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 Convert ZIP Files to Alternative Archive Formats in Windows 11
There are plenty of file compression formats out there, so why settle with ZIP? Here's how to convert a ZIP file on Windows 11.
How to Fix “The Application Was Unable to Start” 0xc000003e Error in Windows 10 & 11
Get the 0xc000003e error on Windows fixed with this guide.
How to Add a Portable Software Menu to Windows 10 & 11
Keep your portable apps in one tidy spot with a portable software menu for Windows.
How to Fix Battle.net Not Opening on a Windows 11/10 PC
Battle.net can sometimes be difficult on Windows 10 and 11. If Blizzard's app is refusing to open properly, try out these fixes.
How to Open and Read Comics in Windows 11
Windows 11 doesn't come with a comic reader by default, but that doesn't mean you can't download your own.
How to Add a New Open With Menu to Windows 11’s Context Menu
Is the "Open With" menu on Windows 11 a bit lackluster for you? Here's how to make it even better with Open with++.
How to Resize Software With Your Keyboard in Windows 11
Why fumble with window controls when you can resize software with a few keyboard hotkeys on Windows?
How to Fix the 0x80049dd3 Voice Typing Error in Windows 11
Windows 11's voice typing feature is meant to make life more convenient, but even it can cause problems from time to time.
How to Open Programs With Preset Window Sizes in Windows 11
Want your programs to open at just the right size? Here's how to do that on Windows.
How to Fix GameLoop’s “Failed to Start the Emulator” Error in Windows 10 & 11
Get GameLoop working again and hop back into your Android games with these tips for Windows.
How to Access the App & Browser Controls When It's Missing in Windows Security
Sometimes the App & Browser controls go missing in Windows Security. If you can't get it back, try these tricks to open it again.
How to Fix the "These Files Have Properties That Can’t Be Read” Photos Error in Windows 10 & 11
Having trouble adding files into Photos? Get it fixed with these tips.
How to Convert Images to Black and White in Windows 11
Give your pictures a retro look by converting them to black and white in Windows 11.
How to Change Volume in Windows 11 With Your Mouse Wheel
With a quick mouse scroll, you can adjust the volume of your Windows 11 PC with these nifty tools.
How to Open Multiple Pages at Once in Chrome, Firefox, Opera, and Edge
If you're looking to open multiple pages at once in your browser, there are some handy extensions that can help. Here's how to do so in most browsers.
How to Create Local Group Policy Editor Shortcuts in Windows 11
Quickly get into the Local Group Policy editor with these tips for Windows 11.
How to Set a Custom Startup Voice Message in Windows 11
Make your Windows 11 PC feel futuristic with a custom startup voice message.
How to Fix the 0x887A0006: DXGI_ERROR_DEVICE_HUNG Error in Windows 10 & 11
Get out of your troubleshooting nightmare and back in the game with these tips for fixing the 0x887A0006: DXGI_ERROR_DEVICE_HUNG error.
How to Add Animated Snowfall to Windows 11’s Desktop
Bring your desktop down a few degrees with these ice-cold snowflake storms for Windows 11.
How to Group Desktop Shortcut Icons in Windows 11
Here's a quick and easy way to organize your desktop icons on Windows 11.