Jack Slater
435 articles published since October 26, 2015
About Jack Slater
Jack has been a freelance tech journalist for more than a decade. He has covered Windows Vista, 7, 10, and 11 topics within a multitude of guides for MakeUseOf and numerous other websites.
How to Fix the DXGI_ERROR_DEVICE_REMOVED Error in Windows 10 & 11
This error means something related to your GPU has gone awry, but it's an easy fix.
How to Back Up Saved Data for Games Installed With Epic Games Launcher
No one likes losing their saved progress for whatever reason. Here's how to back up your data with Epic Games Launcher.
How to Fix World of Warcraft’s Fatal Exception Error 132 in Windows 10/11
Tired of error 132 stopping you from playing World of Warcraft? These quick fixes should help stop error 132 for good.
How to Schedule Websites to Open at Specified Times in Chrome, Firefox, and Edge
Regularly open the same websites? Why not schedule them to open at specific times. Here's how you can in Chrome, Firefox, and Edge.
How to Fix the “Insufficient System Resources Exist” Error in Windows 10 & 11
Is an app crashing with this error message, but you seem to have enough resources? Try these fixes.
How to Extend the PIN Length in Windows 10 & 11
You don't need to be limited to four digits. Extends your Windows PIN length with this guide.
How to Make a Folder or File Undeletable in Windows 10
Some files and folders are too important to accidentally erase. Keep them protected with these tips for Windows 10.
How to Fix the “Location Isn’t Set Up for Installing Games” Xbox App Error in Windows 11/10
Are you excited to install new games on your Xbox app only to be frustrated by this error? Let's fix that!
How to Fix Error 0x800700E1 in Windows 10 & 11
Get this annoying Windows error sorted with our guide.
4 Ways to Fix the 0x80010135 ZIP Extraction Error in Windows 11/10
Is the 0x80010135 error stopping you from extracting a ZIP file? Here are some ways you can easily fix that.
How to Fix the 224003 Video Error in Google Chrome and Edge
Come across the 224003 video error in Chrome or Edge? Here are some fixes you can try to get back to watching video content.
How to Fix the “Semaphore Timeout Period Has Expired” Error 0x80070079 in Windows 11/10
This error message usually appears while copying files. Here's how to get back into transferring files again.
How to Fix Game Bar’s “PC Doesn't Meet Hardware Requirements for Captures” Error in Windows
Is the Game Bar suddenly telling you your PC is incompatible with captures, even though you took some in the past? Get it fixed with this guide.
6 Ways to Copy File and Folder Paths in Windows 11
Quickly grab a path on Windows 11 with this guide.
How to Fix the “Device is Unreachable” Error 0x80070141 on Windows
This error usually appears when transferring files from an iPhone. Fortunately, there are plenty of fixes to try to get rid of this error.
How to Fix the “Do Not Have Sufficient Access to Uninstall” Error in Windows 10 & 11
If Windows is not letting you uninstall a program, here's how to fix it.
How to Fix the “Looks Like You’re Stranded” Xbox App Error in Windows 10 & 11
Find yourself again and get into your Xbox Game Pass library with these tips for Windows 10 and 11.
How to Fix Error 0xc0000142 in Windows 11/10
There are many possible causes of error 0xc0000142. So, we'll cover many possible solutions to help you fix it.
How to Fix the “D3D11-compatible GPU” Error in Windows 11/10
PC gaming has its quirks, and troubleshooting strange errors is one of them. Here's how to fix the “D3D11-compatible GPU” error in Windows.
How to Fix the “Spotify Application Is Not Responding” Error in Windows 10 & 11
Get back into your tunes with these tips for an unresponsive Spotify app on Windows.