https://www.mytechnician.tech/tips/ Windows 11 troubleshooting guides and PC fix tips from My Technician. en-us Wed, 17 Jun 2026 06:51:46 GMT https://www.mytechnician.tech/tips/fix-windows-firewall-blocking-apps-windows-11/ https://www.mytechnician.tech/tips/fix-windows-firewall-blocking-apps-windows-11/ Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT App blocked by Windows Defender Firewall, can't join a game server, or file sharing fails? Add allow rules, reset firewall defaults, and fix network profile. https://www.mytechnician.tech/tips/fix-steam-not-opening-windows-11/ https://www.mytechnician.tech/tips/fix-steam-not-opening-windows-11/ Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Steam won't launch or stuck updating on Windows 11? Clear download cache, repair files, and fix services without reinstalling games. https://www.mytechnician.tech/tips/fix-snipping-tool-not-working-windows-11/ https://www.mytechnician.tech/tips/fix-snipping-tool-not-working-windows-11/ Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Print Screen or Snipping Tool does nothing, screenshots are black, or Win+Shift+S fails? Reset the app, fix keyboard shortcuts, and repair capture permissions. https://www.mytechnician.tech/tips/fix-sleep-hibernation-not-working-windows-11/ https://www.mytechnician.tech/tips/fix-sleep-hibernation-not-working-windows-11/ Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT PC won't sleep, wakes instantly, or hibernate is missing? Fix power plans, wake timers, fast startup, and drivers that block sleep on Windows 11. https://www.mytechnician.tech/tips/fix-mobile-hotspot-not-working-windows-11/ https://www.mytechnician.tech/tips/fix-mobile-hotspot-not-working-windows-11/ Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Can't turn on mobile hotspot, or devices won't connect? Fix adapter sharing, metered data, firewall, and driver issues for Windows 11 hotspot. https://www.mytechnician.tech/tips/fix-hdr-not-working-windows-11/ https://www.mytechnician.tech/tips/fix-hdr-not-working-windows-11/ Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT HDR toggle missing, colors look washed out, or games won't enable HDR? Fix display cable, GPU settings, Windows HDR calibration, and monitor compatibility. https://www.mytechnician.tech/tips/fix-game-controller-not-working-windows-11/ https://www.mytechnician.tech/tips/fix-game-controller-not-working-windows-11/ Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Controller not detected or buttons dead in games? Fix Windows drivers, USB ports, Steam Input, and game controller settings. https://www.mytechnician.tech/tips/fix-clipboard-not-working-windows-11/ https://www.mytechnician.tech/tips/fix-clipboard-not-working-windows-11/ Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Copy and paste broken, Clipboard History empty, or Win+V does nothing? Restart Clipboard, fix Remote Desktop conflicts, and reset clipboard services. https://www.mytechnician.tech/tips/spot-avoid-phishing-emails-scams/ https://www.mytechnician.tech/tips/spot-avoid-phishing-emails-scams/ Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Learn how to recognize phishing emails, fake login pages, and text scams before they steal your passwords or money—simple checks anyone can do in seconds. https://www.mytechnician.tech/tips/fix-microsoft-store-not-working-windows-11/ https://www.mytechnician.tech/tips/fix-microsoft-store-not-working-windows-11/ Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Microsoft Store won't open, won't download apps, or throws error 0x80131500? Reset the cache, re-register the Store, and fix the services behind it. https://www.mytechnician.tech/tips/set-up-two-factor-authentication-2fa/ https://www.mytechnician.tech/tips/set-up-two-factor-authentication-2fa/ Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Stop hackers even when they have your password. A plain-English guide to turning on two-factor authentication for email, banking, and social accounts. https://www.mytechnician.tech/tips/fix-windows-11-brightness-not-working/ https://www.mytechnician.tech/tips/fix-windows-11-brightness-not-working/ Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Brightness slider missing, greyed out, or won't change on Windows 11? Re-enable the display driver, fix adaptive brightness, and restore the controls. https://www.mytechnician.tech/tips/create-strong-memorable-passwords/ https://www.mytechnician.tech/tips/create-strong-memorable-passwords/ Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Make passwords that are hard to crack but easy to remember. Simple, practical rules for stronger logins—no random gibberish you'll forget by tomorrow. https://www.mytechnician.tech/tips/use-a-password-manager-safely/ https://www.mytechnician.tech/tips/use-a-password-manager-safely/ Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT A password manager remembers strong, unique passwords for every account so you don't have to. Here's how they work, how to start, and how to use one securely. https://www.mytechnician.tech/tips/fix-sound-crackling-popping-windows-11/ https://www.mytechnician.tech/tips/fix-sound-crackling-popping-windows-11/ Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Audio crackling, popping, or stuttering on Windows 11? Fix the sample rate, turn off audio enhancements, and stop the driver latency behind the static. https://www.mytechnician.tech/tips/stay-safe-on-public-wifi/ https://www.mytechnician.tech/tips/stay-safe-on-public-wifi/ Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Cafés, airports, and hotels offer free Wi-Fi—but it isn't always safe. Simple steps to protect your passwords and data on public networks. https://www.mytechnician.tech/tips/fix-windows-11-stuck-on-loading-screen/ https://www.mytechnician.tech/tips/fix-windows-11-stuck-on-loading-screen/ Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Windows 11 stuck on the spinning dots or loading screen? Cut power-draining peripherals, disable fast startup, and use Startup Repair to boot again. https://www.mytechnician.tech/tips/setup-remote-desktop-windows-11/ https://www.mytechnician.tech/tips/setup-remote-desktop-windows-11/ Mon, 25 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Control your PC from another device with Remote Desktop — enable RDP on Pro, work around Home limits, router port forwarding, and safer alternatives. https://www.mytechnician.tech/tips/remove-fake-antivirus-scareware-windows-11/ https://www.mytechnician.tech/tips/remove-fake-antivirus-scareware-windows-11/ Mon, 25 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Browser locked by a virus warning? Remove fake antivirus pop-ups and tech-support scareware on Windows 11 without calling the number on screen. https://www.mytechnician.tech/tips/reduce-input-lag-gaming-windows-11/ https://www.mytechnician.tech/tips/reduce-input-lag-gaming-windows-11/ Mon, 25 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Mouse sluggish or shots register late? Cut input lag with polling rate, fullscreen, GPU low-latency settings, and display tuning. https://www.mytechnician.tech/tips/recover-hacked-email-account/ https://www.mytechnician.tech/tips/recover-hacked-email-account/ Mon, 25 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Locked out or seeing strange activity in your inbox? Step-by-step actions to recover a hacked email account and lock attackers out for good. https://www.mytechnician.tech/tips/fix-windows-hello-not-working/ https://www.mytechnician.tech/tips/fix-windows-hello-not-working/ Mon, 25 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT PIN works but face or fingerprint won't enroll or sign in? Update drivers, reset Hello, check BIOS TPM, and fix camera privacy settings on Windows 11. https://www.mytechnician.tech/tips/fix-windows-11-touchpad-not-working-laptop/ https://www.mytechnician.tech/tips/fix-windows-11-touchpad-not-working-laptop/ Mon, 25 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Touchpad frozen, disabled, or gestures gone on Windows 11? Turn off accidental disable keys, reinstall precision drivers, and fix BIOS touchpad settings. https://www.mytechnician.tech/tips/fix-windows-11-taskbar-not-working-disappearing/ https://www.mytechnician.tech/tips/fix-windows-11-taskbar-not-working-disappearing/ Mon, 25 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Taskbar frozen, hidden, or icons won't click after an update? Un-hide the bar, restart Explorer, fix tablet mode, and reset shell settings. https://www.mytechnician.tech/tips/fix-windows-11-start-menu-not-opening/ https://www.mytechnician.tech/tips/fix-windows-11-start-menu-not-opening/ Mon, 25 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Start button dead or menu closes instantly? Restart Explorer, run Start