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An unconfirmed CRDOWNLOAD file is a file that is created by the Google Chrome web browser when a file is being downloaded. The “.crdownload” file extension is specific to Google Chrome and is an indication that a file is currently being downloaded or that there is a file that was...
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol), is a standardized network protocol used to automate the process of assigning IP addresses and other configuration parameters, such as subnet masks, default gateways, DNS servers, and others, to devices on a network. The primary purpose of DHCP is to simplify the management of IP...
For the past few weeks, we’ve been on the lookout for Wi-Fi routers that we can use at our studio. And we found one—the Netgear RAX20. One of the deciding factors why we chose this router was the perfect combination of affordability and the fantastic features that come with it....
We’re excited to share with you a fantastic method for creating a versatile USB stick that can host multiple bootable operating systems. If you ever found yourself needing to install Windows 10 on one PC, Windows 7 on another, and perhaps Linux on a different machine, each requiring a separate...
Don’t ignore. Opt for automated consideration. Setting up an out-of-office auto-reply in Gmail can be quite handy when you’re going on vacation, leaving the office for an extended period, or you don’t want anyone to shoot you an email and feel neglected if you have not replied in a timely...
Why discard when you can reuse it? This time we are going to show you how to turn your old Wi-Fi router into a switch, an access point, an extender, or a repeater. You might have upgraded your Wi-Fi router, leaving the old one on one of your shelves collecting...
Restoring a manageable switch to its default configuration. What we have today is an old but manageable switch, a Jet Stream L2 Lite Managed Switch, specifically a TLS 3216. The great thing about this switch is its ability to be configured with VLANs. I’ll dive into that a bit later,...
Triple monitors: Seamlessly transitioning between tasks Today, we’d like to share our setup for a triple monitor arrangement with our laptop. We have a Dell XPS 13, which is very handy considering that we are always on the move. However, when we’re back at our workspace for editing and multitasking,...
Improving Your Computer’s Performance With Defragmentation If your computer has been a bit slow and lagging lately, hard drive defragmentation might be the solution. It’s really worth a try. This process in general optimizes your hard drive for a better performance, because of faster files access as it rearranges them,...
A Beginner’s Guide Did you know that staring at digital screens for long periods of time can strain your eyes and disrupt your sleep patterns? Computers possess a functionality that can assist with this issue. Night mode, also known as dark mode or night light, is a feature that reduces...