Have you encountered the “insufficient disk space” error on your computer? A lot of the time it takes users by surprise, especially when their system drive isn’t that small, even by modern-day standards. In addition to error messages, you may also notice slower PC performance as your system drive gets filled with data. Most users have no idea of the actual amounts of disk space needed for various tasks. So, how much free disk space is actually enough? Let’s get to the bottom of it right here.