The fix for Windows system idle process and high CPU load

Have you ever opened the Task Manager and noticed that your system’s idle process is using 90% or more of your CPU? Contrary to what you might think, it’s not that bad. Here’s what the process actually does. The system idle process, as the name implies, is just a measure of the amount of idle … Read more

What to do: The file’s length cannot be detected by Windows Media Player

Despite the addition of Groove Music, many Windows 10 users will have many reasons to continue using Windows Media Player. Of all the media players from Microsoft, Windows Media Player is probably the best. Okay, here’s the short version of the problem. Apparently, some users are having problems when trying to burn CDs and DVDs. … Read more

How to fix: Keyboard types only numbers or nothing at all

You are typing on your laptop and suddenly some of the keys register as numbers and symbols instead of letters. What is going on here? The answer probably lies in your number padlock. Here’s why – and how to solve the keyboard problem. What is Num Lock? Num Lock, short for “number lock,” is a … Read more

Bug fix: Screen Mirroring not working on Roku on Windows 10

Watching content on the big screen is much easier than on an Android or iPhone device, and even on a laptop. But not all TVs and smart streamers can stream app screens from mobile devices or computers. Roku Smart TV and Roku Streaming Sticks offer a great solution with their screen mirroring feature. It allows … Read more

Here is how to clear the display cache in Windows 10

The display cache in Windows 10 helps your computer to remember which mode and resolution to use when it detects a particular display output from a connected external monitor. This avoids having to manually adjust all settings each time a particular external monitor is connected. Sometimes the cache can have problems and you will find … Read more