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How to Solve “File Is Open in Another Program” Error in Windows 10

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While using Windows 10, you may have tried to delete a file or move it to another location, and encountered an error which states “Action Cannot Be Completed Because The File is Open in Another Program”, even though you have not opened the file in any program. There are a number of reasons why this error might arise, so here are ways to tackle each of those reasons and solve the error: Restart your computer Turn off your computer and then start it up again. This method will end all pending tasks that may be causing the error and allow your File Explorer to restart its internal processes from scratch, which might help solve the issue you’re having. If not, move on to the next step. Locate the File in Task Manager Use the shortcut Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager. Look for the file in the Processes tab, which shows you all the applications that are currently being used, whether with or without your knowledge. Select the file and tap on the “End

How to Monitor Your Email Address and Passwords for Leaks in Data Breaches

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The more we rely on technology to conduct our everyday business, the more common data breaches are becoming. Hackers get this information by exploiting vulnerabilities in the website’s software, and they are getting better at it with time. Have any of your email addresses been compromised? If you can’t answer that question for sure, you may want to check out one or more of these sites for the answer. Each site has a different method of checking your email, some of them offering more information than others or giving you help in keeping on top of the breaches. Related : The 12 Most Secure Email Services for Better Privacy Have I Been Pwned Have I Been Pwned is the most popular site for email and password monitoring, having been in existence since 2013. To use the site, you enter your email, and the site will list any breaches your email has been part of. The site does offer its premium 1Password service to reduce your chance of having it compromised. It provides a varie

Transfer Programs and Files from Windows 7 to Windows 10 Using Zinstall WinWin

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Transfer Programs and Files from Windows 7 to Windows 10 Using Zinstall WinWin By Sayak Boral – Posted on Dec 26, 2019 in Windows This is a sponsored article and was made possible by Zinstall WinWin. The actual contents and opinions are the sole views of the author who maintains editorial independence, even when a post is sponsored. Did you get yourself a new laptop? Congratulations. Now comes the big part: migrating all your files, folders and programs from the older computer to the new one. If the very thought is giving you jitters, you should consider a PC transfer solution to help you automate the entire process. Zinstall WinWin is one of the best applications to transfer between different computers. All your files, pictures, music, email clients and browser settings can easily migrate without you lifting a finger. In this review we will look into the solution and see if it performs to expectations. Perhaps the best use of Zinstall WinWin is that it s

How to Sketch Like a Pro in Krita

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Krita is one of the best open source software around, and although mistaken by many as a PhotoShop alternative , it is more akin to applications like Painter. It specializes in sketching and drawing and offers tools tuned to those needs, while emphasizing creation over manipulation of graphics. This tutorial will work as both an intro to sketching and on how to use Krita for this purpose. Follow along if you aspire to create your own digital sketches or, in the long run, web comics and graphic novels. Note that although you can use your mouse for this, sketching is anatomically easier with a pen. For this tutorial, we used a cheap old Bamboo tablet by Wacom . Installation Krita is popular enough to be included as one of the default graphics editing tools in many Linux distributions. If Krita is absent from the distribution you’re using, and it’s an Ubuntu-compatible one, bring it over with: sudo apt install krita Initial Setup Select “File -> New” to crea