How to quickly locate a program’s EXE file on Windows 10

  •  Locate an EXE file from a shortcut by opening its properties window and clicking “Open File Location.”
  •  If a shortcut is not available, check “C:\Program Files” or appdata folder for the application’s main program folder.
  •  EXEs for apps from the Microsoft Store are located in “C:\Program Files\WindowsApps,” but we do not recommended to modify or take ownership of this folder.

If you’re doing advanced troubleshooting or configuration of a Windows 10 application and need to locate the program’s EXE file in File Explorer, there’s a quick way to do it if you have access to a shortcut.

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How to Bypass Chrome’s “Failed – Virus Detected” Message when downloading Files

 The best way to avoid the “Failed – Virus Detected” message in Chrome is to download your files straight from the official website, not some random third-party site. You can scan the download link on the VirusTotal website to see if the file actually contains malicious code or if Chrome is raising a false alarm.

You can get rid of the message by disabling Chrome’s security, turning off your antivirus, and tweaking the registry settings for your system’s security.

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Windows 11 can use your android phone as a Webcam

Continuity Camera has been an incredibly useful addition for Mac computers. Apple got tired of all of the complaints that MacBooks’ cameras weren’t good enough, so as a solution, it added the ability to let you use your iPhone’s cameras as a webcam for your Mac computer. If you happen to have an Android phone and a Windows computer, you’re in luck, because you’re about to get a similar feature.

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Can you see your recently watched Reels on Instagram?

Instagram doesn’t have a built-in feature to view recently watched Reels, but some workarounds make this possible. You can find the lost Reel from your feed if you haven’t closed the app yet, locate it in the history of your interactions, manually search for the account that posted it, or look for the Reel itself with the help of a caption, tag, and audio track.

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How to update everything on your PS5

  1.  To check for updates your PS5, open the Settings and go to System > System Software > System Software Update and Settings. If an update is available, select “Update System Software.”
  2.  To update your PS5 games, highlight the game in your library and press the Options button on the controller, then select “Check for Updates.” To update your PS5 controller, open the Settings and go to Accessories > Controller (General). If an update is available, select “DualSense Wireless Controller Device Software.”

  3. Keeping your PlayStation 5 up to date ensures a smooth gaming experience on Sony’s ninth-generation console. It pays to know how to manually trigger updates, whether it’s the system software, games, or controller.
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How to fix a Bluetooth driver error on Windows

  •  Update your Bluetooth drivers to fix Bluetooth connectivity issues. Use Windows Update or download the latest drivers from the manufacturer’s site.
  •  Run the System File Checker (SFC) to fix corrupted system files that might be causing Bluetooth errors. Open Command Prompt as Administrator and use the command “sfc /scannow”.
  •  If you’re using an external Bluetooth adapter alongside the built-in one, disable the built-in adapter to avoid conflicts. Use Device Manager to disable the Bluetooth adapter.

Have you encountered a Bluetooth driver error on your Windows 11 or Windows 10 PC? There’s a good chance you’re using multiple Bluetooth adapters on your system. Regardless, we’ll show you how to fix your problem so that you can start using your machine’s Bluetooth functionality again.

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Alt+Tab not working on Windows: how to fix it

  •  Try using the other Alt key on your keyboard to see if one of them is damaged and causing the Alt+Tab shortcut to not work.
  •  Alternatively, restart Windows Explorer by right-clicking the taskbar, selecting “Task Manager,” going to the “Processes” tab, right-clicking “Windows Explorer,” and choosing “Restart.”
  •  Disable Sticky Keys in the Accessibility or Keyboard settings to see if it resolves the issue with the Alt+Tab shortcut.

Windows is supposed to display the app switcher when you press the Alt+Tab keyboard shortcut. If that doesn’t happen in your case, your Alt or Tab keys may be damaged, or your Windows installation may have an issue. We’ll show you a few ways to get around this problem so you can switch between your apps without problems.

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