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Causes of iPhone 4 Antenna Problems Not long after the release of the iPhone 4, some users found that the phone dropped calls more often and had a harder time with signal reception than other iPhone models. Apple eventually determined that there was a problem with the design of the phone’s antenna. The iPhone 4 had a longer antenna than earlier models. In order to fit the longer antenna without making the phone larger, Apple threaded the antenna throughout the phone, including exposing it on the bottom outer edges of the device....

Why Is My TCL Roku TV Not Playing Sound? When your TCL Roku TV doesn’t play sound, but the display is fine, these settings could be culprits: Your remote volume could be very low or set to muteYour speakers are offThe Volume mode is on Night or LevelingPrivate listening is on for headphones-only listening with the Roku mobile app If you have sound issues with only one app, check the app’s support site for specifics....

Causes of Headphone Issues in Windows 10 The physical connections of the headphones commonly cause most sound issues with Windows 10 and headphones. Headphone jacks get dusty, pins get bent, and wires get frayed. The internal mechanics of some headphone devices, like mute buttons, can get knocked loose and cause problems. Software and driver issues are another common cause, as with any computer peripheral. Outdated or buggy drivers, incompatibilities, and missing software can result in a similarly frustrating experience....

Here’s a look at why your printer is offline and what you can do to fix it. Causes of a Printer Being Offline There are several reasons why your printer might be offline. There might be a problem with the printer cables, or perhaps a printer driver is corrupted, needs an update, or isn’t installed. Some printer settings might be incorrect, or an open or incomplete print job is causing an error....

In some cases, msointl.dll errors could indicate a registry problem, a virus or malware issue, or even a hardware failure. Msointl.dll Errors There are several ways msointl.dll errors can show up on your computer. Here are some of the more common error messages you might see: Msointl.dll Not FoundThis application failed to start because msointl.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem.Cannot find [PATH]\msointl.dllThe file msointl.dll is missing....

The most common reason is when your computer is trying to boot from a hard drive or flash drive that isn’t properly configured to be booted from. In other words, it’s trying to boot from a non-bootable source. This also would apply to media on an optical drive or floppy drive that you’re trying to boot from. Other possible causes include corrupt and misconfigured files, hard drive and operating system upgrade issues, corrupt hard drive sectors, an outdated BIOS, and damaged or loose IDE cables....

The sdl.dll file is associated with the Simple DirectMedia Layer development library. Sdl.dll Errors There are several ways sdl.dll errors can show up on your computer. Here are some of the more common messages you might see: Sdl.dll Not FoundThis application failed to start because sdl.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problemCannot find [PATH]\sdl.dllThe file sdl.dll is missingCannot start [APPLICATION]. A required component is missing: sdl....

In some cases, wmasf.dll errors could indicate a registry problem, a virus or malware issue, or even a hardware failure. Wmasf.dll Errors There are several different ways that wmasf.dll errors can show up on your computer. Here are some of the more common ways that you might see wmasf.dll errors: Wmasf.dll Not FoundThis application failed to start because wmasf.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem.Cannot find [PATH]\wmasf....

How to Get Internet With a Bluetooth-Enabled Cell Phone Using your Bluetooth-enabled cell phone as a modem for internet access on your laptop is great in a pinch when there’s no Wi-Fi service available or your regular internet service goes down. However, all the data downloaded to and uploaded from your laptop is using your phone’s data plan. Keep an eye on data usage to avoid unexpected overage surcharges or data caps....

How to Get and Install the Peacock App on Roku If your Roku is compatible with Peacock TV, then obtaining and installing the channel works just like installing any other official Roku channel. It’s available from the channel store directly on your Roku (you may even see it in the featured channels section). Here’s how to get Peacock TV on your Roku: How to Get Peacock TV From the Roku Website Roku also allows you to search and download from the channel store on the Roku website....

How the Dell Military Discount Works Instead of having a program that stays with you long-term, Dell offers a limited-time coupon to service members. With it, eligible military members or veterans can save an additional 10 percent off PCs and electronics prices on the Dell website. The coupon does work with most other offers on the site, so you can combine it with a sale price on the site, for example, to obtain an even better deal....

How to Install a Windows 7 or Windows Vista Gadget The compartmentalized nature of gadgets for these older operating systems makes running new gadgets a breeze. More Help With Windows Gadgets If you remove a gadget from the desktop, it’s still available to Windows, it’s just not installed on the desktop. In other words, the gadget is still on your computer like any other program, but there just isn’t a shortcut to it on the desktop....

Can You Jump in Animal Crossing New Horizons? It’s not possible to jump in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. In its first year of launch, a trend started that had players take screenshots of their Animal Crossing character floating in the air, making it look like they were jumping. It’s fun to do but ultimately pointless. Here’s how to do it. Can Animal Crossing Character Jump? Early on in Animal Crossing, you may notice areas of water you might want to hop across....

What Does It Mean to Lock Cells in Google Sheets? Before we get to the actual how-to of locking cells in Google Sheets, it’s worth taking a moment to understand what options Google Sheets puts at your disposal. When you lock cells in Google Docs, you have two options: Show a warning. If someone (including yourself) tries to edit a cell that’s protected in this way, Google Sheets will display a warning, but allow the cell to be changed if the user persists....

How Do You Craft a Pickaxe in Minecraft? To make a pickaxe, you need 2 Sticks and 3 of another item. The steps are basically the same no matter what type you’re making. The only exception is the Nethrite Pickaxe, which requires a Smithing Table. The easiest tool to make is a Wooden Pickaxe since all you need is wood. Wooden Pickaxes will mine basic stone blocks: How Do You Make a Stone Pickaxe in Minecraft?...

How to Make Obsidian in Minecraft To make obsidian in Minecraft, you need two things: A bucket of waterA source of lava Here’s how to make obsidian: How to Find Lava in Minecraft You can find Lava throughout the world, including on the surface. It’s most frequently below Y=11 while mining in the overworld and below Y=31 in the Nether. If you have trouble finding an easy source above ground, consider mining down to Y=11 in the overworld and then horizontally mine while listening for lava....

Email Threading on an iOS Device The Apple iOS built-in Mail application has several settings controlling email threading. Email threading is turned on by default. Email Threading on Gmail on an Android Device As of Android 5.0 Lollipop, Android devices use Gmail as the default email application, as opposed to the previous Android application called simply Email. Email threading (called the conversation view) is turned on by default, but if it isn’t follow the below steps to enable it:...

How to Mark a Text as Unread on iPhone Starting in iOS 16 (and in iPadOS 16 on the iPad), you can mark text messages as unread in the pre-installed Messages texting app (you can also pin conversations to the top of the window and mute notifications for them). If you’re running an earlier version of iOS on your iPhone, you don’t have this feature and this is one of many good reasons to upgrade your OS....

Use a Lightning to HDMI Cable With the many advanced projectors out on the market, it’s possible to have the experience of a wide-screen theater right in your own home. It also means you can watch nearly anything by connecting your iPhone or streaming devices. If you want to watch Netflix specifically, there are a couple of ways you can do so with your iPhone and projector. The easiest way to connect an iPhone to a projector to watch Netflix is to get a lightning-to-HDMI adapter....

Printing Envelopes: Getting Started The first few steps are the same for all of the sets of instructions below. Begin by turning on your printer and connecting it to your Mac via a cable or Wi-Fi, depending on your printer’s features. Then, put the blank envelope into the correct tray on your printer, facing the correct direction.Many printers have icons on them, or onscreen instructions, indicating the correct position. How to Print Envelopes on a Mac Using Contacts The easiest but least-known way to print envelopes on a Mac is to use the preinstalled Contacts app....