Here is the most common error message that will popup when you have an IP address issue: You may also see a different error message for the same problem: This problem, though rare, can occur because of the following reasons: Two computers are assigned the same static IP addresses One computer is assigned a static IP address that falls into the DHCP range for the local network and the same address is assigned to a computer by the DHCP server A laptop is put into sleep mode and then turned on while connected to another network that has already assigned the same IP address to another computer If you have multiple network adapters, it is possible for the computer to have an IP address conflict with itself If you have connected multiple wireless routers to your network and DHCP is enabled on more than one device...

In this article, we’ll show you how to Go Live on Discord to stream your games on Windows, Mac, Android, and iPhone. And, since Go Live only works for games, we’ll also cover how you can share your screen or stream a non-game app. How to Go Live on Discord on Windows or Mac To use the “Go Live” function on Discord, you’re going to need three things: A Discord account, the standalone Discord app, and access to a Discord server....

However, even if you have a lot of consoles, there are actually ways you can hook up multiple game consoles to one TV, making it easy to switch between them in just a few seconds so you’re instantly ready to play on whatever console you wish. It doesn’t take much to get started with this, though there is some equipment you may need to buy. However, you should be able to keep it cheap and get your all-in-one gaming center ready to go in no time....

Anyone with a Google account can use Google Forms. It’s just an excellent tool for creating surveys, quizzes, and virtually any other kind of form you can dream up. In this article we’ll show you how to make a Google Form in just a few simple steps. 1. Begin Creating a Google Form First, navigate to forms.google.com and login if prompted. Now it’s time to decide what kind of form you want to make....

Thankfully, Steam makes it easy to move a game from one drive to another. While this process was more complicated in the past, Steam has now integrated Steam Library folders directly into the client. How to Move Steam Games to Another Drive Before you are able to move a Steam game from one drive to another, you will have to create a new Steam Library folder on the destination drive....

The emoji will disappear if you fail to send a message within 24 hours and keep the Snapstreak going. However, it may also disappear due to bugs or glitches within the app. This step-by-step guide will show you how to get your lost Snapchat Streak back using the Snapchat Support section. How to Recover Your Lost Snapstreak Snapchat recognizes that some things are out of our control, and bugs and glitches can cause even the longest streaks to disappear....

Once your screen resolution changes, Windows automatically re-arranges all of your icons and all of that hard work is lost! However, there are free tools that you can use to quickly save the icon layout on your desktop in Windows. For Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8.1, my recommendation would be a program called DesktopOK, which supports 64-bit operating systems. For Window 95, 98, ME, 2000, and XP, there is an older program that still works great called Icon Restore....

However, you may want to see more details on who is sharing your post and who is interacting with the shared post on their Facebook profile. This is easy to do. In this article, we’ll show you how to find this information and how to find your Facebook privacy settings to change who can share your posts. How to See Who Shared Your Facebook Post If you don’t see who shared your Facebook post in your notifications, you’ll need to go to the post itself to see who shared it....

Note that in order to get started with document sharing in Word, you have to save your documents to the cloud. Not all your documents, but at least the one that is going to be shared. That means you need to setup a OneDrive account first and then log into your Microsoft account from within Word. Share Word Doc Once you have OneDrive setup properly in Word, go ahead and click on the Share button at the top right of the screen....

In this post, I will try to show you a couple of methods to reduce the size of a PDF file. If you have Adobe Acrobat (which is not free), you can try out methods 4 and 5, which work really well. There is also a way to reduce PDF file size on Mac OS X specifically, which is Method 3. Method 1 – SmallPDF.com The simplest way to shrink your PDF file is to use a free online tool called SmallPDF....

If you want to turn closed captions on or off on Netflix, here’s how. Note: Closed caption settings in Netflix are linked to a user profile, so if you change your subtitle options on one device, it will be universally applied to all devices you use. How to Turn Closed Captions On or Off on Any Streaming App Netflix has made it relatively easy for users to change closed caption settings or turn off subtitles....

MAME, short for Multiple Arcade Machine Emulator, has seen fit to do its part in recreating the original arcade experience in the form of a multi-purpose emulation framework. An emulator is a software designed to mimic specific hardware. There are many out there that will imitate an arcade machine (as well as other gaming consoles) but MAME is hands-down the best for the job. The sole purpose MAME set out to accomplish was the preservation of old arcade titles....

The ability to sum data with this function isn’t limited to just two values. You can sum an entire range. And the condition you provide the function for it to sum or not can depend on multiple cells in your spreadsheet too. How the SUMIF Function Works in Google Sheets SUMIF is a simple spreadsheet function, but it’s flexible enough so that you can do some creative calculations with it....

Most people try to write the password down somewhere or simply check on the router every time they need to give it to someone else. Luckily, if you already have a computer connected to your WiFi network, you can easily view the password there. I’ve already written about how to view WiFi passwords on a Mac and in this article, I’m going to talk about doing the same thing in Windows....

We can tell you right off the bat that curved monitors actually have quite a few substantial benefits, but they come at a few notable costs as well. Let’s look at why some people make a fuss about curved monitors and why they command the prices they do. Didn’t We Just Get Flat Screens? A traditional LCD or OLED panel is flat. In fact, as you might recall, flat screen displays were a holy grail for many years....

Carrying a phone around and using headphones with the Audible app is certainly an option, but using your smart speaker is a lot more convenient when you’re just hanging out at home. Step 1. Navigate to Audible.com and click Sign In in the top right corner. If this is your first time using Audible, there should also be an option to take advantage of a 30-day free trial. Step 4....

The last two have absolutely nothing to do with lag. In fact, poor frame rates have everything to do with your computer and not complications with the network, namely high ping, which is what causes lag. Most gamers still have no understanding of the actual cause for the lag that they’re grumbling about. This happens so often that even the definition has been altered to fit, calling a drop in frames as “local lag” and combining the occurences to simply mean “a noticeable decrease in application speed, due to extreme network congestion or insufficient processing power....

I found myself asking all of these questions when I visited a friend who had just got an Xbox One, but didn’t know how it would work with his older Xbox 360. In this article, I’ll try to give you as many details as possible about how the two consoles can work or cannot work with each other. It took me a while to figure it all out, so I’m sure this will be useful for owners of both consoles....

If you’re just entering the world of smart lighting, it can be tough to decide which company to go with. This guide will look at each company’s strengths and weaknesses to help you make the right choice for your home. Philips Hue Vs LIFX Brightness, Color, and Power The A19 LIFX bulbs put out slightly more light than Philips Hue bulbs. LIFX bulbs produce 1,100 lumens versus the 800 produced by Philips Hue, but they do so at the cost of more energy—11 watts compared to 10....

JavaScript snippets like you’ll see below expand the functionality of your browser without requiring any additional installations. They’re used to expedite tasks that would normally take several clicks to complete. You’ll grow to love using bookmarklets for many reasons: Updates are never needed (unless to customize). They’re highly customizable so that they work exactly how you want. System resource usage is extremely low compared to full-fledged browser add-ons. How To Use Bookmarklets Using a bookmarklet is as easy as clicking it....