troubleshooter, repair shell settings—no reinstall. https://www.mytechnician.tech/tips/fix-windows-11-slow-after-update/ https://www.mytechnician.tech/tips/fix-windows-11-slow-after-update/ Mon, 25 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT PC slow after Patch Tuesday? Clear pending updates, reset Search indexing, trim startup, and undo bad drivers post-update. https://www.mytechnician.tech/tips/fix-windows-11-search-not-working/ https://www.mytechnician.tech/tips/fix-windows-11-search-not-working/ Mon, 25 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Search box empty, spins forever, or won't find apps and files? Restart Search indexing, rebuild the index, and reset Windows Search without breaking Start. https://www.mytechnician.tech/tips/fix-windows-11-file-explorer-crashing-not-responding/ https://www.mytechnician.tech/tips/fix-windows-11-file-explorer-crashing-not-responding/ Mon, 25 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT File Explorer closes alone, hangs on This PC, or won't open folders? Restart Explorer, clear history, disable preview handlers, and fix shell extensions. https://www.mytechnician.tech/tips/fix-windows-11-after-bad-update-rollback/ https://www.mytechnician.tech/tips/fix-windows-11-after-bad-update-rollback/ Mon, 25 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Blue screen, no boot, or broken Start after Patch Tuesday? Uninstall the last update, roll back Windows 11, and use recovery when the PC won't start. https://www.mytechnician.tech/tips/fix-slow-wifi-speeds-windows-11/ https://www.mytechnician.tech/tips/fix-slow-wifi-speeds-windows-11/ Mon, 25 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Wi-Fi slow but connected? Fix band choice, channel congestion, adapter updates, and router settings—not disconnects or DNS. https://www.mytechnician.tech/tips/fix-slow-ssd-speeds-windows-11/ https://www.mytechnician.tech/tips/fix-slow-ssd-speeds-windows-11/ Mon, 25 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT NVMe or SATA SSD feels like a hard drive? Enable TRIM, confirm AHCI mode, check drive health, and rule out thermal or firmware throttling on Windows 11. https://www.mytechnician.tech/tips/fix-screen-flickering-flashing-windows-11/ https://www.mytechnician.tech/tips/fix-screen-flickering-flashing-windows-11/ Mon, 25 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Monitor flashing black, horizontal lines, or desktop flicker in Windows 11? Test in Task Manager, fix refresh rate mismatch, and roll back bad GPU drivers. https://www.mytechnician.tech/tips/fix-pc-wont-turn-on/ https://www.mytechnician.tech/tips/fix-pc-wont-turn-on/ Mon, 25 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Press power and nothing happens—no fans, no lights, or it shuts off instantly? Check outlet, PSU, RAM, and front-panel wiring before replacing parts. https://www.mytechnician.tech/tips/fix-keyboard-not-typing-windows-11/ https://www.mytechnician.tech/tips/fix-keyboard-not-typing-windows-11/ Mon, 25 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Keyboard dead in Windows but works in BIOS? Fix filter keys, language layout, USB power saving, and drivers—or use the on-screen keyboard to sign in. https://www.mytechnician.tech/tips/fix-headphones-wrong-audio-output-windows-11/ https://www.mytechnician.tech/tips/fix-headphones-wrong-audio-output-windows-11/ Mon, 25 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Sound plays through the monitor instead of headphones, or the 3.5 mm jack is ignored? Fix default output, jack detection, and Realtek audio on Windows 11. https://www.mytechnician.tech/tips/fix-ethernet-not-working-windows-11/ https://www.mytechnician.tech/tips/fix-ethernet-not-working-windows-11/ Mon, 25 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Wired internet dead but Wi-Fi works? Check the cable and link lights, reset the adapter, reinstall Ethernet drivers, and fix DHCP on Windows 11. https://www.mytechnician.tech/tips/create-system-restore-point-windows-11/ https://www.mytechnician.tech/tips/create-system-restore-point-windows-11/ Mon, 25 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Turn on System Protection, create a restore point before driver or registry changes, and roll Windows 11 back without wiping your files. https://www.mytechnician.tech/tips/check-ssd-hard-drive-health-windows-11/ https://www.mytechnician.tech/tips/check-ssd-hard-drive-health-windows-11/ Mon, 25 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Read SMART status, use CrystalDiskInfo, and know when a drive is failing before you lose data — what Caution and reallocated sectors mean on Windows 11. https://www.mytechnician.tech/tips/fix-windows-11-notifications-not-working/ https://www.mytechnician.tech/tips/fix-windows-11-notifications-not-working/ Sun, 24 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Missing notifications on Windows 11? Turn off Do Not Disturb, fix per-app notification settings, and re-register the shell to get your alerts back. https://www.mytechnician.tech/tips/avoid-tech-support-scam-calls/ https://www.mytechnician.tech/tips/avoid-tech-support-scam-calls/ Sun, 24 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT That 'Microsoft' call or scary virus pop-up is a scam. Learn how fake tech-support tricks work and exactly what to do when one targets you. https://www.mytechnician.tech/tips/restore-classic-right-click-context-menu-windows-11/ https://www.mytechnician.tech/tips/restore-classic-right-click-context-menu-windows-11/ Sat, 23 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Bring back the full Windows 10 right-click menu in Windows 11 with one registry key—no more 'Show more options' extra click or laggy context menu. https://www.mytechnician.tech/tips/avoid-online-shopping-scams/ https://www.mytechnician.tech/tips/avoid-online-shopping-scams/ Sat, 23 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Fake stores, too-good-to-be-true deals, and payment tricks cost shoppers billions. Learn the warning signs and how to buy online safely. https://www.mytechnician.tech/tips/spot-scam-text-messages-smishing/ https://www.mytechnician.tech/tips/spot-scam-text-messages-smishing/ Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Fake delivery, bank, and prize texts are everywhere. Learn how to recognize scam text messages—called smishing—and what to do when one arrives. https://www.mytechnician.tech/tips/fix-critical-process-died-windows-11/ https://www.mytechnician.tech/tips/fix-critical-process-died-windows-11/ Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Getting the CRITICAL_PROCESS_DIED blue screen on Windows 11? Boot Safe Mode, repair system files, fix bad drivers, and stop stop code 0x000000EF. https://www.mytechnician.tech/tips/protect-privacy-on-social-media/ https://www.mytechnician.tech/tips/protect-privacy-on-social-media/ Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Your social profiles reveal more than you think. Practical privacy settings and habits to keep your personal info away from strangers and scammers. https://www.mytechnician.tech/tips/fix-windows-11-not-shutting-down-restarting/ https://www.mytechnician.tech/tips/fix-windows-11-not-shutting-down-restarting/ Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT PC stuck on 'Shutting down' or screen stays on after Sleep? Close stuck apps, update drivers, and fix fast startup and power settings on Windows 11. https://www.mytechnician.tech/tips/fix-windows-11-freezing-crashing-randomly/ https://www.mytechnician.tech/tips/fix-windows-11-freezing-crashing-randomly/ Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT PC locks up, reboots alone, or apps freeze for seconds—check RAM, drivers, disk health, and overheating before you assume Windows is broken. https://www.mytechnician.tech/tips/fix-usb-ports-not-working-windows-11/ https://www.mytechnician.tech/tips/fix-usb-ports-not-working-windows-11/ Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT USB mouse, flash drive, or phone not detected in Windows 11—try different ports, reset controllers, update chipset drivers, and fix power management. https://www.mytechnician.tech/tips/fix-onedrive-sync-issues-windows-11/ https://www.mytechnician.tech/tips/fix-onedrive-sync-issues-windows-11/ Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT OneDrive stuck on 'Processing', files not uploading, or red X icons—reset the client, check storage, and fix account and path errors on Windows 11. https://www.mytechnician.tech/tips/fix-dpc-watchdog-violation-windows-11/ https://www.mytechnician.tech/tips/fix-dpc-watchdog-violation-windows-11/ Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Fix DPC_WATCHDOG_VIOLATION BSOD (0x00000133) on Windows 11—update SSD controller driver, use standard SATA AHCI, patch firmware.