You needn’t worry, however, as it isn’t a serious or dangerous error, so all of your programs and data are safe. What RPC stands for is Remote Procedure Call, which is a method that some applications will use to communicate with other applications that are running on the same computer. What this means is that RPC allows different processes to communicate with one another in order to perform a task....

Usually, the “Getting Windows ready” stuck issue occurs when an update glitches out for no good reason. But sometimes, the problem ends up being severe, with file corruption playing a significant role. Regardless, the list of troubleshooting tips and fixes below should help you move past the “Getting Windows ready” screen in Windows 10. Disconnect From the Internet In some instances, Windows 10 can run into problems communicating with the Microsoft servers while finalizing an update....

This is usually related to the driver hardware itself. Why would driver software start doing this? There can be multiple reasons. A few common ones include a driver bug that was fixed in a recent update that you don’t have yet. It could be a Windows bug that, again, was fixed in an update you don’t have. In a few cases, it could also be caused by a corrupt system file that’s causing issues with the device driver....

You can follow a few methods to get around the issue when Windows 10 won’t sleep. These methods include ensuring sleep mode is enabled and that the power settings are configured properly. Also, before you get started, it’s worth checking your BIOS settings to make sure your PC is enabled for suspend or sleep mode. If that feature is disabled in the BIOS, none of the fixes below will help....

Whether your camera is built into the laptop or is plugged using an external connector, the solutions should almost be identical, except when there’s a hardware issue. For an external camera, make sure it’s properly plugged into the connecting port, and try using another USB port as well to see if that fixes the issue. For all cameras, these troubleshooting steps should be taken to resolve common issues related to webcam and computer cameras, including restarting the computer....

You can try changing your Discord status, disable your PC’s feature that blocks all notifications, and even reinstall the Discord client. Here are all the ways you can make the app deliver alerts on time on your computer. Change Your Discord Status to Online Discord offers multiple user statuses so you can tell people what you’re up to. One of these is Do Not Disturb, which blocks all your desktop notifications....

Often, Facebook can’t send notifications because you’ve enabled DND or low power mode, the Facebook app has problems, or your browser restricts alert permissions. You’ll learn how to resolve these issues in this guide. Turn Off Your Android or iPhone’s DND Mode Your iPhone or Android’s Do Not Disturb mode blocks all notifications from being displayed on your screen. This may be the reason Facebook can’t send you alerts. To resolve that, turn off DND mode on your phone as follows....

The above issue usually occurs when your device or router has minor technical glitches. You can fix these issues by tweaking a few options here and there on your device. Here’s how to do that. Check Your Wi-Fi Connection Status It’s possible your Fire TV Stick is connected to your Wi-Fi network but not the internet. This happens when your router can’t establish a connection with your internet service provider....

1. Boost Your Internet Connection To enjoy glitch-free gameplay in Stadia and remove Stadia lag, Google recommends having a minimum connection speed of 10 megabits per second (10 Mbps). However, playing games in 4K resolution requires a connection speed of 35 Mbps or more. Go to Fast.com or use any internet speed test tool to check your network speed. If it falls below the requirements for the game resolution you’re playing, follow some of the tips below to boost your network speed....

Speech Services by Google plays a critical role on your Android device, delivering seamless text-to-speech and speech-to-text capabilities for native and third-party apps. However, to provide the best possible experience, it needs to download the latest language updates. If Speech Services by Google gets stuck while downloading the latest language updates, it will display a “Waiting for network connection” error in the notifications drawer. When that happens, there are various fixes you can try out to resolve the issue....

The following are the steps to troubleshooting this issue. We’ll go into greater detail below. They’re listed from the easiest to the most complicated: After each of these steps, use Task Manager to see if CPU usage for System Interrupts has dropped. What Is a System Interrupt? Believe it or not, computers can only do one thing at a time. They just do it really fast, so it seems like they’re multitasking....

You could get a Windows 10 activation error if your copy of Windows is counterfeit, installed on multiple PCs, or if you’re using a pre-owned computer and don’t have your product key. Why Am I Getting a Windows 10 Activation Error? Review this section to identify why you’re getting an activation error in Windows 10. Your Copy of Windows Is Installed on Multiple Computers If you’re using a pre-owned computer, it’s possible that the seller used the product key on more computers than Microsoft allows....

Many applications will automatically install their icons on the desktop. Some are kind enough to ask if you’d want icons placed on the desktop. If you have too many of these icons and simply want to hide them all, then follow the steps below to do that. Or if you’re wondering where all the desktop icons went, the same steps will bring them back, so they’re not hidden. To get started with hiding all desktop icons, follow the steps below....

OrientDB works with a native graph database and databases built on SQL. It comes in two flavors: Enterprise and Community editions. For this post, we’re going to be installing the community edition on Ubuntu. It is used by major corporations and businesses looking for high-performance database systems… Most people will tell you a thing or two about MySQL and MariaDB, however, for professionals, OrientDB is fast, secure, and scalable. This brief tutorial shows students and new users how to install the OrientDB database server on Ubuntu 16....

Apache Ant is a Java library and tool that has several built-in tasks allowing one to compile, assemble, test, and run Java applications. If you’re going to be developing Java apps, you may need Apache Ant to help automate the process. For students or new users looking for a Linux system to learn on, the easiest place to start is Ubuntu Linux OS. It’s a great Linux operating system for beginners....

CMSMS is a popular and widely used open-source content management system that relies on the LAMP or LEMP stack. It is designed to allow webmasters and users to create powerful and dynamic content websites. If you’re looking for a true open-source WordPress alternative, CMS Made Simple might be a good place to start. It’s built using PHP and the Smarty Engine, which keeps content, modules, and templates separated. This post covers installing the latest version of CMSMS, which at the time of writing is 2....

Elgg is an open-source social networking engine framework that makes it easy for anyone to build and maintain social networking websites for any purpose. This open-source cm enables you to will help you build robust social networking websites for your school, company, or for any group looking to collaborate around the same ideas or issues. Whether you’re creating a personal or company social networking platform, Elgg CMS can help you build and manage your content on every device with its intuitive and powerful user and admin dashboard....

You can use Fae CMS to create your personal or business websites in minutes by creating markup pages and content. Fae CMS offers features that may not be available to other PHP-based CMS, like WordPress Joomla, or Drupal. For one, you don’t have to worry about comments management and frequent updates… All you do is write your content and it’s instantly published. Other features like permalinks, categories, pages, posts, and custom layouts are all top content and SEO friendly… For more about Fae CMS, check its homepage....

The GNU Compiler Collection (GCC) is a collection of compilers and libraries developed by the GNU Project that supports programming languages such as C, C++, Objective-C, Fortran, Go, and many more. GCC is a core part of the Linux operating system and many open-source projects and tools. Linux kernel is also compiled with GCC, so it’s a big deal in the open-source community. If you’re a new user or student looking for a Linux system to start learning on, the easiest place to start is Ubuntu Linux OS....

Gogs has rich features like issues and time tracking, repository branching, file locking, tagging, merging, and many other features that you will find in a typical source control platform. Gogs streamlines your collaborative workflows. Visualize, prioritize, coordinate, and track your progress your way with Gogs’ flexible project management tools. This brief tutorial is going to show students and new users how to easily install Gogs on Ubuntu 16.04 and 18....