Jack Slater
435 articles published since October 26, 2015
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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 Skype App Not Opening in Windows 11/10
Is Skype not launching on your Windows PC? This could be due to various reasons, but one of these troubleshooting steps will help.
How to Translate Foreign Languages With Hotkeys in Windows 10 & 11
Make translation a snap by setting up a hotkey on Windows.
How to Fix the Search Tool in Windows 10 & 11 Not Displaying Results
If Windows Search keeps drawing a blank, here's how to get it working again.
How to Automatically Copy Selected Text in Chrome, Edge, and Firefox
If you're frequently copying text from your browser (as most of us do), here are extensions you can use to automate and speed up the process.
How to Fix the Mail App’s 0x800713f Error in Windows 10 & 11
Get Windows Mail fixed with these tips for the dreaded 0x800713f error.
How to Add Image Conversion Options to Windows 11’s Context Menu
Quickly convert your images with a context menu option in Windows 11.
How to View and Edit EXIF Photo Data in Windows 11
Check out your photo's EXIF data on Windows 11 with these tips.
How to Fix the Microsoft Teams Error 80080300 in Windows 11
Can't get into meetings because of this Microsoft Teams error? Here's how to fix it.
How to Fix the Phone Link App Not Working in Windows 11
Did Phone Link suddenly stop working on your PC?
How to Add Sticky Notes to Webpages in Google Chrome and Firefox
Sticky notes can be a handy tool to easily keep track of notes. Here's how to add them directly to webpages within both Chrome and Firefox.
How to Convert Documents to WAV and MP3 Files in Windows 11
If you don't want to hire a voice actor to read your documents aloud, ask an app to do it for you instead.
How to Stick Notes to App Windows in Windows 11/10
Notes help you remember important things. Here's how you can attach them to specific apps and files, ensuring you don't forget anything.
How to Add Firewall Options for Blocking Software to Windows 11’s Context Menu
Want to block apps quickly? Set up some context menu options using these apps for Windows 11.
How to Add a Move and Copy to Folder Context Menu Options in Windows 10 & 11
Tired of copy-pasting or dragging files around? Control your documents with Windows context menu options for moving or copying files.
How to Fix the Fall Guys Epic Games Account Error (Error Code 200_001)
Can't play Fall Guys due to a pesky Epic Games account error? Try these options out to clear up error code 200_001.
How to Quickly Reopen Recently Closed Programs in Windows 10 & 11
Got a nasty case of butterfingers? Bring back apps you just closed with these special programs for Windows 10 and 11.
How to Fix the “Not Enough Physical Memory Is Available” VMware Error in Windows
Solving this error in VMware can be as easy as adding more memory, but there are more causes of this problem other than insufficient specs.
How to Fix the Microsoft Store Error 0x80072F30 on Windows
The Microsoft Store's 0x80072F30 error can stop you from getting any new apps. Here's how to fix it.
8 Ways to Customize Windows 10 and 11 With WinBubble
Want to add menus to the submenu? Or perhaps add your own Control Panel items? WinBubble has you covered.
How to Fix the System Restore Error 0x81000203 in Windows 10 & 11
System Restore is meant to fix errors on Windows, but sometimes it needs some help of its own.