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You may need a portable Wi-Fi router and an HDMI-to-VGA adapter with audio support. One alternative is to try connecting your Apple TV through a hotspot. Some hotel networks are slow and have multiple guests sharing bandwidth and using the web connection simultaneously. Marc Calleja Lopez / Getty Images A slow web connection means the content you’re streaming will lag and stutter. Movies may stop, and navigating to new shows may take a while....

TreeSize Free uses a familiar folder interface to help you sort through your box’s largest folders and files. This review is of TreeSize Free v4.7.3, which was released on May 7, 2024. TreeSize Free Pros & Cons There isn’t much that I don’t like about this program. Supports several different sorting options. Can scan for large files in internaland externalhard drives. Size units can be changed between GB, MB, and KB....

This article explains what to do when a port stops working. Sometimes you get lucky, and the easiest solution ends up fixing the biggest of problems. If restarting doesn’t do the trick, then you’ll want to move on to more complicated fixes. Tetra Images/Getty Look for debris in the USB port. Just be careful not to shove the obstruction further in. Check for loose or broken internal connections. One way to test this is to insert your USB unit and then gently wiggle the connection....

Make short music videos with all sorts of filters What to Know Tired of the TikTok drama? Give Triller a try. What Is the Triller App? Triller is a short-form video platform, available for Android and iOS. Videos can be up to 60-second clips; 16-seconds is the default. you’re free to report content as spam, inappropriate, or I dont like it. Theappdoesnt ask any further questions, though, so its unclear what happens after reporting a video....

Before you throw away the battery charger, give a shot to fix it safely. Such damage could lead to a fire. Camera battery chargers are typically designed for a specific punch in of battery or battery pack. Yaroslav Mikheev / Getty Images Don’t charge a battery in a charger that isn’t specifically approved to work with it. If you do, you risk starting a fire or shorting out the battery....

The steps below will help you isolate operational problems in a specific component or area where the problem begins. Replace that cable with anew cableor swap it with a known-good cable to see if that works. Verify that the balance control is centered and the volume is high enough to be heard. IvanWuPI / iStock It doesn’t take much force to cause permanent damage to most cables. if you bump into splices, check that that the splice is maintaining a safe, proper connection....

Lack of music or audio is probably the most common problem that crops up withPowerPoint slideshows. Upgrading to the latest version of PowerPoint is the most effective way to resolve video or audio issues. If you’re not able to upgrade, you’ll have compatibility issues. SelectOptimize Media Compatibilityand wait while PowerPoint improves any media that requires optimization. SelectClosewhen the process is complete. PowerPoint provides suggestions to optimize your content, such as embedding videos that are linked or upgrading file formats....

Troubleshooting such problems can be a little tricky. Use these tips to give yourself a better chance of success with your Canon camera troubleshooting techniques. The Camera Won’t Turn On A few issues can cause this problem in a Canon camera. Brian Ach / Stringer / Getty Images First, double-check you charge the battery and insert it properly. Even if the battery was inserted in a charger, it’s possible the battery wasn’t inserted properly....

There are at least six memory card types that consumers have used in digital cameras in the past. They’re typically a little larger than a postage stamp and can store thousands of photos. If this occurs, your camera may need afirmware update or upgrade. Lifewire / Theresa Chiechi Check your camera manufacturer’s website to see whether any are available. Slow, glitchy performance. Older CF cards use PIO (programmed input/output) protocols, which transfer data slower than UDMA....

In many cases, display problems don’t return after a restart. If you’re using an external monitor, you might have trouble with yourMac not detecting the display. Here’s how fix that. Lifewire / Ran Zheng Restarting your Mac puts everything back to a known state. Start the Mac in Safe Mode following the guide:How to Use Your Mac’s Safe Boot Option. If you’re still experiencing the problems, you have a possible hardware issue....

Some font problems can be fixed by deleting and reinstalling the font. If the font still doesn’t display properly, follow these troubleshooting tips. Get a new download. Hero Images / Getty Images When fonts are downloaded from the web, the files can get corrupted. Download the file again and reinstall it. If possible, download the font from a different source. load the correct version. Choose the font package that corresponds to theoperating systemyou’re using....

Hold down the Power button until it turns off." Getting your Mac working again may be as simple as powering it back on. Many kernel panics don’t recur, and your Mac operates as you expect. What Causes a Kernel Panic? These include poorly written applications,plug-ins, add-ons, drivers, and other software components. Restarting your Mac corrects the problem. However, if the kernel panic recurs several times, it’s time to act. Restart Using Safe Boot Start the Mac by holding down theShiftkey and pressing thepowerbutton....

To fix your Netflix buffering problem, follow these troubleshooting tips: reboot your web net surf tool. If youre watching on a phone or streaming rig, try closing the app or restarting the rig instead. Check your internet connection. Netflix recommends: reset your router and modem. If your internet connection speed is sluggish, then restarting your router and modem may fix the problem. If restarting your connection didnt help, then fully restarting your gear or other streaming devices may help....