If you see this error message: ‘The application was unable to start correctly’ it’s almost certainly because you’re trying to run a game or program in Windows and there’s something not quite right on your PC or laptop. Below are various methods, most of which are simple, which you can use to try and fix the 0xc000007b error. You may only need to use one but in some cases, you’ll need a combination of them to fix the problem....

All PC and laptop issues are frustrating, but that’s especially true when it feels like there’s nothing you can do to rectify it. If your device freezes in the middle of an update, you can feel powerless to do anything about it. Depending on which stage of the update you’re stuck on, the classic turning off and on again might not work as intended. However, all hope is not lost. There are still a few things you can try to potentially get your update completed....

If you’re looking to buy a new laptop or desktop PC, one with an SSD is highly recommended. It’s much faster and more reliable than HDD or eMMC, the other main storage standards. But what if the slow speeds you were hoping to avoid are still happening on a device with an SSD? It may be hardware-related, but there are also some things you can try on the software side....

Most phones save front-facing camera photos exactly as they appear in the preview, which can lead to mirrored images. However, flipping a selfie photo can be a handy trick to correct those mirror images or adjust the orientation of your photos. Whether you want to fix a flipped text or simply prefer how you look from a different angle, Android phones offer various ways to flip your selfie photos. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to flip a selfie photo on your phone....

Fortnite is one of the biggest games around at the moment, offering a way for gamers of all ages to play, build and shoot together, all without having to spend a single penny. Well, on the surface anyway – Epic Games has made a frankly insane $2.4bn in 2018 from various aspects of Fortnite, including the sale of the in-game Battle Pass and limited-time skins. But what happens if you (or more likely, your child) has made an accidental purchase in Fortnite?...

Gmail has some great features, like the advanced spam filters and the way it organises your inbox into priority, social and promotional email. Wouldn’t it be nice to have these features for your Yahoo, Hotmail and other email accounts? Well, you can. Thanks to the Gmailify feature in Gmail you can have all of your email in one universal inbox, with full access to all the features mentioned above. And here we’ll explain exactly how to get these Gmail features on any email account....

Track your data usage Some smartphones are more efficient than others when it comes to mobile data. Apple provides plenty of settings to restrict mobile data on your iPhone, but doesn’t make it easy to see how much of your allowance you’ve used. If you go to Settings, Mobile, then scroll down to Mobile Data Usage, you’ll see two counters: Current Period and Current Period Roaming. This shows the amount of kilobytes or megabytes used since you last reset the statistics (an option at the bottom of this particular menu)....

Too many small businesses take the “security through obscurity” approach to cybersecurity, in the belief that they’re not a big enough target for hackers and scammers, who surely focus their attention on larger corporations. Sadly, this view is just not true. Seventy two per cent of security breaches between 2004 and 2011 involved companies with fewer than 100 employees. Meanwhile, the threats keep growing. PC malware isn’t going anywhere and mobile malware rises year on year, with the number of attacks growing by 20% between Q3 2012 and Q3 2013 alone....

Most people use a passcode to protect their iPhone (if you don’t, you should), but few enable the SIM lock. If you’re unlucky enough to lose your phone or it’s stolen, it’s not only the hardware that could fall into the wrong hands. Your SIM might contain data and contacts, as well as allow someone to spend money via text messages. Here’s how to enable the SIM lock. How to stop the iOS 9 hack Anyone who finds an iPhone with no passcode will be able to access lots of content stored on the device: contacts, music or documents....

It’s an exciting time. You’ve just bought (or been given) a brand-new computer, replacing that older one you’d been hanging onto for a while. You might be tempted to start using it as soon as possible, but a word of caution: this may mean you’re without access to some of your favourite apps or vulnerable to viruses and other malware. Frustrating as it may be, it’s worth taking a while to get your laptop, desktop PC or even tablet set up properly....

Facebook games’ tendency to send out notifications and requests on behalf of you or your friends is a constant irritation. Here we show you how to block Facebook app requests including how to block Candy Crush requests, plus how to stop the games you play irritating your friends. Also see: 13 best Facebook tips and tricks . Update 29 October 2015: Fantastic news comes as Facebook has finally vowed to take action to stop annoying Candy Crush requests on its social network....

If you have any unwanted password moochers on Netflix, then you can take them off your account by transferring them to a brand new account. This will now be one of the default options from the company to stop users from sharing a password . If you’d like to know how to transfer profiles on Netflix, then keep on reading. You can also check out all the information on the Netflix Basic with Ads tier ....

In the upcoming Windows 10 release, Microsoft has broken with tradition and included a brand new browser to accompany Internet Explorer. The Edge browser (which until recently was known as Spartan) is a fast, modern, feature-enhanced approach to the internet which could tempt users back from Google’s increasingly popular Chrome browser. Edge is still in beta, but when it is released at the end of July it will include Microsoft’s Cortana search assistant, alongside reading list and reading mode capabilities, plus the ability to annotate and share webpages....

Windows 10’s Timeline was added in the Windows 10 April 2018 Update . Housed within Task View, it allows you to gain a quick overview of what you were working on, with support for up to 30 days of history. Clicking on a relevant result will, very quickly load that document, image or website, allowing you to dive straight back in to what you were working on. Here’s how to make the most of Timeline on Windows 10....

WWDC 2024 is nearly here and, like recent years, will primarily be a virtual experience, offering free workshops for developers online. However, a select group of students and developers will also attend in person at Apple Park on the first day, with exclusive access to Apple developers and engineers. The conference will start with a public keynote where Apple is expected to unveil updates to iOS , iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS....

When the relationship between 34-year-old teacher Mary Kay Letourneau and her 12-year-old student Vili Fualaau came to light in 1997, the United States was in shock. Leterneau was sentenced to several years in prison, but after her release, the pair married and started a family. This disturbing case inspired director Todd Haynes to create the film May December. It tells the story of actress Elizabeth (Natalie Portman), who is preparing to play the role of Gracie (Julianne Moore), a fictionalised version of Mary Kay Letourneau....

Is 2016 going to be a big year for Panasonic? Whatever happens, it’s sure to launch a range of new 4K TVs, some new cameras and maybe some smart home products. Here’s how to watch the live video stream from CES in Las Vegas. Find out what to expect from CES 2016 . When is the Panasonic press conference? It will start at 6pm UK time on Tuesday, 5 January. That’s 10am local time....

Consumer electronics show IFA kicked off in Berlin this week with press conferences from most of the major names in technology taking place ahead of the start of the show itself on 4 September. Among those big names is Panasonic, which is hosting its own event today (2 September) to show off its new products. Here’s how to watch the Panasonic IFA 2015 live stream and what to expect from the event....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict We might not agree with every decision made for the U12 Life, such as putting the fingerprint scanner in the shiniest part of the phone or ditching Android One. However, HTC has done a pretty decent job of creating an attractive mid-range phone. Not only does it look pretty nice (if you’re on-board with the mirror finish), it comes in at just £299 with some decent specs including a large screen, dual cameras, 64GB of storage and a big battery....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Great sound quality Excellent noise cancelling Long overall battery life Cons Hard to remove from the case Finicky wireless charging Our Verdict The FreeBuds Pro offer excellent noise cancelling and also sound great. Battery life is respectable, too. Best Prices Today: Huawei FreeBuds Pro Huawei launched its FreeBuds 3 – open-fit true wireless earbuds – before Apple took the wraps off the AirPods Pro....