However, sometimes when users try to ‘Log In’ to their Spotify account, they get the error ‘A firewall may be blocking Spotify.’ and can’t sign in to their account. This error is also known as ‘Error code: 17’ What is causing the Spotify Error Code 17? The cause of this error cannot be specified. However, based on our research we found that the issue can be caused due to the following reasons...

This might prove annoying in a lot of cases and may stop your work and force you to navigate to the manufacturer’s website. However, there is a way by which you can bypass this message. Why your computer manufacturer may prevent you from installing drivers? Like explained earlier, some computer manufacturers prevent users from installing drivers directly from Intel. There are several cases where the manufacturers roll out a new driver update way longer than when Intel releases it....

The reason behind this issue isn’t clear but the most likely contenders are either a Windows (Windows Update) bug or corrupted application files. Windows updates are known to introduce weird bugs in the Windows so this might be caused by a Windows bug. In this scenario there isn’t a lot that you can do. But, if the problem is with a specific third party application then the issue might be a corrupted file....

Despite constant updates and bug fixes, there are many instances where the Mail application fails to work or launch as expected. This is an ongoing issue and is mostly associated with the corrupt user profile or the application being corrupt. Solution 1: Creating a new Administrator User Account The first and foremost workaround you should try is creating a new user account. This is a known problem in Windows where user accounts get corrupt or due to some module getting damaged, some functions in the user profile fail to work as expected....

Method 1: Check Services There are a few services that needs to be in the running state in order for the proper functioning of your Windows and its updates. So, make sure these services are running by following the steps given below Method 2: Start Windows Update Service Windows Update service is the service that handles Windows updates and all the processes related to it. So, make sure that your Windows Update service is in running condition and its startup type is set to automatic...

After a thorough investigation, we have discovered that the problem is a glitch. Meaning that the PIN isn’t relaying to the Settings app from where Windows Defender UI picks up the current Settings. Luckily there are a couple of fixes written below which you can try to hopefully fix this problem. Sign in with a Local Account After some investigation, it appears that users experiencing this issue are logged into a Microsoft account and not their local account....

The best possible fix is custom to your circumstances and needs to be troubleshooted. In this guide; i will walk you through a mixture of steps that has proven to be helpful for me. Fix Error 0x800ccc92 on Windows Live Mail and Outlook The first thing we need to ensure is that the e-mail’s web-server is working and that it allows you to login to your account via the webmail....

Windows updates often bring such errors alongside them and this case is not an exception. This makes Windows updating quite difficult for common users. However, worry not, as you’ll most probably solve your issue by following the solutions mentioned — potent and competent solutions, of course. What causes the Windows Update Error 0x8024a223? Before we get into the solutions, it is important to take a look at the causes of this error....

What is causing the ‘Unexpected Configuration Problem’ error with some printers? We investigated this particular issue by looking at various user reports and the repair strategies that were commonly used to troubleshoot and resolve the issue by users finding themselves in a similar situation. Based on our investigations, there are several different scenarios that are known to trigger this particular error message: If you’re actively looking for ways to resolve this exact error message that is keeping you from using your printer, this article will provide you with a list of quality troubleshooting steps....

What Causes the error 590624 and How to fix it on iTunes? We found the underlying causes to be: Solution 1: Activating through iMac As we know, there is a glitch with the iPhone where the user is blocked from being able to back up their phone on a Windows computer and the iTunes cannot backup error is seen. However, this error isn’t seen on the Mac because the phone trusts the operating system better....

After investigating this particular issue, it turns out that there are several different scenarios that might end up causing this particular error code. Here’s a shortlist of potential culprits that might be responsible for your problem: Now that you know all the potential causes, here’s how you can fix the problem: Method 1: Investigating a Server Issue The ideal way to start this troubleshooting guide is to investigate and see if there’s an ongoing server issue you might have to worry about....

The business has stated that later this year, customers will start seeing modifications to Gmail for tablet users, greater emoji support, additional accessibility features, and other enhancements. If you use Gmail for business purposes, the new update may already be available. You can always go back if you don’t like the new appearance, at least for the time being. If you don’t use any of those applications, you may disable or enable them from the Quick Settings menu....

Microsoft had recently offered ways to reduce the high RAM consumption of the Google Chrome web browser. The Windows 10 OS maker had indicated that its own Edge web browser, based on Google-provided Chromium engine, successfully lowered the RAM usage. However, Google had rejected the technique claiming it negatively impacted CPU performance. Now Google claims it can successfully lower the RAM usage of Chrome web browser if Microsoft tweaks Windows 10 OS....

As simple as tracking the amount of data that has come into and out of your internet connection may sound, with as many bandwidth and data usage monitoring options out there as there are, most people have no clue what route they should take to monitor their bandwidth and data usage. Well, the following are some of the best and most effective methods (and mediums) that you can use to monitor both your bandwidth and data usage:...

How To Setup Ribbon Cable Touch Screen With The Raspberry Pi? The best approach to start any project is to make a list of components because no one will want to stick in the middle of a project just because of a missing component. Step 1: Components Required Step 2: Selecting the Raspberry Pi Model The selection of Raspberry Pi is a very technical task and it should be done carefully so that you don’t suffer in the future....

So, to make your work life much easier if it involves the use of Excel sheets, follow the steps below and learn how you can change the name of different sheets on one Microsoft spreadsheet. There are four ways to access the sheets name and change it: Double Click on the Name of the Sheet Using Short Keys to Select the Name of the Sheet and Change it Clicking the Right Cursor on the Sheet Tab to Change the Name Using the Tools Ribbon the Top Panel to Access the Settings for Renaming a Sheet Another way to access the option for renaming a sheet on Microsoft Excel is by using the ‘Format’ tab on the top tool panel for Excel....

What is the benefit of setting a default account of your choice? A default account means, that everything that you do on your browser, will be saved on your email account as a backup. So whenever, where ever you use your account, the settings will remain the same for whatever gadget you are using. Let me explain this by example. So as my accounts have been added on Gmail, this means, that everything that I used with Gmail, say, Youtube, for example, its history, and most searched videos, everything will be the same for me whether it is on my laptop, or on my phone....

Fortunately, you and anyone else can easily check and analyze the performance of an HDD or SSD. There are plenty of extremely easy to use third-party applications out there that can be used to analyze the performance of an HDD or SSD, one of the most popular ones being CrystalDiskMark. CrystalDiskMark is a third-party program capable of benchmarking an HDD or SSD, and the benchmarks it produces can be used to determine how well an HDD or SSD is performing....

Xubuntu and Debian-Xfce4 users can follow these instructions as well even if their Xfce4 implementations are tailored to their distributions. While it’s theoretically possible to do this through the Thunar file manager, it’s much easier from a command line. Hold down Ctrl, Alt and T to open the xfce4-terminal. You can also push the Super or Windows key and T at the same time or start one by clicking on the Whisker Menu, pointing to System Tools and clicking on Terminal....

Acquiring a third-party security program is extremely easy seeing as there are dozens out there for every niche, and there is no denying that there are various merits to the use of most third-party security programs. Be that as it may, though, those who install and use third-party computer security programs often find themselves needing to uninstall them in the future, and doing so is no easy task in most cases....